Events, performances, portraits and weddings in the Washington, DC area

Photography with a storyteller's eye

Moments that carry the feeling of the room.

From a keynote that lands to the hush before the first note of a symphony, I photograph the real moments that make an event worth remembering, then deliver images your team will be proud to share.

Portfolio

Selected Work

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What I Photograph

01

Events & Conferences

Keynotes, panels, receptions and award galas for associations and organizations, with quick turnaround for social media and press.

02

Performing Arts

Concerts and live performances captured quietly and respectfully, from wide hall views to intimate musician portraits.

03

Headshots & Portraits

Polished executive headshots, on-site headshot stations at conferences, and relaxed family and individual portraits.

04

Weddings & Celebrations

Elopements, ceremonies and milestone celebrations, including iconic Washington, DC monument sessions.

05

Aerial

FAA Part 107 certified drone photography for venues, campuses and establishing shots with a view.

06

Video

Need motion too? Full video production is available through my studio, Upwards Productions.

About

Hi, I'm PJ Barbour.

I've spent about 30 years telling stories with a camera across the Washington, DC area, from broadcast studios and large-scale live events to association conferences and concert halls. I'm the ongoing photographer for the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra, an FAA-certified drone pilot, and a Telly Award winner.

That background means I know how events unfold, where the next great moment will happen, and how to stay out of the way while catching it. You get calm, professional coverage and a gallery of images that feel true to the day.

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Let's Talk About Your Event

Tell me the date, the location and what you have in mind. I'll get back to you within one business day.

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