The moments you’ll treasure most are rarely the perfectly posed ones.
They’re the real smiles, joyful movement, and little moments that tell your story best.
At Angela Vaughns Photography, we create personality-driven portraits rooted in joy, connection, and authenticity.
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A better picture day experience—for students, schools, and families. Every child gets a moment to shine!
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HI! - I'm Angela
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I’m a DMV portrait photographer creating personality-driven portraits for families, children, couples, and individuals who value authentic storytelling and artwork designed to last.
Whether we’re photographing families, children, seniors, or couples, our focus is always the same: helping people feel relaxed enough to fully be themselves in front of the camera.
Behind the scenes, my husband and Studio Manager, Ishmael, helps make every experience seamless and welcoming from start to finish. Together, we’re passionate about creating portraits that not only capture beautiful moments, but become artwork your family will enjoy for years to come.
Eve
“Forget 5 stars, Angela and Ish deserve the galaxy! My maternity session was an incredible experience. I felt beautiful, confident, and genuinely happy the entire time, and it truly shows in the images. These are memories I’ll treasure forever.”
Nicole & Chris
“After our last baby was born, I knew I wanted family pictures. Angela and Ish made the entire process feel easy; the session was super fun, and our wall art turned out even more beautiful than I imagined. Angela and Ish are phenomenal!”
Khrystine & Michael
“Angela and Ish are amazing! Angela captured our family so beautifully, and I smile every time I look through our album. The kids adored Ish, and the entire experience was joyful and effortless from beginning to end. They are truly a dream team!”
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Angela Vaughns Photography offers personality-driven studio and on-location portraits for families, children, couples, and individuals throughout Maryland, DC, and Northern Virginia.
Studio sessions take place in Alexandria, Virginia, with select on-location sessions available across the DMV.
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Angela Vaughns Photography | DMV Portrait Photographer
Personality-driven portrait experiences rooted in joy, connection, and authenticity throughout Maryland, DC, and Northern Virginia.