I know I keep saying it, but I have really rad clients. Without prompting, Vaishali and John suggested we do their engagement session at the Hirschorn Museum, my very favorite on the National Mall. I've had the great fortune to work with two other couples this year who requested museums (and a fourth is coming up in December, yes!) So much win.
Vaishali and John recently moved away from DC, and you know the city misses them. Nevertheless, I'm sure they are rockin' North Carolina hard at this point. And how do I know? Cuz of this.
We hit up the Jefferson Memorial first to score some variety. And for everyone curious (including folks who have requested sessions on the monuments), we were indeed stopped by the Park Police, who let us fire off a handful more frames and go on our way. I continue to have success shooting on the steps, but that's about as far as they'll let you get.
Also, there is a memorial to George Mason behind the Jefferson. Who knew?
Then we hit up the museum. I love shooting in modern art museums.
Congratulations, you guys!
I feel like I keep hitting the jackpot with clients. For instance, on this engagement session, Sara and Aleko got into a fountain for me. Who does that? These two:
First we hit up their sweet rooftop deck.
And then we moved inside for a bit. I love shooting in my peoples' homes - it's so personal. Plus, Sara and Aleko have a really beautiful apartment.
And then we did some photos in their parking garage because... why not! And because I love the light in parking garages. And because Sara and Aleko are awesome.
Ole! (Sara, don't hate me, I love this photo, and you look hot.)
After roaming through the Eastern Market alleys (DC has some seriously awesome back alleys)...
...we rolled onto Navy Yard, which has a really cool new park set up overlooking the river.
Then it was fountain time! In my defense for this, it was really warm that day.
It was great seeing you guys! Can't wait for your wedding!
Tiffany & Humberto rocked out Glen Echo Park with me last week. These two got engaged recently, so we headed out to Tiffany's old stomping grounds - she used to volunteer here as a kid! And - shocking - the streetcar is now totally gone. But we didn't care. Tiffany and Humberto just brought the awesome in some other spots.
This is my favorite image from the session. Tiffany and Humberto indulged me by swinging while I lay below them. They didn't kick me in the head, which was really nice of them.
I love all the little spots at Glen Echo that don't scream "old amusement park".
I really like the spots that do, too.
Congratulations, you guys!