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National Gallery of Art engagement photos are such a great option if you want to dress up a little, get a ton of variety, and not have your entire session depend on what the DC weather decides to do that day. Plus, there is a lot to work with here. We can start with the […]

The Library of Congress is one of those places that almost makes you want to dress up a little more than you normally would. The marble staircases, huge windows, ornate details, and beautiful architecture give Library of Congress engagement photos a completely different feel from most other locations around DC. While the photos can look […]

Your Jefferson Memorial engagement photos should feel exciting, not like you need to spend the week beforehand figuring out parking, crowds, sunrise times, and exactly where you’re supposed to go once you get there. The Jefferson Memorial is one of our favorite locations for Washington, DC engagement photos. But it’s also one of those places […]

A winter wedding at Cameron Estate Inn comes with a few things you have to think about differently. The days are shorter, the weather can change quickly, and nobody wants to spend an hour outside freezing just for photos. But we’ll happily stay out there as long as we need to get the shot! Thankfully, […]

A rainy forecast is probably the last thing you want to see after planning your Washington DC engagement session. When most people picture rainy engagement photos, it’s usually not in a good way. You’ve picked your outfits, chosen your location, you’re excited about your engagement photos, and then you check the weather app, and there’s […]

Every Northern Virginia proposal has its own story. Some proposals are quiet and private. Others become a full family operation in the sweetest possible way. Connor and Sydney’s proposal at Oatlands Historic House and Gardens was the second kind! From the very beginning, it was clear this wasn’t just about one question or one moment. […]

Planning a Washington D.C., engagement session is exciting, but it can also feel like a lot to navigate at first. Between choosing the right DC engagement locations, deciding what to wear, and figuring out how everything will come together, it’s easy to wonder where to begin. Helping couples navigate those decisions is one of our […]

Planning a Washington DC proposal is about so much more than choosing a beautiful location and buying a ring. The moment itself may only last a few seconds, but there is often a lot of thoughtful planning that happens beforehand to make everything feel seamless when the day finally arrives. For Giovanni’s Washington DC proposal […]

The Belvedere Maryland is one of those wedding venues that feels like it was designed with the entire wedding day in mind. Pair it with the nearby Baltimore Washington Monument, and you have a combination that not only photographs beautifully but also creates a wedding day experience where you can step into a completely different […]

Most Washington DC engagement photos tend to follow a familiar formula: beautiful location, polished portraits, maybe a few walking shots where you’re trying to look natural while very much being aware of the camera. If that style feels like you, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that! But for couples who want their Washington DC engagement […]