Downtown Washington DC | Gabrielle & Ryan's Engagement Pictures | A Washington D.C. Wedding Photographer

I was so excited when Gabrielle contacted me about shooting her wedding! She is also a photographer and found me on Facebook through a photographers group! Gabrielle is from my hometown of Annapolis and I could not be more excited to shoot her wedding in November! From the first time we chatted on the phone, I know that I was going to love Gabrielle. She is SO sweet and easy to talk to!

I had so much fun walking around downtown DC with Gabrielle and her fiance Ryan. Gabrielle and Ryan are so sweet together and so easy-going and enjoyable to be around. Originally we had planned to take pictures when the cherry blossoms were in bloom, but the weather decided to be crazy and so unfortunately we missed the blooms by about a week. However, I'm really glad Gabrielle and Ryan still wanted to take their pictures in DC because it's one of my absolute favorite cities of all time! DC really is gorgeous, even without the cherry blossoms! We got some great pictures around the capitol, national mall, and library of congress. Here's a few of my favorites:

University Club | Dan & Alexa's Wedding | A Washington DC Wedding Photographer

Alexa and Dan's wedding day was truly a beautiful, Christ-centered and joyful celebration! Alexa attended my church before I met and married my husband and so unfortunately we were never at the same church together. I met Alexa and Dan through Alex this past summer when they were visiting for a weekend. I immediately felt like I had known them for a long time because Alexa and Dan are so kind and warm! Since then I have enjoyed getting to know them SO much through their engagement pictures and their wedding! It is so evident that Alexa and Dan love Christ and that their marriage is one that glorifies God. 

DC is one of my all time favorite cities and it was SO fun to be able to capture Dan and Alexa's pictures around the city. Our day started at a quaint and historic row house in Capitol Hill, then we headed to Capitol Hill Baptist church, then the Library of Congress, Capitol, and Union Station, and finally we ended at the University Club! We had amazing weather and we got really lucky at each location with great light and few people. I was SO thankful that Dan and Alexa gave me 2+ hours to capture their bridal party pictures and their romantic portraits. Prioritizing photography in your schedule on your wedding day really makes ALL the difference! One highlight of the day was at the Library of Congress. A security guard came out and asked if we wanted to bypass security and come in the building to take a few pictures. You better believe we said YES!! I also enjoyed getting to know Dan and Alexa's bridal party so much and their friends and guests. Everyone was so kind, laid back, and fun to be around!

Dan and Alexa, thank you giving me the privilege and JOY of capturing your wedding! Have an amazing time in Jamaica and enjoy reliving your special day!

Vendors:
Photography: DiPrima Photography
Second Shooter: Sharmila S.P. Photography
Ceremony Venue: Capitol Hill Baptist Church
Reception Venue: University Club
Catering: The University Club of Washington DC
Florist: Katy Gale
Cake: Allison Roark
Transportation: Chariots for Hire

Georgetown | Alexa & Dan's Engagement Session | A Washington DC Wedding Photographer

Alex and I had the opportunity to shoot Alexa and Dan's engagement session while we were on our anniversary trip this past weekend and we had so much fun! Alexa and Dan are so sweet and their love for the Lord and for one another is so evident. They showed us around the cute streets of Georgetown and then took us to Georgetown University's AMAZING campus. Growing up in Annapolis, I frequently visited DC and Georgetown has always been my favorite part of the city! Georgetown is also special to Alexa and Dan because it is where they went on some of their first dates. In fact, the bench they're sitting on at the end of their session is the bench where they sat together on their very first date. I am so excited to shoot their wedding in downtown DC in November!