Baby Wale Restaraunt Wedding DC
Danny & Kurt had their wedding ceremony and reception at Baby Wale in Washington DC. Prior to the ceremony we walked through City Center, Samuel Gompers Park, and Blagden Alley for portraits. Blagden Alley is so unique with its wall art and City Center's dangling lights made an awesome backdrop. For the ceremony they said "I Do" at the top of the stairs in front of all their family and guest watching from below.
Leesylvania State Park Engagement Session Woodbridge, Virginia
Katie and Brian love to going water boarding and wanted to incorperate that into their engagement session! I was so excited when I heard this idea as I knew this was not going to be my average session. We started at Leesylvania State Park in Woodbridge, Virginia where I captured some portraits on land first. Leesylvania State Park is right along the Potomac River in Prince William County about 25 miles outside of DC. My favorite part of this park is the beach area. After portraits around the park we got on the water to capture images of Katie and Brian water boarding! Loving their save the date photo that they are using for their save the dates. I am excited to be documenting their wedding next fall!
Lincoln Memorial Surprise Proposal & National Mall Engagement Session
Dan proposed to his girlfriend during a trip to Washington DC at the top of The Lincoln Memorial! My favorite part of capturing surprise proposals is capturing the reaction to the surprise! As we walked down along The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool towards The World War II Memorial they made a phone call to their close family members to announce the news and I was able to capture some more great exciting emotion!
So many tourist in the summer!
Republic Takoma Park Wedding
Laura and Jonathan got married at one of their favorite local restaurants in Takoma Park called Republic! Takoma Park is a cute neighborhood just outside the edge of DC. The ceremony took place outside on the patio under the umbrellas to block out the summer sun. This unique wedding had a lot of cool DIY details including the handmade paper boutiques and flowers, and custom made table decor.
Vendors:
Venue: Republic
Flowers: Etsy
Photography: Jon Fleming Photography
Hair & Makeup: Salon Zoma
DJ: Josiah
The Inn at Little Washington Surprise Proposal
Josh proposed to his girlfriend with The Blue Ridge Mountains in the background during a weekend stay at The Inn at Little Washington in Washington, Virginia. The gardens and views made for some really awesome portraits!
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Thank you Josh for this great testimonial!
"Working with Jon to capture my proposal was a truly great experience. Despite a late inquiry - I initially contacted him about a week before the date - Jon was extremely flexible and accommodating. There were some proposal aspects that I had not decided on with certainty and he set aside more than enough time to ensure that the moment was captured professionally and beautifully. All contractual and payment details were upfront and straightforward - no unexpected costs, no muss, no fuss. As far as the pictures go, I love what Jon produced for us. He was able to frame our photos impeccably with our surroundings - we have received countless compliments from everyone that we've shared them with. His initial estimate was that all our photos would be available after 1-2 weeks, but we received them all in a nicely-presented online album in after 2 days. Highly recommended!"
Restaurant Nora Wedding
Bob & Bill got ready for their wedding day at thier home in DC before meeting their guest for the ceremony and reception at Restaurant Nora near Dupont Circle. Restaurant Nora is America's first certified organic restaurant. Over 95% of the ingredients used in the cooking are organic. When not hosting special events Restaurant Nora functions as a normal restaurant, you can view their menu online! The main dining room can host up to 100 guest.
Weddings at The Bull Run Golf Club in Haymarket, Virginia
Bull Run Golf Club in Haymarket, Virginia is another great venue in Northern Virginia near 66 and route 15. Some of the highlights of the venue include: The perfectly manicured grounds with its outdoor ceremony space overlooking the golf course and lake, the outdoor patio perfect for cocktail hours and the main ballroom with stone fireplace. Bull Run Golf Club can accommodate 225 guest or up to 350 guest outside in their tented patio. They have many amazing reviews on their Wedding Wire page! I had the pleasure of working with Katie, one of their wedding coordinators to capture these images of the space and table setups!
Jones Point Lighthouse Surprise Proposal & Engagement Session
Recently I captured another surprise proposal at Jones Point Park in Alexandria, Virginia. This time the proposal happen in front of Jones Point Lighthouse which was built in 1855! Jones Point Park is located right next to Old Town Alexandria. The park area goes under the Capitol Beltway.
Old Town Alexandria Surprise Proposal & Engagement Session
Old Town Alexandria is always a great place for a surprise proposal! Christian proposed to his girlfriend along the waterfront at Founders Park. On the day of the proposal it started to rain so we went to The Wilkes Street Tunnel in Old Town for more portraits. I have always wanted to shoot at this tunnel and it was finally my chance! I hope to do more sessions at Wilkes Street Tunnel soon.
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
Looking for a wedding photographer for your wedding at The Winery at Bull Run? Contact us today!
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!
Contact Jon Fleming Photography today to book photography or our photo booth for your next party or event!
Gravelly Point Surprise Proposal