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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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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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December 31, 2019

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT FOR HBP: I started a podcast! This is a project that has been on my heart and mind for literal YEARS and to be honest, I don’t have a good excuse as to why it’s taken me so long to bring to fruition. If I’m being honest, I am pretty nervous! Talking in […]

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July 14, 2019

We have had the absolute DELIGHT of hosting another summer intern this year! Caelan has been with HBP since May so it is about time we introduce her! Give us a 30-second introduction: Hello!! My name is Caelan Ulke, and I am currently a junior at Grove City College, pursuing a degree in Communication Studies […]

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February 5, 2019

Wedding photography internship season is upon us! As I’ve been reflecting on the 2018 year, hiring interns was without a doubt one of the best and most joyful elements of the entire year. I’m so please to announce that HBP will be hiring a SUMMER INTERN for the 2019 season! Since starting my business, I’ve […]

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December 31, 2018

On Saturday, Evan and I headed to our favorite local coffee shop, Republik, and spent several hours talking out our 2019 goals. They included career goals, personal goals, goals as a couple, financial goals, and more. As ridiculous as it sounds, goal-setting has slowly become one of our favorite things. While our minds definitely operate […]

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November 21, 2018

It is with great joy and excitement that I introduce to you Cassie Tobias, associate photographer and the newest member of the HBP team! Cassie is incredibly talented and a delight with which to work. Starting as an intern last spring, she was such an easy choice when I decided to add a new photographer […]

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November 19, 2018

It has been my sincerest JOY to add photographers to the HBP team! I put my full, 100% trust in Cassie and Sarah and could not be more thrilled to have them on my team! In anticipation of a lot of questions about this new addition to our team, we’ve created this FAQ post about […]

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September 13, 2018

If you’ve been following along with my business over the last year, you know that 2018 was my first year for the Hannah Bjorndal Wedding Photography Internship Program! I had two fabulous interns in the spring, Cassie & Wendy, and another fantastic intern this summer, Grace! Grace just finished her internship a few weeks ago […]

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September 11, 2018

I don’t know about you, but I’m a big fan of traveling. Not only am I a big fan, but I kind of need it! Maybe that sounds dramatic and VERY #firstworldproblems, but the truth is that as an artist, being inspired and refreshed is essential. And it just so happens that traveling and photographing […]

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June 13, 2018

Let’s give a HUGE warm welcome to my summer wedding photography intern, Grace! At the beginning of the year, I launched my Washington, D.C. wedding photography internship program. You guys, it has been SO much fun! I absolutely love having an intern! It’s been a joy-filled, uplifting and surprisingly rewarding experience. I’m planning on continuing […]

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April 14, 2018

Without a doubt, DC engagement session photo locations are some of the best in the US. Maybe I’m biased, but I absolutely love the combination of gorgeous DC architecture, rich history, and variety of both city and nature. With so many beautiful locations to choose from, our couples often don’t know which DC engagement session […]

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August 10, 2010

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