National Cathedral Wedding by Washington DC Wedding Photographer Jenna Leigh
A person wearing a dark jacket and sunglasses stands in front of a stone wall in an outdoor setting.

Washington DC

Wedding Photographer

Elegant outdoor wedding ceremony setup with floral arch and mountain backdrop next to intimate couple portrait.
Aerial view of a modern glass building with geometric patterns and reflective surfaces in an urban setting.

Washington DC Wedding Photographer

A black and white collage of wedding moments showing couples dancing, embracing and celebrating at their reception.
A close-up view of a person's hand holding a white mug with steam rising from the hot beverage inside.

Washington DC Wedding Photographer

Elegant wedding photos being taken on ornate white balconies and staircases.
A person wearing a black t-shirt and sunglasses stands against a brick wall in an urban setting.

Washington DC Wedding Photographer

A couple in wedding attire embrace on a hilltop meadow with mountains and blue sky in the background.
Rustic Christmas wreath with red bird ornament and gift tags displayed on burgundy fabric.

Washington DC Wedding Photographer

A series of black and white photos showing dancers performing energetic dance moves at a social gathering.
A person in a dark hoodie and face mask stands in front of a colorful graffiti wall with spray paint cans.

Washington DC Wedding Photographer

Wedding imagery that energizes.

_______________________________


capturing real moments that

last a lifetime.

Decatur House Wedding Photos of bride in Washington DC by Jenna Leigh Photography
A couple celebrates their wedding in front of the majestic Washington National Cathedral surrounded by blooming rose gardens.
A romantic wedding couple embraces and laughs together in a sunlit outdoor setting wearing formal attire.
Elegant wedding reception table decorated with pink and peach flowers, glowing candles, and fine china place settings.
Library of Congress Wedding gown photography
Close-up details of traditional Indian bridal jewelry and makeup in soft focus with delicate pearl and gold accents.
Elegant wedding invitation suite with navy blue and gold details alongside pink roses and vintage decor on marble background.
Wedding party in flowing mint green bridesmaid dresses gather on a lush golf course with misty mountains in background.
A radiant plus-size bride in a pearl-embellished strapless white ballgown with a pearl-dotted veil and layered necklace.
A series of black and white photos showing a bride in a flowing white ballgown twirling on a brick patio.
Romantic black and white photo series showing intimate moments between a couple in traditional Indian wedding attire.
A silhouetted couple in wedding attire gazes through large windows at a scenic city view in dramatic black and white.
A series of artistic black and white photos showing a bride in a flowing white wedding dress and veil by a window.
A joyful black and white wedding photo series showing a couple walking and laughing together outdoors.
Black and white photo of a bride wearing an elegant fitted gown with lace sleeves and flowing veil, smiling outdoors.
Black and white photo sequence shows a couple performing a dramatic dip dance move on a ballroom floor at a wedding reception.

As seen in

Featured
Galleries
Solid pale pink background in soft muted tone.
Hotel Washington Wedding Photography

What Couples are Saying

"Jenna is the best decision that we made on our wedding day.

When showing our final photos to our friends and family, all they could say was "WOW! these are amazing". I would very much recommend Jenna!


~ Ali and Carl

Herrington On the Bay Wedding Photography taken by Jenna Leigh Photography

What Couples are saying

"We loved working with Jenna...


She was incredibly helpful, responsive, and available throughout the planning process, and on the day of she was an absolute dream to work with..."


~ Stefanie and Warren

Rose Hill Manor Wedding Photography by Jenna Leigh Photography

What Couples are Saying

"Jenna is absolutely amazing!!!

Our wedding day was a dream all thanks to her and her team. They captured our day perfectly so we can relive it whenever we look back at our photos. ..."


~ Taylor and Danny

Blue Valley Vineyard Wedding Photography by Jenna Leigh Photography

What Couples are Saying

"Jenna is AMAZING!

...Every second of the formal photos was fun and exciting......The biggest issue we have is deciding which photos we like best! "


~ Monica and Beau

DMV Wedding Photography by Jenna Leigh Photography
Northern Virginia Wedding photography at Goodstone Inn in Middleburg, Virginia

Real Color. Real Moments.

Why Jenna Leigh


The most common thing I hear from couples? "We don't want to feel like we're posing." After 16 years and 350+ weddings across Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia, and destinations worldwide, I've learned that the photographs couples treasure most are not the ones where everyone looked perfect — they're the ones where everyone forgot I was there.

For most of your day, I move quietly through the celebration, watching and anticipating, positioned where the moment is about to happen before it does. During portraits, I'm less director and more co-conspirator — I'll get you moving, laughing, and out of your own head until the camera disappears from your awareness entirely.

Recognized by Fearless Photographers, Washingtonian Magazine, and The Knot's Hall of Fame, and with 50+ DMV venues under my belt, I've built my reputation on one thing: images that still stop you cold twenty years from now, when you're showing them to your kids.


Herrington on the Bay Wedding Photography
White blank placeholder image.
Meet Jenna

 

Black and white portrait series showing a person with long hair in various relaxed poses against a dark background.
Light pinkish beige background image.

I'm Jenna — a Washington DC wedding photographer with 16 years and 350+ weddings across the DMV, Hawaii, and destinations worldwide. My signature is simple: vibrant, true-to-life color and genuine emotion, documented exactly as it happened. Just your colors, your energy, and your story.

 

 

 

Light blue signature design with heart decoration in minimalist style.

Let's Connect

Start your Story


Based in New Market, Maryland · Photographing weddings throughout Washington DC · Northern Virginia · Maryland · Annapolis · Loudoun County · and the broader DMV