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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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October 30, 2021

This radiant North Georgia wedding at Montaluce Winery in Dahlonega, GA was photographed by Sarah Mills on Saturday, October 16th, 2021. Sarah is a Washington, DC wedding photographer available both locally and for destination wedding locations like Dahlonega, GA and beyond.          I had the privilege of meeting Jen & James for their engagement […]

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March 31, 2020

This tropical elopement at Hotel Escalante in Naples, FL was photographed by Hannah Bjorndal on Thursday, February 20, 2020. Hannah is a Naples wedding photographer available for weddings in Naples, SW Florida, and beyond. She has photographed weddings all over the United States and the world, including weddings, engagements and events in the Virgin Islands, […]

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January 8, 2020

2019, my fifth year in business, was absolutely the best one yet! Not only did we (once again) serve the most amazing couples, but we also made some major changes and hit some really exciting milestones! Here are some of the highlights of 2019: PHOTOGRAPHED MY 100th WEDDING IN NEGRIL, JAMAICA Another huge milestone was […]

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January 7, 2020

This tropical destination wedding at Rockhouse Hotel in Negril, Jamaica was photographed by Hannah Bjorndal on Saturday, December 14, 2019. Hannah is a Negril wedding photographer available for weddings at the Rockhouse Hotel and all over Jamaica. Please send us a message if you’re planning a wedding in Jamaica!     There is no better […]

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January 7, 2020

  It was an absolute dream to photograph this Santorini sunrise engagement session in Imerovigli, Greece! Santorini is one of the most iconic and beautiful places on earth. Everywhere you look, there is something beautiful to photograph. Ok, ok . . . so this isn’t technically an engagement – it’s an anniversary! And yes, that […]

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December 10, 2019

This charming vintage November wedding in St. Augustine, FL was photographed by Hannah Bjorndal on Saturday, November 23, 2019. Hannah is a St. Augustine wedding photographer based in Washington, D.C. and available for weddings in St. Augustine, Amelia Island, and beyond. What more could I ask for than a sunny November Saturday in Florida with […]

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October 7, 2019

Is there anything in the world more beautiful than summer on Lake Como? Evan and I spent the end of our summer traveling around Italy & Greece, and it was totally refreshing and rejuvenating! We loved spending time savoring Italian culture, eating the best authentic food and drinking wine at basically every meal, and soaking […]

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August 23, 2019

Do I even need to say it: rest is important. Taking a break – mentally, physically, emotionally – from work is important. We aren’t machines. We are a whole being, and taking a break to savor the goodness of this world is an essential part of being human! I think that in the world we […]

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April 30, 2019

This tropical U.S. Virgin Islands wedding that is every island-lover’s dream was photographed on Saturday, April 13, 2019. Hannah photographed this wedding in Christiansted, St. Croix at the historic Club Comanche. Hannah is a destination wedding photographer available to shoot destination weddings all over the world. It’s no secret that I am absolutely obsessed with […]

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April 26, 2019

A few weeks ago we had the incredible privilege of photographing Kiyoon & Kayla’s wedding in Christiansted, St. Croix. It was a gorgeous celebration and we had a blast being a part of their beautiful day! Before and after the wedding day, Ev and I enjoyed a little vacation in the U.S. Virgin Islands to […]

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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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July 19, 2018

Last year, Evan and I took a month-long sabbatical from work to travel around Europe for four weeks. We ventured to eight cities across France, Italy & Spain with just two backpacks and a camera bag. And we had the time of our lives! Now that it’s been a year, the reality of our wonderful […]

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