Your website is often the first impression potential clients have of you as a photographer—especially in a competitive market like Washington, DC. Whether you specialize in corporate events, headshots, weddings, or something more niche, a well-built website can make the difference between someone inquiring or clicking away.

This year marks ten years of being a professional photographer in Washington, D.C. A decade of early mornings, late nights, packed calendars, slow seasons, reinventions, risks, wins, and plenty of lessons I didn’t know I’d be signing up for when I first picked up a camera professionally.

As a Washington DC photographer, I’ve learned that success isn’t just about taking beautiful images—it’s about running an efficient, client-focused, and visually compelling business from start to finish. Whether I’m photographing a 500-person gala, a multi-day conference at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, or an intimate networking happy hour on K Street, there’s a lot more happening behind the scenes than meets the eye.