Skilled Washington DC Wedding Photographers
Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia
Travel area: Within 100 miles See details
Nick
OWNER
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AWARD WINNER (3X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Welcome to JB Elliott Photography, your choice for expertly capturing timeless moments as wedding photographers in the DC area. Explore our portfolio showcasing enduringly beautiful images that capture the essence of your special day.
At JB Elliott Photography, we take pride in creating stunning images that artfully showcase each couple's unique love story. Our approach prioritizes natural, unposed moments, allowing the most memorable instances to unfold naturally, free from excessive interference. With a relaxed, unobtrusive style, we ensure you fully immerse in the joy of your wedding day while we skillfully capture each special moment.
As DC wedding photographers, we bring a distinctive and culturally rich perspective to our craft. Beyond documenting your celebration, our goal is to celebrate the diversity and uniqueness of your love story.
Thank you for considering JB Elliott Photography. Explore our portfolio to witness the artistry and dedication we bring to our work. For inquiries or to check our availability, please don't hesitate to contact us. We eagerly anticipate contributing to your special day and capturing moments that will be cherished for a lifetime!
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Photo Shoot Types
Bridal Portraits
Engagement
Photo & Video
Digital Files
Online Proofing
Photo
Printed Enlargements
Printed Proofs
Second Shooter Available
Social Media Sharing
Wedding Albums
Photo & Video Styles
Documentary
Modern
Wedding Activities
Getting Engaged
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Wedding
After Party
Awards and Affiliations
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Meet the team
Nick
Owner
Hi there! My name is Nick, and I'm more than just a photographer. I consider myself a storyteller and artist, specializing in wedding, engagement, and portrait photography.
Photography is in my blood - I come from a long line of photographers, and my great-grandfather's legacy inspired me to carry on the tradition. That's why I named my business after him.
My passion lies in creating vibrant and emotive images that truly capture the essence of your special day. I love blending dramatic, classic, and simple styles to tell your complete story through capturing all the details, decor, and fashi
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.023 reviews
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JB Elliott Photography receives glowing reviews for capturing unforgettable moments at weddings. Reviewers praise Nick for his professionalism, creativity, and exceptional photography skills. From headshots to wedding ceremonies, Nick is described as patient, attentive, and highly skilled, going above and beyond to ensure a seamless and enjoyable experience. Reviewers appreciate the quality, organization, and personalized approach of JB Elliott Photography, recommending them for stunning and timeless images that perfectly capture the essence of any special occasion.Review photos
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Leia M
5.0
12/07/2025
We had an excellent experience working with JB Elliott Photography for our OBGYN office headshots. Nick was incredibly professional from start to finish, offering both indoor and o...
utdoor options that gave us a wide range of high-quality images. He captured beautiful individual portraits as well as group photos that truly represent our practice. We are thrilled with the final results and will be using the images across our website and professional marketing materials. We highly recommend JB Elliott Photography for any medical or professional setting!
Laurie H
5.0
11/01/2025
Nick at JB Elliot Photography was absolutely incredible, and I would recommend him again and again for any wedding in the DC area. He was so kind, patient, and flexible. He came wi...
th lots of creative, elegant portrait ideas, but he was also able to easily adapt to last-minute requests. We could not be happier with our resulting photos!
Any questions?
Siani J
5.0
10/27/2025
Attentive and Patient
Nick is a highly skilled, patient, and professional photographer. Our engagement session was perfect! He was attentive, patient, and friendly. He arrived at ...
the session early and made sure we knew where to go and what to do. He also assisted us with posing and made us feel comfortable from the moment we met. We had a minor hiccup at our first location for photos and he quickly adjusted without complaints or hesitation. My fiancé & I are looking forward to our wedding session with JB Elliott Photos next year. Thank you for helping us capture this unforgettable moment.
Russ W
5.0
10/19/2025
Our experience with JB Elliott Photography was incredible! We will recommend them to all our friends!
JB Elliott Photography was professional and patient with us at our union! I ca...
n't wait to work with them again!
Michelle O
5.0
10/18/2025
Nick was wonderful to work with, and took time to understand our vision for the photography. He was also incredibly attuned to the dynamics of our blended families, and was thought...
ful and sensitive in his approach to planning both portraits and less-formal photos. The result was a collection of absolutely stunning photos that perfectly captured the joy, beauty, and love that filled the event. Looking through the photos was so much fun - we got to relive moments that we were a part of, as well as get glimpses into the sweet, emotional, and funny interactions of our friends and family. We have a mix of beautiful portraits and organic photos of our guests. These are photos that we will treasure for years to come. Our expectations were exceeded in every way!
Glen W
5.0
7/23/2025
We Highly recommend JB Elliott Photography after having had the pleasure of working with the team (Nick and Ken) for our Wedding ceremony and reception this past June 2025. From fi...
nding JB Elliott Photography after reading a number of reviews and post regarding black owned photography companies in the DMV area to reviewing the company’s website and portfolio and submitting our inquiry the process and ease of working with Nick and team was seamless. We appreciate the initial intake call to see if his services would be a good fit and after that the signing of the contract was underway. Nick provided my wife and I with an online document that really helped up envision the day of the wedding and how we wanted the day to flow when it came to taking the photos. We had an additional call the week prior to the wedding day to ensure the order of events was set so that the day could go as seamless as possible from the photography angle. From the getting ready photos, flat lays, and first look to the ceremony, family portraits, cocktail hour, reception and departure photos, Nick and Ken really told a story through the lens. My wife and I looked at the photos and aside from the phenomenal quality, the scenes and moments captured really brought us back to that very special day! Being able to relive that day was something of great importance to my wife and I and JB Elliott Photography did a great job of executing that goal. The company even surprised us a video and audio of the ceremony portion and we really appreciated that as we did not a have a videographer. Nick and team went above and beyond with their professionalism, flexibility, and ability to make everyone feel comfortable and like themselves in front of the camera lens. We recommend their services as the price to quality ratio of all aspects of the service was amazing!
Response from JB Elliott Photography on 08/22/2025
Hey Glen,
Thank you so much! It truly means a lot to hear how much you and your wife love...
d the experience and the photos. From the planning calls to the wedding day, it was an absolute pleasure working with you both and making sure everything flowed seamlessly. I'm so happy the photos helped you relive your special day. Capturing those moments for you was an honor and I'm thrilled you felt comfortable and cared for throughout the process.
Wishing you both a lifetime of love and happiness and thank you again for trusting me to tell your story!
E. M
5.0
1/04/2025
An All-Star Photographer!
As I was searching high and low on instagram for a photographer to capture our wedding, I noticed Nick’s page and was completely captivated by his work (b...
onus that he previously shot a wedding at our venue!). My now husband and I decided to go with Nick because of his personal approach and attention to detail. We loved that he immediately took interest in us as a couple and ensured we were all comfortable by including an engagement shoot with our package. I am naturally detailed-oriented so I liked filling out the questionnaires Nick provided to ensure that he understood our vision and what we would like captured. He is organized, professional, and extremely personable. Specifically, during our engagement session, it was an extremely humid day in the middle of July and I was not feeling well walking around in the heat. Nick went out of his way to ensure there were many moments where I could rest and take breaks. He also went the extra mile to walk around the Wharf (our engagement shoot location) to find a store and bring me back a bottle of water while my husband sat to wait with me for Nick to return. Nick was able to work around the heat and our photos still came out AMAZING. 10 out of 10 service! My husband and I absolutely love the beautiful moments Nick captured between our engagement and wedding. He captures portraits and “off-guard”/“action” shots very well. We loved that Nick and the second photographer were able to gather many unplanned photos of our family, friends, and the many details throughout our wedding. We highly recommend him!
Response from JB Elliott Photography on 01/18/2025
Erica, thank you so much for your kind words and for trusting me to capture such special m...
oments! It was an honor to be part of your wedding journey, and I’m thrilled to hear you loved the photos from both your engagement session and wedding day.
I’m so glad I could make the experience comfortable for you and that the candid and detailed moments we captured brought your vision to life. Thank you for the glowing recommendation—wishing you both a lifetime of love and happiness!
Thanks,
Nick
JB Elliott Photography
Sarah B
5.0
12/07/2024
Everything we wanted and more!
We loved working with JB Elliott! JB Elliott Photography did an incredible job shooting our wedding!! Nick and Kenny were the absolute best! We real...
ly appreciated their warm, professional, non-intrusive energy and approach throughout the night. We felt very cared for and understood by them. We couldn't recommend them enough to couples looking for a great experience. We also showed Nick samples of shot that we liked and he made sure to create some of our own for our special day.
Response from JB Elliott Photography on 01/18/2025
Thank you so much for your kind words and glowing review Sarah! It was truly an honor to b...
e part of your special day and bring your vision to life. I’m so glad you felt cared for and comfortable throughout the process—that’s always our goal!
It was a joy to create personalized shots inspired by your preferences and to capture all the meaningful moments of your celebration. Your recommendation means the world to us, and we’re so grateful for the opportunity to document your love story. Wishing you both endless happiness and cherished memories!
Nick
JB Elliott Photography
Bryan H
5.0
9/26/2024
Wonderful Team made pictures easy!
We had Nick take our engagement photos as we felt his work was very natural. From our first meeting with Nick, we were able to see he was passion...
ate about photography. After our engagement photo session, we knew we wanted him to do our wedding as well. Nick and his assistant were great. They were flexible and were able to help direct my wife and I (we are sometimes on the more introvert side, so it was good to have someone who could direct us). Overall, JB Elliott Photography is an amazing company and I would recommend them in a heartbeat!
Response from JB Elliott Photography on 11/15/2024
Hey Bryan,
Thank you so much for the awesome review! I’m really glad you and Amy felt com...
fortable and enjoyed the experience. It was fantastic working with you for both your engagement and wedding, and I’m thrilled that you felt our style was natural and easygoing. Helping you capture those special moments was an absolute pleasure. Thanks again for trusting us—wishing you both all the happiness in the world!
Best,
Nick
Andy R
5.0
8/07/2024
Nick was professional, personable, and extremely easy to work with. He came prepared with a clear vision for our poses and backdrops, resulting in wedding portraits that looked lik...
e they came out of a fairytale. During the ceremony, Nick circulated constantly to capture all the best angles and he even recorded a video of the entire ceremony so we wouldn’t miss a moment. The quality, lighting, and editing of Nick’s photos are truly impeccable. His enthusiasm, helpfulness, and diligence in his work made him an absolute delight to have at our wedding ceremony. We are so thrilled with our wedding portraits and will cherish them for the rest of our lives.
Thank you, Nick!
Response from JB Elliott Photography on 01/18/2025
Andy and Alexa Thank you so much for your kind words! It was a pleasure capturing your spe...
cial day, and I’m thrilled you love the portraits and video. Your appreciation of the quality and details truly means a lot to me. Wishing you both a lifetime of love and cherished memories!
Nick
JB Elliott Photography
James K
5.0
4/25/2024
Nick is a superb photographer.
We have now used JB Elliott Photography twice: for our wedding in 2020 and for our daughter Sonya's wedding to Joseph Gasper this month. Both times...
, Nick was on-time, organized, efficient, responsive, and friendly--and produced a large, amazing group of high-quality keepsake photos. We recommend him enthusiastically and without reservation both for wedding photography and for any other assignments of any sort. He is exquisitely professional and exceptionally talented.
Sincerely,
James and Vivian Kobielus
Alexandria VA
Response from JB Elliott Photography on 01/18/2025
Thank you so much, James and Vivian! It has been an honor to capture such important moment...
s for your family—both your wedding and now Sonya's! I truly appreciate your trust and am thrilled that you’ve been happy with the photos and experience both times.
Your kind words mean the world to me, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to work with you again. I look forward to continuing to document the special moments in your lives.
Nick
JB Elliott Photography
Karen K
5.0
4/11/2024
JB Elliott Photography did an AMAZING job with our wedding photos! We just celebrated our 5th wedding anniversary and I can honestly say EVERY SINGLE TIME over the last 5 years tha...
t I’ve viewed our pics in my phone or in the big beautiful leather album JB Elliott Photography put together for us, it feels like I’m reliving the moment all over again. He really did an excellent job of not only capturing flattering pictures, but pictures that truly conveyed the emotion of the moment. Even 5 years later I am STILL well pleased and amazed by his work of providing us with timeless wedding photos that give me alllllllllll the feels and excitement of our wedding day!
Response from JB Elliott Photography on 04/15/2024
It's truly heartwarming to hear that even five years later, our photographs continue to br...
ing back all the emotions and excitement of your wedding day.
I'm so glad that you're still pleased and amazed by our work, and that your wedding album continues to hold cherished memories for you.
Wishing you both a lifetime filled with love, happiness and countless more moments to treasure!
Malcolm F
5.0
3/21/2024
A pleasure working with Nick & his team!
It was a very great experience working with Nick & his team for our wedding. Nick was consistently helpful and responsive in planning & pre...
pping for our wedding, often offering best practices and tips for what he's seen in the past. He was very detailed and intentional and wanted to make sure his vision aligned with what we were going for as well. The day couldn't have been any smoother; the crew was very efficient and prompt on pre-wedding photography and got some good candid material that was fun to see after. Nick & team captured the essence of our wedding perfectly from prep to ceremony and through the evening; being nimble and creative in their shots. Thank you again Nick for the amazing photography and all the help for our big day!
Response from JB Elliott Photography on 03/21/2024
Your appreciation means a lot to me and I am so grateful for the opportunity to document s...
uch an important milestone in your lives. Wishing you Cydnea a lifetime of love, happiness, and beautiful memories together!
Michele T
5.0
3/14/2024
🌟📸 JB Elliott Photography - Capturing Timeless Moments 📸🌟
My experience with JB Elliott Photography for our wedding photos was nothing short of exceptional. From start to fini...
sh, they demonstrated professionalism, creativity, and a true passion for their craft, resulting in stunning and timeless photographs that perfectly captured the essence of our special day.
First and foremost, working with Nick and his team was a breeze. Their communication skills were top-notch, ensuring that all of our questions were answered promptly and thoroughly. They took the time to understand our vision for the photoshoot and offered valuable suggestions and insights to make our ideas even better.
On the day of the wedding, JB Elliott Photography truly shined. They arrived early to scout the location, ensuring that they captured the best angles and lighting for each shot. Their calm and friendly demeanor helped everyone feel at ease, resulting in natural and candid photos that truly reflected the joy and love of the day.
What sets JB Elliott Photography apart is their incredible eye for detail and composition. They have a knack for capturing not just moments, but emotions - the laughter, tears of joy, and tender embraces that make weddings so special. Each photo felt like a work of art, beautifully edited to enhance colors and mood without ever feeling overdone.
The turnaround time for receiving our photos was impressive, and the final results exceeded our expectations. JB Elliott Photography delivered a stunning gallery that we will cherish for a lifetime. Every time we look through the photos, we are transported back to our wedding day, reliving those precious moments over and over again.
We cannot recommend JB Elliott Photography enough for anyone looking for a talented and dedicated photographer for their wedding or any special occasion. We have used them for numerous occasions and each time their passion for photography shines through in every shot. Their commitment to excellence ensures that you will receive breathtaking photos that you will treasure forever. Thank you, JB Elliott Photography, for capturing our love story so beautifully! 🌟📸🎉
Response from JB Elliott Photography on 01/18/2025
Thank you so much, Michele, for your incredibly kind and thoughtful words! It was such an ...
honor to be part of your special day and to capture the love and emotions that made it so memorable. I’m thrilled that you felt well-supported throughout the process and that the final images exceeded your expectations.
Your recommendation means the world to me, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to document such meaningful moments for you, not just at your wedding but for many special occasions. I’m so glad the photos bring you back to those precious moments each time you look at them.
Thank you again for trusting JB Elliott Photography. Wishing you a lifetime of happiness and cherished memories!
Nick
JB Elliott Photography
Allison T
5.0
12/17/2023
Looking through our beautiful photos brings so much joy. To this day, I am blown away by how stunning everything turned out. Nick captured our best moments and the fine details of ...
our wedding. It is incredible how the emotions and feelings of the day shine in the photos. Nick’s photography is vibrant, authentic, and timeless. We are truly lucky to have encountered his talent and kindness.
For everything that goes into a wedding, Nick truly understood and was empathetic to the anxieties of couples getting married. He answered our questions and listened to our priorities throughout the process. He was very responsive and highly organized. His time management and preparedness for every scenario kept us on track and allowed us to enjoy our special day!
Lastly, some of the amazing things Nick helped execute flawlessly: We didn’t want an album of exclusively us, so we requested guest photos at cocktail hour. We love the special photos of our family and friends. Also, the second shooter was very talented and great to work with on our wedding day. They made us feel comfortable posing.
Simply put-Our wedding would not have been the same without Nick!
Response from JB Elliott Photography on 12/30/2023
Hey Allison,
Your words seriously made my day! 🌟 Capturing the moments and details of yo...
ur wedding day was an absolute honor. Your love for vibrant, authentic, and timeless shots is exactly what I aim for.
Thanks for having me be a part of your special day. Here's to a lifetime filled with happiness!
Cheers,
Nick 📸✨
Ahmena J
5.0
12/17/2023
He was professional and easy to work with.
He was great to work with and the pictures came out great! Overall very satisfied.
Reginald S
5.0
12/11/2023
After getting engaged, we started looking for a photographer to take engagement photos of us. We decided that whoever we chose for our engagement photos would also do our wedding p...
hotography as well. We felt we could build a relationship with them and they would understand what we like and don't like. After a thorough search we selected JB Elliott. Nick walked us through how his process works from start to finish. Our engagement photos were amazing and that locked us in for him and his team to shoot our wedding. Our photos came out great and he was very attentive to our requests and other various details. My wife and I definitely recommend his services.
Response from JB Elliott Photography on 01/29/2024
Joyce and Reggie we loved capturing your engagement and wedding moments. It means a lot th...
at you enjoyed the process and the photos. Your trust and recommendations are greatly appreciated. Wishing you endless happiness!
Aliese B
5.0
11/30/2023
Nick is excellent!!!
I am so grateful and thankful for the excellent photography my husband and I received from Nick from JB Elliott Photography. Nick was creative, patient, fun, s...
trategic, helpful, diligent, and he is definitely an expert in photography. Everyone loves my photos and I cannot wait to blow up our pictures and place them around our home. Capturing wedding memories are so important therefore the investment is worth it. I have no regrets. I have so many awesome photos that bring me laughter and joy. Nick, I cannot thank you enough for making our wedding day so special. I can tell that photography is truly your passion. My husband and I will return for your services when we start our family pictures down the road. Thank you so much! Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!
Aliese and Herbert Brown
Response from JB Elliott Photography on 01/23/2024
Andre,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us! It was tru...
ly a pleasure working with you and Joyce on your engagement photos and capturing the beautiful moments during your wedding.
I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the process and that the photos exceeded your expectations. Building a relationship with clients is incredibly important to us, and I'm glad that you felt comfortable with our team. Your feedback means a lot to us, and it was an honor to be a part of your special moments.
Wishing you and your wife a lifetime of happiness together!
Best,
Nick
Lindsay B
5.0
11/18/2023
JB Elliott Photography, Nick, did an outstanding job on our wedding and engagement photos! Choosing a wedding photographer can be quite daunting but if you're looking for classic, ...
true to color photos that will never go out of style, Nick is your man! Neither my husband nor I are natural posers but Nick made us feel so comfortable and talked us through everything, where to look, where to position our hands, etc. He was incredibly flexible, we had to change our wedding plans a few times due to COVID and he was always up for whatever the new location ended up being. Before the wedding, I got on a Zoom meeting with him to talk through and finalize the timeline for our wedding day - his communication was great! When we received both our wedding and engagement photos, they were organized by event/location which made it very easy to navigate. Selecting the photos for this review was incredibly difficult because I'm in love with all of them! I would 100000000% recommend JB Elliott Photography for your wedding and engagement photos!!!
Rose K
5.0
11/17/2023
5 Star Photos and Service!
We absolutely love Nick and team at JB Elliott! We first met Nick and team at my brother in laws wedding in 2021 and we were so excited they were availab...
le for our wedding in June 2023. The professionalism and quality are unmatched. We are very happy with everything. We recommend them to be anyone’s first call for photography :)
Dawn S
5.0
11/16/2023
Nick has been our family photographer for 5 years now. He’s done our engagement, wedding, newborn, and family pictures. I can’t imagine using an other photographer as he’s now beco...
me a family friend.
Below is my review that I left on his site after our engagement: Nick is amazing! My husband and I were very pleased with Nick's professionalism and body of work. After seeing his pictures, I knew we had to book Nick, no matter what the cost! We were so happy with our engagement photos and our wedding photos that I already look forward to booking Nick again in the future! Not only does Nick do great work, but he is easily accessible. Any time I had any questions, he responded back within 24 hours or less. If you want beautiful pictures that you will fall in love with, Nick is the photographer that you need for any occasion! I cannot say enough good things about him and his work.
Champale P
5.0
11/16/2023
Excellent Experience!! JB Elliot Photography was one of the best decisions I made for my wedding. We met Nick when we did our engagement session and we were in LOVE!! instantly wit...
h the way the photos turned out. It had previously rained the night before but the way he strategically positioned my husband and I no one would the wiser or that the photos were taken at 32 degrees. He was prompt and very detailed he capture the smallest details that we wanted he walked us through the entire process with his tips and tricks to make sure the day went off without a hitch. He wore many hats for Alex and I that we did not want for anything. Nick is dedicated to his client he exhibits patience and understanding from the moment the contract was established he was available for us until the very end. We will definitely be using him for future engagements. We now have a photographer for life.
Janelle J
5.0
4/22/2017
We chose Nick as our engagement photographer, as we're getting married out of town. He was incredibly flexible and patient, as we had to reschedule our session and were running lat...
e the day of! From first contact and submitting payment to completing a style survey and the actual session, Nick was always professional and easy-going. The photos were uploaded to an online gallery and ready for review less than a week after our session and we could not be more pleased with the final result! I would ABSOLUTELY recommend Nick for anyone looking for a quality photographer at an affordable price.
Response from JB Elliott Photography on 12/30/2023
Hey Janelle,
Your words mean the world! 🌟 So glad I could be a part of your engagement j...
ourney. Flexibility is the name of the game, right? 😅 I'm thrilled you enjoyed the process, from our first chat to the final pics.
Wishing you and Michael all the happiness on your big day and beyond!
Cheers,
Nick 📸✨
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