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Welcome to my blog, where I share highlights of everything from my client's wedding days and portrait sessions, to recent features and our adventures around the world. 

Hi, I'm Alicia.

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This is one of those posts that, as a Washington, DC wedding photographer, I should have created, oh, five or more years ago! I help every single client who books a session with me find the perfect location for their engagement session, so why not have a reference with a ton of ideas all in one place!?  […]

Best Engagement Session Locations in Washington, DC

Mar 13, 2019

Looking for the best engagement session locations in Washington, DC? Here are the top 15 from seasoned wedding photographer, Alicia Lacey!
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Personally, I always find something a bit exciting about shooting at a venue for the first time… there’s just something about walking through the doors and not knowing what to expect! And I love the thrill of looking for portrait locations and stumbling across “the one”. This was the case during Colleen and Ted’s Chevy […]

UWL: A Timeless Chevy Chase Club Wedding Feature

Mar 8, 2019

A timeless Chevy Chase Club wedding is featured in the Washington, DC blog, United With Love.
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It’s hard for me to believe I’ve never blogged about this question on Bridal Business! It is, BY FAR, the number one question I get asked by almost every single client. Seriously, it was so hard to believe that I went back through over 80 Bridal Business posts just to be sure this wasn’t going […]

What Happens If It Rains: ALP Rain Policy

Mar 7, 2019

An elegant wintry wedding at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC.
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Within the past year or so, I’ve begun to notice a new trend in the Washington, DC wedding industry. There has been a huge rise in the number of inquiries I receive from couples who are planning an intimate wedding or elopement;  Chi and Dayne’s was the third I’ve photographed in the past sixth months […]

Washington, DC Wedding Elopement

Mar 5, 2019

A romantic wedding elopement in Washington, DC; photographed by fine art film photographer, Alicia Lacey.
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Peebles and Lauren were married in a gorgeous summer wedding at The Country Club of Virginia in Richmond, VA. It came as no surprise that this ended up being one of my favorite weddings of the entire season; Lauren, a bride after my own heart, was inspired by the stunning artwork of the famous French […]

VA Bride Magazine: Country Club of VA Wedding Feature

Feb 27, 2019

A ballet inspired wedding at the Country Club of Virginia in Richmond is featured in the most recent issue of VA Bride Magazine.
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Wedding days, much like the entire planning process, go by in a flash. The morning is usually spent getting ready and enjoying some quality time with your closest friends, but the moment you step outside to head to your first look or ceremony, the rest of the day tends to be a bit of a […]

Backup Boutonnière

Feb 20, 2019

The one little thing you never thought to ask for from your florist, but will make a HUGE difference in your wedding day photos!
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It’s hard to pick just one part from Lauren and Robert’s Rust Manor House wedding last October that I could pinpoint as my favorite! From the onset of the day, it was clear how much time and love they put into making their wedding day a unique affair. They both chose to forgo a wedding […]

UWL: An Elegant Rust Manor House Wedding Feature

Feb 19, 2019

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It’s no secret that there is an endless supply of wedding planning information available online. Everywhere from Martha Stewart Weddings to Brides.com has articles on “Finding Your Dream Dress” or “Choosing a Color Palette” which, don’t get me wrong, as a former bride, I think is amazing! It’s wonderful to see the shift of all […]

When To Book Your DC Wedding Photographer

Feb 13, 2019

Find out when the best time is to book a wedding photographer in the Washington, DC area!

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