Business Details
Award-Winning Wedding Photography in Alexandria, VA
Arvin Photography is a boutique studio dedicated to capturing life's most meaningful moments with care, creativity, and timeless elegance. Founded by Certified Professional Photographer Arvin Eskandarnia, our work blends classic and contemporary styles to create artful, emotionally resonant images. With over 15 years of experience and features in World Bride Magazine and Modern Luxury, we specialize in wedding, engagement, and lifestyle photography for discerning clients in the Washington D.C. area.Our commitment to excellence extends beyond photographywe offer handcrafted Italian albums and wall art designed to preserve memories for generations. By limiting our annual wedding bookings to five, we ensure personalized attention and unmatched quality in every detail.
Services
Wedding Photography
Engagement Photography
Lifestyle Photography
Wall Art
Photo Albums
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized attention with limited annual wedding bookings
- Our images have been featured in World Bride Magazine and Modern Luxury
- Handcrafted Italian albums and wall art preserve memories for generations
- 24/7 client responsiveness with guaranteed two-hour reply times
- Complimentary engagement session included in all wedding collections
Associations and certifications
- Certified Professional Photographer
What people say
Outstanding quality
Professional and responsive
Flawless editing
Creative composition
Heirloom products
Services
Wedding Photography
Our wedding photography captures every moment with artistic precision and emotional depth. Using advanced lighting techniques and creative composition, we document ceremonies and receptions in both candid and posed styles. Clients receive 600-800 edited images, with optional cinematic videography and magazine submission services. The process includes pre-wedding consultations, venue walkthroughs, and a three-week turnaround for final delivery.
Engagement Photography
Engagement sessions build comfort and chemistry before your wedding day. Lasting 1.5 hours with two outfit changes, these sessions include location scouting, styling guidance, and a reveal appointment. Couples receive digital images and may order premium wall art or albums. The experience helps clients relax in front of the camera while creating beautiful imagery for save-the-date cards or personal keepsakes.
Lifestyle Photography
Lifestyle photography documents authentic moments in family and personal narratives. Sessions last two hours with outfit changes and accommodate up to six family members. The approach combines fine-art aesthetics with natural interactions, capturing milestones like maternity, newborns, and annual celebrations. Clients receive edited digital files and may order archival prints or heirloom albums for lasting display.
Wall Art
Transform memories into gallery-quality wall displays with our premium materials. Options include Italian canvas wraps, acrylic prints, and metal panels with scratch-resistant finishes. Each piece undergoes color calibration for perfect reproduction and includes museum-grade mounting hardware. Custom sizing and multi-panel storytelling arrangements create personalized art installations that elevate any space.
Photo Albums
Crafted by European artisans, our wedding albums combine luxury materials with meticulous design. Features include lay-flat binding, archival paper, and customizable covers in leather or fabric. The Venetian Series offers luxury packaging, while La Couture features distressed leather detailing. Every album includes a matching presentation box and lifetime durability guarantees, creating tangible heirlooms for future generations.
People
Arvin Eskandarnia
Principal Photographer and Founder
Certified Professional Photographer with 15+ years experience, featured in World Bride and Modern Luxury magazines. Combines classical training with contemporary techniques to create emotionally resonant imagery. Holds a Computer Engineering degree and music scholarship background, bringing technical precision to artistic vision.
Questions
What photography services do you offer?
We specialize in wedding, engagement, and lifestyle photography, with complementary wall art and heirloom albums. Each service includes personalized planning and premium post-production editing.
Do you travel for weddings?
While based in Alexandria, VA, we photograph weddings throughout the Washington D.C. area and beyond. Travel fees apply for locations outside Northern Virginia.
How many images do wedding clients receive?
Couples typically receive 600-800 fully edited images from their wedding day, with options to add cinematic videography and extended coverage.
What's included in wedding collections?
All collections include full-day coverage, two photographers, online galleries, and a complimentary engagement session. Premium packages add album design and magazine submission services.
How long does post-processing take?
Wedding galleries are delivered within three weeks, with sneak peek images available within 48 hours. Album design and printing require additional production time.
