wedding
photographer
Serving Washington DC, Virginia, and Maryland. Traveling worldwide.
My name is Rago Alasa. It's a pleasure to meet you! I've been a wedding photographer for nearly eight years, and this craft is my passion. With so many talented photographers out there, you might wonder what makes me stand out. Let me share a few fun facts:
Before dedicating myself to wedding photography, I worked in the hospitality industry, where I honed my problem-solving skills. Now, I bring that same dedication to ensure your experience is seamless and stress-free. From helping you choose engagement outfits to advising on the perfect wedding timeline, I guide you every step of the way.
My goal is to create an elegant wedding photography experience that makes you feel truly special and cared for. I want your day to be effortlessly perfect. With a background in fashion photography, I specialize in making you look like the stars of your own timeless story, all while ensuring you feel at ease.
As a married, gay man, I bring a refined sense of style and a keen eye for the latest fashion trends. You can trust me to direct you with a tasteful and high-end perspective. In my book, everyone is photogenic.
When I'm not behind the camera, you'll find me in the studio either dancing to the latest viral music videos, training with my competitive dance crew, or teaching dance classes. My expertise in movement helps me capture those fleeting, intimate moments that truly define your day. During your engagement photoshoot, I'll coach you on how to pose and move gracefully in front of the camera.
Our services are designed to be flexible and customizable to meet your unique needs. Let's discuss how we can craft a bespoke wedding photography and videography package that perfectly captures your special day.
With years of experience photographing weddings, I offer pristine photography services that deliver exceptional image quality. While I have a deep appreciation for the stunning venues on the East Coast, I am equally excited to travel for destination weddings. Your wedding day is a once-in-a-lifetime event; let us ensure it is captured with the elegance and sophistication it deserves.
At the end of the day, it is all about you two. Maybe with a few loved ones attending… and me! I will make sure your small yet intimate gathering is one to remember. When it comes to servicing my clients, I am always professional, outgoing, and timely.
Celebrate your engagement with stunning images perfect for "save the date" cards and more. Each session is approached with passion, creativity, and expertise in composition, lighting, and posing. My goal is to make your experience enjoyable and uplifting, resulting in images that reflect your love and joy.
For those moments that deserve to be cherished in more than just still images, my network of talented videographers is here to help. Together, we create cinematic videos that you'll treasure for years, capturing the essence of your celebration in a sophisticated and engaging way.
Planning to pop the question? Let me help you orchestrate the perfect surprise proposal. From selecting the ideal location to planning the timing and concept, I provide a full-service experience. You focus on the moment; I'll ensure it's captured beautifully.
From custom-designed wedding albums that become treasured family heirlooms to fun and interactive photo booth services for your reception, I offer a range of options to enhance your wedding experience. Additionally, consider a boudoir session as a special gift for your partner or spectacular aerial drone shots to capture your venue's grandeur. Let's discuss how we can tailor these elements to fit your vision.
“Elegant”
Click on any image to explore our wedding galleries, where you can see the refined and ethereal moments we've captured. Press play on the video player to immerse yourself in our cinematic wedding film playlist.
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“Timeless”
Here is a comprehensive overview of the seamless process that defines working with me, ensuring an effortless and refined experience from start to finish.
Begin your journey by inquiring here for detailed pricing and availability. We'll schedule a complimentary consultation call to determine if we’re the perfect match. I take time to understand my couples, fostering a connection that inspires beautiful, authentic artistry.
After our call, you'll choose the best package for your needs. I'll send a proposal that includes a contract and a retainer invoice. Once completed, your date is secured, and the excitement begins!
This is one of my favorite moments, where we meet in person and capture your engagement story. We'll plan the session together, covering location ideas, outfit suggestions, and posing guidance. Expect your stunning images to be ready within a week.
To ensure everything is on track, we can schedule a check-in call for any updates or last-minute changes. I'll also assist you with refining the wedding schedule and finalizing the timeline, ensuring a stress-free experience.
The big day is here! With all the preparations in place, you can focus on celebrating your love. I'll be there to capture every genuine and heartfelt moment, from getting ready to the final dance.
A sneak peek of your images will be available within 48 hours, with the full wedding gallery delivered within 4 weeks, allowing you to relive the day’s magic.
“Effortless”
As an artist, I believe that strong values are integral to both personal and professional life. These core values guide me from our first meeting to the delivery of your cherished images, ensuring an experience that resonates with elegance and authenticity.
Every aspect of the process, from planning to execution, is meticulously crafted to provide a seamless and effortless experience. You can trust in my expertise and guidance, allowing you to relax and fully enjoy your celebration. I aim to create an experience that is both efficient and impactful.
Each image I capture is thoughtfully composed, blending elements in harmony to tell your unique story. Nothing is left to chance; every shot is crafted with intention and meaning. I view my work as an art form, with my clients at the heart of each piece.
Love is at the core of everything I do, and I believe it transcends all boundaries. I am committed to celebrating love in all its forms, embracing couples of all races, genders, beliefs, sexual orientations, social statuses, body shapes, and sizes. Everyone is welcome, and every love story deserves to be told beautifully and authentically.
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“We absolutely loved working with him and the photos turned out beautiful. I wish I could rate him higher than 5 stars!”
Experience speaks volumes. Here are some glowing 5-star reviews from my past clients. Their kind words reflect the essence of what I strive to deliver and why I do what I do.
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“Rago was organized, professional, and had all his questions prepared when we initially sat down to talk about photography for our wedding. We chose from one of his packages which was well structured and competitively priced in full assurance that we would get the kind of photos that mattered to us on our special day.
Before the ceremony and reception, Rago did a fantastic job spending adequate time with the bride and groom separately, and his calm, poised, excited demeanor seamlessly blended into the fabric of the entire day.
The photos of our family laughing, dancing, and mingling are our favorite part of the entire experience since we didn't get to see all of it on the actual day! Rago did an amazing job and our families can't stop talking about how much they enjoyed the photos and had such a great time with him as well!”
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“We worked with Rago for our wedding & he was an absolute dream! Having a queer photographer capture our gay-ass wedding made us feel comfortable & confident that the night would be highlighted beautifully and our family, friends, and non-traditional choices would be respected & celebrated.
In the lead-up to our wedding, we had a handful of meetings to discuss the kind of photography we were looking for as well as received a questionnaire to ensure nothing got left out on the day of the wedding. After each conversation, we got even more excited about our wedding & felt confident that Rago was the right choice for us.
On the day of, Rago helped make sure we stayed on time for family & couple photos as well as captured photos of us getting ready that we hadn't thought of prior, but were so thankful for afterward! Our family and friends all say that the photos captured the mood & feeling of our wedding perfectly and we all agree that Rago did an incredible job.”
★★★★★
“From start to finish, Rago and his team were professional, organized and all around prepared. We did our engagement photos with Rago which made him an easy choice for our wedding.
During the wedding day, he was quick to keep everyone attentive and made sure group photos were efficient and authentic. Throughout the evening, everything was seamless while capturing all of the moments we were looking for.
The photos turned out awesome and we are extremely happy to have worked with Rago.”
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“It was a no-brainer that we wanted him to shoot our wedding! From the beginning, Rago was very organized and personable. He is easy to get a hold of and you can schedule a Zoom call with him on his website which made it very easy to set up meetings and keep in contact with him. He was very responsive to texts and emails.
Before the wedding, he had us fill out a questionnaire which was very helpful on the day of the wedding. He knew our parents, grandparents, and wedding party all by name and was very respectful, and worked well with the other vendors. Neither my husband nor I are very good when it comes to getting our pictures taken and Rago was very good at instructing us and making us feel comfortable.
We got over 150 sneak peek photos the day after the wedding which was really special as we got to relive the day again. He posted about our wedding on his Instagram and tagged the other vendors which I found to be super thoughtful. We will definitely be using Rago again for family shoots and parties in the future! I can’t wait to see how our finished wedding photos look. Highly highly recommend!”
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“We were so lucky to find and work with Rago. My husband and I are a same-sex, interracial couple. It was important for us to work with people who understand our difference in skin tones, but who also shares our values.
Rago was a burst of energy that we needed on an otherwise chaotic day. He arrived on time and was ready to put in the work. Before the ceremony, Rago would give us a lot of directions, getting the best shots and angles. The overall direction was made for such a beautiful video in the end.
The final product was more than we could ever ask for. It was shot so beautifully, and we have watched this many times over. The turnaround time was exactly as promised and we couldn’t be happier. Rago was truly the best person for the job, and we were so lucky to work with him!”
★★★★★
“Rago is the truth! He did such a wonderful job on our engagement photos - which also included a lovely video for us to include on our website - that my wife and I booked him for our wedding! In both events, our photos were flawless.
Here are a few reasons to hire Rago: He is punctual and professional. He’s a great photo coach and has a calming energy. Very pleasant to work with. His rates are reasonable and his photographic eye is amazing. If you book a package with more than one photographer, his network is up to his standard. 5 stars hands down! You won’t be sorry you booked him.”
★★★★★
“I can’t recommend Rago enough. From the professionalism to the attention to detail and creativity, our wedding photos are something we will cherish forever.
Rago knew exactly what questions to ask in order to capture our vision and he executed perfectly. Rago is worth every penny and we wouldn’t have had it any other way. Truly a joy to work with.”
★★★★★
“We loved having Rago as our photographer for our engagement & wedding photos last year!
His passion shines through with his attention to detail, excitement, and care. Our wedding guests also mentioned how kind and fun Rago was - not to mention his great dance moves!
We truly enjoyed having him as part of our wedding process, and we think you and your future partner will too :)”
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“Rago was an absolute pleasure to work with and made our elopement day even better than we could have hoped for! The entire process was seamless, and Rago’s professionalism and warm personality made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. The photos perfectly captured the joy and intimacy of the day, and we couldn’t be happier with the results. Highly recommend!”
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“We booked Rago for our 3-day Indian wedding weekend. From beginning to end, Rago was wonderful to work with. He was upfront about his capabilities and pricing without being overly pushy. Rago was flexible and we were thrilled with our engagement photos.
On our wedding weekend, corralling family members (especially those who are elderly or differently-abled) was a huge challenge. Rago and his team were able to navigate all the craziness effortlessly. My husband and I are naturally awkward people, but you would never know from our photos.
Rago made the photo-taking process fun and worked seamlessly with our videography team. We got our sneak peeks the day after our wedding. They are gorgeous! We are so excited to see the rest of the photos and cannot recommend Rago (and his team) enough!”
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“Rago was our wedding videographer. He was so attentive, from our first meeting through the end of our special night and with the processing of our videos.
He did a phenomenal job capturing the whole day and night. His team was great to work with all through the wedding day. His team got amazing footage of us getting ready, the ceremony and vows, as well as capturing the great energy of the reception.
Our videos looked phenomenal and when we asked for some additional footage, he was able to get it to us very quickly. He incorporated drone footage as well as a variety of shots. He was fast with returning the finished product and we love it. Would highly recommend!”
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“We worked with Rago for our wedding, and the experience from beginning to end was an absolute pleasure. We appreciated how personable, professional, organized, and thorough Rago was from our very first call.
The photos alone speak for themselves, but I can say that Rago brings a keen eye for style into his work. We were so happy with our engagement photo session (which was a year before our wedding) and that got us really excited to see how Rago would capture our special day. We couldn't be more thrilled with the gallery and the moments and details that he captured, photos I will hold close to my heart forever. Thank you so much Rago <3”
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"Rago was an absolute professional and a pleasure to work with at every step! He worked with my wife and I on three separate shoots over a six-month period, each of which demanded different logistics, posing, lighting, etc. In each instance, he was thoroughly prepared and communicated well in advance of the event.
In person, Rago was delightful to work with—several guests commented on how helpful he was with posing—and he also could disappear in the background for quality candids when needed. The results speak for themselves in my opinion. We will definitely be working with Rago again the next time we need a photographer!"
“Rago is organized, quick to share previews, and overall just great to work with! We were able to text him and set up zoom calls whenever we had questions.”
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“Rago did both our engagement shoot and wedding photography, and he was absolutely incredible. Extremely professional and highly communicative, he put both me and my now-wife at ease through the whole process. The wedding photos turned out great, and now we have so many amazing memories to look back on with joy.
We were all (both families included) grateful for the way Rago took control of the photography process on the wedding day, so that we did not have to feel any anxiety about making photo decisions on the big day. Overall, a great experience, and would highly recommend him for your photography needs!”
★★★★★
“One word for Rago: AMAZING!!!
Rago took our engagement and wedding pictures. My husband and I were skeptical at the beginning because we are not the best at posing for pictures since we feel forced most of the time but Rago made a huge difference. He made us feel comfortable.
We were truly having fun while taking the pictures. He listened to our requests and the pictures came out truly beautiful. There are no pictures we don’t like because he understood our personalities and portrayed them in the pictures.
In addition, he will work with you in any aspect. According to that, he will come fully prepared. He goes above and beyond. I strongly recommend Rago to anyone. He will listen and you will barely know he was there. He is like a ninja taking memorable pictures. Thank you, Rago for these memories that we get to keep forever!”
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"Rago is amazing. He was responsible for our engagement photos and wedding photos -- both outstanding work. He truly captured everything we discussed prior to the wedding (candids, high-energy dancing, soft ceremony moments, etc.).
He also made our planning very simple and was such a joy to work with. Would absolutely without a doubt recommend hiring Rago to join your vendor team -- he brings joy, professionalism and passion to the day. We will definitely be looking to Rago for our future family portraits and special occasions."
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“Rago was our photographer for our engagement pictures, bridal portraits, and for our wedding. To say we’re happy with the pictures would be an understatement!!! He blew away our expectations every single time. He is reliable, easy to communicate with, and a talented and creative artist. He delivered our entire wedding album less than a month after our wedding! We can’t recommend him enough!”
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“We had such an incredible time working with Rago on our special day. Not only was he consummate professional, he was super fun, engaging, and took the time to capture our unique bond and love for one another. I highly recommend him for any event!!”
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“Rago took mine and my wife’s engagement pictures and wedding pictures. I want to start off by saying that Rago has a bubbly, kind-hearted personality, and it made us feel very comfortable. The location Rago chose for the engagement pictures was exactly what we were looking for! All of the positions that we took for the pictures were carefully thought out.
We received the engagement pictures and they turned out amazing! For the wedding, Rago made it worry-free by contacting the wedding coordinator with any questions he had. Rago captured the important moments while also capturing emotional moments, like mine and my wife’s last dance with just us two. The pictures took about three weeks and we received more pictures than we thought we would!”
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“Rago has taken photos of my wife and me since before we even got engaged. From the very first photo shoot, he made us feel comfortable which is why we continued seeking him out for our photographer needs. He has a vision and is great to work with.”
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“My family and I really enjoyed working with Rago on our pictures! He was very patient, professional and his energy is contagious. The pictures turned out incredible -- better than we could've ever envisioned and we are absolutely in love with them! Beyond doubt, 10/10 recommend working with Rago and his team.”
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“Rago is absolutely AMAZING! He truly went above and beyond in capturing every last detail of our special day. From the engagement photoshoot, to the wedding, and all of the prompt and friendly communication in-between, what Rago offered was not just a service, but a luxury experience.
It is so evident from working with him that this is not just his job, but his passion, and that passion translates to the beautiful and cinematic images he captures. I will treasure these pictures for the rest of my life. Thank you, Rago!”
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"I highly recommend Rago! His photos are absolutely beautiful, he captured all of the special moments at our wedding. He is professional and enthusiastic- a true pleasure to work with. He clearly cares about the people he works with and took time to get to know us and our vision for the day. Thank you Rago!"
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"We chose Rago for our wedding because he was very personable, professional, and had superb communication skills. He photographed our wedding and made sure to capture all the details perfectly! We would definitely hire him again and are so glad we choose to have him be apart of our wedding day. We now have images that we will forever share and love!"
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“Rago was great! We struggled to find a good, but affordable, videographer and he was flexible working with our timeline and the "Catholic gap" which we super appreciated. The end video was a perfect highlight of our day!”
“Your wedding deserves more than beautiful photos. It deserves an experience that’s effortless, personal, and images you’ll be proud to pass down for generations. Let’s start planning your story today.”
Congratulations on your engagement! We believe your wedding deserves to be documented with intention, artistry, and care. To provide every couple with an exceptional experience, we intentionally only accept a limited number of weddings each year. Please complete the inquiry form below, and we'll be in touch within 24 hours to schedule a consultation and learn more about your vision.