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“I’ll never forget how he made me feel when he said, ‘I’ve always known I wanted to spend the rest of my life with you.’” Isn’t this how all proposal stories should start? Jeff proposed one chilly December night at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The two had been dating long-distance from San Francisco and […]

Sweet Root Village Bridal Bouquet, Bridal Details at Inter-Continental Hotel at Navy Yards in DC, Modern Textural Spring Wedding at District Winery, Sarah Bradshaw Photography, DC Wedding Photographer

Modern Textural Jewish Wedding at District Winery

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Lincoln Memorial and Woodley Park Engagement Session

Sunrise Engagement Session in DC, Lincoln Memorial and Woodley Park Engagement Session, Sarah Bradshaw Photography, DC Wedding Photographer

When Sarah of Beauty Bespoken reached out about collaborating, I couldn’t wait to say yes and make it happen. Sarah is a San Diego-based make up artist with the most beautifully airy aesthetic, and planned to be in DC for a week or so with her husband. After looking over her portfolio, I couldn’t wait to […]

Beauty in the Ashes Editorial | Sarah Bradshaw Photography | Washington DC Wedding Photographer

Beauty in the Ashes Editorial

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Exotic and Elegant Wedding Details at Mellon Auditorium

Jaser and Amelia’s Exotic and Elegant DC Wedding at the Mellon Auditorium was a romantic fusion of East and West. They met in a college Lit class about Arabian Nights at Cornell University and four years threw the global celebration of their love. The couple celebrated with three magnificent receptions in Washington DC, Dubai, and India. […]

“Green is the prime color of the world, and that from which its loveliness arises.” — Pedro Calderon de la Barca GREEN— the fifth in my ongoing personal project series on Color Theory! For this shoot, I wanted a distinct retro vibe. One of the very first inspiration photos I pinned, back before I began […]

Green Color Theory Editorial, Sarah Bradshaw Photography, DC Wedding Photographer

Green Color Theory Editorial

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Cherry Blossom Elopement in Washington DC

Craig and Kara didn’t plan to elope during Cherry Blossom Season— they had already decided to forego a traditional wedding due to a family health situation, and opted for a quick and intimate ceremony at DC’s Moultrie Courthouse instead. But when the date for their wedding just happened to coincide with DC’s peak blooms, they […]

Wedding Portraits at Tidal Basin, Cherry Blossom Elopement in Washington DC, Sarah Bradshaw Photography

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With nearly 20 years of experience behind the lens and a portfolio that spans four continents, Sarah brings a refined, story-driven approach to the events of a wedding. Her work has published in Brides, Martha Stewart Weddings, Southern Living, as well as print & digital outlets around the globe.

Sarah Bradshaw is an internationally recognized wedding & event photographer. Combining a background in international photojournalism, a love for classical art, and a genuine interest in people, Sarah creates images that are at once iconic and intimate, effortless and intentional, in the moment and intended for a lifetime.