We (unfortunately) were too early for the cherry blossoms, which (fortunately) also meant we didn't have to contend with the annual crowds of sakura lovers.

When planning for engagement sessions, I typically steer couples towards shooting just before sunset for that beautiful 'golden hour' light. So when Gina asked if we could begin at noon, I had my reservations—something we wouldn't be needing since Jay's friend allowed us to have the entire restaurant to ourselves. 

​It was dance class, he cut in, they waltzed the night away, and they're officially becoming each other's dance partner for life.

​​It was around this same time eight years ago, I'll never forget it. A presidential candidate was apparently hosting a rally on campus, and while I wasn't particularly into politics, I didn't need much more than the possibility of free pizza to skip class.

Little did I know it'd be the day I met Jen, whom Antonio, already a familiar face, brought along (undoubtedly motivated by no other reason than civic duty). Oh! And also, I got to see this up and coming senator named Barack Obama. Not bad, despite there being a marked absence of Italian fare. 

Well two terms later, it came as no surprise when I saw they'd gotten engaged, as I and our mutual friends will surely agree they couldn't be better for each other. And though we ended our shoot over some delicious tacos, I was thrilled to catch up with this positively dapper couple all while taking photos throughout downtown DC. 

No Obama sightings this time, though.
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