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A Sunny November Elopement on the Steps of the Supreme Court in Washington, DC

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This sunny November elopement on the steps of the Supreme Court in Washington, DC was photographed on Friday, November 13, 2020 by Hannah Bjorndal. Hannah is a Washington, DC elopement photographer available for elopements at the Supreme Court. She travels both nationally and internationally to photograph elopements and weddings. Past wedding locations include Negril, Jamaica, […]

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July 17, 2021

This sunny November elopement on the steps of the Supreme Court in Washington, DC was photographed on Friday, November 13, 2020 by Hannah Bjorndal. Hannah is a Washington, DC elopement photographer available for elopements at the Supreme Court. She travels both nationally and internationally to photograph elopements and weddings. Past wedding locations include Negril, Jamaica, […]

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July 15, 2021

This stunning outdoor wedding ceremony at The View at Bluemont was photographed by Sarah Mills on Saturday, September 2, 2023 in Bluemont, VA. Sarah Mills is available for weddings in the DC area, SW Florida, and destination! Jake and Polin’s exceptional dance skills undoubtedly added a special and entertaining dimension to their wedding day. Their […]

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July 15, 2021

This elegant October Union Station engagement session in Washington, DC was photographed by Hannah Bjorndal on Wednesday, October 14, 2020. Hannah is a Union Station engagement photographer available for Washington, DC weddings and beyond. She is based in the Washington, DC area and travels across the U.S. and worldwide for beautiful, meaningful weddings and engagements. […]

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June 19, 2021

These royal-inspired elegant DAR wedding images in Washington, DC were photographed by Hannah Bjorndal in May 2018 alongside photographer Jennie of Jennie Raff Photography. Hannah is a DAR wedding photographer available for weddings in Washington, DC and beyond. Over her career, she has traveled all over the US and abroad photographing beautiful, meaningful love stories. […]

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June 5, 2021

This dreamy October wedding on the Chesapeake Bay at Sherwood Forest in Annapolis, MD was photographed by Hannah Bjorndal. Hannah is an Annapolis wedding photographer available for weddings in Sherwood Forest and beyond. She has photographed weddings around the USA and abroad, including destinations as far as Paris, Lake Como, Santorini, Negril, Tamarindo, and more.  […]

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May 18, 2021

This unforgettable sunset wedding at the Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Club in Naples, FL was photographed by Hannah Bjorndal on Saturday, May 15, 2021. Hannah is a Naples wedding photographer available for wedding photography in Naples, Ft. Myers, Marco Island, Miami, Islamorada, Key West and beyond. She is based in both Naples, FL and […]

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May 9, 2021

A Valentine’s Day color palette for this April wedding celebration was photographed at Heritage Golf Group in Glen Allen, VA on April 8th, 2023 by Hannah Elise Butts. Hannah Elise is a wedding photographer with La Vie En Rose Photography and is available for weddings in the DC area, Southwest Florida, and destination locations.   […]

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May 9, 2021

This afternoon garden party wedding at the Virginia Cliffe Inn in Richmond, VA was photographed on Saturday, May 8, 2021 by Hannah Bjorndal. Hannah is a Virginia Cliffe Inn wedding photographer available for weddings in Richmond, Washington, DC, Northern Virginia, and beyond.  It is always the greatest honor to photograph a friend’s wedding (or life, […]

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April 26, 2021

This gorgeous Pennsylvania countryside wedding with the most stunning views was photographed by Hannah Bjorndal on Sunday, April 25, 2021. Hannah is a wedding photographer available for weddings in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Washington, DC and beyond. She has photographed weddings all over the east coast, including New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, North Carolina, South […]

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April 1, 2021

This peak-bloom cherry blossom engagement session along the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC was photographed on Monday, March 29, 2021 by Hannah Bjorndal. Hannah is a cherry blossom engagement session photographer located in Washington, DC. She is available for cherry blossom engagements in the spring and also other engagement sessions throughout the year. March and […]

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March 30, 2021

This joy-filled coastal spring wedding on the Eastern Shore in Maryland was photographed by Hannah Bjorndal on Saturday, March 27, 2021. Hannah is an Eastern Shore wedding photographer available for weddings and engagements in Washington, DC, Maryland, Virginia, Florida, and destination locations. The Hannah Bjorndal Photography team had the most perfect start to our wedding […]

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January 26, 2021

This wintery January elopement at B’Nai Israel Congregation in Rockville, MD was photographed by Hannah Bjorndal on Sunday, January 24, 2021. Hannah is a Washington, DC wedding photographer available for weddings in the DC metro area, Maryland, Virginia and beyond.  Sometimes, love cannot wait. That is what we’ve been finding, especially over the last year. […]

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