Natalie Estess Photography

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Prices start at $6,500

Elopement pricing

Prices start at $3,500

Packages

Prices start at $3,500

About Natalie Estess Photography

Natalie Estess Photography

DC Wedding & Portrait Photographer

Natalie Estess is a Washington DC-based wedding and portrait photographer specialized in creating dreamy, artful images that celebrate human connection and individuality. With a blend of editorial flare and heartfelt storytelling, Natalie creates photographs that are genuine, alive, and uniquely reflective of the people in front of her lens. If you're dreaming of a day that truly honors who you are and what matters most to you, you've come to the right place!

What sets me apart is the way I connect with every person in the room, whether it's your wedding day full of adventure or a portrait session capturing your truest self. My favorite thing ever is meeting people in those first few moments—exchanging smiles and easy conversation—and by the end, sharing hugs, gratitude, and seeing sparkles in their eyes. That connection is everything to me. Every photography session I approach is intentional, capturing not just the stunning highlights but also the intimate, soulful moments that show how it felt to be there, surrounded by love.

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Services

Services

  • Bride-only session
  • Engagement session
  • Extra hours
  • Image editing
  • Printing rights
  • Second photographer

Photo formats

  • Digital
  • Film
  • Hybrid

Natalie Estess Photography packages

Wedding Weekend!

8 hours

Peak pricing $9,000

Description

For couples who want a full weekend of unforgettable memories, this collection covers everything from pre-wedding gatherings to post-wedding relaxation. This collection covers two unforgettable events—choose from the rehearsal dinner, welcome party, wedding day, or post-wedding brunch/day-after session. Want to add more events? Custom options are available to fit your full weekend experience.

What’s included
  • + Photo coverage for (2) wedding weekend events
  • + 8 hours of coverage on wedding day
  • + Engagement session included
  • + Personalized planning + wedding guide
  • + Location guides & timeline assistance
  • + 20-30 sneak peeks delivered within 72 hours
  • + 50+ edited digital high res images per hour
  • + Travel costs included for venues within the DMV
  • + Online digital gallery for download

Full Day Collection

8 hours

Off-peak pricing $6,500

Description

My most popular choice, this collection is tailored to tell the full story of your wedding, offering just the right amount of time to focus on the magic of your day while leaving room for spontaneity and flow. Whether it’s an intimate morning spent getting ready together, a heartfelt ceremony in a breathtaking location, or an epic celebration under the stars, this experience will fit seamlessly into your full day vision.

What’s included
  • + 8 hours of coverage
  • + Engagement session included
  • + Personalized planning + wedding guide
  • + Location guides & timeline assistance
  • + Travel costs included for venues within the DMV
  • + 20-30 sneak peeks delivered within 72 hours
  • + 50+ edited digital high res images per hour
  • + Online digital gallery for download

Half Day Collection

4 hours

Off-peak pricing $3,500

Description

For couples who want to embrace the intimacy of their wedding day, this collection focuses on capturing the heartfelt moments that make your day uniquely yours. Perfect for courthouse ceremonies, small gatherings, or quiet celebrations in beautiful locations, this collection ensures the essentials are beautifully documented without feeling rushed.

What’s included
  • + 4 hours of coverage
  • + Engagement Session Included
  • + Personalized planning + wedding guide
  • + Location guides & timeline assistance
  • + Travel costs included for venues within the DMV
  • + 20-30 Sneak peeks delivered within 72 hours
  • + 50+ edited digital high res images per hour
  • + Online digital gallery for download

Reviews

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Rating: 5.0

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24 reviews

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    Dan Cushen & M.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Nov 2

    Natalie provided the best we could ever hope for.

    Natalie Estess is a professional. We spotted her work while browsing instagram and made the easiest decision of contacting her. Her process leading up gave us confidence. The big day arrived and she brought cheerfulness and calm to both of us. We felt like we were in good hands on capturing every little moment. She took full advantage of the scenery every location and at every moment she could. Even in the slower moments she kept our spirits up. We just received the photographs and could not be happier. They looked better than what we imagined, they looked as stunning as the photos we saw on her instagram. I highly recommend working with her, she's a true artist and professional of her craft.

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    Louisa S.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Oct 20, 2026

    Engagement photos

    Natalie did a fantastic job with our engagement photos! She was lovely to work with and delivered a great gallery. I would absolutely recommend.

  • KM

    Katherine M.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Jun 7, 2026

    The perfect photography session

    Natalie is hands-down incredible! From the moment our session started, she made us feel completely comfortable. It didn't feel like a stiff, awkward photo shoot at all—it just felt like hanging out with a friend. We had so much fun! She gave us the perfect, easy prompts that made everything feel natural and resulted in amazing pictures. We are so happy with our experience and would recommend her to everyone and anyone!

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    Cleo

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •May 20, 2026

    Hire Natalie Now!!

    Natalie is absolutely fabulous! Not only is her work stunning, but she made our engagement session feel so comfortable and fun. She is kind, flexible, and incredibly easy to communicate with. Natalie truly went above and beyond for us—she helped select our perfect photo locations and even drove us 15 minutes back to our car after we finished shooting! We cannot speak highly enough of our experience. We have already received so many compliments on our photos from friends and family!

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    Jenny

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •May 7, 2026

    Gem of a human and talented professional!

    Simply the best experience — and the best photos! Natalie struck the perfect balance between warm and kind (our photoshoot genuinely felt like hanging out with a friend) and incredibly professional. She was fully committed to getting the perfect shot —walking backwards, politely holding up crowds, doing whatever it took. What made it feel special was how naturally she guided us- she knew exactly when to let the moments unfold organically and when to step in with gentle direction to capture our best angles and moments. We absolutely gasped when we saw the photos — especially the film shots. (Do it. They are 100% worth it.) I had mentioned wanting a few editorial-style images, and she completely delivered: artsy, emotive, and somehow made us feel like we belonged in Vogue. She's also a top-tier professional- communicative, organized, thoughtful and prompt. She went above and beyond, remembering the names of loved ones during the wedding, even literally giving me the shoes off her feet at the end of the night when mine were giving me blisters. Total gem of a human and talented professional!

Weddings + Elopements are delivered within 6-8 weeks depending on the time of year. Expedited delivery of 2 weeks is available for a quicker turnaround. All sessions are delivered through an online downloadable gallery that you can share with your family and friends!
Currently living out my city girl dreams in Washington DC! Plenty of couples and individuals I work with live on both the East and West Coast, where I spend a lot of time going back and forth. I’ve got tons of experience traveling + planning shoots in other locations & I’m always willing to switch up my environment and travel for your day! I also offer Location Scouting & Guides with each session so you have some great ideas for how to spend our time together!
I am SO deliberate about my photo files being safe & protected. I shoot with a dual card slot camera so there are always two copies of your photos at once. Once I get home from your session, I do a double backup with my external harddrive, saving them as digital files and uploading them to my editing software. After delivering your gallery, I copy the photos into my Google Drive to store in a third place. I keep RAW files for up to 4 months and always store the original edited files in my harddrive for later reference if needed.
For weddings & elopements, 35% of your package price is due upon booking, 32.5% is due 4 months out and the remaining balance is due 2 weeks before the wedding day. Credit cards or bank transfers are accepted.
Absolutely! With over 4 years of experience as a wedding planner in the DC area, I’ve navigated countless timelines, vendor contracts, and those tricky “what comes next?” moments. Not sure how to structure your day to maximize time for photos while still being present in every moment? I’ve got you covered. From timelines to tips on making your day feel seamless and stress-free, I’m more than happy to share everything I’ve learned to make the process easier for you.
I like my photos to look true to the moment with enhanced color and textures, so I do not send raw files because my editing is what makes the photos look their absolute best! If you would like the photos unedited or edited a certain way this is certainly something we can discuss in our consultation call!
Your images will be up for download for 4 months after delivery! I highly recommend downloading them immediately and saving them to a hard drive to ensure they are safely in your hands! I do ALWAYS back them up and save on file long term in case anything happens.

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