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This National Arboretum engagement session with captured by Melissa as an associate photographer for Michelle Whitley in April 2021. Michelle Whitley is a National Arboretum engagement photography team available for weddings and engagements throughout Washington, D.C. and beyond.

  • Spring National Arboretum engagement session in Washington, D.C.
  • Spring National Arboretum engagement session in Washington, D.C.
  • Spring National Arboretum engagement session in Washington, D.C.
  • Spring National Arboretum engagement session in Washington, D.C.
  • Spring National Arboretum engagement session in Washington, D.C.
  • Spring National Arboretum engagement session in Washington, D.C.
  • Spring National Arboretum engagement session in Washington, D.C.
  • Spring National Arboretum engagement session in Washington, D.C.
  • Spring National Arboretum engagement session in Washington, D.C.
  • Spring National Arboretum engagement session in Washington, D.C.
  • Spring National Arboretum engagement session in Washington, D.C.
  • Spring National Arboretum engagement session in Washington, D.C.
  • Spring National Arboretum engagement session in Washington, D.C.
  • Spring National Arboretum engagement session in Washington, D.C.
  • Spring National Arboretum engagement session in Washington, D.C.
  • Spring National Arboretum engagement session in Washington, D.C.
  • Spring National Arboretum engagement session in Washington, D.C.
  • Spring National Arboretum engagement session in Washington, D.C.
  • Spring National Arboretum engagement session in Washington, D.C.
  • Spring National Arboretum engagement session in Washington, D.C.

My talented associate photographer, Melissa, captured Nammy and David’s engagement photos at the National Arboretum last spring. I told the couple from the beginning we were expecting our first child in May and there may be a hiccup in plans. I am so thankful Melissa was available to capture this session before the spring blooms left!

From the couple:

“We met in February 2016 shortly after my birthday. Dave initiated our meeting by messaging me on the OkCupid dating app. I was on a snowboarding trip in Seven Springs at the time, so we bantered for a little bit before deciding to meet up. What I expected to be a short afternoon date at the Phillips Collection, turned into coffee, wandering around the city, dinner, and our first kiss. The rest is history.”

The Proposal

“Last October we took a road trip to Maine to visit Acadia National Park. I had always wanted to visit this park for the coastal, mountain, and forest views. After being cooped up all year we desperately needed this getaway. We like to plan a sunrise hike at every park we visit, so we got up early one morning and ended up on a beautiful sandy beach nestled between trails. With not a soul around, we got to enjoy the sunrise and the beach all to ourselves. Dave decided that there was no better time or place to surprise me. I couldn’t have been more pleased with his sweet and modest proposal. He later told me that he was carrying the proposal box all weekend and was nervously patting his pocket, but I didn’t notice at all!”

View Nammy and David’s wedding on the blog here.

See more Washington DC engagement sessions here!