Artfully capturing the moments you don't want to forget...
so they will always be unforgettable.
Vibrant, light-filled color and classic black & white images authentically capturing a look, connection, or detail that tell a much bigger story
A few highlights from my Senior, Family, and Professionals portfolios:
"Anyone can take a picture. Donna creates bespoke photographs, intimate portraits."
~ Kelly
Thank you for visiting my website and exploring my portfolios focused on real moments.
I believe great portraiture starts with an intentional and authentic connection. When all that tangibly exists of a moment is a two-dimensional image, the viewer should feel that something real was happening in front of the lens.
For me, portrait photography will always be personal. It's about much more than the technical aspects of a beautiful image. Together, let's focus on creating a memorable experience that will lead to meaningful images for both of us.
High School & College Seniors
Senior year is such a pivotal time.
Your senior portrait experience can be the perfect way to feel, appreciate, and celebrate who you are and who you want to become during the next steps of your incredible and unique journey.
Family
No two families are alike. Your family portrait experience will be custom-designed to reflect your personalities so that everyone can relax and enjoy their time together. Let me show you how much beauty already exists in the connections and details of your unique relationships.
Professionals
Put your best foot forward. Natural, polished, and genuine images that reflect your professional goals and highlight your authentic personality will definitely enhance your online professional and social media presence. A custom-designed headshot portrait experience is the perfect way to ensure your resulting images will leave a positive and lasting impression.
Freelance and Personal Projects
Have a photographic need that doesn't involve portraiture? I'd love to collaborate! Thanks for exploring my travel, nature, food, architectural, and street photography work. Inspiration is everywhere!
Gratitude & Kind Words
I'd love to explore how we can use my passion for natural light photography and people to document and preserve the joyful, serene, thoughtful, complex, chaotic, quiet, big & small moments that make you uniquely you.
As a professional photographer, I've been graciously collaborating with families, seniors, couples, and professionals in the Washington, DC, Virginia, and Maryland area since 2002.
Want more information about me and my 'why'?
For more than twenty years, I've been incredibly humbled by my friends who have become clients and especially grateful for my clients who have become friends.
"Our photography session with Donna was better than we could have hoped for! After receiving multiple recommendations for her, and viewing her portfolio, we knew her photography technique was excellent. However, what made our experience so impressive was her ability to set our teens (not fans of picture taking) at ease, bring out their smiles and personality, and made our photo session feel like “taking a nice walk together” per my camera shy teen. She has an eye for the right moment for a shot, and is so relaxed in her approach, that you feel like you’re under no pressure to be perfect. She just captures it perfectly! She will be our go to photographer from now on!
- Tara
"Thank you so much Donna! I love all the facial expressions, and my favorites are always when you catch everyone laughing. You can just see the joy jumping right out of the picture. You are the best - that’s why we keep coming back!”
- Maddie
“Thank you so much for photographing our family. The photos are fantastic not only because they are beautiful but because you were able to capture the essence of our boys. I wanted to favorite every single picture of them smiling, being goofy, carefree, and happy. These images are priceless and we are lucky to have them to document our family at this time in our lives. We look forward to seeing you in the fall!”
- Emily
"Donna has provided an outstanding service for my family on multiple occasions. Donna is professional, affordable, and extremely talented. She is also very personable, making our experience an exceptional one. For example, our one year old wanted nothing to do with taking family photos and despite his inability to participate, Donna was very empathetic and patient. She also managed to produce the most wonderful photos that we will cherish for our lifetimes. In the future, when we need a photographer, no doubt we will request her services again!"
- Sarah
“Donna Owens Photography is the best. We've done family photos as well as senior photos. Donna makes everyone feel at ease. She will suggest great locations and poses or let you take the lead with your own ideas. I highly recommend Donna and will call her again in the future."
- Amy
