Washington DC Wedding Photographer

 

Timeless imagery documented with a fine art approach and editorial flair.

 

 

Serving Washington DC, Northern Virginia, Charlottesville, Southern California, and beyond.

 

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Hello and welcome! My name is Molly, and I am a DC wedding photographer for those wildly in love. Based in Northern Virginia, I primarily photograph weddings throughout Washington DC and the East Coast, while continuing to document a select number of celebrations in Southern California each year. At the core, I believe in love and romance. In natural light, happy couples, and real, organic moments. I believe in creating art and in collecting fragments of time. But, most importantly, I believe in capturing images that will last a lifetime. I absolutely adore what I do, and would gladly travel the globe to document and tell your story.

 

Thank you for taking the time to view my work! I hope you like what you see and that we get the chance to work together and make some magic.

The Approach

Balancing Artistry with Authenticity

of your special momentsgorgeous photosMolly Lichten is a Virginia wedding photographer for those wildly in love. With over a decade of experience, and more than 250 weddings photographed throughout Washington DC, Northern Virginia, Maryland, Southern California, and beyond, she works hard to capture the beauty of your special moments in eye-catching, dreamy, and dynamic photographs that will stand the test of time.

Molly’s work has been featured in numerous magazines and blogs, including The Knot, Virginia Living, Washingtonian Weddings, Style Me Pretty, Martha Stewart Weddings, Magnolia Rouge, Carats & Cake, and Southern California Bride. She was selected as a WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Award winner for every year from 2017 through 2025. Molly was named a finalist for the 2023 and 2024 Belle Lumiere Magazine End of the Year Awards, the 2019 and 2020 Magnolia Rouge Photo Awards, and Southern California Bride’s "Best of" Photography Awards. Most recently, one of Molly’s 2024 Tidal Basin cherry blossom sessions was featured in the Washington Post, and her work was published in the 2024 winter edition of The Knot, as well as the February 2025 and February 2026 issues of Virginia Living magazine.

As a devoted military wife and maltipoo mom, Molly splits her time between Brambleton, Virginia, the city where she and her family now reside, and Pasadena, California, the city where she grew up. In June 2022, Molly and her husband welcomed the newest member of their family, Molly’s absolute favorite photographic subject, baby Juliet.

I believe the most meaningful wedding photographs are created through a balance of thoughtful artistry and genuine connection. With an editorial eye and a passion for storytelling, my approach to wedding photography blends intentional imagery with the honest, often fleeting moments that make each wedding unique. From quiet glances and joyful laughter to the in-between moments you never knew were being captured.

 

For over a decade, I have had the privilege of documenting more than 250 weddings throughout Washington DC, Northern Virginia, Charlottesville, Maryland, Southern California, and beyond. Whether you're planning an elegant celebration at a historic estate, a romantic vineyard wedding in Virginia wine country, or a sophisticated black-tie affair in the heart of DC, I bring the same thoughtful approach to every celebration.

"Molly has a wonderful way of making the camera feel less like a spotlight and more like a friend in the room."

"Her constant reassurance and fun-loving embrace of our ideas made us feel entirely comfortable being ourselves. It’s clear that Molly genuinely loves capturing meaningful moments, and it comes through in the care she takes to communicate, direct guests with grace, and create beautiful images.

 

"She perfectly captured the big milestones alongside the quiet details that we can now relive through our guests’ eyes long after the day has passed. We are so grateful for her talent and calming presence, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Thank you, Molly, for giving us the gift of reliving our favorite day -- especially through the beautiful moments you captured of the people we love."

Jih & Cam

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Molly Lichten Photography

California & DC Wedding Photographer

(626) 345-8718
mollylichten@gmail.com