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Based in Washington, DC, Hannah Elise photographs weddings for couples who are the perfect mix of sophisticated and fun. Her style focuses on telling the story of your day while also paying attention to the smallest details and ensuring you always look your best.

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March 11, 2022

SPRING/SUMMER & FALL/WINTER MARKETING INTERNSHIPS Position Description: We’re seeking hard-working, hungry-to-learn individuals who are excited about working with a team and photographing weddings. Our interns will be working alongside our photography team as general assistants and social media coordinators. Interns will be trained in all LVER methods. This is a non-shooting role (although you will […]

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June 11, 2021

This sunny June engagement session at the Lincoln Memorial and DC War Memorial was photographed by Cassie Tobias on Tuesday, June 8, 2021.  Cassie is a wedding photographer available for engagement sessions and Weddings in Washington, DC, Northern Virginia, Maryland and beyond. Along with the history and politics, one of the first things you might […]

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June 9, 2021

This sunny bayside wedding at Eagle Point in Charlestown, Maryland was photographed by Sarah Mills on Saturday, June 5th, 2021. Sarah is a Washington, DC wedding photographer available for weddings in surrounding DMV areas such as Eagle Point and beyond.    Gina & Rich (& can’t forget Lincoln!) were so fun to work with on […]

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June 2, 2021

This stunning Maryland countryside wedding at Bluebird Manor in Adamstown MD was photographed by Cassie Tobias on Sunday, May 30, 2021.  Cassie is a wedding photographer available for weddings in Maryland, Washington, DC, Northern Virginia and beyond.   I first met Sarah & Dave in the summer of 2020 for their engagement session in Downtown […]

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December 7, 2020

This wintery engagement session at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC was photographed by Cassie Tobias in December 2020. Cassie is a Kennedy Center engagement photographer and Washington, DC wedding photographer available for weddings and engagement sessions in the Washington, DC area and beyond.  Wow, what an unexpected sort of year this has been! This […]

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November 23, 2020

This late autumn engagement session in quaint downtown Annapolis, MD was photographed by Hannah Bjorndal on Friday, November 20, 2020. Hannah is an Annapolis engagement photographer available for weddings and engagement sessions in Annapolis, MD and beyond. She is based in the Washington, DC metro area and has photographed weddings all over the United States […]

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November 3, 2020

This gorgeous rooftop elopement at the LINE Hotel was photographed by Hannah Bjorndal on Friday, April 23, 2020. Hannah is a DC elopement photographer available for elopements and weddings in Washington, DC and beyond. She has photographed weddings all over the US and world, including the US Virgin Islands, Negril, Montego Bay, Cancun, St. Augustine, […]

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September 15, 2020

This dreamy September engagement session at the Lincoln Memorial was photographed by Hannah Bjorndal on Saturday, September 12, 2020. Hannah is a Lincoln Memorial engagement photographer available for weddings and engagements in Washington, DC and beyond. The rain could not keep us away from the Lincoln Memorial for this gorgeous engagement session on Saturday! After […]

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September 3, 2020

This romantic rose-hued summer wedding at Great Marsh Estate in Bealeton, VA was photographed by Cassie Tobias on Friday, August 21, 2020. Cassie is a Great Marsh Estate wedding photographer available for weddings and engagements in the Washington, DC area.   Venue: Great Marsh Estate Photographer: Cassie Tobias for Hannah Bjorndal Videographer:  Paul Kwak Films […]

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August 24, 2020

This romantic, intimate wedding in a secret garden at Raspberry Plain Manor in Leesburg, VA was photographed by Hannah Bjorndal. Hannah is a Raspberry Plain Manor wedding photographer available for weddings in Leesburg, Washington, DC and beyond.  This romantic Raspberry Plain Manor wedding was elegant, glamorous and truly an “intimate” wedding. With twelve guests, the […]

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June 11, 2020

This classic summer engagement at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC was photographed by Cassie Tobias on Thursday, June 11, 2020. Cassie is a lead photographer for Hannah Bjorndal Photography and is available for weddings and engagements in Washington, DC, Virginia, Maryland and beyond! Words cannot express just how much I have missed being behind […]

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April 27, 2020

This intimate at-home wedding ceremony in Alexandria, VA with a drive-by parade of wedding guests during the COVID-19 quarantine was photographed by Hannah Bjorndal on Saturday, April 25, 2020. Hannah is an intimate DC wedding photographer available for weddings near and far. After over 4 months without photographing a wedding, Amy & Robert’s wedding day […]

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