Meg and Jane were one of my first couples to book a cherry blossom portrait session at the iconic Tidal Basin in Washington, DC for the 2025 season. Yes, that’s right! Cherry blossoms are so famous around here, they get their own season… it may only last for a few days, but boy, is it eventful!

This past winter, Jane reached out to share that she and her wife, Meg, would be moving to the area. Both of these amazing women grew up in the south, but Jane had previously lived nearby while attending undergrad at UVA. However, she didn’t quite get the full UVA experience (thanks to COVID) and eventually returned home, where she met Meg shortly after (cue fate!).

When Meg received a job offer in the district, the couple decided to make the move to DC and are thrilled to call this vibrant city home.These two love capturing their adventures in photos as they visit new places — so far, they’ve had sessions in Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, and Nevada. And of course, they knew they needed to mark their new chapter with a portrait session in their new home city. What could be more “DC” than the cherry blossoms?!

We dove straight into outfit planning, and as you’ll see in the photos below, it could not have been more perfect for their sunrise shoot among the blossoms. Jane’s lace dress was simply breathtaking and looked like it was made for her, while Meg’s suit brought a sophisticated, DC-chic vibe in the most perfect cherry blossom pink you could imagine. It was a morning to remember!

Don’t forget — it’s never too early to book your cherry blossom portraits! Those blooms are fleeting, so most photographers only book a limited number of sessions each season.  You can find lots of tips and additional information in my ultimate guide to all things cherry blossom!