HELLO! WE’RE RITA + STEVE
We’re college sweethearts who decided to chase a wild idea 10 years ago—opening a photography studio, despite knowing nothing about business other than how to work a camera. Fast forward to today, when we're not behind the lens, you can find us at a winery, brewery, or vintage hunting for antiques that might not fit in our barn (but we’ll try anyway).
We live just outside the city on a farm with chickens, cows, and two hilarious little boys who keep us on our toes and make sure life is never dull. If we’re not wrangling kids or chickens, we’re probably debating if we can turn the barn into the next big event venue—or at least store another chesterfield couch that needs reupholstering.
Over the past decade, we’ve built a team of the most talented, passionate photographers and videographers that thrive on creating the most lucid imagery and cinema.
WE’RE A COHESIVE TEAM OF CREATIVES
We have a team of highly trained and passionate wedding photographers and videographers who work seamlessly together to ensure you feel comfortable and relaxed on your wedding day, photographing stunning imagery and cinematic moments you'll cherish forever.
Documentary style with an editorial flare
We take pride in anticipating and photographing the most emotional and memorable moments, creating imagery that you'll feel and remember forever. Our cinema team enhances these moments with the perfect blend of sound and motion, bringing your memories to life.
RESOURCEFUL
With over 10 years of experience running a wedding photo and video studio, we’ve seen it all. Throughout this journey, we’ve crafted a comprehensive wedding guide that we share with all of our couples. Our wedding guide is packed with our expertise to ensure you have an exceptional experience. It includes our top vendor recommendations, the best locations for your engagement session, and tips on optimizing your wedding day timeline to get the most out of your photos and video.
DEDICATED EVENT COORDINATOR
What sets us apart is our studio’s dedicated event coordinator, who will be with you every step of the way, ensuring clear and responsive communication throughout your wedding journey. We understand that the most crucial aspect of a wedding day is having a cohesive vendor team. When you choose us, we seamlessly join forces with your vendors, ensuring everyone is aligned and working together to provide a flawless experience. This allows you to relax and fully enjoy your special day without any worries.
Features
Wedding publications we've been seen in.
THE KNOT BEST OF WEDDINGS “HALL OF FAME”WEDDING WIRE “COUPLES CHOICE AWARDS” IN 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023WPPI's RangefinderGreat Day Washington - WUSA9Martha Stewart WeddingsBridal MusingsWashingtonian
TESTIMONIALS
“OMG! You’re like my sixth bridesmaid!”
“She was like a ninja during our reception. Whenever a moment happened, she was there to capture it.”
“I wanted to say how happy I was with the engagement photos! They turned out great and made for some teary-eyed parents.”
“In the words of my husband...’Bakerture’ was very cool. I’d drink beers with them, for sure.”