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Sunrise Engagement Session at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

Sunrise Engagement Portraits at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

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Sunrise Engagement Portraits with Cherry Blossoms in Washington DC

Sunrise Engagement Portraits with Cherry Blossoms in Washington DC   We met on a cold December evening at The Jefferson’s Quill Bar. Most of my client meetings follow a similar pattern— a few minutes of chit-chat, some time spent talking about wedding day plans, and answering a series of commonly-asked questions about my work, and […]

Cherry Blossom Engagement Session at Tidal Basin
Springtime Sunrise Engagement Session at Jefferson Memorial by Sarah Bradshaw Photography

Springtime Sunrise Engagement Session at Jefferson Memorial

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Sunrise Elopement in Washington DC

I received an email from Nicholette in January:  I met the love of my life, and we are eloping! We want the day to be about us as a couple, bringing our relationship together, and the sanctity of marriage. Besides the marriage license, the photos are most important. Are you available?? Ummmmmm… YES. We emailed […]

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Preppy Sunrise D.C. Engagement Session Matt & Hannah are the cutest couple in the history of cute couples. So preppy, so sweet, so perfectly suited for one another… with the kind of deep love that is forged through hardships. Deployments and long-distance love are challenges that rock some couples, but these two came through brighter than gold. We […]

Preppy Sunrise D.C. Engagement Session

Preppy Sunrise DC & Alexandria Engagement Session

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Romantic Sunrise Engagement Shoot in Washington, D.C.

Romantic Engagement Shoot around the D.C. Monuments  Dear Scott & Melissa— IT’S FINALLY TODAY!!!! Your wedding day!! Today you stand before your friends and family and vow to each other for the rest of your lives. The romance that began in Europe (thanks to Army deployments) and endured years of long-distance, cross-continental investment (again, thanks to the Army), has […]

Romantic engagement shoot around the beautiful d c monuments by 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 been published in Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, New York Times, Brides Magazine, Martha Stewart Weddings, Southern Living, and other print & digital outlets around the globe.

Sarah Bradshaw is a wedding & fashion photographer specializing in destination celebrations around the world. 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—all to make her clients feel seen, known, and loved.