Rent a wedding photo shoot location in Washington, DC

As timeless as wedding photography is, many couples opt to have images taken before the ceremony, as well as during! Engagement photography is a casual affair done anytime before the wedding yet pre-wedding images are just as important. Captured a day or two before the wedding, they help document the evolving lives of the soon-to-be-married couple.
Pre-wedding photography has some of the formal character of traditional wedding images but is looser, overall. You have far more venue choices, for one. The photographer will also spend far more time focusing on the couple versus having to spread themselves thin capturing family members and other moments of the day at the wedding venue. It's an intimate session where the three of you can work on crafting just the right mood for the shots. And selecting the right photoshoot location is key for memorable images!

Washington, D.C. is a historic and cultural capital of the United States. It's one of the best places in the country if you want wedding images that capture these elements. DC has one of the largest collections of instantly recognizable monuments, buildings, art installations, and other landmarks in the nation. By including the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Reflection Pool, and other iconic spots in the scene, you'll leave no doubt where the wedding photoshoot was held.
The brilliant white marble, elegant architecture, and historic flair of many DC photoshoot places are a perfect pairing for the wedding apparel the bride and groom will be wearing. While the National Mall is open to wedding photography, you do need to secure a permit beforehand. So plan accordingly with your photographer to ensure no unwelcome surprises arise. A few local landmarks for wedding photography include DC Union Station, the Supreme Court building, and The National Gallery of Art.

If you feel like the "historic vibe" is overdone, then check out some of the more unusual wedding photoshoot locations in Washington, D.C. The city is a short drive away from countryside venues with secluded creeks, groves of trees, stone bridges, and other possible spots for outdoor photography. Catoctin Mountain Park, Great Falls Park, and Piscataway Park are a few places where you can find solitude among green spaces. Instead of a chaotic background of urbanites and cars you'll have flowers, trees, and the setting sun for your romantic images.