Surprise proposal photography and engagement portraits at the cherry blossom festival are among my favorite ways to help you celebrate your engagement.
The cherry blossoms - sakura - reach peak bloom every spring in Washington DC, and after more than a decade of experience photographing couples and taking fine art photos here, I’m a photographer who knows all the best spots for beautiful lighting and iconic views to help you create meaningful portraits.
The best time to plan your surprise proposal and capture the moment you propose is sunrise or sunset. There are over 400 kwanzan trees around the Tidal Basin, and the west edge is where the magic happens! Wide-open spaces, low hanging branches, and fewer people.
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The best spots to take beautiful, iconic cherry blossom photos in Washington DC are scattered all around the Tidal Basin, and in clusters near some monuments and memorials. Most cherry blossom trees are located around the entire Tidal Basin, and along the shoreline of East Potomac Park, (all the way to Hains Point). From the north side of the basin, you can peek through the blossoms to the Jefferson Memorial. From the west side, you can watch the golden sunset light on the cherry blossoms and the Washington Monument in the distance, or have a picnic in the shade near the FDR Memorial. From the east side, you can watch the sunrise touching the trees along the west bank for a glorious morning. On the south side, you’ll stroll along the water’s edge and duck under low-hanging branches.
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