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Cherry blossom photos at the Tidal Basin in Washington DC are nothing short of spectacular! Sunrise cherry blossom sessions are always pink, dreamy, light-filled, and fun! Natasha and Kyle came to DC last year for the cherry blossoms close to their wedding anniversary, and they brought their adorable puppy with them to be part of their photos.

I often get asked by couples and families, Can I bring our dog to our photo session? The answer is almost always - YES! The only exception would be if our location doesn’t allow pets, but I hold most portrait sessions in parks and gardens where man’s best friend is allowed to come out and play!

We hold the majority of our cherry blossom photo sessions at the Tidal Basin in downtown Washington DC. Most sessions took place at sunrise or around 9 am - morning has become increasingly popular to help avoid insane crowds. I’ve been holding photo sessions at the cherry blossoms in DC for over 15 years, so I know all the best spots for crowd-free, flower-filled photos you’ll never tire of looking at.

Magical Cherry Blossom Maternity Session at Sunrise

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SUNRISE CHERRY BLOSSOM SESSION

We met at the Jefferson Memorial at 6am, the night sky just starting to turn pink with the first rays of cherry blossom sunlight. The Tidal Basin was still and glassy, perfectly reflecting the deep blue night sky. A magical morning for celebrating new life. Congratulations you two!

~ Sneak Peek at their epic engagement ~

Lincoln Memorial Sunrise Engagement :: Kavitha & Sachein!

We met just before dawn in downtown DC, when only a few dreamers are out, ready to watch the sunrise. It was a perfect morning for Kavitha and Sachein's engagement portraits - blue clouds rising above the monuments, a gentle breeze. After exploring the Lincoln Memorial and surrounding grounds, we headed over to the Georgetown waterfront. This location is special to Kavitha and Sachein because they had their first date there, overlooking Key Bridge! As the morning came to a close, we wandered the canal and found a beautiful, secluded patio filed with greenery and flowers. These two exude happiness and are all smiles - and clearly very in love!

Cherry Blossom Sunrise Engagement Session :: Jessica & Zachary

Before peak bloom, before social distancing, before the Tidal Basin shutdown, it was a beautiful, peaceful sunrise as the first buds were opening. I met up with Jessica and Zachary while it was still completely dark, a time of day when the Tidal Basin is completely empty. It’s the most romantic time, with the birds just starting to wake, fish splashing in the water, and a warm breeze announcing the coming of summer.

Wedding Portraits :: Valerie & Kelvin are married!

I lovedlovedloved spending a glorious *sunrise* with Valerie & Kevin last week before their wedding day. We ran around the National Mall as the sky turned from orange and pink to a beautiful blue sky to start the day. Rosita their precious little pup joined in on the fun! Their portraits ended with dancing and a few intimate moments in the Enid A Haupt Garden, and to our delight the magnolia trees were in full bloom! Congratulations you two!

Sunrise Engagement Portraits :: Alaysia & Jordan

Alaysia & Jordan met me on the National Mall in the wee hours of the morning for their sunrise engagement session! We started at the WWII Memorial on 17th, strolled along the Reflecting Pool toward the Lincoln Memorial, then headed over to Old Town Alexandria where golden-orange leaves magically fell from the trees and covered the cobblestone street.

Couples Portraits - DC Vacation during Cherry Blossom Peak Bloom!

A warm, colorful sunrise for two happy couples visiting DC during
the National Cherry Blossom Festival. Enjoy!

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