Central Photo Company

Capture your place in history with Central Photo Company — one of the oldest photography companies still operating in America and the team behind Washington, DC’s most iconic panoramic photos since 1919.

Hailed as “an American icon” by The Washington Post and honored by the Library of Congress, our team has photographed Presidents Harry S. Truman and John F. Kennedy, Dolly Parton, and generations of students and travelers from around the world. Now you can be part of that same legacy.

Large groups trust us because we deliver a turn-key process refined over more than 100 years. Our team handles everything: organized planning, smooth onsite flow, and professional direction for large groups and conferences across Washington, DC.

Panoramic Capitol Group Portrait:
Our signature and a tradition many groups plan their trip around. Through a guided process on the Capitol steps, we create a panoramic portrait that feels monumental. It’s quick, orderly, and memorable by design, with our optional “runners” tradition adding a moment of delight.

Panoramic Memorial Group Portrait:
DC’s memorials offer powerful settings for reflection and shared experience. We guide your group on-site and create a panoramic portrait that honors the place and the moment—a composed, timeless keepsake.

Specialty Panoramic Group Portrait:
Group traditions matter beyond DC. Our specialty panoramics bring the same steady process and care to meaningful gatherings nationwide. Different location, same ritual.