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Top of the Town is a beautiful, award-winning wedding venue for couples looking to host their wedding in Arlington. It’s all about the views here, with floor-to-ceiling windows providing a panoramic picture that includes the Potomac, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, the Capitol, Jefferson Memorial, practically the whole of Washington, D.C.! The venue’s interior space likewise stands up to high expectations, offering an elegant setting for modern, classic weddings.

A stunning sunrise session shot on film in the heart of…

The Lincoln Memorial and National Mall in the spring? It’s hard to ask for a prettier engagement shoot set. In this particular session, we caught the tail end of cherry blossom season, for an even lovelier look. Paired with the reflecting pool and just the right lighting, it all came together for a truly romantic shoot.

After a long winter this warm and golden styled shoot at the Goodstone Inn was just what we needed. Goodstone Inn is such a hidden treasure nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia’s Wine Country. From great wine to a splash in the pool you don’t need much more when at this weekend getaway spot. With the help of an amazing vendor team the inspiration behind this shoot consists of vintage decor, fine china, elite wedding gowns with a phenomenal sunset and a super cute couple.

The Sunset Room by Wolfgang Puck on the National Harbor is a beautiful event space conveniently close to downtown Washington, D.C. The panoramic windows offer views of the Potomac River and The Capital Wheel, which was all aglow for this springtime wedding. A perfectly elegant and modern atmosphere, it made a great canvas on which Kara and Peter designed the wedding of their dreams.

Located in historic Leesburg, Va., Birkby House, the estate of Thomas Birkby, was built in 1770. The beautiful event space includes a main house, carriage house, white gazebo and gardens, all lovely backdrops for wedding photos, from the first look to the wee morning hours of the reception.

Pre wedding pictures taken in a secluded area just outside the park that features a truly stunning…

While the National Mall is a pretty popular spot for engagement shoots, there’s one time of year that it really shines for its romantic appeal: cherry blossom season. While it’s sometimes a little tricky to schedule a session around peak blooms, weather and the lovely couple’s schedule, it’s always worth the effort, every single time. The pink flowers, spring weather and magnificent white architecture all combine for a truly spectacular sight.

This Zion National Park adventure Session taken at my…

A small town in the Prince William and Manassas region, Haymarket, Va., was an interesting and important choice for this engagement shoot. It was here that we braved the early chilly mornings of spring to head out onto the groom-to-be’s childhood family farm. The rustic and rural setting was perfect for a shoot filled with nostalgia, romance…and maybe a little whiskey, too.