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Cory and Sarah met while kayaking down the Potomac River in the summer of 2017. He was weighing a move to Taipei, not knowing that love would soon alter his plans. A few months later, the two began dating, and shortly after they knew this was it. Taipei still in Cory’s mind, he said he […]

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French-Inspired Garden Wedding at Dumbarton House

Meghan and Pierce grew up attending neighboring high schools in California, but despite having numerous mutual friends, the two didn’t meet until a summer debate camp at Dartmouth. They quickly became fast friends and stayed close as the years passed— going to prom, visiting each other at college from opposite sides of the country, and […]

Wedding Reception at Dumbarton House | French-Inspired Garden Wedding in Georgetown | Sarah Bradshaw Photography | DC Wedding Photographer

From the first, Leslie and Omar wanted a wedding that reflected their traditions and families, their love, and their personalities. Despite their wedding being at the National Museum of Women in the Arts  (a gorgeous and large venue) and their expansive guest list, they wanted an intimate day filled with family, friends, warmth, and love.  They achieved this by writing their […]

Bridal Portrait at the National Museum of Women in the Arts | Interfaith DC Wedding by Sarah Bradshaw Photography

Interfaith Wedding at the National Museum of Women in the Arts

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Sun-drenched Autumn Engagement session at Lincoln Memorial

Sun-drenched Autumn Engagement session at Lincoln Memorial Who knew that an innocent game of Words with Friends with an old college acquaintance would lead to the love of a lifetime?? Kyvonne was hanging out with a girlfriend who casually mentioned she’d started a game with Carl, a friend-of-a-friend from their college days at The George […]

A lavender Hayley Paige gown, a sunset ceremony at the St Regis, an enchanted garden themed reception, and twinkle lights everywhere— Michael & Amanda‘s wedding truly was something out of a dream! Of course, none of this would have been possible without this amazing team: Getting ready: Mayflower Hotel  |  Ceremony & Reception: St Regis […]

Lavender Sunset Garden Wedding at St Regis Washington DC by Sarah Bradshaw Photography, DC wedding, St Regis wedding, top wedding photographer, luxury wedding

Sunset Garden Wedding at St Regis Washington DC

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Top 22 Creative DC Engagement Session Locations

You’re engaged!! Congratulations!!! You’ve set a date, you’ve begun the planning process, and now you’re planning your engagement session. Here is the question of the hour— where should you take engagement portraits?? Thankfully, if you live in or near Washington, DC, you have dozens of stunning, iconic backgrounds to use as a backdrop for your love story. Of course […]

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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.