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Don’t want to venture into Washington DC for your session and deal with potential traffic or crowds? Northern Virginia is a beautiful area with many great engagement session locations to choose from, not far from DC. I’ve lived in NoVA my whole life and I feel like I am always still discovering new spots! Here […]

This Shenandoah adventure session gave me everything I needed to create the perfect experience: Two of the most genuine and in love people I’ve ever met, endless laughter, jokes and the best time, and the most beautiful sunset I’ve witnessed in the national park. l’ll never forget this session! Emma & David are soulmates if […]

Shenandoah national park adventure engagement session in the mountains | Hannah Baldwin Photography Virginia Wedding Photographer

Shenandoah National Park Sunrise Elopement at Hawksbill Mountain | Hannah Baldwin Photography Virginia Elopement Photographer

Date Night Engagement Session in Shenandoah National Park

The thickest fog blanketed where we were in Shenandoah National Park for the beginning AND end of our session and it was absolutely magic. But you know what? I was initially worried that Alyce and Phil might be upset because we had driven so far, planned ahead, and scouted out different spots to get those […]

This one is close to my heart for many reasons, but mostly because it’s my big brother! Growing up he was my best friend and partner in crime, and getting to photograph him and his fiancé was such a special privilege. I love how photography allows me to play a small role in such special […]

tha + mike This elopement was so freakin’ special to be a part of. I am convinced Tha and Mike are two of the sweetest souls I’ve ever met! From our very first consult call about 2 week prior to this day, I knew that this day would be one for the books! The day […]

mahdia + haroon This session was a miracle. There was nothing but sun in the forecast, but as soon as we entered the park and began the drive to our spot, we were faced with super strong winds, thunder, lightening, and rain. As everyone on the parkway is driving the opposite way and leaving the […]

Let’s talk about Bridal Sessions What are they? I’m finding that many Virginia brides don’t traditionally do Bridal Sessions, largely because a lot of brides don’t exactly know what they ARE, and don’t understand their benefits! Bridal Sessions started as a southern tradition, but are still very popular today! A bridal sessions where the bride gets […]