Alswang Photography

Ralph did an amazing job with my wedding photography. It may have been like herding cats for him, but, he never let it show! Helped make a very special day even more so! More...

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Ralph has done multiple assignments for me. Always affable and personable - not always common in that world. He is also extremely discreet. Especially important when photographing- dignitaries and elected leaders. More...

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Ralph is both funny and friendly to work with and his wisdom and experience has no matter the situation allowed him to get the "shot" that tells a story! I can't image using anyone but Ralph! More...

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Good photographers capture how you look. Great photographers capture who you are. Ralph is clearly the latter!! Thanks Ralph. I've been a big fan of your work for a long time and am thrilled to now be an ecstatically pleased past and future client. More...

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Ralph is a friend of more than seven years. I'm so glad I finally had a reason to hire him! He shot portraits of my entire firm, capturing our spirit and energy. He worked with our website design team and creative director to get exactly what we needed. Ralph is engaged, responsive, and A+ professional. I wouldn't hesitate to hire him again for any project. More...

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Ralph is a natural talent and the type of person you want around for an event. I have referred him to many corporate clients over the years and I will continue to do so. If the rating system included hugs he'd get five of those too. He's one the best! More...

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Ralph has been a family friend for years. I'm proud to say my dad speaks highly of him. He's hardworking and his resume is unmatched as is his photography. You will get more than what you purchase from him. You'll get someone who will not only take photos for your event, wedding, etc., but a friend as well. That's rare these days.

All the respect in the world for Ralph! More...

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This actually made Tom Hughes look like Brad Pitt. He is legendary.

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Ralph photographed both my daughters weddings. Epic shots and the presence of someone who makes your event feel personal, warm and--always very funny.

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Ralph Alswang gave us the most incredible gift as he expertly stood behind the camera and beautifully captured our wedding. Ralph was professional, prompt and kept all of us laughing! He captured every important moment and many we didn’t even think to ask for. Could not be happier with the finished product and could not recommend Ralph more highly. More...

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Ralph is a true gentlemen and craftsman of the photo. He really did a great job on our wedding and made it a truly memorable day that we will have forever! As a former WH presidential photographer he really knows how to get great shots that tell a great story of emotion and love More...

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We worked with Ralph on a political event and he was great - very professional and wonderful to work with. Highly recommend!

Reviewed on Yelp

Ralph Alswang is the best of the best! He has photographed two of our daughter's weddings on Cape Cod and Ralph will be our first call when our third daughter is engaged. Ralph "gets" the people he is photographing. He discerns what will please the customer, yet he remains true to his artistic eye and his professional experience and opinion. The blend is a portfolio of photos that will marvel EVERY customer. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Ralph was a excellent photographer. He had a great sense of humor and captured the day of our wedding perfectly. We would highly recommend Ralph for any occasion!!

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Ralph has been a family friend for years. I'm proud to say my dad speaks highly of him. He's hardworking and his resume is unmatched as is his photography. You will get more than what you purchase from him. You'll get someone who will not only take photos for your event, wedding, etc., but a friend as well. That's rare these days. More...

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Ralph photographed our daughter's wedding. We are thrilled with the pictures. He and his assistant work hard but aren't intrusive. My husband and I and, most importantly, the bride and groom, are so pleased to have such great pictures of this important day. THANKS, RALPH! More...

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Ralph is photographer perfection! To begin with, the process before the wedding was simple and easy- Ralph immediately understood the tone and ideas we had for the wedding and gave us tons of great suggestions. He managed to snap so many amazing moments in our wedding- even the standard photos you see in every couples' pictures (the first kiss, the first dance and cake cutting) seemed new, beautiful, and unlike other pictures I've seen! He was able to get fabulous candid shots of friends and family (which are so great to see after the wedding!) and not one forced smile was found.
His technique, skill, demeanor, and love for his work completely shines in every one of our 1000+ photos. It was such an amazing day and he managed to capture every bit of it. We love you Ralph! More...

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Ralph has an outstanding and creative eye for wedding photography. No detail was missed and the unexpected shots were the best of the bunch. He is one of Washington DC's must "go to" professionals! More...

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Ralph was amazing to work with. He is very thoughtful and respectful, which makes the whole process of taking wedding pictures so much more enjoyable. We were thrilled when we got our pictures back that he and captured so many wonderful moments. More...

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Ralph perfectly captured all the special moments of our wedding day! Each picture was more stunning then the next! I thoroughly enjoyed looking at all the pictures over and over again and reliving the moments of our wedding day! ! We can't thank Ralph enough for all of his hard work and providing us with the best gift of all - we will treasure these wedding pictures forever! More...

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Professional, comical, talented...all these things describe Ralph Alswang. He was our photographer of choice for my daughter's Cape Cod beach wedding. Ralph knows his way around the Cape; he understands the light, how it reflects off the water and how to get the best shot in a natural setting. He was EVERYWHERE during the ceremony and reception without being at all intrusive (and for that, we are grateful.) His easy-going manner made it fun to have him around. He seems to understand perfectly how to get people to a comfortable level in front of the camera...not a small feat for some people, including myself! Hiring Ralph Alswang was one of the best decisions we made as the wedding plans moved forward. He knew what kinds of questions to ask, was responsive and timely with his answers and always made us feel like he would take good care of us. And he did!!! More...

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Ralph was incredible! He kept us laughing the entire day, which made the smiles in our pictures look so natural. After agonizing over every detail of planning our wedding, I was so busy that day I barely noticed any of it, but the pictures are forever. Ralph captured all of those little details for us and now we have absolutely gorgeous photos to treasure and look at over and over again. He's a genius!!! More...

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Ralph was awesome! Very easy to work with and the pictures look incredible!

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Ralph is the best. From the moment we met him 2 years before our wedding, through engagement pictures, and finally at our wedding, he made every step of the process fun, easy, and beautiful. He is beyond gifted with a camera - the pictures are proof of that. His genuine kindness, great attitude, and easy-goingness make him stand out from "just another great photographer". I can't thank him and his team enough for the beautiful memories of our special day. More...

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Just awesome. Ralph is that rare combo of style and substance. He shot our wedding and I could not have hoped for better pictures or a better experience. He's a true artist and I can't recommend him highly enough. More...

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Can we give more than 5 stars? We would recommend Ralph in a heartbeat, and would absolutely use him again if we had an occasion! Ralph was so easy to work with, and he made the day so much fun! My husband did not love the idea of a photographer, so I was a little bit anxious. I did not want a photographer who was going to be tweaking tiny details and posing us to make our photos look like a wedding fairytale. Within 10 seconds of meeting Ralph, I knew he was perfect. Not only is he extremely talented and has all sorts of credentials and experience, but he is someone you want to be around. And he makes you laugh! The photographs during and after the ceremony were one of the most fun parts of the day! Seriously. I would do it all over again. Ralph had everybody in such high spirits. He even charmed our dog into posing and looking happy for the camera, to say nothing of everyone else! And we got both a DVD and access to a website very quickly after our wedding. He captured the evening so perfectly-- the portraits and the family photos are beautiful and happy. The ceremony is so emotional and full of joy. And photos of the reception and the dancing make me smile every time I look at them-- they ooze fun! Ralph was so flexible and worked with our schedule and budget. And we cannot thank him enough. Even my husband would agree! More...

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Ralph didn't just take photos - he brought value beyond his camera to the event. He followed the action, got photos of everyone at the party, and integrated himself into the groups nicely. He would make people feel comfortable with him, get them to laugh and smile, and get the shot he wanted without inconveniencing anyone involved. Before we knew it, Ralph was teaching us how to eat lobster, capture the golden hour of sun on our faces, and make our event look as special as it felt. It was certainly great to have him there for the additional rehearsal dinner as we got even more photos of the guests we loved and he got to know everyone even better, having spent another night with the group. We were very comfortable with Ralph and appreciated the candid/photojournalism style that he captured throughout our wedding weekend. andreapluspeter.com More...

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Not only did Ralph produce some terrific photographs for our wedding, he was incredibly easy to work with. He was constantly present, great with all of our guests, and got the shots we most wanted. I would definitely recommend him.

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Ralph is amazing. He has a warm and genuine manner and the images he captures are magic. I would recommend Ralph to anyone.

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The photos Ralph took at the wedding were fantastic. He was wonderful to work with. And we received the photos very quickly. He did a wonderful job in capturing the feeling of the wedding and capturing special moments. We highly recommend him. More...

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My husband and I absolutely love Ralph Alswang. He is so easy to work with, totally knows what he is doing, and really puts everyone at ease. Our pictures are FANTASTIC and we had all of the edited pictures (like 1700 of them!) before we even got back from our honeymoon. Ralph was really fun on the day of the wedding and made everyone feel comfortable, which gave us a ton of great pictures where everyone clearly looked at ease. We also did an engagement shoot with him, where he went around with us to our favorite spots in our neighborhood - and took pictures with our new puppy too! He can be a bit slow at responding to emails, but it's definitely worth it. Ralph is awesome! I can't wait to force him to take pictures of us in the future. :) More...

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Ralph is great! We use him for corporate events and his photos are always excellent. Beyond that, he is extremely responsive and sends the pictures quickly after the event. Highly recommend!

Reviewed on Yelp

Ralph is the best! he did an amazing job encapsulating every moment and truly capturing the fun spirit of the day. we had the best time working with him and LOVE the photographs he took!

Reviewed on WeddingWire

If a picture is worth a thousand words, Ralph's photos are worth double that. He is simply the best. Ralph photographed our engagement and our wedding, and not only did he capture the most beautiful pictures, he did it with a sense of humor that instantly put me (and the guests at my wedding) at ease. He is a consummate professional who can both roll with the punches but also take charge when you need him to. In short, there is nobody I'd trust more to photograph my special day. More...

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My wife and I could not have been more pleased with the service, responsiveness, and pictures that were provided by Ralph Alswang Photography. Everything about the experience was perfect. I would highly recommend Ralph and his staff to anyone. More...

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I cannot say enough good things about Ralph. EVERYONE who met him loved him and he made the wedding process so seemless. I was so thankful to have him a part of my wedding weekend. I would give him ten stars if I could! More...

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Ralph just gets 5s, just because there is no option to give him 10s!!!! Ralph's resume is outstanding, and his portfolio is gorgeous, but best of all, he is a dream to work with - he's professional, hilarious, relaxed, calm, and completely serious about his work, all at the same time. He was able to adapt on the fly to the weird things that happened to us (don't sweat that stuff, by the way), and produce amazing pictures of our ceremony and reception that were beautiful and honest, all at once. And by the way, his rates were completely reasonable, especially considering his amazing skills and experience. As we told him, after looking at his dazzling work on our wedding, choosing to hire him was the easiest decision we made - after deciding to get married, of course! More...

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Ralph was a wonderful photographer for our wedding, a sentiment shared by our friends and families as well. He was very quick while also being comprehensive, which we valued amongst all the frenzy of the wedding day. Ralph is also very funny, a necessary trait to keep us really smiling through so many photos. He captured stunning shots during our ceremony despite the low light, and he was very present to get dozens of fun dancing photos. We received our disc and online link days after the wedding, along with a slideshow to share immediately with family and friends. More...

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We had a fabulous experience using Ralph for our wedding photos! His professional excellence is really at the highest levels, I felt totally confident going into it that someone who was a longtime White House photographer would be able to handle any event. The photos that came out of it were even better than I imagined, Ralph is able to capture moments that you don't even realize are happening at the time!
Equally as important though is that with Ralph you are getting someone fun, patient, and personable, so you have the added bonus of having someone at your wedding who is just great to be around. He knows how to put everyone at ease and get the smiles & laughter going from the most nervous of guests.
This is the photographer you want for any occasion! Thank you Ralph for documenting one of the most special days of our life! More...

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Ralph is an expert wedding photographer.  I've sent many people his way and continue to refer him as the go to guy for any event or photo shoot.  I've finally had the chance to use Ralph for something other than business and corporate work.  He shot our wedding and the pictures he took were great.  He got along well with all of our guests especially my mother-in-law and that takes effort. More...

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Ralph is an amazing photographer, with such an outstanding eye for detail. I absolutely detest taking photos, and have been known to run away screaming from the camera. Ralph used that fantastic sense of humor he has to make me loosen up and make me feel at ease. I was truly shocked at how relaxed I looked in my photos and the excitement and ease of the day translated into my pictures. I have never, ever taken such fantastic photos ever, and I have Ralph to thank for that. My husband and I were amazed at how he was able to capture every moment of the day starting with the wedding prep, all the way to the end of the night, and how he was able to capture those quiet moments we shared and how fantastic my wedding party and both sets of parents looked in our posed portraits. The guests were amazed of the photos he got of them without their knowledge. They were amazing! He was such a delight to have around, and his personality kept everyone smiling.

They say that the day of your wedding will fly by in an instant…that is true. However, I know that when I look at my photos, I can recall each and every moment of that special day. I have Ralph Alswang to thank for that. More...

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Incrediblely gorgeous pictures, very professional! Top notch!!

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Ralph is the BEST photographer! He photographed our wedding at the Chatham Bars Inn in July 2009. The photos were amazing. They captured all those special moments and smiles during our wedding day. The photos came out very natural looking and captured the feel of our wedding on the water.
Working with Ralph could not have been easier. Ralph was efficient, professional, and really fun to be around! He made it so easy for all of us and we had a great time with the pics.
I highly recommend Ralph Alswang Photography! More...

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Ralph truly is as good as it gets. He has an eye unlike any other photographer I have ever known. It's like he captures memories in the making! His approachability and demeanor are exceptional and I can honestly say he was an essential part in making our wedding day so much fun. He produced our pictures promptly and on schedule and was very reasonably priced. He took care of our every photography wish. You should absolutely not hesitate to hire him. He truly is an incredible talent and my only disappointment is that I can't think of any reason to hire him again soon. THANK YOU, RALPH!! More...

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Simply put, Ralph Alswang's photography is nothing short of extraordinary. We were lucky enough to have Ralph photograph our September 2006 wedding and were so impressed with his work that we have had Ralph shoot our family portraits ever since. Ralph has this amazing gift of capturing the story behind the event---those candid, intimate moments that vividly bring the day to life on the album page, even years down the line. Ralph is the best of the best. More...

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