Chivo Photos in Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. photographer for portraits, couples, families and weddings
From Georgetown’s brick streets to the National Arboretum, we photograph portraits, couples, families, elopements and weddings across Washington, D.C., with every retouched photo delivered within two weeks.
Your photographers in Washington, D.C.
Chivo Photos is Jose and Karla, a husband-and-wife team based in Columbia, Maryland, between Washington and Baltimore. We have been photographing people for more than ten years, and D.C. is one of the places we work most.
Washington rewards a walk: townhouse steps, waterfront paths, wide lawns and old trees are often minutes apart. We plan a simple route with you so the session feels like an easy afternoon out rather than a production.
Where we have photographed in Washington, D.C.
Georgetown
Brick townhouses, quiet side streets and the waterfront along the Potomac. Mark and Janae’s spring couples session moved between all three.
See Mark & Janae
U.S. National Arboretum
Wide lawns, old trees and open paths with room for children to run. Laura’s summer mommy-and-me session was photographed here.
See Laura
What clients say
“Jose is an awesome photographer! He was very accommodating when I accidentally had the wrong date for our photo session! He and his wife came to our session! They work well together! The pictures turned out great! We have them framed all over our house! A family business I would definitely recommend!”
“I hired Jose to take graduation photos after having a bad experience with a previous photographer, and I am very happy with the way these photos turned out. He went above and beyond to capture the occasion, and his helper made sure that everything I was wearing and my hair was in place during the photoshoot. He even captured some adorable photos of my dog. We will definitely use Chivo Photos for our next photoshoot!”
How it works
Tell us what you have in mind
Send your date, the kind of session and a few details. We reply with availability and answer any questions.
Reserve your date
A signed agreement and a retainer hold your date. We then plan the location, timing and looks with you.
Enjoy the session
We guide you with simple prompts and photograph natural expressions. No awkward poses.
Receive your gallery
Your retouched photos arrive in your own online gallery within two weeks.
Photography in Washington, D.C.
- Where are good places for photos in Washington, D.C.?
- We have photographed sessions in Georgetown, with its brick townhouses and Potomac waterfront, and at the U.S. National Arboretum, with wide lawns and old trees that suit families. We are also happy to photograph at a place that matters to you.
- How much does a photographer in Washington, D.C. cost?
- Headshots start at $295. One hour sessions start at $595: the Love Story couples session, the Family package and the Maternity package. The Portraits package starts at $850, the Elopement package is $2,000 and the Wedding package is $3,200. For a session in a rented studio, the studio's rental fee is added and confirmed before you book.
- Do you photograph elopements and small weddings in the D.C. area?
- Yes. The Elopement package covers planning meetings and up to three hours of photography, and the Wedding package covers up to six hours with two photographers. We have photographed small ceremonies in nearby Silver Spring, Maryland.
- Do you offer headshots for people who work in D.C.?
- Yes. Professional headshots are photographed outdoors on location in the city, or in a professional studio we rent close to you. The Headshots package starts at $295.
- How soon will we get our photos?
- Your finished, retouched photos are delivered to your own online gallery within two weeks.
- How do we book?
- Send us your date and a few details through the inquiry form and we will confirm availability. A signed agreement and a retainer reserve your date: 30% for weddings and elopements, 50% for portrait sessions. The balance is due two weeks before a wedding or elopement, or on the day of a session.