Business Details
Your Trusted Washington D.C. Wedding & Event Photographer
As the founder of Gabriele Stonyte Photography, I bring over a decade of experience capturing authentic love stories and life celebrations across Washington D.C. and global destinations. My documentary-style approach prioritizes candid emotions while complementing with fine-art portraiture, ensuring each gallery reflects the unique essence of every couple and event. With expertise in weddings, corporate headshots, and special events, I personally edit every image to deliver timeless quality.My commitment to personalized service ensures clients feel comfortable throughout the process, whether photographing intimate elopements or grand celebrations. Backed by extensive travel experience and technical proficiency, I offer seamless 10-hour coverage with optional second photographers for comprehensive storytelling. From historical D.C. landmarks to destination weddings, my work preserves moments that resonate emotionally for generations.
Services
Wedding Photography
Engagement Sessions
Corporate Headshots
Event Photography
Newborn Photography
Destination Weddings
Highlights and features
- Documentary expertise with 10+ years photographing global weddings and events
- Personalized approach balancing candid storytelling with artistic composition
- Seamless 10-hour coverage includes professional second photographer at no extra cost
- Hand-edited images delivered without watermarks for immediate use
- Extensive destination experience across Europe, Central America, and 50+ U.S. states
Services
Wedding Photography
Documentary-style wedding photography capturing candid emotions and curated portraits. Services include day-of storytelling, multi-hour coverage options, and hand-edited digital galleries. Ideal for couples seeking authentic preservation of their celebration's unique atmosphere and personal connections.
Corporate Headshots
High-quality business portraits emphasizing professionalism and approachability. Features controlled lighting setups, personalized composition, and post-processing for LinkedIn profiles, company websites, and marketing materials. Designed to convey individual brand identity through visual storytelling.
Event Photography
Comprehensive documentation of special occasions including milestone parties, cultural events, and corporate functions. Captures candid guest interactions, key moments, and venue aesthetics. Delivers edited digital collections suitable for social media, archival purposes, and printed keepsakes.
Newborn Photography
Gentle, safety-focused newborn sessions preserving early family moments. Combines posed setups with natural parent-child interactions. Includes prop arrangements and lifestyle photography options to celebrate new life milestones in intimate detail.
Destination Weddings
International wedding coverage spanning Europe, Central America, and North America. Offers location scouting assistance, travel coordination, and cultural adaptation expertise. Maintains consistent documentary style while incorporating unique destination elements into timeless storytelling.
People
Gabriele Stonyte
Lead Photographer
Award-winning documentary photographer with 10+ years capturing weddings and events globally. Specializes in authentic storytelling through candid moments and fine-art composition. Originally from Lithuania, now based in Washington D.C. with extensive travel experience.
Questions
What photography styles do you specialize in?
I combine documentary-style candid capture with fine-art portraiture to preserve authentic emotions and create timeless compositions.
Do you photograph events outside Washington D.C.?
Yes, I travel extensively for weddings and events across the U.S., Europe, and Central America with no additional travel fees within D.C. metro area.
How many images can we expect from our wedding?
Full-day coverage typically delivers 700-1,000 hand-edited images capturing both major moments and subtle details.
Are second photographers included in packages?
10-hour collections include a professional second photographer at no extra cost for comprehensive coverage.
How are images delivered and edited?
All images receive individual manual editing with no watermarks, delivered through a private online gallery for easy sharing and download.
