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Georgetown Waterfront Surprise Marriage Proposal

Another surprise proposal captured along The Georgetown Waterfront with a view of Rosslyn in the background! Georgetown is always a highly recommended proposal location do to its location, waterfront area, proximity to restaurants, and lots of options for portraits. Planning a surprise proposal and looking for a photographer? Get in touch today!

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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 delivered in less then 7 days. 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! Photography also offered for engagements, weddings, corporate events. Photo booth rentals are available for weddings and events!

Ask about our GIF/Boomerang digital photo booth!

Learn more about planning a surprise proposal or engagement sessions in Washington DC by using the contact form or emailing jonflemingphotography@gmail.com

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3 Perfect Philadelphia Surprise Proposal Locations

If you are visiting Philadelphia or if you are a local, there are many great spots to plan a surprise proposal or engagement session! Here are just three of our favorite options! If you are planning a proposal get in touch for detailed planning tips and advice!

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LOVE Park

Love Park officially know as John F. Kennedy Plaza is near City Hall in City Center Philadelphia. The park is nickname Love Park for it’s iconic sculpture. The sculpture is a great backdrop for a proposal and park area and City Hall just steps away make for great portrait locations! The park can be busy with tourist at times especially around the sculpture so planning for proposing during less busy times of day is ideal!

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Independence Hall

This makes for great historical backdrop! There is plenty of grass area and pathways in front of Independence Hall to use. Independence Hall is the building where both the Declaration of Independence and the  Constitution were debated and adopted. There are park areas nearby that can be used for portraits afterwards. This spot works great to plan your proposal before or after a tour if you are visiting from out of town.

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Rittenhouse Square

Rittenhouse Square is a one block park that is a bit less touristy then the first two options. Especially during springtime this makes for a beautiful backdrop for a proposal or engagement. On occasion there can be markets or festivals happening in the park so be sure to look up to make sure no events conflict with your plans!

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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 delivered in less then 7 days. 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! Photography also offered for engagements, weddings, corporate events and head shots. Photo booth rentals are available for weddings and events!

Ask about our GIF/Boomerang digital photo booth!

Learn more about planning a surprise proposal or engagement session by using the contact form or emailing jonflemingphotography@gmail.com

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Washington DC Reflecting Pool Surprise Proposal & Engagement Session

The Reflecting Pool is an iconic spot for a surprise proposal with a DC view! The steps of The Lincoln Memorial can be crowded at times with tourist so by proposing in front of The Reflecting Pool you get a similar view of The Washington Monument without tourist behind you since no one will be in the water! If you propose off to the side slightly you can also get a view of The Capital Building peeking out from behind the monument. If you’re more centered The Washington Monument would hide The Capital. After the proposal you can get some great shots with The Lincoln behind you. During Cherry Blossom peak bloom you can also walk a little bit to get some shots with the trees! Lots of options within a small walking distance. Get in touch to learn more about planning a surprise proposal in the Washington DC area!

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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 delivered in less then 7 days. 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! Photography also offered for engagements, weddings, corporate events and head shots. Photo booth rentals are available for weddings and events!

Ask about our GIF/Boomerang digital photo booth!

Learn more about planning a surprise proposal or engagement session by using the contact form or emailing jonflemingphotography@gmail.com

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Washington DC Constitution Gardens Winter Surprise Proposal

Constitution Gardens in Washington DC is located between The Washington Monument and The Lincoln Memorial on part of The Mall. It’s a small piece of land surrounded by a pond that is accessible by a small wooden bridge. It makes a great proposal location for a perfect unobtrusive view of The Washington Monument in the background. The location is very private and normally has few tourist in the area as many of the tourist spend time at the nearby memorials. This makes for the perfect location that includes the view of the monuments without the large crowds of tourist. This spot also commonly has ducks and lots of greenery surrounding.

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After the proposal moment some friends rushed over to congratulate the newly engaged couple! Capturing the reactions of the friends was also a great moment! Including friends or family after your surprise proposal is a great way to have a second surprise and get photos with those friends and family members as well as more great reaction shots!

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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 at Constitution Gardens in Washington DC by using the contact form or emailing jonflemingphotography@gmail.com

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Reston Virginia Surprise Proposal & Engagement Session

The Plaza America shopping center in Reston, Virginia was right near a restaurant that this couple frequented. This backdrop and small park area nearby made a great spot for a surprise proposal with very few people around! Find a location with few people around makes for a private proposal and lots of room to work with for photography without the worry of people walking into the shot. The waterfall and trees during the fall made a beautiful background. After the surprise marriage proposal we didn’t have to walk very far to get some fun portraits!

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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 Reston, Virginia by using the contact form or emailing jonflemingphotography@gmail.com

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Surprise Proposal Photography at The Cherry Blossom Festival

Every spring Washington DC celebrates The National Cherry Blossom Festival at The Tidal Basin and Jefferson Memorial! The annual festival celebrates the 1912 gift of 3,000 cherry trees from the mayor of Tokyo to the city of Washington DC and honoring the friendship between The United States and Japan. Today the festival last about four weekends and attracts about 1.5 million tourist. The blossoms can be seen around The Tidal Basin, Jefferson Memorial, MLK Memorial, and many other areas. Many couples choose the Cherry Blossoms as the perfect time to plan their surprise marriage proposal or engagement session but there are some things to keep in mind!

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Dealing with tourist and large crowds: The Cherry Blossom Festival attracts many tourist! So avoiding the busiest times will be beneficial to make sure there is space to get photos without people in them. Sunrise sessions are highly recommended as there are not many tourist out just after sunrise. The later in the day the busier it gets. Going on weekdays instead of weekends is also helpful! During your session we can stop by some of the lower traffic locations to get shots without tourist in them.

Peak Bloom: many clients like to have their photos during peak bloom! Peak bloom happens when 70% or more of the cherry trees blossoms are out. The peak bloom may only last for a few days but the week before or after the bloom will still have many trees in bloom. Peak bloom can be hard to predict especially if you are coming from out of town on a planned trip. If you are flexible on dates, I am happy to be flexible in planning spur of the moment to go during peak bloom for photography sessions! You can read more about peak bloom and up to date predictions on cherryblossomwatch.com. Peak bloom depends on the years rainfall and temperature.

Transportation: As The Cherry Blossom festival attracts thousands of tourist it is recommended to use transportation such as Uber or Metro instead of driving as parking is limited! Metered Parking may be available if you are planning a sunrise session. 

Other Locations: Aside from The Tidal Basin and Jefferson Memorial there are other locations around Washington DC that also have Cherry Blossoms. The National Arboretum and grounds at The Capital also have Cherry Blossoms and other great views. Ask about other locations when planning.

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Some shots along the pathways around the Tidal Basin! The Tidal Basin and Jefferson Memorial are ideal locations for Cherry Blossoms!

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The Lincoln Memorial is a great spot to propose with a view of The Washington Monument! After the proposal you can walk nearby for Cherry Blossom photos!

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Client Reviews

“Jon shot a surprise engagement for us at cherry blossoms up in DC. His efforts were outstanding. Throughout the process (3 months) we kept in contact with him always responding quickly. Jon arrived extremely early the day of the engagement which was good because we got there early as well. Jon knew exactly where he wanted to take pictures but also asked us several times if we had any requests. He sent us a few pictures the same day and we got the full album in less than a week. I highly recommend him.”


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 Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington DC by using the contact form or emailing jonflemingphotography@gmail.com

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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

 
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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.

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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

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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! 

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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

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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! 

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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!"

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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

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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.

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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

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Jefferson Memorial Late Night Surprise Proposal & Engagement Session

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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

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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. 

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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

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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! 

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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

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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! 

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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

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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!

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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

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Inn at Little Washington Surprise Proposal in Washington, Virginia

The Inn at Little Washington is a cute scenic location and a romantic spot for a surprise proposal with The Blue Ridge Mountains as the backdrop. 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 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! Here are my favorite images from this proposal! Congratulations to another happily engaged couple!

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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

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Planning a Surprise Proposal or Engagement Session at The Cherry Blossoms in Washington DC

Every spring Washington DC celebrates The National Cherry Blossom Festival. The annual festival celebrates the 1912 gift of 3,000 cherry trees from the mayor of Tokyo to the city of Washington DC and honoring the friendship between The United States and Japan. Today the festival last about four weekends and attracts about 1.5 million tourist. The blossoms can be seen around The Tidal Basin, Jefferson Memorial, MLK Memorial, and many other areas. Many couples choose the Cherry Blossoms as the perfect time to plan their proposal or engagement session but there are some things to keep in mind!

Dealing with Tourist: The Cherry Blossom Festival attracts many tourist! So avoiding the busiest times will be beneficial to make sure there is space to get photos without people in them. Sunrise sessions are highly recommended as there are not many tourist out just after sunrise. The later in the day the busier it gets. Going on weekdays instead of weekends is also helpful! 

Peak Bloom: many clients like to have their photos during peak bloom! Peak bloom happens when 70% or more of the cherry trees blossoms are out. The peak bloom may only last for a few days but the week before or after the bloom will still have many trees in bloom. Peak bloom can be hard to predict especially if you are coming from out of town on a planned trip. If you are flexible on dates, I am happy to be flexible in planning spur of the moment to go during peak bloom for photography sessions! You can read more about peak bloom and up to date predictions on cherryblossomwatch.com.

Transportation: As The Cherry Blossom festival attracts thousands of tourist it is recommended to use transportation such as Uber or Metro instead of driving as parking is limited! Parking may be available if you are planning a sunrise session. 

Other Locations: Aside from The Tidal Basin and Jefferson Memorial there are other locations around Washington DC that also have Cherry Blossoms if Memorials and large crowds are not your thing! Feel free to reach out as i'd be happy to discuss other options that may work for you!

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Some shots along the pathways around the tidal Tasin! 

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The Lincoln Memorial is a great spot to propose with a view of The Washington Monument! After the proposal you can walk nearby for Cherry Blossom photos!

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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 Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington DC by using the contact form or emailing jonflemingphotography@gmail.com

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Inn at Little Washington Surprise Proposal & Engagement Session

The Inn at Little Washington is a cute weekend getaway location and a romantic spot for a surprise proposal with The Blue Ridge Mountains in the background. The Inn at Little Washington in Washington, Virginia 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. This was my second proposal i've photograph at this gorugous location! My favorite place to photograph here is the field with this amazing view! The gardens behind the inn make a great location for portraits afterwards! The whole are is very private and senic! I photographed the ring on one of the rustic benches! 

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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

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