From the nervous anticipation of your first look, to the laugh that came out of nowhere, to the quiet glance nobody else caught - your day is full of everything worth remembering.
Not just the two of you, but everyone who loves you. The tears on your mother's face, the pride in your father's eyes, the friends who've been waiting for this day just as long as you have. Every moment of love in that room deserves to be preserved.
You deserve images that bring you back to exactly how it felt, not just how it looked. All of it captured with intention, so you can remember and share every kind of love that filled the room that day.
Guided by emotion,
inspired by modern editorial artistry.
Welcome to Lavish Photography
Where Your Emotion
Capturing moments of your day
becomes art
I'm also a husband, dad of two little girls and three furry cats.
Hi, I'm DAVE! DC Wedding Photographer & Your Professional Third Wheel
Korean Wedding photographer in Washington, DC Serving Maryland, DC, Virginia & wherever your love goes
meet your Photographer
Genuine feeling
editorial imagery
effortless experience
Forever Framed
I believe that when genuine feeling is met with intention, it becomes something timeless. Not simply a photograph, but something you can return to years from now and still feel.
I want your experience to feel effortless. I guide when needed, create space when needed, and move through your day with quiet intention so you never feel like you're performing for the camera. Instead of focusing only on how your wedding looks, I pay attention to how it feels. The in-between glances, the people who matter most, the moments you never realized were happening.
Through intentional light and quiet observation, I create imagery that feels candid in the moment and editorial in every frame: honest, emotional, and deeply personal. Based in Washington DC and serving couples throughout the DMV and beyond, I photograph the real moments of your day with the composition and care they deserve.
Because your wedding photographs should do more than document a day. They should preserve a feeling.
Genuine feeling, editorial imagery,
effortless experience,
Forever Framed
my belief
Dawon
Dave is an incredibly talented photographer with a remarkable knack for capturing and editing stunning images.
Given that a wedding is one of the most significant events in life, I took the time to find the perfect photographer. When I explored his website, I was genuinely impressed by his unique photography style. The results exceeded my expectations, so I decided to print several photos to display around my home. Each time my family experiences a special moment, I reach out to him without hesitation.
To date, I've enlisted his services for five sessions, including family portraits and a one-year birthday shoot for my baby. I always come away thrilled with the results.
"I find him to be a kind and thoughtful person, which shines through in the warm and beautiful photos he creates."
laender & lynn
My wife and I cannot recommend Dave and his team highly enough. We first found them on Instagram and immediately fell in love with their photography style, especially how they incorporated the beauty of Washington, DC's monuments and historic landmarks.
They photographed both our engagement session and wedding, and the experience was incredible from start to finish. Dave made us feel completely comfortable in front of the camera, and our engagement photos at the Capitol and Jefferson Memorial exceeded every expectation.
It felt less like working with a photographer and more like having a trusted friend capture our memories.
"When we received our gallery, it felt like reliving the entire day through a beautifully told story."
Their
experience
As a Washington DC wedding photographer, I spend a lot of time exploring the city with couples. Here you'll find location guides, proposal tips, and real stories from engagements and weddings across DC, the DMV, and beyond.
