Real moments captured today...
so you'll have extraordinary reminders for all of your tomorrows.
Relaxed, Engaging, Custom-Designed Portrait Experiences
documenting personalities, connections, and details in light-filled color and classic black & white images
Donna Owens Photography • Washington, DC | Virginia | Maryland
for High School & College Seniors, Families, and Professionals since 2002
"Anyone can take a picture.
Donna creates bespoke photographs, intimate portraits."
~ Kelly
Hello! I'm Donna, a Washington DC portrait photographer
Based in Arlington, Virginia, I've been photographing people for over two decades. Portrait photography will always be personal for me: it begins with an intentional connection and trust. I'd love to collaborate on a portrait experience which gives you time to relax and enjoy being yourself.
I appreciate that your time is valuable, so thanks for the possibility of creating something meaningful together.
View My Portfolios:
High School & College Seniors
Celebrate the present with a nod towards the future. Your senior experience can be the perfect way to appreciate where you are while looking forward to the next steps in your incredible journey.
Family
Your family's session experience shouldn't feel like anyone else's. Custom-designed to be a relaxing and special time together, let me show you the beauty that already exists in your life.
Professional Headshots
Put your best foot forward with natural and polished images reflecting your professional goals and authentic personality. A custom-designed headshot session can enhance your online presence and leave a lasting positive impression.
Want to design a portrait experience focused solely on you? Let's collaborate on a special session to create a portfolio of images to enhance your online presence.
Marketing & Commercial Projects
Have a specific photographic need that doesn't align with my other portrait experiences? If so, let's chat about your details...maybe we'd be a great fit!
A few highlights from my Senior, Family, and Professionals portfolios:
Gratitude & Kind Words
I'm humbled by my friends' trust when they became clients and incredibly grateful
for my clients who are now friends.
I'd love to explore how we can use my passions for natural light photography and people to document the joyful, thoughtful, complex, chaotic, quiet, big & small moments that are uniquely you.
"After receiving multiple recommendations for Donna 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 at ease, and bring out their smiles and personality. It felt like “taking a nice walk together”. She has an eye for the right moment and is so relaxed in her approach, that you feel like you’re under no pressure to be perfect. She just captures it perfectly!"
- Tara
"My favorites are always when you catch everyone laughing. You can just see the joy jumping right out of the picture and that’s why we keep coming back!”
- Maddie
“The photos are fantastic not only because they are beautiful but because you were able to capture the essence of our boys being goofy, carefree, and happy!"
- Emily
"Working with our one year old, who did not want to participate in getting his photos taken, Donna was very empathetic and patient and managed to produce the most wonderful images that we will cherish for our lifetimes."
- Sarah
"We are absolutely in awe of Donna Owens Photography! Donna did an incredible marketing shoot to support the recruiting efforts of our DC law school—for ads, brochures, and more—and the results were stunning! Her professionalism, affability, and artistic vision made the entire process seamless and enjoyable. We look forward to collaborating more with her in the future!"
- Keith Pierce, Director of Strategic Communications and Marketing
American University Washington College of Law
"I have worked with Donna a lot over the past several years and am continually impressed with her skills as a photographer. She always gives me the options I need and puts a lot of thought into how to present the subject. She always keeps an eye out to make sure her portraits are flattering and the subjects are comfortable. And on the less glamorous but equally important side, she is responsive, organized and always reliable."
- Laura Goode, Arlington Magazine Art Director
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Three-Time Top Vote Getter
2022, 2024 & 2026
Best Family Photographer
Have questions? Contact me for a no-obligation complimentary call!
High School and College Senior Portraits, Family Portraits, Professional Headshots, Branding Sessions
Donna serves Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Loudoun, Bethesda, Washington DC, and beyond