Lincoln Memorial DC Engagement Session

After Surmeet’s surprise proposal at the bar they first met at in DC earlier in the week, we scheduled an engagement session at The Lincoln Memorial for additional photos! The Lincoln Memorial is one of my favorite monuments in DC for engagement photos! Plenty of options and spots to visit including the columns, the view from the columns, The Reflecting Pool, plus trees and grassy areas nearby! My favorite shot is where we started in between the columns with the iconic DC view of The Reflecting Pool, followed by the Washington Monument and Capitol Building. Consider an early morning sunrise session for the best time of day to go to avoid tourists! A sunrise session is also a great idea during the summer to avoid the heat!

Aside from engagement and other sessions, the Lincoln is also a popular spot for surprise proposals! If you’re interested in scheduling a session, reach out today to learn more! I’m happy to help you plan for your session.

Interested in scheduling an engagement session at The Lincoln Memorial or in DC?

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Jon Fleming Photography is based in Washington DC photographer for surprise proposals, engagements, weddings, and corporate events. Get in touch to learn more!  

Planning a Surprise Proposal at The Lincoln Memorial

The Lincoln Memorial is one of the most iconic spots in Washington DC attracting thousands of tourist per year. The memorial has an amazing view of The Washington Monument and is walkable to many other DC memorials. The Lincoln Memorial is one of the popular locations in Washington DC for surprise proposals and engagement sessions! 

My favorite spot for a proposal is inside the memorial between the columns with a view of The Washington Monument as seen in the two images below! To get this shot I coordinate to direct my clients on which side of the memorial to propose on. Sometimes there may be tourist around this area and in that case I would suggest walking around a moment until those tourist leave or walk away. Sometimes you just need some luck. Weekends can be busier and summer is busier for tourist. By going to the memorial during less busy times you can succed in getting this amazing shot without any tourist in the shot. 

If you want to have The Lincoln Memorial in your photo you can also propose in front of the memorial at the bottom of the steps! This is another great option, however you will have tourist in the shot behind you and maybe some onlookers! 

A third option is to propose near The Reflecting Pool in front of The Lincoln Memorial with a view of The Washington Monument! This is a great option since tourist won't be in your image with the water. 

After the proposal there are lots of great locations within walking distance for additional portraits! Here are some of my favorite images: 

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Lincoln Memorial Surprise Marriage Proposal

Captured another amazing amazing surprise proposal at The Lincoln Memorial! Between the columns with the view of The Washington Monument is always the perfect Washington DC view! We walked around near the Reflecting Pool and captured some more portraits! Congratulations!

Learn more about surprise proposals or engagement sessions at The Lincoln Memorial by using the contact form or emailing jonflemingphotography@gmail.com 

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