Bride and groom share a romantic moment among sunflowers, as groom kisses her hand while she holds a white parasol.

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Joyful newlyweds laugh while eating chocolate-dipped ice cream treats outside an ice cream shop on their wedding day.

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Authentic DC Wedding Photographer | Your Wedding As It Happened

Emotional bride wipes tears during outdoor waterfront wedding ceremony while groom holds her hands under dramatic cloudy sky.

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Elated bride and groom exit wedding ceremony as bridesmaids celebrate behind them at a Tudor-style venue.

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Authentic DC Wedding Photographer | Your Wedding As It Happened

Newlyweds share their first dance in a rustic barn wedding venue with warm lighting and seated guests.

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Authentic DC Wedding Photographer | Your Wedding As It Happened

Bride and groom descend church steps through a joyful bubble send-off surrounded by celebrating wedding guests.

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Authentic DC Wedding Photographer | Your Wedding As It Happened

Couple shares an intimate almost-kiss embrace at sunset with scenic mountain landscape in the background.

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Bride and groom stand with officiant under a wooden gazebo in a sunlit garden wedding ceremony.

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Groom playfully feeds wedding cake to laughing bride in a rustic barn reception with colorful bunting.

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Two grooms in elegant suits pose together at the entrance of a rustic red barn wedding venue.

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So Glad You're Here

Hello, I'm James Ton

James Ton hanging in a rocky cave opening covered with green moss, smiling at the camera.

If you're all about good vibes, real moments, and having a damn good time on your wedding day - we’re gonna get along great. I’m a wedding photographer based in the DC area, and I’m here to capture it all: the happy tears, the big laughs, the dance moves that make no sense, and every little moment in between. Your day should feel like you - chill, fun, and totally not forced. I’ll be there for the goofy grins, spontaneous hugs, and the kind of moments you’ll want to relive over and over. My style? Super relaxed, a little romantic, and all about keeping things real.

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A bride and groom joyfully cutting their elegant white wedding cake by a fireplace.
Danielle & Nate

"His candid shots are second to none, and he captures the personality of your guests like he's known them for years."

James loves to work with couples with 'character', so if you're looking for someone to pick up your upbeat quirky nature on film, yet also capture beautiful formal shots as well... he's your man!

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Couple shares an elegant dip dance at their wedding reception surrounded by celebrating guests in a ballroom.
Meghan & Douglas

"The stunning photos from our wedding capture moments we’ll cherish forever and we can’t thank James enough!"

He provided just the right amount of direction while putting everyone at ease and getting a great array of candid shots and special moments.

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Joyful bride covers groom's eyes with blue ribbon while embracing him outdoors at their wedding celebration.
Genevieve & David

"Our photos are absolutely gorgeous and will be a family heirloom for generations to come."

He was flexible and communicated with us before the wedding, answering any questions I had as the bride, and on the day of the wedding he got every photo that I had requested and so many more memorable moments.

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Bride in white gown drives a green golf cart with groom in back at a country club wedding venue.
Allison & Oscar

"He really meshed with our elegant romantic theme to our wedding."

We were having a multicultural wedding with a Vietnamese betrothal ceremony before our American wedding ceremony and James captured the cultural and spiritual aspects of both ceremonies very nicely.

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What You're Wondering

What’s your photography style?

Candid, honest, and full of soul. I shoot what’s real - not stiff poses or fake smiles. Expect raw emotion, bad dance moves, meaningful glances, and moments you didn’t even see happen.

Do you travel?

Absolutely! Whether it’s a backyard in your hometown or a cliffside in Iceland, I’m in. Travel fees apply for anything outside the DMV area, and I keep them as reasonable as possible.

With your emphasis on candids, what do we do with the portraits?

Although I blend in to capture the candid moments, I will pose and guide through all the portraits. My goal is to create mantle worthy portraits quickly and efficiently so that everyone can get to the party as soon as possible.

How much is your wedding coverage?

The real, unscripted experience starts at $3,500 for 5 hours. No filler, just what matters. See below for more coverage options.