Details
Pricing & Process
"You deserve someone who treats your wedding day like the once-in-a-lifetime event it actually is."
Investment
Package I
Photography or Cinematography
Starting at $7,500
Luxury-documentary coverage with one lead artist — your choice of a photographer or a cinematographer — for eight hours on your wedding day. Includes a complimentary engagement session or save-the-date film, matched to the coverage you choose.
Package II
Photography or Cinematography
Starting at $9,750
Everything in Package I, with ten hours of coverage instead of eight — room for the whole day, from getting ready through the last dance.
Package III
Photography & Cinematography
Starting at $14,000
The complete experience — luxury-documentary photography and cinematography combined. Includes a complimentary engagement session, second photographer, second cinematographer, and a save-the-date film.
Destination
Inquire for investment.
Every Package Includes
Engagement Session or Save-the-Date Film
Complimentary with every booking
Full Edited Delivery
Gallery or film within 8–10 weeks
Documentary Approach
The day as it actually happened
How It Works
Our Process
Engagement Session
Once you're booked, the first thing we plan is your engagement session or save-the-date film — location, outfits, and how about some drinks after?
Wedding Day
On your wedding day, we arrive early and stay late — documenting every authentic moment from prep to the last dance.
Gallery Delivery
Your fully edited gallery is delivered within 8–10 weeks, with sneak peeks shared within the first week.
FAQ
Questions, Answered
How much does your wedding photography cost?
Coverage starts at $7,500 - eight hours with one lead artist, your choice of a photographer or a cinematographer, plus a complimentary engagement session or save-the-date film. Package II extends that to ten hours at $9,750. Combined photography and cinematography - Package III - starts at $14,000.
When do we get our photos?
Sneak peeks arrive within the first week. Your fully edited gallery is delivered within 8-10 weeks.
Is an engagement session included?
Yes - every package includes a complimentary engagement session with photography coverage, or a save-the-date film with cinematography coverage. It's the first thing we plan once you're booked.
Do you bring a second photographer?
A second photographer and a second cinematographer come with Package III, our combined photography and cinematography experience. Package I and Package II are covered by one lead artist - your choice of a photographer or a cinematographer.
Do you offer wedding films too?
Yes. Package III package combines photography and cinematography - including a second cinematographer, a save-the-date film, and edited ceremony and reception films.
Do you travel for weddings?
We're based in Washington DC and serve the DMV, and we regularly travel - New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Atlanta, and destination weddings from Los Cabos to the Caribbean to Europe. Destination investment is quoted individually.
How do we book?
Start with an inquiry - tell us about your day and your story. If we're the right fit, we lock your date and start planning your engagement session or save-the-date film.
Ready to tell your story?
Let's ConnectLuxury Wedding Photography & Cinematography — Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia & Destination
Visuals by J. McKenzie is a luxury wedding photography and cinematography studio led by Jamaal McKenzie, based in Washington, D.C., serving couples across the DMV — including Maryland, Virginia, Baltimore, and Northern Virginia. With a documentary approach rooted in editorial aesthetics, every image and frame is crafted to reflect the emotion, beauty, and authenticity of your celebration.
Our wedding packages begin at $7,500 for eight hours of luxury-documentary coverage with one lead artist — your choice of a photographer or a cinematographer — including a complimentary engagement session or save-the-date film and a complete edited delivery within 8–10 weeks. Package II extends the same coverage to ten hours at $9,750. For couples who want both, our combined photography and cinematography experience starts at $14,000, with a second photographer, second cinematographer, save-the-date film, and edited ceremony and reception films.
Beyond the DMV, we regularly travel for destination weddings across the East Coast and internationally — including New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Los Cabos, the Caribbean, and European destinations. Whether it's a grand ballroom affair at The Line Hotel, an intimate garden ceremony in Great Marsh, Virginia, or a beachside celebration in Mexico, we bring the same level of artistry, preparation, and care to every wedding we document.
An engagement session or save-the-date film is included with every wedding package and serves as both a creative collaboration and a chance to build chemistry before the big day. We guide you through locations, styling, and timing to create portraits that feel effortless and true to who you are as a couple.
If you're searching for a Washington DC wedding photographer, DMV luxury wedding cinematographer, or a destination wedding filmmaker who values storytelling over trends, we'd love to hear from you. Every love story deserves to be told with intention — and we're here to make sure yours is.