about

ANNA SCHMIDT

Anna Schmidt is an internationally recognized wedding photographer based in Washington, D.C., known for joyful, refined imagery and a calm, steady presence on wedding days. Her work blends editorial polish with genuine emotion, capturing thoughtfully designed celebrations with intention, care, and ease.

Known for a steady presence and thoughtful approach, Anna is often described by planners and couples alike as calm, intuitive, and deeply attentive.

When you invite someone into the most meaningful moments of your life, trust matters just as much as artistry. Anna’s approach to wedding photography begins with listening — to your story, your values, your culture, and the energy you want your celebration to hold. Every wedding she photographs is deeply personal, carefully planned, and rooted in what matters most to you.

(She / Her / Hers)

PRINCIPAL PHOTOGRAPHER & OWNER

The Experience
Anna works closely with experienced planners and creative teams to photograph refined, well-orchestrated celebrations with ease. Your planner manages the flow of the day; Anna’s role is to guide the experience within it — helping you stay present, comfortable, and connected as everything unfolds.

Her approach blends gentle guidance with unobtrusive documentation, allowing moments to unfold naturally while ensuring nothing meaningful is missed. She knows when to step in, when to step back, and how to create space for real emotion without pressure or performance.

Anna works best with couples who value collaboration, trust the process, and appreciate thoughtful preparation as much as artistry. This shared mindset allows the experience to feel steady, supported, and creatively aligned from start to finish.

A Point of View
Weddings are more than events — they are the culmination of generations past and the beginning of what’s to come. The emotional weight of these moments is never lost on Anna.

Being entrusted with documenting them is a responsibility she holds with deep gratitude. Creating photographs that become part of a family’s history — images that are revisited, shared, and cherished for decades — is both her purpose and her privilege.

Background & Perspective
With a bachelor’s degree in Photography and over a decade of experience documenting thoughtfully designed weddings, Anna brings both technical mastery and emotional awareness to every celebration.

Her work has been published nationally and internationally, and she is consistently recognized among the top wedding photographers in Washington, D.C. Anna photographs weddings throughout the Mid-Atlantic and New England — including Washington, D.C., New York City, Baltimore, Annapolis, Richmond, Philadelphia, Newport, Providence, and Boston — and is trusted by planners and clients who value excellence, collaboration, and intention.

While her artistic influences draw from fine art, fashion, cinema, and travel, her greatest inspiration will always be the people in front of her camera.

Deanna Harrison,
Co-owner of Harrison Films

''Anna is a fantastic photographer with a kind-hearted spirit. When we partner with her and collaborate as a photo/video team, we always know that our couple is going to have an amazing experience on the day and walk away with timeless and elegant photos.
We couldn't recommend her enough!""

“Anna creates beautiful, meaningful images. But more importantly, she makes the wedding day itself feel safe, steady, and fully lived. I felt like I could breathe easier when she was around.”

Clara (ASP Bride)

Beyond the Wedding Day
Outside of weddings, Anna is someone who finds calm near the water, pays close attention to light and movement, and values preparation as much as intuition. Those same instincts show up on wedding days — steady, observant, and quietly attuned to what’s unfolding.

Originally from Annapolis, Maryland, she is inspired by beauty and art in all its forms, from architecture and travel to environments that invite presence and ease. These influences shape the way she sees the world — and the way she photographs it.

The Team
Weddings are a team effort. Team ASP is made up of incredibly talented, hardworking, and compassionate photographers who share Anna’s commitment to excellence and care.

All team members are personally vetted and guided by Anna to ensure the experience and imagery reflect the same level of intention, artistry, and professionalism clients expect from the studio. Their presence allows every wedding to be documented with consistency, discretion, and deep respect for the day.