Featured Engagement & Weddings, DC, Nashville, Paris

Mini Wedding in a rose garden, Arlington VA

Planning a micro wedding, a minimony, or an elopement?

I’d love to help with the details in any way I can! Whether you’re going through the stress of rescheduling due to covid19, changing venues, or simply need guidance on planning for the best lighting (indoors or outdoors), I’m here to offer advice and guidance based on over a decade of photographing weddings of all sizes and locations.

Covid has made gatherings difficult, but Claire and Roger were able to find the silver lining and come together in a fun, relaxing way; only their closest friends and family were present, and some even attended the ceremony via video from Italy.

Proposal and a Surprise at the Spanish Steps

Surprise proposals are one of the most emotional forms of documentary photography. They are wholly candid, and I love every second of it. If you’re thinking of booking a photographer at your proposal, read my post on my approach and aspects to consider when working with a photographer to take the best photos possible.

When Nihar called me a few weeks ago about his proposal to his girlfriend, Esha, he had every last detail planned; they would “meet some friends” at the Spanish Steps (a quaint, tree-lined space tucked away in northwest DC), where a bottle of Veuve Clicquot and a bouquet waited for their arrival. Esha beamed with happiness, and I was honored to have photographed those precious moments of the next stage in their life together. I was taking photos from far enough away that I couldn’t hear the words, but the expression on her face and how they held each other close said everything (and I didn’t wear waterproof mascara that day so …).

Gramercy Mansion Wedding

Brooke and Shawn’s wedding journey was a smashing success, in spite of covid and everything that took place in 2020. They were one of the few lucky couples who celebrated their marriage surrounded by loved ones and close friends. As their wedding photographer, I wore a mask the entire time except when eating in a separate room. Their wedding day was, fortunately, able to include all of the classic events, starting with preparation photos at hair and makeup for the bride and bridesmaids, family portraits in the main hall, first dances, cake cutting, and more dancing!

Romantic Castle Proposal

Surprise proposals must be meticulously planned. If you’re interested in hiring a photographer for your surprise proposal, you will need to work with an expert for everything to run smoothly and ensure you remember your special, once-in-a-lifetime moment with happiness.

A few weeks ago, Yoni called me, overflowing with excitement to propose to his girlfriend Elle. He had everything planned; he’d tell her they were attending a friend’s small wedding downtown as an excuse for her to get dressed up. Since coronavirus so drastically changed our lives nearly one year ago to the week, they had been staying safe and distant from friends and family in an effort to make a contribution to the return to normalcy. For them, this meant foregoing date night dinners out, so he needed an important reason for her dress up for portraits, without spilling the beans. A few days prior, a virtual work function came up that she needed to attend.

There’s more!

My blog continues on my portraits website, www.RLincoln.com/blog
There you can view more featured weddings and portrait sessions from the past ten years. I recently created a separate website for weddings and engagement because I have over a decade of experience to express, and one page on my portrait website was not doing it justice.

Planning a micro wedding, a minimony, or an elopement?

Lincoln Destination Wedding & Engagement Photography