ABOUT US

Elevated photos and an experience to match.

When the last glass of champagne is empty and your guests have flown home, the memories we’ve captured are what remain of the celebration. We’re invested in those memories being incredible ones.

A group photo of the six members of Aimee Custis Photography

Northern Virginia wedding Photographers

Wedding photography is a high-stakes assignment with no second chances. We thrive under that pressure, bringing out the best in people, capturing tiny moments, and documenting the feeling of your wedding day.

People and connection are at the heart of weddings. Photography should capture and enhance connection, never distract from it.

Our small team of DC and Northern Virginia wedding photographers have honed our skill at reading the room and providing what each moment calls for—unflagging patience, gentle encouragement, or fading into the background to let a moment unfold—to keep you calm, collected, and on-schedule.

A stylish couple on their wedding day stands embracing, with smiles, on a pier

Creating space to breathe, easing nerves, and heightening moments of connection. To us, wedding photography is more than an art form—it’s shaping memories and building meaning.

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Our core values
  • We photograph for our couples and their families first, not for our portfolios. This is your chance to dance with your dad. To spend a day with your best man who flew in from London. To delight in your flower girl’s glee. Wedding days are a one shot deal—which is why we place people and moments at the center of our photography.

  • We want to portray you and your celebration in the best possible light. Whether we always want to admit it or not, appearances do matter.

    We want you to feel empowered to celebrate your day in whatever way is right for you. For some people, that’s unconventional, while for others it’s extremely traditional. Regardless of where you fall on that spectrum, we’ll make sure you have room to let your guard down, so your day feels like it was spent with your favorite people—not stuck in front of a camera.

  • In addition to locking in the memories of your people and moments, we’ll turn our loving attention to the details you that indulgently made the day your own—whether that’s your rainbow floral arch (been there), custom-bottled whiskey favors (done that), or sequined tuxedo (got the t-shirt).

    We’re all about presenting your wedding day in a way that reflects and highlights the elements that matter most to you.

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How our teamwork makes your dream work

Photographing weddings is a responsibility we take incredibly seriously, and none of us care to take it on alone.

United by Aimee’s vision and direction, our team shares a philosophy, shooting style, and approach. But we’re also made stronger by our individual experiences and perspectives.

Choose between Aimee or another of our lead photographers by your side on your wedding day. Ask for one of us specifically, or we’ll happily make a recommendation if you need help deciding.

Before booking, you’ll meet with your choice of photographer to ensure it’s a good fit. Ask as many questions as you’d like, and we’ll get to know you, too! Whomever you choose, they’ll work hand-in-glove with Aimee to deliver expertise tailored to your needs—with Aimee at the helm before and after the wedding day to ensure a perfect experience.

When your wedding day has ended, your lead photographer will hand off your photos to Aimee—who will edit in our richly colorful signature style, deliver your gallery, and design your album.

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“Aimee is a force of nature.

Her personality is big, warm, and inviting without being overpowering—the perfect balm for couples nervous about being in the spotlight. And somehow, while getting all the photos everyone wants to see, Aimee’s team also captures in-between moments and incredible candids—telegraphing what the day felt like.”

Kolena Thomas
Blue Sapphire Events

Our team

Aimee
PRINCIPAL / OWNER

Loves cities and lists. Fervent transit advocate. Dabbler in local politics. Whiskey snob and cocktail lover. Night owl, secret introvert.

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Nikolai
SENIOR LEAD PHOTOGRAPHER

Cyclist and runner. Community garden nerd. Technical genius and gear collector. Video and drone guy. Extremely sympathetic. Lives in Virginia.

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Megan
LEAD PHOTOGRAPHER

Civil engineer. Momma. Coffeeshop explorer. Effortlessly stylish (she’s mortified we wrote that).

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AB
LEAD PHOTOGRAPHER

Big fan of board games and puzzles. Prefers chai lattes to coffee. Curates her coffee table books. Has an analog soul.

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Katie
SENIOR LEAD PHOTOGRAPHER

Animal lover, yet magically not covered in dog hair. Introvert with extrovert energy. Actually went to school for photography.

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Patrick
ASSISTANT PHOTOGRAPHER

Leica user. Former schoolteacher. Extremely tall. An eye for candid moments.

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OuR Philosophy

Going above and beyond to be a positive force at weddings and cultivating joy on the day of a lifetime.

Relaxed, joyful people look relaxed and joyful in photos. It really is that simple. Our mission is to capture the people, moments, and details of weddings while fostering ample opportunity for our couples to relax and delight in the moment with your favorite people:

Reassuring guidance on capturing your best angles.
Confidence that your creative team has all of the details well-managed.
A rich, luminous gallery of photos full of laughter and emotion.

We’re not a replacement for a skilled planner, mom, or best friend. But as part of your creative team, we’ll lend a hand anywhere we believe our attention would have a positive impact.

Let’s connect

We pride ourselves on our being approachable and easy to connect with. All we need is for you to make the first move! Get the ball rolling with a quick message through our contact form.