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

Bartholdi Fountain & Gardens

Great for Portraits
Permit: No
  • Garden, Park, Urban
245 First St SW,
Washington, DC 20024
A family walks through the Bartholdi Fountain & Gardens in Washington DC.

Bartholdi Fountain & Gardens

Great for Portraits
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
245 First St SW
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 225-8333
Website
Permit Required:
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No
Event Bookings:

(Booking Info)

No
  • Great for: Commercial, Editorial, Engagements, Family, Headshots, Portraits
  • Location Type: Garden, Park, Urban
Best April - November
A bride and groom hugging in front of a Catholic church in Washington DC.

Catholic University

Great for Portraits & Events
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.

Catholic University

Great for Portraits & Events
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
620 Michigan Ave NE
Washington, DC 20064
202-319-5000
Website
Permit Required:
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No
Event Bookings:

(Booking Info)

Yes
  • Great for: Engagements, Events, Individual, Portraits, Weddings
  • Location Type: Chapel, College, Urban
Best Year Round

The District Wharf

Great for Portraits
Permit: No
  • Boardwalk, Urban, Waterfront
760 Maine Ave SW,
Washington, DC 20024

The District Wharf

Great for Portraits
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
760 Maine Ave SW
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 688-3590
Website
Permit Required:
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No
Event Bookings:

(Booking Info)

No
  • Great for: Commercial, Editorial, Engagements, Family, Headshots, Individual, Maternity, Portraits
  • Location Type: Boardwalk, Urban, Waterfront
Best Year Round
A couple standing in front of an iron gate at Enid Haupt Garden in Washington DC.

Enid Haupt Garden

Great for Portraits
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.

Enid Haupt Garden

Great for Portraits
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
1050 Independence Ave SW
Washington, DC 20560
(202) 633-2220
Website
Permit Required:
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No
Event Bookings:

(Booking Info)

No
  • Great for: Commercial, Engagements, Family, Headshots, Individual, Maternity, Portraits
  • Location Type: Garden, Historic, Urban
Best April - November
A family is posing for a photo in front of the George Mason Memorial in Washington DC.

The George Mason Memorial

Great for Portraits
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.

The George Mason Memorial

Great for Portraits
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
900 Ohio Dr SW
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 426-6841
Website
Permit Required:
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Yes
Event Bookings:

(Booking Info)

No
  • Great for: Commercial, Engagements, Family, Headshots, Individual, Maternity, Portraits
  • Location Type: Monument, Urban
Best Year Round
A couple kissing on the steps of the Jefferson Memorial in Washington DC.

The Jefferson Memorial

Great for Portraits
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.

The Jefferson Memorial

Great for Portraits
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
16 E Basin Dr SW
Washington, DC 20242
(202) 245-4715
Website
Permit Required:
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Yes
Event Bookings:

(Booking Info)

No
  • Great for: Commercial, Engagements, Family, Headshots, Individual, Maternity, Portraits
  • Location Type: Historic, Monument, Urban, Waterfront
Best Year Round
A couple kissing on a bench in front of the Kennedy Center Grounds building in Washington DC.

The Kennedy Center Grounds

Great for Portraits
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.

The Kennedy Center Grounds

Great for Portraits
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
2700 F St NW
Washington, DC 20566
(202) 467-4600
Website
Permit Required:
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No
Event Bookings:

(Booking Info)

No
  • Great for: Engagements, Family, Individual, Maternity, Portraits
  • Location Type: Cultural, Urban, Waterfront
Best Year Round
A silhouette of a couple kissing in front of the Library of Congress building in Washington DC.

The Library of Congress Grounds

Great for Portraits
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.

The Library of Congress Grounds

Great for Portraits
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
101 Independence Ave SE
Washington, DC 20540
(202) 707-9779
Website
Permit Required:
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No
Event Bookings:

(Booking Info)

No
  • Great for: Commercial, Editorial, Engagements, Family, Headshots, Individual, Maternity, Portraits
  • Location Type: Historic, Urban
Best Year Round
Two men laying on a bench in Meridian Hill Park, Washington DC.

Meridian Hill Park

Great for Portraits
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.

Meridian Hill Park

Great for Portraits
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
16th St NW &, W St NW
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 895-6000
Website
Permit Required:
(Get Permit)
No
Event Bookings:

(Booking Info)

No
  • Great for: Engagements, Family, Individual, Maternity, Portraits
  • Location Type: Historic, Park, Urban
A couple standing in front of columns at the National Arboretum in Washington DC.

The National Arboretum

Great for Portraits
Permit: Yes
  • Garden, Park
3501 New York Ave NE,
Washington, DC 20002
A couple standing in front of columns at the National Arboretum in Washington DC.

The National Arboretum

Great for Portraits
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
3501 New York Ave NE
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 245-4523
Website
Permit Required:
(Get Permit)
Yes
Event Bookings:

(Booking Info)

No
  • Great for: Commercial, Editorial, Engagements, Family, Individual, Maternity, Portraits
  • Location Type: Garden, Park
Best April - November

The National Portrait Gallery

Great for Portraits & Events
Permit: No
  • Event Venue, Historic, Indoor, Museum
8th St NW & G St NW,
Washington, DC 20001

The National Portrait Gallery

Great for Portraits & Events
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
8th St NW & G St NW
Washington, DC 20001
Website
Permit Required:
(Get Permit)
No
Event Bookings:

(Booking Info)

No
  • Great for: Engagements, Events, Family, Portraits, Weddings
  • Location Type: Event Venue, Historic, Indoor, Museum
Best Year Round
A family is posing in front of a pond on Theodore Roosevelt Island.

Theodore Roosevelt Island

Great for Portraits
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.

Theodore Roosevelt Island

Great for Portraits
Unfortunately portrait sessions are not allowed at this location.
Theodore Roosevelt Island Park
Washington, DC 20001
703 289-2500
Website
Permit Required:
(Get Permit)
Yes
Event Bookings:

(Booking Info)

No
  • Great for: Commercial, Editorial, Engagements, Family, Headshots, Individual, Maternity, Portraits
  • Location Type: Monument, Park, Waterfront
Best April - November
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