Few places in the nation’s capital feel as timeless as the Jefferson Memorial, which made it a perfect match for Megan and Stephen’s Engagement Photography Services session. The memorial sits on the south bank of the Tidal Basin in Washington DC. Its round, open design and graceful dome were inspired by classic architecture. Standing among the tall marble columns, you instantly feel the history around you.

The setting around the Jefferson Memorial is just as lovely as the building itself. Wide steps lead up from the water, and paths circle the Tidal Basin past rows of cherry trees. From the edge of the water, couples can look across toward the Washington Monument. Each season changes the scene, from spring blossoms to soft summer greens and crisp autumn skies.

We love this location for engagement photos because it offers so much variety in one walk. The columns create strong, elegant lines, while the water adds calm reflections and open space. Early morning and golden hour light make the white marble glow. It is easy to mix classic portraits with relaxed, candid moments as we stroll around the basin.

Megan and Stephen’s DC Engagement Session

Megan and Stephen met at a CrossFit gym in 2023, right after Stephen moved back to the area. He joined the friend group Megan was already part of, and the two hit it off quickly. It is a great example of how the right person can walk into your life at the most everyday moment.

Together, they love traveling, trying new restaurants and bars, and spending time with family and friends. They also share their home with two fur babies, a cat and a dog, who are clearly a big part of their world. It is clear that family, friends, and furry companions are at the center of their happy life together.

Our team is based in Washington DC, and we serve the whole DC area, including nearby Maryland and Virginia. Monuments, gardens, and historic streets make this region so much fun for an engagement photographer. Check out more sessions on our blog, or get in touch with our team to start planning your own photos.

Engagement photography is one of our favorite parts of the process. It gives couples a relaxed chance to get to know their photographer before the wedding. We spend time walking, talking, and laughing together, which helps the photos feel natural. You also learn what poses and angles feel best, so you will feel confident on your wedding day. Many couples use their engagement photos for save the dates, wedding websites, or framed prints at the reception. For the wedding itself, you can add videography to capture your vows, toasts, and dancing with sound and motion. It all starts with a fun session like this one.

Ready to book your own engagement session? Our photography packages are flexible and designed to fit your plans, whether you want just engagement photos or full wedding coverage. Take a look at our prices to compare options. You can also read reviews from couples who trusted us with their memories. We would love to hear from you!

Original Weddings is a team of Washington DC wedding photographers and videographers. Please click here to learn more about our Washington DC photography and videography services. This session was edited in our Timeless editing style. We offer three different photography editing styles: Timeless, Airy, and Rustic. Please click here to learn more about our photography styles. You pick the style you love for your photos.

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Washington DC Wedding Photographers at Jefferson Memorial

Original Weddings is a team of Washington DC wedding photographers who also love creating relaxed engagement photography. An engagement session is a great way to get comfortable in front of the camera before the wedding day. We keep things fun and easy, with simple prompts that help you interact naturally. You do not need to be a model, you just need to enjoy being together. The result is a set of photos that look like the real you. We love helping couples choose outfits, times, and locations that match their personality and make them feel confident.

Our studio is in Washington DC, and our team travels throughout the region for sessions and weddings. Alexandria, Arlington, Annapolis, Bethesda, and the Virginia countryside are all favorite spots of ours. Wherever you choose, you get the same friendly engagement photographer approach and careful attention to detail. Couples can pick from our Timeless, Airy, or Rustic editing styles for a finished look that suits them. With Original Weddings, your engagement photos are the first chapter of a story we would love to keep telling. We also offer wedding day coverage, so the same friendly team can be there with you from your engagement photos all the way to your final dance together.

Washington DC Wedding Videographers at Jefferson Memorial

Original Weddings also has a skilled team of Washington DC wedding videographers. While engagement sessions are usually all about photos, many couples come back to us to film their wedding day. A wedding film captures your vows, your voices, and the music that fills the room. Our videographers work quietly and let real moments shine. Couples often say that hearing their vows again in a film is one of the most moving parts of their whole wedding experience.

Our video team travels across the DC area, including Maryland and Northern Virginia. When you book both photography and videography, our teams plan together so everything flows smoothly. You get a film you can share with loved ones and watch again for years. Original Weddings would love to be there for every step, from your engagement to your wedding day. Every film is crafted with care, and we love seeing couples relive their day through it.