Great Places for Photoshoots in Washington DC

Washington D.C. is a visually stunning city with iconic landmarks and historic architecture, making it a perfect location for portrait sessions, weddings and corporate photoshoots.

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Bartholdi Fountain & Gardens

Permit: No

Garden, Park, Urban

245 First St SW

Washington, DC 20024

A family walks through the Bartholdi Fountain & Gardens in Washington DC.

Catholic University

Permit: No

Chapel, College, Urban

620 Michigan Ave NE

Washington, DC 20064

A bride and groom hugging in front of a Catholic church in Washington DC.

District Wharf

Permit: No

Boardwalk, Urban, Waterfront

760 Maine Ave SW

Washington, DC 20024

A family walks past a sign for District Wharf in Washington DC, featuring Captain Seafood White.

Enid Haupt Garden

Permit: No

Garden, Historic, Urban

1050 Independence Ave SW

Washington, DC 20560

A couple standing in front of an iron gate at Enid Haupt Garden in Washington DC.

George Mason Memorial

Permit: Yes

Monument, Urban

900 Ohio Dr SW

Washington, DC 20024

A family is posing for a photo in front of the George Mason Memorial in Washington DC.

Jefferson Memorial

Permit: Yes

Historic, Monument, Urban, Waterfront

16 E Basin Dr SW

Washington, DC 20242

A couple kissing on the steps of the Jefferson Memorial in Washington DC.

Kennedy Center Grounds

Permit: No

Cultural, Urban, Waterfront

2700 F St NW

Washington, DC 20566

A couple kissing on a bench in front of the Kennedy Center Grounds building in Washington DC.

Library of Congress

Permit: No

Historic, Urban

101 Independence Ave SE

Washington, DC 20540

A silhouette of a couple kissing in front of the Library of Congress building in Washington DC.

Meridian Hill Park

Permit: No

Historic, Park, Urban

16th St NW &, W St NW

Washington, DC 20009

Two men laying on a bench in Meridian Hill Park, Washington DC.

National Arboretum

Permit: Yes

3501 New York Ave NE

Washington, DC 20002

A couple standing in front of columns at the National Arboretum in Washington DC.

National Portrait Gallery

Permit: No

Event Venue, Historic, Indoor, Museum

8th St NW & G St NW

Washington, DC 20001

Theodore Roosevelt Island

Permit: Yes

Monument, Park, Waterfront

Theodore Roosevelt Island Park

Washington, DC 20001

A family is posing in front of a pond on Theodore Roosevelt Island.