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Fathom Gallery Bridal Shower | Washington DC Wedding Photographer

bride and bridesmaids pose at table during Fathom Gallery bridal shower

Recently, I had the chance to participate in a really fun giveaway for a Washington DC bride. We wanted to shower a bride who had to postpone her wedding because of COVID-19. So myself and a few other local DMV vendors put together a giveaway for a bridal shower! Our goal was to simply provide a fun, stylish afternoon for her to relax with her girls and just celebrate being a bride. This last year hasn’t been easy for anyone, but couples getting married have had such a hard time! We randomly selected a winner and I was given the chance to meet and photograph Tiesha and her ladies for their Fathom Gallery bridal shower here in DC! 


Fathom Gallery Bridal Shower 

Let me just say: these amazing vendors SHOWED UP! Tiesha’s bridal shower was so gorgeous! With elegant pink and gold details filling the space, she and her ladies were definitely able to relax, kick back, and enjoy an afternoon together. Seriously, these vendors thought of everything. From a champagne wall to the tiny little details on their place settings, it all looked stunning. 

Tiesha and her 8 bridesmaids were able to relax, sip their mimosas and just have fun. I loved how happy Tiesha looked. Her smile definitely lights up a room!! The afternoon was truly about them. They enjoyed a four course meal, played some games all about the bride-to-be, and spent a lot of time laughing together. I had a great time capturing all of them. None of them were strangers to the camera and couldn’t wait to celebrate the bride. Congratulations again, Tiesha! I’m so happy you won and had the chance to relax and enjoy a truly stunning bridal shower here in DC! 


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couple poses on steps of museum in Washington DC

Engaged Couples

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bride shows off engagement ring during VA photos

Engaged Couples, Photography Tips

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bride and groom pose together by amber window in DC

Wedding Tips

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groom hugs bride from behind during Italian inspired microwedding styled shoot

Wedding Tips

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bride and groom sit on bench in Washington DC

Weddings

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Glamorous Capitol Hill Anniversary Portraits | Washington DC Wedding Photographer

Washington DC anniversary portraits outside the Library of Congress

Anniversary Sessions

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Lincoln Memorial Engagement Session | DC Wedding Photographer

engaged couple walks along edge of Lincoln Memorial during DC engagement photos

Engaged Couples

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Engaged Couples, Photography Tips, Wedding Tips

In your wedding research, you may have heard of a shot list? So what is it and how does it benefit me you may ask. Well, I have the answer! A shot list is a list curated in advance of your wedding day as a guide for the most important shots of the day.  This […]

DC Photographer: Who is behind the lens?

Photography Tips

Hi and welcome to my blog! My name is Christian (she/her). I am a Washington, DC-based intimate wedding photographer. Outside of my work I am a wife and mother. I moved to the area in 2012 after graduating from THE illustrious Hampton University located in Hampton Roads Virginia also known as the REAL HU! 🙂 […]

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