portrait of Northern Virginia wedding photographer Aimee Custis
Wedding flower detail by Northern Virginia wedding photographer Aimee Custis

ABOUT

ADVOCATE, ADVISOR & ARCHIVIST

Documenting love stories across Northern Virginia and the East Coast with authenticity, artistry, and heart.

Queer LGBTQ+ alternative couple dancing at a wedding reception in Northern Virginia
Couple cutting their cake at their Glen Echo Park wedding
Bride dances with her father in a photo by Northern Virginia wedding photographer Aimee Custis

To me, inclusivity is never just about celebrating every gender presentation or supporting same-sex marriage.
(I do.)

It’s about honoring what makes each couple distinct — your values, your story, your connection.
And creating a space where everyone feels seen, welcome, and celebrated exactly as they are.

This belief is at the heart of how I photograph and what drives every image I create.

Headshot of Northern Virginia wedding photographer Aimee Custis

HELLO, I’M AIMEE

OWNER & PRINCIPAL PHOTOGRAPHER

I came to Washington, DC, with a heart for meaningful change. After studying political science at Tulane University, I worked in public policy—helping shape how people move through cities and build community through housing and sustainable transportation.

Still, I felt a creative pull I couldn’t ignore. I began photographing friends and life in a new city, discovering that the camera could be more than a tool—it could be a way to understand people and tell stories that matter.

For years, I documented nonprofit events across DC, and used images to inspire connection and activism.

That same storytelling instinct now guides how I photograph weddings: with empathy, structure, and an artist’s eye for the moments that reveal who you are.

LEARN HOW MY PROCESS WORKS

“Aimee does a remarkable job of capturing the emotions of the day in the most heartfelt way."

"Her photos make me smile the biggest smile and make tears roll down my cheeks all at the same time."

Lisa Havard, Owner, Havard Events



UNCOVER MY GUIDING PRINCIPLES

BEHIND THE LENS

INCLUSIVITY

MEANINGFUL REPRESENTATION

Love takes endless forms—and all are worthy of being seen. I work with couples of diverse faiths, ethnicities, identities, body types, and priorities, honoring the beauty each brings to their day. My work begins with listening: creating space where every couple feels welcome, respected, and reflected honestly in their images.

EMPATHY

EMPOWERING APPROACH

Connection shapes everything I photograph. I invest time in learning who you are—so you feel comfortable, confident, and free to be fully yourself. My approach to posing is body-neutral and gender-inclusive, rooted in care and respect for how every person wants to be seen. When you feel at ease in front of the camera, your images reflect not only who you are, but how it felt to be there.

CURIOUSITY

COMPELLING STORYTELLING

Every story offers something new. Curiosity keeps me attentive to fleeting moments and subtle gestures — the quiet expressions that reveal the heart of a day.

INTEGRITY

RELIABLE   RESULTS

I hold your trust with care—and with consistency. Honesty, preparation, and presence guide every part of my work, supported by well-honed systems that ensure nothing is left to chance. From our first call to the final image you hold in your hands, you can rely on a process built on professionalism and follow-through.

FIND OUT HOW IT WORKS

BY THE NUMBERS 

12+

YEARS CAPTURING WEDDINGS
FILLED WITH
MEANING & CONNECTION

40+

FEATURES
THAT HONOR THE BEAUTY
OF THEIR CELEBRATIONS

250+

COUPLES RELIVING THEIR DAY
THROUGH HONEST,
REFINED IMAGERY

MY NOT-SO-HIDDEN TALENT

Spreadsheets that create 
ORDER from the  BEAUTIFULLY CHAOTIC

POST-WEDDING INDULGENCE

TACOS from SURFSIDE in DUPONT CIRCLE
paired with something spicy

MY GUILTIEST PLEASURE

Any novel authored by JACQUELINE CAREY

CATCH ME UNWINDING WITH

WHISKEY - MY DOG'S NAME (and my favorite spirit)

MY UNDERRATED OBSESSION

RAINY SUNDAYS with  SARA BAREILLES playing on VINYL

"Aimee put us at ease, channeled our vision, and made it happen."

Aimee's personality is so unique and special, and enables her to be effective on a wedding day. I felt like she was my personal cheerleader and ring leader.

BETH + MAX

CELEBRATE YOUR
LOVE STORY
WITH WEDDING PHOTOS
THAT FEEL AS GENUINE AS THEY ARE BEAUTIFUL

FOR THE MOMENT — AND FOR A LIFETIME TO COME

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