Engagement photos are a very personal thing, so when Jessica and Todd decided to have their Engagement Session photographed where they live and work, it was a no brainer. Hence, my arrival in beautiful Washington, D.C. It is even more personal as Jessica and I went to high school together back in Sarasota, FL. We both thrived and excelled in our journalism class and from working on our school paper the Ram Page. I as the photo editor (I know how predictable), And Jessica as an editor. It was there that I feel we had our first inkling of what we wanted to do when we grew up. I will say that it’s pretty neat circling back around almost 12 years later and seeing what we have accomplished in this short period of time. Me with my photography business and Jessica, now a successful lawyer for The Republican National Committee. I must say I am quite proud of us! We all met in a quaint little park in a quiet suburb of Alexandria where Todd proposed to Jessica on one of the red wooden benches, and then meandered from the park to an adorable wine and cheese shop to continue photographing and catching up on each other’s lives. Our last and final stop was a little more “iconic D.C.” at the Thomas Jefferson Memorial. I was in love with all of the beautiful marble and vastness of the columns and staircases. I was very thankful the weather held out as the Autumnal gray skies provided beautiful light. We wrapped up the evening in Old Town Alexandria, drinking wine and toasting to a successful Engagement Session…a perfect ending! I am very much looking forward to documenting their Spring wedding…wishing you all the best Jessica and Todd! See you next year! xoxo-Abby
