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Oceanside Vows Followed By a Beach Dance Party at Twilight

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This beach wedding was photographed by Hannah Bjorndal with La Vie En Rose Photography on December 9th, 2022 in Cancun, Mexico. La Vie En Rose photographers are available to shoot in DC, Southwest Florida, and for international travel. Vendors: Photography: Hannah Bjorndal with La Vie En Rose Photography Follow along with La Vie En Rose […]

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December 14, 2022

This beach wedding was photographed by Hannah Bjorndal with La Vie En Rose Photography on December 9th, 2022 in Cancun, Mexico. La Vie En Rose photographers are available to shoot in DC, Southwest Florida, and for international travel. Vendors: Photography: Hannah Bjorndal with La Vie En Rose Photography Follow along with La Vie En Rose […]

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August 18, 2022

This morning golden hour at the Kennedy Center engagement session was photographed on August 18th, 2022 by Hannah Bjorndal. Hannah Bjorndal is a DC based photographer. Vendors: Photographer: Hannah Bjorndal with La Vie En Rose Photography

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April 30, 2022

This Mexican-American wedding that blends traditions at Poinciana Golf Club in Naples, FL was photographed on Saturday, April 30th, 2022 by Hannah Bjorndal. Hannah Bjorndal is a Naples and DC-based photographer. Vendors: Photographer: Hannah Bjorndal with La Vie En Rose Photography Venue: Royal Poinciana Golf Club Planner: SBS Weddings Florist: Jenny Easton at Royal Poinciana […]

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April 25, 2022

There is something special about having a “date night” planned – it’s more than just the restaurant, drinks or an activity. A planned date night feels like a vibe. It feel more special and somehow more fun to have it be a whole “night” of fun. However, planning the date night itinerary is where I […]

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April 17, 2022

If I’m going to encourage you to celebrate more in your everyday life, I better tell you exactly how to make it happen, right?! All of these examples come from my own life – things I’ve incorporated into my friendships, family and marriage – to make life sweeter and celebrate more. 1. Create traditions around […]

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January 13, 2022

Don’t know about you, but I get overwhelmed by planning date nights. I’ll be out and about during the week and see/hear about/think of all these different fun ideas I’d like to do, but then Friday rolls around and I have nothing planned, no reservations made, and I sudden forget all my good ideas. The […]

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October 10, 2021

This stylish couple proved that two weddings are better than one at their Sherwood Forest wedding this past October. Wedding photographer Hannah Bjorndal photographed the wedding on October 2, 2021 in Maryland. La Vie En Rose are wedding photographers in Maryland, Virginia, Washington, DC and Naples, FL. They are also available for destination weddings around […]

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October 7, 2021

This sophisticated al fresco wedding celebration at Fleetwood Farm Winery in Leesburg, VA was photographed by Hannah Bjorndal of La Vie En Rose. LVER are Washington, DC wedding photographers who photograph weddings at Fleetwood Farm Winery and many other venues in the region. They are based in Northern Virginia, Washington, DC and Naples, FL. Destination […]

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August 19, 2021

Exciting news: we’re hiring new associate photographers this fall! In 2021, we are adding to our team! We’re currently accepting applications for an associate photographer role in both Washington, DC & Naples, FL.   ASSOCIATE PHOTOGRAPHER We’re seeking a hard-working, hungry-to-learn individual who is excited about working with a team and photographing weddings. Our new […]

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August 16, 2021

This colorful, romantic inspiration for a tropical rendezvous was photographed by Hannah Bjorndal at Grey Oaks Country Club in Naples, FL. Hannah is a Naples wedding photographer available for weddings and engagements in Naples, FL and beyond.

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August 15, 2021

This intimate destination wedding celebration at the Farmhouse at Veritas in Charlottesville, VA was photographed by Hannah Bjorndal on Friday, June 18, 2021. Hannah is a Charlottesville wedding photographer available for weddings at the Farmhouse at Veritas. Her photography team is based in Washington, DC and Naples, FL. They shoot weddings all across the USA […]

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July 22, 2021

This perfectly intimate fall elopement at the DC War Memorial in Washington, DC was photographed by Hannah Bjorndal on Saturday, September 19, 2020. Hannah is a DC War Memorial photographer available for intimate weddings and elopements in Washington, DC and destinations around the world. Photographing a beautiful fall elopement at the DC War Memorial is […]

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