Love and Adventure Photography

Documentary Wedding & Elopement Photography for Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia

What We Photograph

  • Weddings

    Our creative documentary wedding photography goes beyond the expected, capturing the raw emotions, spontaneous joy, and intimate details that define your love story. We are based in Washington DC, Virginia, and Maryland but travel worldwide.

  • Washington DC

    Intimate Elopements

    Capturing the heart of your love story against the iconic backdrop of Washington, DC or in the untamed beauty of adventurous landscapes, we specialize in elopement photography that goes beyond the ordinary. We capture elopements around the world!

  • DC Event Photo

    Event Photography

    We photograph everything from conferences and seminars to product launches and gala dinners. We seamlessly blend into the event, ensuring candid shots and vibrant group photos that reflect the energy and success of your occasion.

  • Headshots

    Stand out in the competitive market with powerful corporate branding photography from professional headshots to captivating product imagery, we'll craft a cohesive visual narrative that communicates your brand's values, personality, and unique offerings.

  • High School Seniors

    Our senior photography sessions are tailored to showcase your unique personality and style, ensuring a fun and relaxed experience that will result in stunning images you'll cherish forever. Whether you're an athlete, an artist, a dreamer, or a scholar, we will skillfully bring out your best, creating senior portraits that truly reflect who you are.

  • Family Photography

    Our family photography sessions are filled with laughter, candid moments, and genuine emotions, creating cherished memories that will stand the test of time. Whether it's a milestone celebration or simply a day spent together, we will artfully document your family's story and provide you with timeless pieces of art to hang on your wall.

  • Photojournalism

    Our photography features compelling social projects from around the world. Our documentary style brings raw honesty and depth to each image. Embrace the art of visual storytelling and treasure the genuine moments that define our shared human experience. Discover the power of documentary photography with us today.

  • Wildlife

    Step into the world of wildlife with photographer Kathleen Ricker. Indulge in the raw beauty of wild creatures, a testament to the photographer's dedication to preserving the essence of wildlife. Immerse in the rich tapestry of nature, beautifully captured by an artist whose passion & talent have been celebrated on the global stage.

Featured Weddings & Elopements

We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm, and adventure. There is no end to the adventures we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open.

Hey There!

Thanks for stopping by! My name is Kathy and I am the creative genius who has been behind the camera with Love & Adventure Photography for over 15 years.

I am an introverted extrovert who has a childlike imagination, is a little overly sarcastic (often sticking my foot in my mouth), I love/live the hell out of life. I have completed my bucket list multiple times and keep adding to it.

I have been behind the camera since I was 13. I became a photographer the same way everyone becomes a photographer… a friend of mine told me to take a Photography class because it was an easy A…. And I fell in love… or I became addicted to the chemicals from the darkroom. Either way… photography has been my life for almost 30 years. (Congratulations if you did the Math… if you didn’t do it yet… go ahead… the answer is almost 43 ).

I’ve been the wedding photographer for 500+ couples all over Washington DC, Annapolis, Baltimore, Northern Virginia… and really the world (I’ve photographed weddings in Greece, Antarctica, and even on safari in Kenya) and what I love most about photographing weddings are real expressions. There is something really cool about capturing a photo where you can truly see a person. A real person… not just a smiling posed photo (you know like every wedding photo you see in a magazine)… but a throw your head back and laugh till you cry expression. An expression that is so strong you can feel it even if you don’t know the person in the photo.

Kathleen Ricker

So… now it’s time for you to choose your adventure…

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Love and Adventure Photography happily and enthusiastically works with and supports couples of all races, religions, cultures, sexuality, & political backgrounds.

We fully believe that Love is Love.

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