Ethan is a lovely person and an amazing photographer! I wanted a very specific vibe for my photos, and he did exactly what I wanted and made it even better! Most importantly I had so much fun taking photos with him on my wedding day! Hire him!!
Smith P.
5.0
Ethan was such a joy to work with. He fit seamlessly in with the wedding and made us all feel so special. Not only that, he delivered absolutely beautiful knock out photos that captured all of the joy, silliness and love. I would recommend him a thousand times over.
Laura R.
5.0
About this vendor
Ethan Wong
FOUNDER, PHOTOGRAPHER
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AWARD WINNER
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Ethan W. Photography is a film-inspired wedding studio based in Washington, DC, photographing weddings and engagement sessions across the DMV, Baltimore, NYC, and the East Coast. The full experience lives at https://www.ethanwong.photography: complete galleries, real wedding stories, and collections with an instant estimate.
The work leans timeless: warm tones, honest color, a vintage lean, and a finish that looks and feels like film. Documentary at heart, a little moody when the light calls for it, and made to read like your parents' wedding album rather than a trend. The photographs that matter in thirty years are rarely the posed ones, so most of the day is photographed as it actually happens.
The experience is anything but stiff. Your dance floor gets a hype man, your grandparents forget there's a camera in the room, and the quiet moments get left alone to breathe. And you're looked after from the first call to the final gallery: quick answers, plans handled calmly, and never a moment of wondering where things stand. You'll feel at ease the whole way through, and you'll look like yourselves on the best day you've had yet.
Beyond weddings, the studio photographs editorial and commercial work for clients including Saks Fifth Avenue and the Pendry.
We take on a limited number of weddings each year so every couple gets our full attention. If your date is open, we'd love to hear your story. Collections and current availability: https://www.ethanwong.photography/pricing
Asian-owned, Hispanic or Latinx-owned and LGBTQ+-owned Business
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Meet the team
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Madeline Baughman
Executive Assistant
Madeline Baughman is the executive assistant and second photographer working alongside Ethan W. Photography. With a strong eye for candid, editorial moments and a calm, grounded presence on wedding days, she supports everything from day-of logistics to behind-the-scenes coordination so couples feel relaxed and fully present.
She brings a thoughtful, people-first approach to every event, adapting quickly to different personalities and environments while keeping things organized and flowing smoothly. Madeline is especially attentive to the emotional side of weddings, helping clients feel comfortable, natural, and supported in front of the camera.
Her role is focused on enhancing the overall experience, assisting with setup, timing, details, and capturing meaningful moments that elevate the final story of the day.
Ethan Wong
Founder, Photographer
I’m Ethan Wong, founder and photographer of Ethan W. Photography ✨I picked up my first camera when I was about eight years old and never really stopped. It’s genuinely the best job in my world and I couldn’t be happier doing it 🥹
Before photography became my full time life, I was a software engineer and I still code for my business today with a big focus on creating a smooth and thoughtful experiences for my clients. I work across a wide genre which lets me pull from a broad range of ideas + styles depending on what the moment calls for. Some days that means bold, editorial lighting and other days it’s soft, airy, or film-inspired. It always comes back to how the day felt and what matters most to you!
I believe e v e r y o n e is beautiful in their own way, and sometimes it just takes the right person to bring that out. Photography is emotional at its core, my goal isn’t to make everything look overly perfect or staged but to create images that feel so real yet deeply aesthetic in a way that still feels true to who you are 🤍
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Ethan is an energetic, creative, and highly professional photographer who makes couples and guests feel comfortable and delivers stunning, authentic photos. Reviewers praised his clear communication, quick turnaround, flexibility with requests, and skill in challenging lighting or with kids and pets. Affordable, fun, and highly recommended.
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Daniel
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5.0
4/29/2025
Ethan was an amazing photographer at our wedding celebration. He was attentive, in tune, and professional. He felt like one of our friends or family and made everyone feel so comfo...
rtable- even for those who are not used to having their picture taken. He gave great cues and captured all the candies we wanted. He was always there ready to shoot when we wanted a photo. He got so many great shots within our four hour event and delivered them back to us in about 48 hours- which is unheard of for event photographers! We loved his vintage style and all of our photos were better than we could have imagined- even in a low light setting. Ethan is also extremely affordable compared to many other event/wedding photographers in the DMV, which was important for us. I would highly recommend hiring Ethan to take any important photos you may want or for your next event. We would gladly hire him again!
Smith P
5.0
8/05/2026
Ethan is a lovely person and an amazing photographer! I wanted a very specific vibe for my photos, and he did exactly what I wanted and made it even better! Most importantly I had...
so much fun taking photos with him on my wedding day! Hire him!!
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Laura R
5.0
7/11/2026
Ethan was such a joy to work with. He fit seamlessly in with the wedding and made us all feel so special. Not only that, he delivered absolutely beautiful knock out photos that cap...
tured all of the joy, silliness and love. I would recommend him a thousand times over.
Hyo Jung H
5.0
7/05/2026
He was sooooo amazing soooo fun. Made us feel comfortable with poses and you can tell he has lot of ideas is running through his head as he make sure to capture all the beautiful m...
oments! Whatever the weather may be, he can create wonderful collections for you on your special day. You are in good hands!
Jane S
5.0
6/21/2026
Not only was Ethan a BLAST to have at the wedding, he was wonderful to work with start to finish! He balanced his artistic taste with my preferences and suggestions incredibly and ...
captured the day, space, and people exactly as they were! Definitely book him!
Houston G
5.0
6/11/2026
Ethan did an incredible job with our wedding photos!!! He has such a fun personality and made us feel at ease during our big day. The communication, quality of photos, and quick tu...
rnaround time were all fantastic. Pick Ethan if you want to have the most dreamy wedding photos while also having a blast. Thanks again, Ethan - he is truly a master of his craft!!
Madeleine K
5.0
1/02/2026
Ethan recently did our engagement photos for us, and we're very happy with the experience and the results.
Working with Ethan was quick, straightforward, and fun! He had very tra...
nsparent pricing and scheduling; set up an easy consultation call to understand more about what kind of photos we had in mind; and was on time and full of great ideas during the actual photoshoot. The website gallery is easy to navigate and share with family/friends.
Morgan K
5.0
12/07/2025
Quick to respond, so fun, inviting, and made these photos better than we could have imagined. Would 100000% work with Ethan again.
Emily M
5.0
11/19/2025
I absolutely adore Ethan. Even though we only met in person once, he made it seems like we have been friends for a lifetime. He was so laid back and made everyone feel so comfortab...
le. The laughter was nonstop. I am so excited to see the amazing photos he took and we will continue to work with him forever now. WE LOVE YOU ETHAN.
Eunjee K
5.0
11/17/2025
Ethan is a true PROFESSIONAL. We've never gotten a professional photo done before, so when we started posing, we felt very awkward, but you wouldn't be able to tell from these pho...
tos. Ethan made us look AND also feel amazing as we took photos as the natural hype man and he kept that energy up for hours into the reception. He was flexible even when our ceremony was pushed an hour back due to unforeseen traffic in DC and still made sure that we got all the important shots at a wedding venue that had cultural significance for me. We had several friends and family members asking where we had found the photographer, because his energy was truly addictive and everyone loved how he made others feel really good during the event.
Make sure you have Ethan as part of your day - you will feel amazing AND leave with amazing and authentic photos.
Emma S
5.0
11/06/2025
I cannot say enough good things about Ethan. If you want your wedding captured beautifully and authentically HIRE HIM. 100000/10
Lewis H
5.0
10/31/2025
Ethan was phenomenal and captured every moment so effortlessly. Everyone who has seen the photos was blown away with the quality and style. He has a great eye for big picture momen...
ts and the details that make it special. Additionally, our guests absolutely loved him as part of the wedding!
Nikki R
5.0
10/29/2025
Ethan was absolutely amazing to work with! He has such an easygoing and fun personality that made us feel so comfortable throughout the entire process. He’s incredibly kind, caring...
, and talented. The turnaround time for our photos was impressively fast, and his online gallery was super easy to navigate. His attention to detail ensured every photo we wanted was perfectly captured. The pictures turned out timeless and even better than we imagined.
Allie G
5.0
10/24/2025
Ethan was an absolute dream to work with and provided us with the most beautiful photos. Neither my partner nor I are very comfortable in front of a camera, but Ethan calmed our ne...
rves from the second we had our consultation call with him. He is warm, charismatic, funny, and kind. He both calmed our nerves during the shoot and turned the whole process into a super fun experience that flew by quickly. The photos he captured are stunning, and he turned them around so quickly! We've been having trouble choosing our favorites because they all came out so great. We highly recommend Ethan to anyone looking for a talented photographer!
Christine H
5.0
8/08/2025
We were 10 months out before our wedding and Ethan Wong was one of the first vendors who provided a professional, courteous response to our inquiry. Extremely professional and amaz...
ing to work with from the planning stage, all the way to the finale of our wedding! He is someone that any bride/groom should hire for their special day. I trusted him from our first zoom call and everyone in our wedding party, my family and ALL our guests were delighted to have him as our photographer to our wedding. He is not only a vendor to our wedding but welcomed him as a family just because he is AWESOME!!!! Every bride and groom should have Ethan do their wedding photography and capture every moments! When someone says... "Picture says a thousand words"... Ethan definitely delivered that! Thank you so much Ethan!
Miles D
5.0
6/17/2025
Ethan is phenomenal! His attention to detail and professionalism is unmatched. He took my fiancé and I’s engagement shoot idea and elevated it to the next level. The turnaround tim...
e to receive the photos was super fast and his portal was very easy to navigate! He’s so kind and his energy made us feel so comfortable throughout the entire shoot. I can’t talk about the quality enough! His creativity is impeccable and the final product left us in awe. We can’t wait to work with him again and we will definitely be sharing his information with our family and friends!
Ryan C
5.0
2/24/2025
amazing to work with, very friendly, photos turned out great
Eli W
5.0
2/24/2025
Ethan was honestly such a joy to work with! Super easygoing, great with communication, and just made the whole process feel effortless. He has such a calming presence but also kept...
things fun, which was exactly what we needed. Our venue had some weird lighting, and I was kinda worried about how the photos would turn out, but wow… they came out STUNNING. Like, way beyond what I even imagined.
Molly A
5.0
2/04/2025
Working with Ethan was a delight! When we were looking for someone to do maternity photos for our growing family, we were looking for someone who could capture us authentically, an...
d Ethan did just that. He was incredibly responsive to our questions/concerns and had great advice about locations and timing. We are thrilled with the work he did, and his turnaround time of 24 hours for our whole session gave us instant gratification. Thanks Ethan — hoping to work with you in the future!
Etta G
5.0
11/19/2024
We had Ethan take my niece’s pre-quinceañera photos in DC, and honestly, we couldn’t be happier! From the second we met him, it was like we’d known him forever. He made my niece fe...
el so comfortable, which really let her personality shine in the pictures. Ethan is not only super kind but also insanely talented. He listened to exactly what we wanted and nailed every little detail. The photos are absolutely beautiful, and we’re so thankful for all the effort he put in. Can’t recommend him enough to anyone looking for a photographer who genuinely cares!
Zaina A
5.0
11/19/2024
Ethan was absolutely phenomenal. He was so kind and flexible with the family, making everyone feel comfortable. He was also willing to adjust his style to perfectly match what the ...
bride wanted. Even in the short time we had with him, Ethan delivered incredible photos. This was a gift for the bride, and she called me the next day saying she couldn’t stop scrolling through all the pictures! I’ll definitely be reaching out to Ethan again in the future.
Yasmin D
5.0
11/19/2024
Ethan was such an amazing photographer! He’s professional, super personable, and so patient—especially since we had a baby and a nervous dog with us! He delivered absolutely stunni...
ng photos the same day (!!), and somehow he managed to capture moments where we all looked great. I didn’t think that was even possible with our unpredictable little family members. We’ll definitely be asking Ethan to take more photos for us in the future!
Kara D
5.0
11/19/2024
Working with Ethan was such a joy! He was so enthusiastic and kind, but still really professional. Everything felt so easygoing, and he was more than happy to work with some of our...
special requests (like animals, the location, and outfits), which just made our wedding day feel even more special. The photos came back so fast, and honestly, they all turned out amazing!
Ethan was also really good at breaking the ice and keeping the vibe lighthearted—it honestly helped us not feel so awkward, which we can sometimes do during pictures. I can’t wait to work with him again in the future and will definitely tell everyone I know who’s looking for a great photographer about him!
Pasha B
5.0
11/19/2024
We had such an amazing experience with Ethan. While looking for a wedding photographer, I needed someone talented but even more, someone I could trust. From the first minute of our...
phone interview, Ethan made me feel so at ease. He really got my vision and was so excited about it too. On our wedding day, Ethan showed up right on time and totally ready to make it happen. We didn’t just end up with beautiful photos of our wedding—we also had so much fun throughout the whole process.
