About Us

Hello there! We are John and Tracy and we are so delighted that you stopped by. The two of us are couple and a team of professional photographers here to serve you and celebrate your life events with you. We both share an incredible love for people and relationships

John is the owner and founder of John Dukes Photography LLC. He is an active member of the KelbyOne Community and is a certified and fully trained photographer with Professional Photographers of America. John is also a US Navy Veteran and a 30-year employee of Verizon Communications. John retired from Verizon Communications after 30 years of service with the company and is now doing photography full time. In addition to doing portrait photography, John is also an avid nature lover and he loves to travel the world to beautiful places to capture landscape, wildlife and cityscape photography of this incredibly beautiful world we live in. His award winning work has been featured in Photoshop User Magazine where his work was recognized as a Member Spotlight. John's work is also displayed in restaurants, hotels, homes and offices all over the United States and the world. John's landscape, cityscape and wildlife and travel photography work are featured at John Dukes Fine-Art and his portfolio and online store can be reached at www.johndukesfineart.com

Tracy is the Creative Director for John Dukes Photography LLC and she is John's life partner and business partner. Tracy graduated from Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, IN with a BS in interior design and art. Tracy has been exposed to photography all her life and she is extremely creative. Starting at a very young age, Tracy spent many hours alongside her dad, who is also a professional photographer, photographic educator and photographic artist. Tracy has spent time in her father's darkroom with him, learning about photo processing and developing, along with professional photography lighting. Tracy loves people, and she is passionate about being a mom. She also loves traveling and nature and she has a love for animals, both pets (especially cats) and wildlife.

While our specialty is wedding and engagement photography, we also capture newborn and maternity photos, family portraits, senior portraits, proms and graduations, corporate headshots and special events. We have a photography studio located in Mount Airy, MD and we have all the expertise, equipment and props to tell your story in a creative and memorable way.

About John Dukes Photography LLC

Thank you for visiting the website of John Dukes Photography LLC, the award winning and highly rated photography team from Mount Airy, Maryland!


John Dukes Photography LLC is a Christian owned, veteran owned, award winning professional photography studio in the DMV area.  We are your one-stop shop for all your photography needs.


While our specialty is wedding and engagement photography, we also capture newborn and maternity, family portraits, senior portraits, proms and graduations, corporate headshots and special events. Whether you choose indoor studio or outdoor, our mission is to capture your story in beautiful, professional photography. We create stunning portrait artwork that you want to show your family and friends in photo albums and proudly display in your home or office, as opposed to simply just posting on Facebook or Instagram.


Come explore our portfolio images and see what sets us apart from the rest and why our clients love us. You will find that we don't just capture photographs by clicking a shutter button. There is no cookie cutter approach to our photography work. We listen carefully and take the time to lovingly get to know you. We custom design each photo session to meet your needs, with the very best lighting, most up to date Canon equipment, and professional photography expertise to make you not only look your very best, but to tell your story in the most beautiful and extravagant way.


Please contact me with any questions you may have and let us celebrate with you! Life is a journey worth celebrating, and worth documenting in beautiful photography, and we would love to be part of your celebration! 

Testimonials

Brianna & Eddie


“When it comes to special/important events in your life it is so important you have someone capture the story, the happiness, and the day. And there is no one better than John Dukes Photography. I will absolutely come to them for anything I want photographed.”

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