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Kiara and Darryl’s engagement session in Woodbridge, Virginia has without a doubt become one of my favorite sessions ever! They are planning on getting married at Harbour View Events, also located in Woodbridge. They are getting married on the water and were very interested in having the same type of background for their engagement photos. […]

couple sitting on the rocks at Leesylvania State Park in VA

The city of Washington, D.C. never ceases to amaze me! There is always a gorgeous location for an engagement session, especially in the spring. Even though the D.C. area is filled with beautiful and historical sites, it’s the couple that makes the session! D.C. Spring Engagement Session Taylor and Chernor came dressed to the nines […]

couple posing in front of the supreme court building

When you’re a wedding photographer, you make so many important connections in the business, both personal and professional. I was so excited to hear from Alyssa that she and Tremaine wanted to book me for their engagement session and wedding this coming August! Alyssa and I met at a previous wedding I photographed, as she […]

couple kissing at union station in DC

Nicole and Greg are such a fun couple. They chose to have their engagement session at The Wharf in D.C.! We had so much fun, in particular because this area of the city has special meaning for them both. They met in March of 2021, and they were both looking for their “forever” love. Their […]

couple sitting at a table with drinks during engagement session

When Aimee and Sabastian booked their engagement session with me, I knew the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. was going to be the perfect location for their photos! Everything about this historical place, from the outdoor sculpture to the columns and the view of the U.S. Capitol, makes it an amazing spot for […]

Couple posing for engagement photos in D.C.

Congratulations to Tracey and Jay! These two are SO full of joy and I loved every moment of their elegant Kennedy Center engagement session. It was the perfect spot to tell this part of their love story and I loved getting to know them through their photos. I can’t wait for you to see them!  […]

bride and groom laugh near willow tree at the Kennedy Center

I’m so excited to be sharing Jennie and Myles’ American Pharmacist Association engagement session with you today! When I began to talk with Jennie and Myles about where they wanted their portraits, they knew they wanted someplace that gave off a city chic vibe – pillars, steps, elegant architecture… so of course the American Pharmacist […]

bride sits on American Pharmacist Association sign at building in DC

How sweet are Christian and Michael? This beautiful couple has been together since 2017, after meeting at a Marvin’s in D.C for their first date. They’ve spent the last few years enjoying each other while exploring the city, finding the best places to eat, and building a small family with their sweet pups! Christian and […]

couple sits by pink bush during DC engagement session

Congratulations to Ky’Eisha and Jessica! After a chance meeting through Ky’Eisha’s mentor, these two newlyweds found their forever in each other. Their love story is a reminder to me every day that God will always bring the people we need in our lives to us. The day of our session, Ky’Eisha and Jessica were married […]

women smile at each other during DC wedding portraits at National Museum of African American History and Culture

I’m so excited to be sharing Jade and Preston’s incredible National Arboretum engagement session with you today. Their session was seriously one of my all-time favorites because they are just such an amazing couple and we had the best time!! Jade and Preston were engaged in January 2020 and tied the knot in a quiet […]

couple poses on steps of museum in Washington DC

MEET CHRISTAN

is a wedding, elopement, and portrait photographer based in Washington, D.C. You can find her wandering around Trader Joe's and checking out all the best brunch spots in the city. Her photos are timeless, vibrant, and filled with love. For more wedding inspiration, follow her on Instagram @cnwosuphoto.

CHRISTIAN NWOSU

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