The
Originators of the Panoramic Group Portrait.
Servicing groups of 3 to 3,000 +
gathered at iconic American landmarks.
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10M+ photos distributed
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4.9 average Google rating
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Over 100 years in Washington, DC
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Serving 300+ tour operators annually
The picture that gets everyone in.
The whole group, right here.
Since 1919, we've specialized in getting the entire group in the frame. Not just a few rows. Not just the front. Everyone.
From school tours to corporate events, family reunions to historic commemorations—we capture the complete picture at America's most iconic landmarks.
Our Services
Four ways to capture your group and keep it forever.
For over a century, Central Photo Company has been known for the panoramic group portrait. Today we photograph gatherings of every size, from a few visitors to hundreds at a time, in Washington, DC and Philadelphia at some of America’s most recognizable landmarks.
The heart of Central Photo Company and the portrait we've been known for since 1919. Our panoramic format is built for large groups, capturing hundreds of people in a single, wide, perfectly composed frame at some of America's most iconic landmarks.
The larger the group, the more the panoramic format earns its place. That's what we do.
- Best for student tours, corporate groups, government agencies, family reunions & milestone gatherings
- Sizes from 10×15 to 10×30 based on group size
- Shot on location at iconic American landmarks
- Optional "Runners" available upon request
The same professional on-site experience as our panoramic, in a timeless 8×10 format. Clean, classic, and built to be framed and displayed. Perfect for groups where a traditional presentation fits better than an extra wide-format print.
- Best for small group tours, travel clubs, team portraits & staff photos
- Standard 8×10 format, built to frame & display
- Shot on location at iconic American landmarks
- Classic presentation for schools, offices & families
The proof that you were here together, now in motion. Our video add-on transforms your journey into a high-quality highlight reel, from arrival through iconic moments and final reflections, professionally filmed and edited into a 2-minute story.
Designed to live everywhere your photo does, and then some.
- Built to share on social, your website, digital frames, and lobby displays
- Great for future trip promotions and recap content
- Delivered in 9×16 (vertical) & 16×9 (horizontal)
- Available at select locations
A Central Photo portrait is meant to be displayed. We offer custom framing for any portrait we've got in our archive, from this year's trip all the way back to 1919.*
Have a physical print from a trip decades past? We'll scan it, restore it, and frame it. Or we'll send the frame on its own so you can do it yourself. However it gets on the wall, it belongs there.
*We maintain an extensive archive, though not every portrait is on record. Contact us with your group's details and we'll confirm with you.
- Best for legacy walls, school hallways, offices & home display
- Physical prints scanned, restored & framed
- Frame-only option if you already have the print
- Sized precisely for our panoramic format
- Built to display for another hundred years
U.S. Capitol (Ulysses S. Grant Memorial) • Lincoln Memorial • Washington Monument • U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial • Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial • United States Air Force Memorial • Thomas Jefferson Memorial
Philadelphia Museum of Art (Rocky Steps)
Choose Your City.
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Washington, DC
Washington, DC
Philadelphia, PA
U.S. Capitol (Ulysses S. Grant Memorial) • Lincoln Memorial • Washington Monument • U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial • Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial • United States Air Force Memorial • Thomas Jefferson Memorial
Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia Museum of Art (Rocky Steps)
Family owned and operated.
Since 1919.
We've photographed Presidents, Dolly Parton, and someone's grandma…inevitably. ❊
Central Photo Company is one of America’s oldest continuously operating photography companies and a fourth-generation, woman-owned business headquartered in Washington, DC. Best known for our panoramic group portraits in front of the U.S. Capitol, we’ve welcomed visiting groups of 3 to over 3,000 to iconic American landmarks and memorials.
Hailed as “an American icon” by The Washington Post and recognized by the Library of Congress, Central Photo has photographed Presidents Harry S. Truman and John F. Kennedy, Dolly Parton, generations of students and travelers from around the world. Now you can be part of that same legacy.
Every group leaves with a panoramic photograph that follows them home to classroom walls, the pages of yearbooks, and family albums. For many visitors, a Central Photo portrait is the proof: we were here together.
Ask the Tour Operators. They’ll tell you.
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A Century of Service Trusted by Tour Operators Worldwide
Central Photo went above and beyond for our 150-person student group. The entire process took less than 10 minutes and was flawlessly organized from planning to delivery. Truly a must-use for any group.”
– Nicole T.
"Our student tour company has partnered with Central Photo for over 30 years with 100% satisfaction. Kudos to Central Photo — THE BEST IN THE BUSINESS."
– Glen F.
“We have had a long standing excellent relationship with Central Photo. They are always kind, and easy to work with. The photo quality is great and their customer service is top notch.”
– Lisa W.
"Their panoramic images are stunning, and their team is professional, responsive, and dedicated to making every shot perfect."
– Adam P.
