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Shelly Pate

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couple holds hands in field during sunset engagement

The DC Metro area is unique in its offerings of both city and nature locations. See this couple’s full day of exploration for their fall engagement photos!

Full-Day City to Park Adventure for Fall Engagement Photos

Couples, Washington, DC

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couple holds hands at DC rooftop wedding

These two love to joke around and have fun. See how they infused themselves into their wedding photo shoot ideas at the Hotel Washington.

Wedding Photo Shoot Ideas for an Elegant Wedding at Hotel Washington

Washington, DC, Wedding Venues, Weddings

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couple kisses at Dumbarton House wedding

These two knew what they wanted for their day and really trusted me throughout the process. See the beautiful results at this Dumbarton House wedding!

Dumbarton House Wedding Works in Unexpected Ways During the Summer

Washington, DC, Wedding Venues, Weddings

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couple kisses on street at Georgetown engagement session

It’s my job as your DC engagement photographer to guide you to the best spots. See Georgetown locations in every season for your engagement shoot photos!

Seasons of Love: Georgetown Engagement Shoot Photos Throughout the Year

Couples, Washington, DC

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couple sits under cherry blossoms at DC engagement session

The experience of discovering flowers in Washington, DC at springtime is magical. Here are my top recommendations for taking spring engagement photos in DC.

Best Washington, DC Locations for Flowers in Spring Engagement Photos

Couples, Washington, DC

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A historic wedding venue and museum, Dumbarton House is a Washington, DC spot perfectly fit for smaller, more intimate weddings with garden party vibes.

Dumbarton House: Historic Washington, DC Wedding Venue Fit for a Garden Party

Washington, DC, Wedding Venues, Weddings

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couple kisses during DC garden wedding exit

This couple naturally selected Anderson House as their mansion wedding venue because of the choices they made to curate their day. See how it all unfolded!

Anderson House: A Luxury Mansion Wedding Venue in Washington, DC

Washington, DC, Wedding Venues, Weddings

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couple holds each other standing outside of Culture House DC wedding venue

Culture House DC is a unique wedding venue mixed with a little bit of DC history. Take a look at how this location perfectly matched this couple’s style!

Culture House DC: Colorful Wedding Venue Inspiration at Historic Landmark

Washington, DC, Weddings

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Couple kisses at Hotel Washington Washington DC wedding

A love for DC can be the glue that holds your wedding together. This wedding was held at the Hotel Washington, a Washington DC venue perfect for DC lovers!

Hotel Washington: A Washington, DC Venue Perfect for Your Wedding Needs

Washington, DC, Wedding Venues, Weddings

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Wedding party jumps and cheers with couple at garden wedding

When delaying your wedding isn’t an option, here are my best tips for how to plan a wedding on a budget that you will love even with inflation costs.

How to Plan a Wedding on a Budget Without Losing Your Wedding Vision

Washington, DC, Wedding Resources, Weddings

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Man dips woman in front of Lincoln Memorial at sunrise

Washington, DC is the perfect backdrop for capturing love. One of my favorite places to do this as a DC engagement photographer is at the Lincoln Memorial.

DC Engagement Photographer: My Favorite Sunrise Spot to Capture Your Love

Couples, Washington, DC

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Couple walks underneath Hotel Washington sign

DC has an endless supply of wedding venues to cover every style imaginable. Here’s what I consider to be the best all-inclusive wedding venues in DC!

Best All-Inclusive Wedding Venues in DC to Fit Your Wedding Dreams

Washington, DC, Wedding Venues, Weddings

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