Rachel & Gabe's Engagement - 8.7.09 - Arlington, VA & Washington, DC

The engagement session with Rachel and Gabe was so much fun. I love it when they try to incorporate something about themselves in their photos. It gives it personality and more meaning. Click on the image below to see a larger version.

First stop on the engagement tour was Gravelly Point. Gabe, the groom, is a big aviation fanatic and so we tried to incorporate that in the photos.

Next task was to find parking in DC. While we were walking to The Mall, I saw this awesome tree which was perfect for a silhouette! They were good sports and followed my vision.

Our next photoshoot landed us at the Lincoln Memorial. We managed to get some photos in front of the Lincoln and Washington Monument, but I personally like photos where there's not a lot of people. Ideally, no people would be great. The back of the Lincoln during that day was perfect!



One of my fave shots of the two of them. The sun was hitting them just right and it gave that washed out look. And the look they had for each other just completed the image.

Found some awesome steps. I love working with perspective!

Aww, we ended our day at a bridge where I wanted to catch a little artsy image of the two of them. I was told that this could be named "Tunnel of Love." I agree.