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Disclaimer: Our lady mother nature has her own beautiful timing and the elusive spring bloom is best ensured by checking one’s local bloom tracker.  No matter what, your photographer will make the best of what mother nature has to offer that day!

Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate large groups of 10 or more at this location due to park rules. If you'd like to do a large group photo, please consider any of our other Washington, DC locations, including nearby Arlington, Falls Church, and Springfield!

Spring Blooms at Green Spring Gardens

Bladensburg Waterfront Park

Please note:

- We've recently started doing sessions at this location so reference photos may not be accurate.
- We cannot guarantee that the fountains will be turned on the day of your session. Your photographer will do the best they can with what the location has to offer that day.

*Please note: There is construction happening at the Tidal Basin in 2025. It doesn't affect our meeting point directly but this may mean more crowds in the available spots so please prepare accordingly. Ohio Dr might be partially blocked.
*Max amount of people allowed at this location is 10*
*Due to copyright restrictions, we are unable to take photos within the FDR, MLK, or Jefferson memorials. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Disclaimer: Our lady mother nature has her own beautiful timing and the elusive cherry blossom is best ensured by checking one’s local cherry blossom tracker.  No matter what, your photographer will make the best of what mother nature has to offer that day!

Tidal Basin Cherry Blossoms & Spring Blooms

National Mall

Alejandra Zecena

Jeffrey Song

Nick Phongnimit

Danyel Jones

Carlos Urdaneta

Lidia Lima

Reef Sutton

Natalia Merzliakova

* Due to copyright restrictions, we are unable to photograph in front of The Field of Stars or inside the Lincoln Memorial (it can still appear in your photos). We apologize for any inconvenience.
* We've only recently started hosting sessions at this incredible location, so our example photos are not yet accurate.

Tigran Markaryan

Please note: our photographers are happy to take photos on the carousel if you'd like them. You will be responsible for purchasing tickets, and any time waiting to board will be included in your session time. The carousel is in operation April-October and closed November-March. Please be advised we cannot guarantee it will be available on the date of your session. It is subject to closure at the park's discretion for weather, repairs, etc. We apologize for any inconvenience.

This location does not include Brookside Gardens. 

Pinkesh Modi

Nandor Nagy

Green Spring Gardens

Anna Yurko

Please note:
* The park does not allow props, balloons, tables, chairs, or decorations
* We cannot accommodate large groups of 10 or more at this location due to park rules. If you'd like to do a large group photo, please consider any of our other Washington, DC locations, including nearby Arlington, Falls Church, and Springfield!

Union Station

Please note: we can take both indoor and outdoor photos at this location - though the venue reserves the right to limit indoor photos without notice.

Tidal Basin

Jacques  Dupre

Please note: due to copyright restrictions, we are unable to take photos within the FDR, MLK, or Jefferson memorials. We apologize for any inconvenience.
*Max amount of people allowed at this location is 10*

Old Town Alexandria

Elle K

Aira Hickman

Please note: due to permitting restrictions, we are unable to host sessions at Carlyle House. We apologize for any inconvenience.

University of Maryland

Please note: This location's beautiful bridge is a 5-7 minute walk from the meeting point. If you'd like it to be part of your session, you photographer will be happy to take photos on the way. If the distance is a concern, there are lots of other wonderful setup options!

Please note: We've just started hosting sessions in the area so reference photos may not be accurate. 

Dupont

Please note: 

- We've only recently started hosting sessions at this beautiful location, so our example photos are not yet accurate.



 

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