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Washington DC Proposal Photographer – Fun Monday

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Happy Monday! I’m glad to be on this side of the weekend, because as much as I love being a Washington DC proposal photographer – I am experiencing some exhaustion! This weekend I had the honor of photographing three (that’s right, three!) surprise marriage proposals! Plus an engagement session and family/anniversary session. I actually photographed […]

Capitol Hill Engagement Session

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You may have noticed, I have been spending a lot of my time on Capitol Hill lately. With the National Mall closed to photography since March, Capitol Hill is the next best place capture that quintessential D.C. vibe. While that’s been the case quite often, Nicole and Garrett’s Capitol Hill engagement session had a much […]

Stone Ridge School Graduation Photos

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I’ve got more excitement to share with you today from the class of 2020! Today it’s all about Sarah’s senior portraits with this Stone Ridge School graduation photos session! Clemson Orange Sarah is (was) a high school senior, graduation from Stone Ridge School this year. You guys, Sarah’s got it all! She does all the […]

Georgetown Law School Graduation Photos

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Graduation season is quickly becoming one of my favorite things about my job! I’m excited to share Thalia’s Georgetown Law School graduation photos with  you today! Big Plans Thalia celebrated her recent graduation with a Georgetown Law School graduation photos session. She had been in Florida finishing up school during quarantine, and traveled back to […]

U.S. Capitol Engagement Photos

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What an eventful few months Allison and Preston have had! I’m excited to tell you all about it alongside their U.S. Capitol engagement photos today! Change of Plans Preston contacted me early this year, excited for his plans to propose to his then girlfriend, Allison. We made plans for him to propose at the Capitol […]

Romantic Capitol Hill Engagement Photos

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When your proposal takes place at a castle in Scotland, your engagement photos need to be pretty darn special as well! That’s why I’m excited Cyndy and Josh chose to make their romantic Capitol Hill engagement photos its own special, beautiful occasion! Disney Inspired Proposal That’s right – Josh popped the question while he and […]