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Priscilla and Finton

Testimonials 1

Akbar was one of the best wedding decisions we made, hands down! From our first meeting, Akbar made us feel completely comfortable and you could see his genuine interest in us as a couple and in our wedding. He was patient and flexible with us throughout the planning process. On the wedding day, Akbar and View Full →

Rakesh

Testimonials 2

Akbar was by far our FAVORITE vendor at our wedding! Everything from his professionalism, attention to detail, responsiveness, and the quality of the final product was absolutely perfect and more than we could have asked for. Akbar went above and beyond making all of our guests feel comfortable in front of the camera – he View Full →

Shaima

A bengali bride smiles as she finishes getting ready for her wedding at foxchase manor in manassas, virginia.

I am not great in front of a camera, and it shows most of the time that I’ve had professional photography done. That is simply not the case with Akbar. He has a natural way of making everyone feel at ease. Every single member of my family commented on how wonderful he is. Akbar’s special View Full →

Sabreet and Arun

Testimonials 3

Akbar Sayed Photography was one of the best decisions we made while planning our wedding. One of the biggest reasons we loved having Akbar as one of our vendors was because of his incredible personality and professionalism. From making us feel comfortable,to getting mestarbucks, to telling us funny jokes throughout our wedding day when we View Full →

Sanna

Testimonials 4

From the beginning, Akbar made sure he was aware of our styles, personalities, likes and dislikes. The pictures he captured are so natural and really make me feel like I am reliving my wedding when I look at them! I highly recommend using Akbar for your photography, especially if you want to capture real life View Full →

Varun

Testimonials 5

Akbar was by far the best vendor we worked with at our wedding! He is an excellent communicator, and extremely detail-oriented. He made sure to elicit our preferences and cater to our vision. During the event, he was punctual, creative, and gently guiding. Moreover, he’s a master of his craft (just take a look at View Full →

Amina

Testimonials 6

They were truly amazing and were the BEST decision I made during vendor selection for my wedding. Akbar was so flexible and accommodating during the entire process – from the first video call to post-wedding stuff. Akbar took the time to get to know me and my husband from the very beginning, and every day View Full →

Archana and Swagat

Testimonials 7

We had a 700 person Indian-Nepali wedding. This was quite overwhelming as anyone could imagine. As amazing as Akbar and Nadia are at photography, and seriously they are amazing, they are equally as amazing at making a connection with people. We attribute our wedding pictures and more importantly our wedding experience on Akbar and Nadia’s View Full →

The latest creative works of Akbar Sayed.

Editorial

From South Asian fusions to the merging of traditions with modern style.

Fusions

Enjoy recent portraits of couples, soon to be wed.

Engagements

Explore recent weddings in DC and in destinations.

Weddings

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The Photography Journey With Over A Decade Of Experience


Insights

The Pure Magic Of Black And White Film Photography


Film 

10 Ways A Registered Nurse Makes For A Great Photographer


Insights


Behind The Editorial Takes For Melange De Blanc


Editorial


POV: Your Photographer Curates A Reel For Your Sneak Peek


Wedding

From editorial insights to lighthearted jokes, get a clear perspective of our work and expertise with curated imagery and in-the-moment clips.

—Summer & Khalid

If I could give a 1000 stars, I would!... His work is timeless and honestly speaks for itself.

— Rasshmi S.

We'd recommend this team for photo and video over and over and look forward to shooting our next event with them!

— Zarima G

Akbar made us feel comfortable and at ease, which allowed us to relax and have fun during the shoot.

A Closer Look
At Our Work

Whether he is working solo or with a skilled team at his side, Akbar supports your story with care, creativity and the occasional nod to humor. Rated five stars by more than one hundred couples, he relies on over a decade of experience, but even more so — on a core understanding of your values and wellbeing.

Revered for his editorial, yet emotive imagery & published countless times.

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