Seasons of Love: Georgetown Engagement Shoot Photos Throughout the Year

Once you’ve narrowed down your engagement session location it’s time to start planning! It’s my job as your Washington, DC engagement photographer to guide you to the best spots for engagement photos. I always approach your selected location with a general plan and love finding gems to capture along the way! See examples of little pockets you will find any time of year in Georgetown for your engagement shoot photos!

Georgetown: A Place For Couples to Explore

Georgetown is a Washington, DC neighborhood found between the Potomac River and Rock Creek Park. It’s a historic area filled with cobblestone streets and cut by the C&O Canal. As a photographer, I love this area any time of year for its fun pops of color and scenery that showcase different textures (I love all of the ivy!). There is a ton of variety so we can concentrate on visiting the types of spots that connects with you:

• Different greenery, flowers and fallen leaves depending upon the season
• Georgetown Waterfront Park overlooking the Potomac River
• M Street shopping and restaurants

• Historic brick row houses with incredible doorways

• Cobblestone streets

• Ivy-covered walls

• C&O Canal
• Call Your Mother Georgetown – fun pink building at the corner of 35th and O Street NW

The Pros & Cons of Georgetown Engagement Shoot Photos in Every Season

While Georgetown DC wedding venues offer some amazing spots for getting married including Tudor Place and Dumbarton House, Georgetown is actually one of my favorite locations for engagement shoot photos.

It’s really easy to just casually walk around and explore, keeping an eye out for fun color palettes to work with as a background. We can hunt for spots where there is green and ivy has taken over even during the colder months!

Here are some of my favorite features of Georgetown engagement shoot photos in every season:

WINTER

• The town feels cozier and full of magic.
• Holiday crowds can be busier and you’ll find decor covering the houses but the twinkle lights can be used creatively. If you are actually looking for holiday-themed engagement shoot photos during Halloween or Christmas then it’s the perfect time because locals homes and storefronts go all out with their decor! 

• Outdoor engagement photos in winter are completely possible (even with your fur baby!) if you come dressed for the weather and have a plan to stay warm! This can even include a super cute coffee shop stop!

SPRING

• Florals are blooming and all of the greenery is more vibrant.

• Keep in mind that the weather can be unpredictable. The day can quickly go from perfect to really hot or cold and even worse if you are affected by the pollen. We’ll have you prepared with outfit options you love for both warmer and cooler weather. 

• Weekdays work best because weekends can become busy especially during the first weeks after the weather gets nicer. 
• Our solution is focusing primarily on streets with houses and going to the more popular areas (the canal, M Street & waterfront) for just part of the session if desired.

• Spring flowers in Georgetown mostly bloom after the cherry blossoms so I recommend the months of April or May for spring engagement photos in Georgetown.

SUMMER

• This is when the colors really pop! Florals are blooming everywhere and nature plays well against the colorful houses.
• The primary downside is that it is seriously hot and more folks are out and about due to the high tourist season.
• Staying cool during your engagement shoot photos is possible through tactics I highly recommend such as a sunrise engagement session.

FALL

• The weather is great with summer warmth running as late as September most of the time!
• There’s so much variety in the colors with different shades of orange and red. 
• The cobblestone streets compliment the fall colors really well.
• Again, if you aren’t interested in the Halloween decor, then I recommend waiting until early November if you solely want to run with fall engagement photo ideas.

Kelly and Brian’s Fall Georgetown Engagement Shoot Photos

With these two, we spent our time primarily walking around P and O Streets for their Georgetown engagement photos in the fall. Selecting this location for their engagement shoot photos was an easy choice since it was followed by their Tudor Place wedding also in Georgetown.

Kelly and Brian are locals and spend a lot of time in this Washington, DC neighborhood. It’s a place that is a part of their story! They just love the colorful and natural vibes found inside of this city and were down for anything! Letting loose and moving like this couple did helps create magic in your photos. It showcases your personality and creates an experience for y’all to remember.

We chose the fall so that the colors in their photos would be completely different from their later Georgetown wedding. We went to different areas so that the ceremony garden would stand on its own but still be connected with the fall colors.

Dreaming of your own engagement shoot photos? Start with more engagement inspiration and tips below then let’s chat!

1. Georgetown and the Jefferson Memorial Engagement Session 
2. The National Arboretum Engagement Session Guide
3. How to Get Ready for Your Engagement Session
4. Spring Adventure Session
5. Tips to Plan an Adventure Session

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