Northern Virginia Engagement Photographer
Being engaged is such a fun time in your life – it’s important to have it documented! Engagement photos are a great way to capture your relationship in a fun, relaxed environment, and to also get some practice in front of the camera for those wedding day pictures. And of course they’re the perfect way to get a cute picture for your Save the Dates!
We’ll work together to plan an engagement shoot personalized to you guys. Do you spend most of your free time on the trails? Then let’s go hiking! Do you love drinking wine? Schedule your engagement session at a local winery! I work with all of my couples to find the perfect location that’s meaningful to them.
Not engaged yet but are planning to pop the question? Head over to my surprise proposal photography page. I love getting to be a part of this big moment, and capturing the excitement on your future fiancé(e)’s face!
Engagement Session cost: $1200
You’ll receive the high resolution, edited digital files, as well as a printed album of your favorite images!
Browse through the featured engagement blogs to see examples of my work, check out my frequently asked questions, or fill out my contact form!
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do your engagement shoots typically last?
My engagement sessions are usually around 1 hour long.
How much do your engagement photos cost?
My engagement sessions are $1200, and they’re also included in my most popular wedding packages!
How will we receive the photos?
You’ll receive all of the best photos from your session! They will be edited for color and exposure and delivered to you in an online gallery. The photos are high resolution without watermarks. You can order high quality, professional prints right from the gallery, but you also have the files so you are welcome to print them wherever you’d like.
It’s so important to make sure your photos don’t just sit on a hard drive forever, so that’s why I include an album with every session! After your full gallery is ready, you will then choose your 20 favorite photos to be printed in your album. You’ll have your choice of the color and type of cover (leather or linen) and will have final approval of the design before it goes to the printer.
How do we figure out what to wear for these?
I am very familiar with the struggle of choosing what to wear! My biggest piece of advice is to be yourselves. You'll want to be dressed up a bit, but make sure you're comfortable, and still feel that you look like you. And don't try to match each other completely - if you're both wearing a top that's the same shade of blue you'll blend into each other. Instead choose colors that complement each other. You’re more than welcome to send me photos of the outfits you’re considering, and I’m happy to provide some photographer input!
You can also check out my Pinterest boards for some engagement outfit inspiration!
Can we change outfits?
Absolutely! I highly recommend having two outfits to give you some more variety in your photos.
Should I bring my dog?
YES PLEASE! And it’s also a great idea to bring a friend along to help watch your pup while we get some photos of the two of you alone. Here are some more tips for including your dog in your engagement photos.
How much does proposal photography cost?
My rate for proposals is the same as engagement photos - $1200.
How long does it take to get our photos?
Turnaround time is typically 4-5 weeks.
I don’t know where I want to do my engagement pictures! Can you help?
Of course. If you want a classic DC look, some popular engagement locations include the monuments, Union Market, Meridian Hill Park, and Eastern Market. Looking for more of an adventurous vibe? Shenandoah National Park is an amazing option, but there are also closer locations like Sky Meadows, Manassas Battlefield, and Scott’s Run! And of course there’s a million other great engagement photo spots – I’m happy to brainstorm with you.
And for even more ideas, check out my blog posts:
Best Engagement Photo Locations in DC
Best Engagement Photo Locations in Northern Virginia