Newlyweds smiling as they walk through a glowing sparkler exit
A couple standing beneath a woodland chapel during their wedding ceremony
A candid portrait from an intimate wedding celebration
A newlywed sharing a quiet candid moment
A documentary-style portrait from a wedding day
A candid wedding-day photograph
A candid wedding-day photograph
A candid wedding-day photograph

Celebrating love through photography.

I’ve made it my life’s work to capture candid, true-to-life moments for fearlessly authentic couples that will last an eternity.

Portrait of Trevaughn Smith
Trevaughn Smith photographing a client in his studio with softbox lighting

My name is Trevaughn.
Nice to meet you! 🤟🏿

I’m a queer professional wedding and portrait photographer based in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) area, helping couples remember their wedding day exactly as it happened; the laughter, the tears, and every little moment in between!

I picked up my first camera in college, and what started as a hobby quickly became a love for catching people exactly as they are. Since then, I’ve photographed hundreds of people and dozens of couples, all in the middle of their own unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime moments.

My style is documentary and photojournalistic: I let the day unfold naturally and only step in when you need me. I’m laid back, but I’ve got your back the whole way — whether that’s keeping us on schedule, calming your nerves, chasing down a missing friend, or pulling you away from the crowd so you can sneak in a quiet moment together.

From the first “yes” to the last dance of the night, I’m honored to be part of each couple’s story, capturing memories you’ll want to relive for years to come. 🌻

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Two wedding rings in a wooden ring holder engraved with the wedding date
Two brides clasp hands showing their rings at a Washington DC courthouse wedding
Two brides walk in hand in hand to cheering guests at their urban DC wedding
Newlyweds' hands with cocktails at The Little Grand bar on their wedding day
A groom kisses his smiling partner at their reception
A couple embraces on a wooden garden bridge over a pond at their DMV wedding
Newlyweds laugh at a lively bar reception, in black and white, at their DC wedding
Loved ones light a unity candle during a wedding ceremony

But don’t take it from just me.

Every couple here trusted me with one of the biggest days of their lives — what they said afterward tells you far more than I ever could!

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Jasmine & Aaron wedding

“Tre is such a fantastic photographer. He’s so creative and his team is so easy to work with — making sure we look our best and that our creative vision is executed. He quite literally jumped, sprinted, and laid on the ground to get the best shots possible!”

Jasmine & Aaron
David & Vanessa wedding

“Trevaughn and his team are absolutely phenomenal! They made everything so easy and the pictures came out incredible. If you want the coolest, most beautiful wedding photos, you can stop right here. Hire this photographer!! Trust!!”

David & Vanessa
Carrie Abernathy wedding

“Trevaughn is an undiscovered genius. If you want beautiful, artistic photography, you cannot go wrong. He was professional and over-delivered in every way. Thank you!”

Carrie Abernathy
Victoria & Chaney wedding

“If I could rate Tre higher I would. We hired him for our wedding and we loved him. He was honest and direct, not to mention he knew how to have fun! He adapted to all the craziness we threw at him — cat, moon bounce, basketball, and all. 10/10, stellar, amazing.”

Victoria & Chaney
J.J. wedding

“10/10. He’s knowledgeable, friendly, and his work speaks for itself — reasonable prices and top-notch quality. Trevaughn captured the vibe of our wedding, which is no easy feat. If you pick him for your next big event, he will not disappoint.”

J.J.
NaShae & Michael wedding

“Trevaughn and his team were such a pleasure to work with. We had rain during our event, and instead of packing it up they found really unique ways to work with the weather and still get beautiful photos. I highly recommend letting Trevaughn capture your special moments.”

NaShae & Michael
Fatou & Michael wedding

“Tre is a great photographer and took beautiful wedding pictures. He made my husband and me comfortable and kept us laughing. I would highly recommend him!”

Fatou & Michael
Olivia P. wedding

“From the moment we met Trevaughn, we knew he was the perfect person to bring our wedding vision together. His kind, thoughtful direction highlighted our family and friends so beautifully — he exceeded all of our expectations and left a lasting impression on everyone he captured.”

Olivia P.

Still thinking about it?

Hiring a wedding photographer is a HUGE decision, and I’m not trying to convince you just to make a sale.

Compatibility and transparency matter in the search for someone to document your amazing journey — here’s a little bit about how I operate!

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It all starts with an introduction! I’ll hop on a virtual call with you and your partner to introduce myself, talk about how I got here & what I have to offer, discuss packages and pricing, and answer any questions you might have!

Your story deserves to be told.

Reach out & let’s get started!

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