Nothing brings crowds to Washington, DC like the Cherry Blossom Festival. More than a million visitors come into the city over the two-week window in which the roughly 3,800 cherry trees around the city sprout
There are few things more central to the American character than the right to petition government and the right to peaceably assemble. And there’s no better place to gather with like-minded individuals and make your
The lighting of the National Christmas Tree is an annual event that presents some photographic challenges, but if you can overcome them you can walk away with some great pictures. I went for the lighting in
I’ve been fascinated by the Presidency and all of its trappings (such as the White House and Marine 1) ever since I was a teenager watching The West Wing. The necessarily tight security surrounding the
When it comes to Fall photography in the Washington, DC area, a lot of attention is understandably focused on the mountains of Virginia. Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park is a short 2-hour drive from
The Library of Congress Reading Room has been described as the most beautiful room in Washington, DC (The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown), but unless you have a researcher card you’re not allowed inside. It’s
I’m 31 years old but I’m not above being awestruck by a helicopter like I was when I was 8. Over the years I’ve become more sophisticated about my taste in helicopters; it takes more
If you’re a fashion photographer, an aspiring paparazzo, or just think you’ll get bored taking pictures of the architectural and historical wonders of Washington, DC, consider scheduling your trip for the weekend of the White
