Washington DC Ritz Carlton Christmas Surprise Proposal
The week of Christmas I captured this surprise proposal at The Ritz Carlton in Georgetown! This couple got engaged as they walked into their suite greeted by the tree and desserts and champagne already prepared by the hotel. We recreated the proposal moment as it was not possible for me to be already in the room waiting for when they walked in. After recreating the surprise proposal I captured images of the ring up close and portraits in the suite, the halls of the hotel and outside with one of the displays from Georgetown Glow. An in room surprise marriage proposal during Christmas time at The Ritz Carlton was definitely a unique idea for this special occasion. Choosing an indoor location is popular during the winter time when hiring a photographer. You can view a blog post here about other great indoor surprise proposal locations in Washington DC. Many hotels also offer packaging for surprise engagements.
Surprise Proposal Photography includes detailed planning & advice, photography session to capture the proposal moment, portraits afterwards, and your online gallery of your beautifully processed high resolution images. The online gallery is easy to share with friends and family! Jon Fleming Photography specializes in capturing couples love stories from the surprise proposal to the wedding day!
Learn more about planning a surprise proposal photography or engagement sessions by using the contact form or emailing jonflemingphotography@gmail.com
Best indoor locations for Surprise Proposal Photography in Washington DC
You have heard it before; You should always have a back up plan or Plan B! This certainly holds true when planning a photography session for surprise wedding proposals and engagement sessions at an outdoor location. It is a very good idea to have an indoor location as Plan B, especially if you are not able to reschedule the date of your photography session.
On the day of proposing, it could rain or during the winter months you could be faced with ice and/or snow! Washington DC has some great indoor locations and most have no admission fees.
Here are some tips on getting ready for an indoor location:
- If time is flexible, go as soon as the location opens to avoid crowds.
- Plan a weekday proposal/engagement session as weekdays tend to be less busy than weekends
Here is a list of my favorite indoor locations in Washington DC for surprise proposals and engagement sessions:
National Gallery of Art
The National Gallery of Art is a wonderful place for photography to capture your special moment. There are two buildings in addition to the National Gellery of Art. In one building you will find modern art and in the other building there are mostly classical paintings. Although both would be ideal, the building with modern art has more natural light. The LED Tunnel makes for a cool photograph!
Open Monday-Saturday from 10:00am-5:00pm and Sunday from 11:00am-6:00pm.
National Portrait Gallery
The National Portrait Gallery's Kogod Courtyard is located in the center of the building. This location is wonderful as it has a lot of space, natural light and indoor plants. Other parts of the gallery are great for portraits as well. During the holiday season the courtyard is quite festive!
Open Daily from 11:30am-7:00pm.
Botanical Gardens
The Botanical Gardens are located right near the Capital Building. The walkway in the tropics exhibit is an ideal spot for your special moment as it tends to be more private and a there is a lot of natural light coming in through the windows. To add to your photos, you can end the photography session with a photo outside with the Capital Building in the background.
The Botanical Gardens are open daily from 10:00am-5:00pm including weekends and holidays.
Library of Congress
The Library of Congress is another great place for photos with its beautiful marble floors and spectacular pillars.
Once inside, you must go through security and then walk up to the main area. The top level is suggested as the best place portraits!
Open Monday-Saturday from 8:30am-4:30pm.
Other location Ideas
Restaurant Proposal - proposing at the resturant where you went on your first date or a frequent date spot is also a popular choice. Restaurant proposals may require more advance planning and can be a bit restricted for portraits afterwards if its raining outside. Using the overhang outside the restaurant is an option or a bar area or other parts of the restaurant such as private rooms if the restaurant allows and has this option.
National Building Museum - The National Building museum has an entrance fee but always has cool exhibits that can make for unique photos.
Union Station - The front of Union Station has a great outdoor area that is covered by the overhang. Inside is also a great spot for indoor photos however Union Station can be busy during peak travel times.
Hotel - A hotel room, hallways or the lobby area can be used as a great indoor location as well with the hotels permission. This works well for couples out of town staying in a nice hotel. Some hotels also have proposal packages where they will place flowers or a bottle of champagne in the room for you when you check in. Below are some shots from The Ritz Carlton Hotel in Georgetown where I captured a surprise proposal during the holidays!
Surprise Proposal Photography includes detailed planning & advice, photography session to capture the proposal moment, portraits afterwards, and your online gallery of your beautifully processed high resolution images. The online gallery is easy to share with friends and family! Jon Fleming Photography specializes in capturing couples love stories from the surprise proposal to the wedding day!
Learn more about planning a surprise proposal photography or engagement sessions in Washington DC by using the contact form or emailing jonflemingphotography@gmail.com
Washington DC Botanical Gardens Surprise Proposal Photography
Captured this surprise proposal recently in the tropics exhibit at The Botanical Gardens in Washington DC! During the day of the surprise proposal it was raining outside so we had to change to an indoor location. The botanical gardens made a great spot covered from the rain and cold of winter. The tropics exhibit was humid but at the time is was the spot with the least amount of tourist and most ideal location was up on the walkway. After the marriage proposal we walked through all the exhibits to capture portraits. The botanical gardens is a great indoor location for surprise proposals during the winter or a plan B in case of rain outdoors. Other great indoor location include: The National Gallery of Art, National Portrait Gallery, Library of Congress and Union Station.
Surprise Proposal Photography includes detailed planning & advice, photography session to capture the proposal moment, portraits afterwards, and your online gallery of your beautifully processed high resolution images. The online gallery is easy to share with friends and family!
Learn more about planning a surprise proposal photography or engagement sessions in Washington DC by using the contact form or emailing jonflemingphotography@gmail.com
Washington DC Photo Booth Rental at The Walter E Washington Convention Center
We provided photo booth for a recent conference at The Walter E Washington Convention Center in Washington DC! The printed out design included the conferences logo and sponsors logo as well as event hashtags! Photo booth is a great way to advertise sponsors and get attendees to use your hashtag as they post and share images online and on social media! Images were also instantly emailed and texted during the event as attendees entered their information on the booth after their photo!
Photo Booth Rentals include your choice of backdrop, custom designed 4x6 print template, a friendly attendant, instant printing, instant social media sharing and online gallery of digital images delivered within 48 hours. A photo booth is perfect for any wedding, social or company event! Our photo booth has a sleek modern design combined with fun props, your choice of backdrop, a friendly attendant and high quality images. This will provide for a memorable experience for any event! Once you grab your props and strike a few poses your photos, will be printed within seconds or shared socially via text message, email, or social media.
Learn more about photo booth rentals for weddings and events in Washington DC by using the contact form or emailing jonflemingphotography@gmail.com
Jefferson Memorial Tidal Basin Surprise Proposal & Engagement Session
The Jefferson Memorial is always an iconic location for a surprise proposal in Washington DC. In front of The Tidal Basin is a great spot with a view of The Washington Monument. By proposing in front of The Tidal Basin you can avoid larger crowds of tourist. After the surprise marriage proposal we walked to the sides of the memorial to capture portraits. Congratulations to Joe and Allison on their engagement!
Surprise Proposal Photography includes detailed planning & advice, photography session to capture the proposal moment, portraits afterwards, and your online gallery of your beautifully processed high resolution images. The online gallery is easy to share with friends and family!
Learn more about planning a surprise proposal photography or engagement sessions The Jefferson Memorial or in Washington DC by using the contact form or emailing jonflemingphotography@gmail.com
Washington DC Wedding Photo Booth at The National Union Building
We provided our open air photo booth for Dustin & Alek's wedding at The National Union Building! The gold sequin backdrop paired with the purple text of the couples name and some fun props making for great photos! Guest lined up to get there picture and had 4x6 prints printed instantly and were able to share their images digitally right away on social media or through email/text message! All photo booth bookings also receive a full gallery of their digital images within 48 hours of the event! Photo booth rentals are offered in Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia and surrounding areas! Photo booth is perfect for weddings, birthday parties, corporate events, holiday parties and family gatherings!
Photo Booth Rentals include your choice of backdrop, custom designed 4x6 print template, a friendly attendant, instant printing, instant social media sharing and online gallery of digital images. A photo booth is perfect for any wedding or event! Our photo booth has a sleek modern design combined with fun props, your choice of backdrop, a friendly attendant and high quality images. This will provide for a memorable experience for any event! Once you grab your props and strike a few poses your photos, will be printed within seconds or shared socially via text message, email, or social media.
Learn more about photo booth rentals for weddings and events in Washington DC by using the contact form or emailing jonflemingphotography@gmail.com
Washington DC National Union Building Wedding
Dustin & Alek had their wedding ceremony at The National Union Building in Washington DC! Earlier in the day before their ceremony we stopped by The Jefferson Memorial and Meridian Hill Park for wedding day portraits. In the evening I captured their ceremony at The National Union Building followed by a performance by Mama Tits a drag queen from Seattle. The National Union Building offers multiple event space options for weddings and events in a historic building. Catering and Bar was provided by Eco Caters. Our photo booth was setup with props, 4x6 instant printing, and instant social media sharing!
VENDORS:
Venue: National Union Building
Entertainment: Mama Tits
Photography: Jon Fleming Photography
Photo Booth Rental: Jon Fleming Photography
Catering: Eco Caters
Learn more about Washington DC Wedding Photography & Photo Booth Rentals for Weddings by using the contact form or emailing jonflemingphotography@gmail.com
Wedding Photography with Jon Fleming Photography includes Jon Fleming as your lead photographer and an easy to use online gallery of high resolution edited images retelling the story of your wedding day! Photo Booth Rentals include your choice of backdrop, custom designed 4x6 print template, friendly attendant, instant printing, instant social media sharing and online gallery of digital images.
Greenhill Winery Surprise Proposal & Engagement Session
Jordan proposed to his girlfriend Jordan at Greenhill Winery & Vineyards in Middleburg, Virginia in front of a beautiful large tree on the property! Greenhill Winery offers special surprise proposal packages for those planning to propose at the winery! The package includes flowers, wine, and a private setup in the barrel room! Wineries makes a great location for a surprise proposal after a wine tasting!
I received this amazing review: "Jon was amazing at capturing our surprise engagement. He not only captured my moment of surprise but captured the magic and emotions of our special day. We loved our pictures and our family and friends loved feeling as if they were there when we shared our photos with them. Jon truly has an eye for capturing intimate and special moments between couples. My (now) fiancé killed it by choosing Jon to capture our proposal!"
Surprise Proposal Photography includes detailed planning & advice, photography session to capture the proposal moment, portraits afterwards, and your online gallery of your beautifully processed high resolution images. The online gallery is easy to share with friends and family!
Learn more about planning a surprise proposal or engagement sessions Greenhill Winery & Vineyards or in Washington DC by using the contact form or emailing jonflemingphotography@gmail.com
Washington DC Surprise Proposal & Engagement Session at The Wharf
A recent surprise proposal captured at the waterfront of The Wharf in Washington DC! The Wharf is Washington DC's newest hotspot! It contains restaurants, bars, park area, waterfront views, mixed residential and business area and a concert venue. This is an ideal location for a surprise proposal that feature some great locations for portraits afterwards which also makes it a great engagement session location. When planning a surprise proposal or engagement session at The Wharf you can check out their events calendar to make sure there are no large events that would draw large crowds of people. By avoiding times when there are events and busy times we can make sure there is plenty of space to get photos without people in them. The Wharf has a lot of street parking around and is also assessable by Uber and Metro. The pathways along the waterfront or on the docks are some of the best spots for a proposal. Around the spring and summer time there are some great areas with flowers and plants as well as fountains. Going under the lights of the concert venue also makes for a cool shot.
Surprise Proposal Photography includes detailed planning & advice, photography session to capture the proposal moment, portraits afterwards, and your online gallery of your beautifully processed high resolution images. The online gallery is easy to share with friends and family!
Learn more about planning a surprise proposal or engagement sessions The Wharf or in Washington DC by using the contact form or emailing jonflemingphotography@gmail.com
Washington DC Photo Booth for Charity Fundraiser Events
We provided photo booth for The Comfort Cases Gala at The Marriott Marquis in Washington DC for their 2018 Gala and fundraising event! Photo booth is perfect for many types of events including charity events to raise awareness for the cause. For this event we included the charity logo on the prints. Guest went home with a 4x6 print with the logo and were able to instantly email and text the digital images to themselves from the photo booth! By guest having instant access to the digital images they were able to share online via social media to hashtag and tag the organization and create online buzz!
A photo booth is perfect for any wedding or event! Our photo booth has a sleek modern design combined with fun props, your choice of backdrop, a friendly attendant and high quality images. This will provide for a memorable experience for any event! Once you grab your props and strike a few poses your photos, will be printed within seconds or shared socially via text message, email, or social media.
Learn more about booking photo booth for your next event in Washington DC, Northern Virginia or Maryland by using the contact form or emailing jonflemingphotography@gmail.com
Jefferson Memorial Late Night Surprise Proposal & Engagement Session
Surprise Proposal Photography includes detailed planning & advice, photography session to capture the proposal moment, portraits afterwards, and your online gallery of your beautifully processed high resolution images. The online gallery is easy to share with friends and family!
Learn more about planning a surprise proposal or engagement sessions Jefferson Memorial or Washington DC by using the contact form or emailing jonflemingphotography@gmail.com
Fairfax Virginia Courthouse Wedding - Portraits at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park
Alex & Sebastian had a private wedding ceremony at Fairfax Courthouse in Fairfax, Virginia! I love capturing intimate courthouse weddings. elopements, and private ceremonies in Washington DC and Northern Virginia! Photography was not allowed at the time inside the court house but I still had the honor of witnessing the ceremony! Afterwards we went to Ellanor C. Lawrence Park in Chantilly, Virginia and then Downtown Washington DC and The National Mall for portraits! It's always great to choose some locations for after the ceremony for portraits other then the courthouse. Here are some of my favorite images!
Learn more about Wedding Photography & photography for courthouse wedding ceremonies in Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia by using the contact form or emailing jonflemingphotography@gmail.com
Washington DC Wedding Photo Booth Rental at District Winery
We provided the photo booth for this wedding at District Winery in Navy Yard for Kylie & Taylor's Wedding Day! The silver sequin backdrop combined with fun props and instant printing and social media sharing were a hit for the reception! Prints are customizable for weddings with the couples name, wedding date or wedding location! District winery is a brand new wedding and event venue. The second and third floor of the venue are the private events area. The top level includes an outdoor space perfect for an outdoor ceremony or cocktail with a view of the waterfront! District Winery is Washington, DC’s only operational commercial winery.
Vendors:
Venue: District Winery
Photography: Adam Mason Photography
Video: Altamira Film Co.
Florals: Love Blooms
DJ: DJ D-Mac and Associates
Ceremony Music: Cynthia Marie Music
Photobooth: Jon Fleming Photography
Hair & Makeup: Vintage Veils
Dress: Robert Bullock
Bridesmaids Dresses: Vow to Be Chic
Tuxes: The Black Tux
A photo booth is perfect for any wedding or event! Our photo booth has a sleek modern design combined with fun props, your choice of backdrop, a friendly attendant and high quality images. This will provide for a memorable experience for any event! Once you grab your props and strike a few poses your photos, will be printed within seconds or shared socially via text message, email, or social media.
Learn more about booking photo booth for your next event in Washington DC, Northern Virginia or Maryland by using the contact form or emailing jonflemingphotography@gmail.com
Washington DC Surprise Proposal & Engagement Session at Georgetown Waterfront
A Georgetown Waterfront surprise proposal and engagement session! Georgetown is one of my favorite locations for surprise proposal and engagement photography since it offers so much between the park, waterfront area, urban area, bridges, and the Georgetown canal. This proposal took place at the waterfront! Afterwards we walked by some of the best spots for portraits including the restaurant where this couple went one one of their first dates! Picking a location that has meaning is a great ideal when planning a surprise proposal! The bridge that goes over the canal is also a great spot to go for portraits.
Surprise Proposal Photography includes detailed planning & advice, photography session to capture the proposal moment, portraits afterwards, and your online gallery of your beautifully processed high resolution images. The online gallery is easy to share with friends and family!
Learn more about planning a surprise proposal or engagement session at The Georgetown Waterfront & The Waterfront Park in Washington DC by using the contact form or emailing jonflemingphotography@gmail.com
National Arboretum Cherry Blossom Surprise Proposal & Engagement Session
The National Arboretum was established in 1927 by an Act of Congress. The Arboretum is administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service in Northeast Washington DC. It covers 446 acres of land with various gardens and exhibits. The highlight of the arboretum is The historic National Capitol Columns which make a cool backdrop for photos! For this surprise proposal the moment happened in front of the cherry blossom trees as they were in bloom at the end of March and early April! This is a great location if you want some cherry blossom photos but want a different location then The Tidal Basin and Jefferson Memorial. The Arboretum features other garden areas such as the azalea collections and The National Bonsai & Penjing Museum. Its open until 5pm most days. The Aboretum is another great location for a Washington DC surprise proposal!
Surprise Proposal Photography includes detailed planning/advice, photography session to capture the proposal moment, portraits afterwards, and your online gallery of your beautifully processed high resolution images. The online gallery is easy to share with friends and family!
Learn more about planning a surprise proposal at The National Arboretum in Washington DC by using the contact form or emailing jonflemingphotography@gmail.com
Chantilly Virginia Photo Booth Rental - St Patricks Day Themed Photo Booth
For St Patricks Day we provided photo booth for a 70th birthday party that was themed along with the holiday! The print design template was themed with a St Patricks Day background and green font! The design combined with themed props were a hit!
A photo booth is perfect for any wedding or event! Our photo booth has a sleek modern design combined with fun props, your choice of backdrop, a friendly attendant and high quality images. This will provide for a memorable experience for any event! Once you grab your props and strike a few poses your photos, will be printed within seconds or shared socially via text message, email, or social media.
Learn more about booking photo booth for your next event in Washington DC, Northern Virginia or Maryland by using the contact form or emailing jonflemingphotography@gmail.com
Jefferson Memorial Surprise Proposal & Engagement Session
The Jefferson Memorial is always an iconic location for a surprise proposal not only during The Cherry Blossoms but year around! For this proposal I captured the moment from inside the columns with the view of The Washington Monument in the background! The sides of the memorial always work great as there are less tourist then in the center or on the steps of the memorial. We did some portraits around the backside and down in front with The Tidal Basin after the proposal and of course a ring shot! The Jefferson Memorial honors our countries third president and over looks that Tidal Basin which is surrounded by the cherry trees gifted by Japan. The cherry trees bloom once a year for a short period. The peak bloom is a very popular time for photography in the DC area!
Surprise Proposal Photography includes detailed planning/advice, photography session to capture the proposal moment, portraits afterwards, and your online gallery of your beautifully processed high resolution images. The online gallery is easy to share with friends and family!
Learn more about planning a surprise proposal at The Jefferson Memorial & Tidal Basin in Washington, Virginia by using the contact form or emailing jonflemingphotography@gmail.com
Surprise Proposals at The Inn at Little Washington
The Inn at Little Washington is a cute scenic location and a private romantic spot for a surprise proposal with The Blue Ridge Mountains in the background. The Inn at Little Washington in Washington, Virginia about an hour and a half outside Washington DC is made up of Victorian buildings on the main street of a the town of Washington less then a mile from Route 211 and right near the border of Shenandoah National Park. The Shenandoah Valley area is beatiful at all times of year especially in spring and fall. My favorite spot for a surprise proposal on the property of the inn is the large pen field with the mountain view! After the moment the garden area behind the inn makes a great location for portraits! The Inn at Little Washington also host weddings!
Surprise Proposal Photography includes detailed planning/advice, photography session to capture the proposal moment, portraits afterwards, and your online gallery of your beautifully processed high resolution images. The online gallery is easy to share with friends and family!
Learn more about planning a surprise proposal at The Inn at Litlle Washington in Washington, Virginia by using the contact form or emailing jonflemingphotography@gmail.com
Washington DC Georgetown Waterfront Park Surprise Marriage Proposal
The Georgetown Waterfront is a popular location for surprise proposals and engagement sessions in Washington DC! The area is surrounded by restaurants and shops with the waterfront park area, canal, and cool pathways. The waterfront has a view of The Potomac and Kennedy Center! During the early morning is was not very busy making it a great spot for a private proposal in a public park. Walking around the area we captured some beautiful portraits!
Surprise Proposal Photography includes detailed planning/advice, photography session to capture the proposal moment, portraits afterwards, and your online gallery of your beautifully processed high resolution images. The online gallery is easy to share with friends and family!
Learn more about planning a surprise proposal or engagement session at The Georgetown Waterfront in Washington DC by using the contact form or emailing jonflemingphotography@gmail.com
Washington DC Photo Booth Rentals for Weddings & Events
In addition to wedding & event photography serivces we also offer photo booth rentals as the perfect compliment! Photo booth rentals include setup/breakdown, friendly attendant, choice of backdrop, fun props, print template, unlimited printing, & social media sharing. Backdrop options include gold, sterling silver, or ruby red. Other options can be accommodated upon request. Prints can be 4x6 or the classic 2x6 strips. You can book both services for any event including weddings, holiday parties, birthday parties, corporate events, brand activations etc. Photo booth is offered in Washington DC, Northern Virginia, & Maryland as well as along the east coast.
Photo Booth Rentals include: setup + breakdown, friendly attendant, choice of backdrop, fun props, instant social media sharing, unlimited printing, custom designed print template, and online galley of high quality digital images delivered with 48 hours.
Learn more about booking photo booth for your next event in Washington DC, Northern Virginia or Maryland by using the contact form or emailing jonflemingphotography@gmail.com