To hear them tell the story of how they met is so cute. Leah laughs as she recalls asking the guards at the Capitol Building if there are any good and single guys they know. Matt was one of those good guys and after they met each other… “I just asked him out!” We joked that it was the uniform but Matt won her over pretty quickly with his warmth and easy going personality.

EngagementJessica NazarovaMarch 7, 2023enid a haupt gardenmagnolias, cherry blossom, Washington dc, enid a haupt, smithsonian, haupt, spring, needle and thread

DC Smithsonian Engagement

The National Portrait Gallery is a beautiful place for a unique and romantic engagement session. They encourage photography and offer hundreds of amazing spots!

EngagementJessica NazarovaMarch 16, 2018national portrait galleryNational portrait gallery, engagement, dc, smithsonian, mynpg, museum, sony a7riii, a7r3

National Portrait Gallery Engagement

Thinking about an engagement session at National Portrait Gallery? Look through these photos to see the different locations and variety in each wing of this Smithsonian museum!

EngagementJessica NazarovaFebruary 5, 2018National Portrait GalleryEngagement, National portrait gallery, smithsonian, session, sony a7riii, a7r3

National Portrait Museum Engagement

This engagement session has ALL the Washington DC vibes! From cherry blossoms to national monuments to the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, there's no doubt these engagement photos are iconic DC.