Compass Studios

Compass Studios Compass Studios is a photography and videography company specializing in weddings, portraits, real e HELLO and thanks for stopping by! You!

We are a husband and wife photography and videography company in the Northern Virginia / DC area. We specialize in weddings, portraits, real estate, and more. Whether you want your love story captured artistically, the perfect family portrait to frame, or to sell your home above asking price, we are your dream team! We truly believe our chemistry when working together reflects in the work we produ

ce. So what's our favorite part about this job? Besides being able to wear pajamas while working from home? Meeting new clients every week is what we live for. Once Ryan tells a cheesy joke during a shoot, we see shoulders start to relax, genuine smiles form, and an effortless bond created. So now to the fun stuff! When we are not working, we LOVE to explore the outdoors whether it's backpacking, running, biking, or photographing wildlife/nature. National-Park-chasing has been a huge thrill, and privilege, for us. In 2016 we lived in the wild for 21 days and hiked the famous 220-mile John Muir Trail in California. Check out our two latest travel videos:
John Muir Trail (2016): https://vimeo.com/277867758/00987931e4
Tetons/Yellowstone/Glacier (2020): https://vimeo.com/448398183

You can also check out Ryan’s incredible wildlife photography journey here: https://www.ryancoreywildlife.com

Don't get us wrong though. When we are not doing outdoorsy things we are snuggling with our two fat cats and shepherd-husky on the couch, binge watching Netflix and pretty much eating constantly. Please enjoy having a look around and do not hesitate to shoot us an email. Can't wait to meet you!

A sunny wedding yesterday full of Georgia peaches, laughter, and love! Congratulations to Taylor and Kyle 🍑Rust Manor Ho...
04/27/2025

A sunny wedding yesterday full of Georgia peaches, laughter, and love! Congratulations to Taylor and Kyle 🍑Rust Manor House

These freezing temps make us wish it was last weekend again, back during "Fool's Spring" 😂 Congratulations to Amanda and...
04/08/2025

These freezing temps make us wish it was last weekend again, back during "Fool's Spring" 😂 Congratulations to Amanda and Devin, at the one and only Stone Tower Winery!!

Nothing like a Spring wedding in the city 🌷Congratulations to this happy, beautiful couple! The Army and Navy Club
04/07/2025

Nothing like a Spring wedding in the city 🌷Congratulations to this happy, beautiful couple! The Army and Navy Club

I feel like everyone is done with Winter 2025 and ready for Spring! This has meant our family sessions have really been ...
03/17/2025

I feel like everyone is done with Winter 2025 and ready for Spring! This has meant our family sessions have really been picking up with people eager to get outside and capture fleeting phases of their lives.
Did you know that we offer mini sessions such as this one pictured on most weekdays? These sessions last for 20-30 minutes and offer a $200 discount off of our regular session price. They are a no-brainer if you have little ones with limited attention spans :)

Would you look at these florals from this beautiful February wedding last month? We were blown away! https://davinciflor...
03/17/2025

Would you look at these florals from this beautiful February wedding last month? We were blown away! https://davinciflorist.com

Our coldest engagement session yet so starting off the session indoors at a coffee shop was a great idea! And on the plu...
01/13/2025

Our coldest engagement session yet so starting off the session indoors at a coffee shop was a great idea! And on the plus side, there was not another soul out there at the Jefferson Memorial with us.

Megan and Andrew’s wedding was quintessentially January - absolutely frigid, intense snow, and magical! Although the une...
01/06/2025

Megan and Andrew’s wedding was quintessentially January - absolutely frigid, intense snow, and magical! Although the unexpected snowstorm presented some challenges, we convinced them that the outdoor photos would be SO worth it. They thanked us so enthusiastically later in the wedding day, letting us know how grateful they were that we gave them that nudge to go outside to get photos that they will never forget! Happy New Year, everyone. We are so excited for 2025!

Last weekend we had our last wedding of our 50+ wedding year! We are so grateful for the talented team of photographers ...
12/18/2024

Last weekend we had our last wedding of our 50+ wedding year! We are so grateful for the talented team of photographers and videographers who represent our brand so well, who helped this year be SO successful. Enjoy just a few behind-the-scenes shots from 2024!

A shoot involving pets, and the first snow flurries of the year, is a good shoot!
12/04/2024

A shoot involving pets, and the first snow flurries of the year, is a good shoot!

Our season is winding down..just a few more weddings left for 2024! But LOTS of editing to do, and lots of beautiful wed...
11/26/2024

Our season is winding down..just a few more weddings left for 2024! But LOTS of editing to do, and lots of beautiful weddings still to deliver before the holidays💌
Featured here is Liz and Ethan from Shadow Creek in Purcellville the other weekend. They had a perfect sunset!

A lovely foggy morning last Friday! These two decided to do their engagement photos at their wedding venue (that we'll r...
11/22/2024

A lovely foggy morning last Friday! These two decided to do their engagement photos at their wedding venue (that we'll return to for Halloween 2025!!).

Mini sessions were a hit the other week! Fall colors are still out at Algonkian Park in Sterling..reach out asap for a w...
11/04/2024

Mini sessions were a hit the other week! Fall colors are still out at Algonkian Park in Sterling..reach out asap for a weekday mini session before the foliage is gone!

Mini sessions!! Get them while they last. We’re offering these for the first time in years and they are going FAST.📍Algo...
10/22/2024

Mini sessions!! Get them while they last. We’re offering these for the first time in years and they are going FAST.
📍Algonkian Park, Sterling VA (pictured)
🗓️ Sunday morning 10/27 (almost full)
🗓️Tuesday early evening 11/5 (election day)
📷20 min, 20+ photos
Message asap for details!

Fall colors are emerging! Great Falls, MD.
10/16/2024

Fall colors are emerging!

Great Falls, MD.

Peter Alfred 🩵
10/15/2024

Peter Alfred 🩵

Great Marsh Estate did not disappoint! And we look forward to returning to this very same venue in a year for this coupl...
10/14/2024

Great Marsh Estate did not disappoint! And we look forward to returning to this very same venue in a year for this couple's wedding!

It's always so nice when wedding clients reach out for family photos! And right now is the perfect time of year to do th...
10/10/2024

It's always so nice when wedding clients reach out for family photos! And right now is the perfect time of year to do them. We offer full and mini sessions.

Sophia Ruth🎀
10/09/2024

Sophia Ruth🎀

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HELLO and thanks for stopping by! We are a husband-and-wife photography and videography company in the Northern Virginia / DC area. We specialize in wedding videography and photography, portrait photography, real estate photography, pet photography, and prints from our travels.

Whether you want your love story captured artistically, your headshot to stand out on LinkedIn, the perfect family portrait to frame, or to sell your home at asking price, we are your dream team! We truly believe our chemistry when working together reflects in the work we produce.

So what's our favorite part about this job? Besides being able to wear pajamas while working from home? YOU. Meeting new clients every week is what we live for. Once Ryan tells a cheesy joke during a shoot, we see shoulders start to relax, genuine smiles form, and an effortless bond created.

So now to the fun stuff! When we are not working, we LOVE to explore the outdoors whether it's backpacking, running, biking, or walking. National-Park-chasing has been a huge thrill, and privilege, for us. In 2016 we lived in the wild for 21 days and hiked the famous 220-mile John Muir Trail in California. Check out our two latest travel videos: John Muir Trail and Pacific Northwest. Don't get us wrong though. When we are not doing outdoorsy things we are snuggling with our two fat cats and shepherd-husky on the couch, binge watching Netflix and pretty much eating constantly.