Jones Point Park Surprise Proposal & Engagement Session in Alexandria, Virginia
Jones Point Park in Alexandria, Virginia is located right under the capitol beltway bride. The park is the perfect place for a surprise proposal! The park is normally quite and private with a lot of great options for portraits. I captured this surprise moment when Brock proposed to his girlfriend after their picnic along the water. Under the bridge makes for some awesome urban portraits.
Weddings at The Winery at Bull Run
The Winery at Bull Run in Centerville, Virginia is less then a half hour from Washington, D.C. making it the closest winery to D.C. It's just 2 miles from route 66. In addition to daily wine tastings and a great winery to visit it also the perfect wedding venue. The winery can comfortably accommodate weddings and events for up to 170 guest. You can read FAQ about the Winery at Bull Run for events and weddings here! The winery also makes a great place for engagement sessions, their photography policy and informtaion about obtaining the photography permit is listed here!
Venue: The Winery at Bull Run
Photography: Jon Fleming Photography
Catering: Rochelle Myers Catering
Rentals: Select Event Group
Flowers: Rick's Flowers
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The Hendry House Wedding Portraits Arlington Virginia
The Hendry House at the 19 acre Fort C.F. Smith Park in Arlington, Virginia is the perfect spot for an intimate wedding. The Hendry House can accommodate up to 150 guest using the lawn or a tent. The grounds around the house make the best location for portraits with flowers, trees and pathways. I loved capturing these beautiful images of this couple on their wedding day.
Arlington Virginia Rooftop Elopement Ceremony
Jonathan & Chuy had a private rooftop wedding ceremony in Arlington, Virginia with their closest friends and family! The ceremony space featured a beautiful view of Arlington with The Capitol Building and The Washington Monument across the river. The moment the ceremony ended guest were surprised with a Mariachi Band that walked out and started playing!
National Harbor Ferris Wheel Surprise Proposal
I captured this surprise proposal just before sunset at The National Harbor! The National Harbor features many great restaurants, shops and the iconic ferris wheel making it a perfect location for a night out. After the proposal the sun was setting quickly and we were able to capture some awesome night portraits!
Georgetown Waterfront Surprise Proposal Washington DC
I love capturing surprise proposals and engagement sessions in Georgetown! There is so much variety to work with. Urban areas, cool brick walls, bridges, the canal, the waterfront with views of The Key Bridge, The Kennedy Center and The Rosslyn Skyline. There are so many options for great portraits all within walking distance. Each time I capture a session in Georgetown there are always endless possibilities!
Lincoln Memorial Surprise Proposal & Cherry Blossom Engagement Session
Nic proposed to his girlfriend surrounded my many tourist in DC for The Cherry Blossom Festival in front of The Lincoln Memorial! After waling down the steps of the monument he got on his knee and presented the ring as I was there to capture the moment! I love working with couples to plan their proposal and then capture the moment as it unfolds! After the proposal we walked near the the water by the memorial to capture some Cherry Blossom images with the iconic trees. Ending the session we captured some beautiful shots with the sunset! Congratulations!
National Gallery of Art Engagement Session
When Mark & John first messaged me they told me that they were looking for a unique location for their engagement session! Newly engaged, they were coming up to DC from Virginia Beach for a weekend trip and wanted an engagement session without the standard DC monuments or Cherry Blossoms. I recommended the National Gallery of Art which is one of the few spots in DC that allow indoor professional photography. I have captured several sessions at the gallery and always love to go back and capture something new as the galleries sometimes change. The gallery also makes a great location for if it rains. Congratulations on your engagement!
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Supreme Court Wedding Ceremony Officiated by Justice Gingsberg
I had the honor of capturing this private wedding ceremony at The Supreme Court officiated by Supreme Court Justice Ruth Gingsburg. Tobias and Aryeh got married in The East Room of The Supreme Court building. I was not permitted to use flash inside the building but the light coming in through the windows of The East Room was perfect! After the ceremony the couple had a toast with their friends and family and we captured some portraits with Justice Gingsberg.
Dumbarton House Wedding Georgetown Washington DC
Hannah & Chris got ready for their wedding day at The Fairmont Hotel in Georgetown. The lobby of The Fairmont was the perfect place to capture all of the details of their outfits! After getting ready we headed to The Dumbarton House in Georgetown for their first look. The ceremony took place behind the house and the reception was held in the tented area. The whole day was planned perfectly by Sarah of Pollyanna Events!
Vendors:
Venue – The Dumbarton House
Planning & Paper Products/Signage - Pollyanna Events
Photography – Jon Fleming Photography
Catering – Design Cuisine
Flowers – Saivita Floral Design
Quartet – Maryland U String Quartet
Band – Keynote
Makeup – Jan Scott
Hair – K.C. Felton
Tent – Sugarplum Tent Company
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Featured on WJLA Good Morning Washington "Glam up your Oscars party"
I had the pleasure of working with Favored by Yodit to capture her segment "Glam up your Oscars party" that aired on ABC 7's Good Morning Washington on Friday February 26th! Yodit put together the most glamorous Oscars themed details and inspiration featuring the work of other great DC businesses including Da Vinci's Decor & Lighting, Alexandria Lindo LLC (stationary), Stellas PopKern, and District Baking Co! Watch for the end of the segment where Yodit and Good Morning Washington mentions our photography & photo booth services! See video at the end of this blog!
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Old Town Alexandria Surprise Proposal & Engagement Session
Loved capturing this Old Town Alexandria Surprise Proposal and Engagement Session! Old Town Alexandria is one of my favorite places in Northern Virginia for engagement sessions. There are so many options including the waterfront, boats, parks, and cobblestone streets.
The Ospreys at Belmont Bay Wedding in Woodbridge, Virginia
Meg & Brennan's winter wedding was at The Ospreys at Belmont Bay in Woodbridge Virginia! The Ospreys is a beautiful golf club located right along The Occocquan River. Meg & Brennan's winter wedding was filled with lots of beautiful Christmas themed details from the moment you entered the venue and throughout the venue space. They had a technology free ceremony asking guest to avoid using their cell phones in order to focus on the ceremony and allowed for me to capture images without cell phones in the way. For the reception catering was provided by Shawn's Smokehouse and music by Black Tie Entertainment! I enjoyed capturing this beautiful wedding along with all the love and candid moments! Even though the temperature was around freezing we were able to go outside to capture some night portraits around the golf club.
Meg choose to have a "first look" with her dad. Her dads reaction when he saw his daughter is her wedding dress on her wedding day for the first time was priceless!
Wedding Vendors
Venue: The Ospreys at Belmont Bay
Photography – Jon Fleming Photography
Catering – Shawn's Smokehouse
Flowers – Michael's Florist
Cake – Edibles Incredibles
Hair & Make Up - Heidi Harrigan
National Gallery of Art Engagement Session & Surprise Proposal
Charles had planned to propose to his girlfriend in Paris France while his finance was on a business trip in November however just before their trip the tragic November 2015 Paris Attacks occurred and their trip was postponed. Changing his plans last minute he decided to propose outside The National Gallery of Art in front of The Glass Pyramids similar to those in Paris at The Louvre. Charles proposed in front of their family who stood by to capture images form their cell phones and then congratulate the newly engaged couple afterwards! Afterwards we walked inside The Gallery of Art to capture some shots in the LED tunnel that connects the two buildings and then some more outside the museum and at The Capitol!
Historic Londontown and Gardens Engagement Session in Annapolis Maryland
I met up with Ron & Joe to capture their engagement session at Historic Londontown and Gardens in Annapolis Maryland last fall! Historic Londontown and Gardens has 23 arces of beautiful park and garden areas making it a great location for weddings and engagement sessions. I had such a fun time capturing Ron & Joe together and am so excited to be apart of their wedding day later this year!
A Private Arlington Virginia Same Sex Wedding Ceremony
I captured this beautiful private wedding ceremony at a private residence in Arlington, Virginia with an amazing city view! The couple said their vows in front their friends and family with this picture perfect backdrop after being together for 21 years! I had the pleasure of working with Pollyanna Events who planned a perfect wedding! Congratulations!
I received these kind words following the wedding: "Jon provided photography for our same sex wedding. Jon was responsive and professional. The photos turned out fantastic. I would recommend him to anyone without any reservation."
Wedding Vendors
Planner - Pollyanna Events
Photography – Jon Fleming Photography
Catering – All Spice Cafe and Catering
Flowers – Conklyn’s Florist
Cake – Bittersweet Catering
Rentals – DC Rentals
Washington Monument Surprise Proposal
I had an awesome time capturing Greg's surprise proposal to his girlfriend Kristi at The Washington Monument! I love capturing surprise proposals in Washington DC and being presented with new challenges! As a professional photographer it is my job to be able to correctly light and capture moments in any situation. Greg wanted to propose after sunset at the base of The Washington Monument where there is very little to no available light aside from the lights on the monument. Unlike when you are indoors and able to bounce flash from walls and ceilings photographing outdoors in open areas you would need a photographer with the experience to correctly light the subjects with off camera flash. I was able to capture this surprise proposal with the help of a lighting and my knowledge of off camera flash! Afterwards Greg, Kristi and I walked along The National Mall for some more awesome night portraits!
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DC Strokes Gala at The Loft at 600 F Street
I had a pleasure capturing The DC Strokes Gala at The Loft at 600 F Street! DC Strokes is an LGBT-friendly rowing team located in Washington, DC that offers rowing programs for individuals of all ability levels. The Loft at 600 F Street is the perfect modern venue for small intimate weddings and events. The venue is located right near The Verizon Center on F street in NW. I love the exposed brick and modern feel of this venue! It is always a please to capture a wedding or event at The Loft, as well as my second event for DC Strokes!
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Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!
This year and each year I am thankful for all the love I have photographed and documented from capturing surprise proposals, engagement sessions and weddings. It is always an honor to photograph a couple's love and interaction. I am thankful for all the positive feedback from the amazing clients I have worked with. The love and positive energy I receive motivates me to continue what I love doing the most. I am so happy to be surrounded by so many great friends in the wedding and event industry as well between other photographers, wedding planners, and other vendors.
I am so excited for what the holiday season and 2016 has in store!
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!
National Gallery of Art Engagement Session | Washington DC Engagement Session
I have always wanted to capture an engagement session at The National Gallery of Art in Washington DC. The Gallery is one of the few museums in DC where you can get away with indoor engagement sessions without a permit. The Gallery of Art is location next to The National Mall along Constitution Avenue between 3rd and 9th street. It consist of 2 separate buildings that connect underground. The museum is open year around to the public free of charge. I met with Will & Anna in the late afternoon/early evening and we started their session inside! It was a pleasure to get to know them as I got them comfortable in front of my camera. I am so excited for their 2016 wedding!
After an outfit change into a more causal outfit we walked through The National Sculpture Garden before they closed at 7pm. The gardens are located just off the National Mall between the National Gallery of Art's west building and The National Museum of Natural History.
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