About

Hi! Thank you for stopping by!

I’m Peter. Some prefer to call me, Peter Bang, because they like how it flows. Fine by me:)

I have a lovely wife, and I adore my three kids. I am a wedding photographer based in the Washington D.C. area.

If you’re thinking of hiring me as your wedding photographer, I want to get to know you, and I want you to get to know me and trust me as your photographer.

So, let me share about myself first.

MY STORY

I’ve appreciated photography all my life, but it became a serious hobby after my daughter was born.

Capturing the little moments of her growing up, and sharing them with family was fun. Knowing that she would soon grow up and that we wouldn’t be around forever made me appreciate spending the special moments in life with my new little family.  Seeing them in my photos made me appreciate them even more.

Soon after, I came across some new generation wedding photographers online, and was immediately drawn to the idea of becoming one.

With my baby girl sleeping in my arms, I thought about her wedding day for a second. Yikes!

The thought of capturing a special day for others excited me. I believed being a daddy to a little girl gave me a special lens with a whole new perspective on weddings.

I’m well aware of what a father might feel on his daughter’s wedding day. Ahhhhhhh, I know I’d be crying.

THE BIG DAY!

When else do you get to have everybody you love, from all stages of your life, in one place?

It’s surreal. Seeing everyone I love in one room brought tears of joy on my own wedding day. I couldn’t even finish thanking everyone during rehearsal dinner.

The day is filled with love, celebration, joy, laughter and tears. You can either enjoy and cherish special moments throughout the day, or the day can pass by as a one big blur.

So, I capture your day as I see and feel them unfold, because I want you to remember your special day and cherish the memories.

A FAVORITE PHOTO

As a husband and wife with three kids, unless we pause and reflect, we’re going to forget so many great memories. Time goes by faster after the wedding day, and even faster after children come along:)

The fact that photographs can help you pause and remember special moments is a gift!

Here’s one of my favorite photos. It’s a picture of me and my dad. My dad passed away when I was 12.

When I look at this pictures, I remember the good times I had with him. I think of a man of faith and a cheerful dad who brought laughter to our family and everyone around him. He was a professor, a speaker, a TV host, a radio hos,t but most importantly a man who loved God and spread love and hope to those he came in contact with.

Looking at this picture inspires me to be like my dad by humbly trusting God, loving others, and being a great dad and a husband.

A single photograph…How powerful!

A LITTLE DEEPER

One of my grooms’ mother became ill prior to his wedding. They weren’t sure how long she’d live, so the wedding date was up in the air. Thankfully she made it to the wedding, and I made sure to capture as many meaningful photos as possible for him and his family. Several weeks after the wedding, she passed away.

One of my brides’ father was also ill. They moved up the wedding date, hoping he’d make it. He passed away few weeks before the wedding. The wedding was an emotional day for the family.

Another client’s father unexpectedly got admitted to the hospital on the morning of the wedding day. He had to stay in the hospital and miss the wedding.

You can bet that I worked my butt off for these clients. I relate, so I have a good idea of what they were feeling.

My dad was obviously not present on my wedding day. It was both a happy and sad day. The hugs and tears I shared with my mom throughout the day were memorable, and I’m glad I have photos of those special moments.

Raising children is hard work, and my mom raised and supported three. I’m grateful for her. She inspires me to be resilient, make sacrifices, and love my children.

My desire is that your appreciation for your wedding photos grow as years pass by. I hope the photos help you remember special moments from your wedding day, but more importantly inspire you to love.

FINAL THOUGHTS

Thank you for reading. Hopefully this gives you more insight on who I am.

The photos I take are from a perspective of a boy who lost his dad, a husband who loves his wife, a dad who adores his three kids, a dad who thinks his daughter is the sweetest girl, a man who’s in awe of God’s love.

Photography is subjective, so I don’t expect everyone to love my work.

Basically, the photos I take end up being photos I would want for myself.

So, if who I am as a person and my images resonate with you, great!

I don’t merely snap photos. Photographing a wedding is more than just “covering an event” to me.

I shoot from my heart, because I consider what I do with a camera, a gift from God that I get to share with you.

That’s why connecting with my couples is important to me. It gives me a better feel for who you are, and helps me feel what you might be feeling on your wedding day. Or what your parents and other family members might be feeling. Shooting from that perspective helps me capture raw and intimate moments on your special day.

CONNECT

If you’re considering me as your wedding photographer, I trust that you read this page. And please look through my wedding photos and engagement sessions and make sure you like them.

You may also check out my personal posts to get to know me better.

You may also read reviews on Wedding Wire, where I’ve also received Bride’s Choice Awards for the past 3 consecutive years.

Also, I’m a member of Fearless Photographers, and I’ve received an award for one of my images.

I’d love to connect. Let’s see if we’d be a good match.

Please click CONTACT from the menu above to get in touch with me.

You can also connect with me on facebook or twitter.

Thank you!

Here’s a little video of me in action. It’s actually from the wedding where the Fearless Award winning image came from.