Washington, D.C. has much more to offer than just politics and history. It also has plenty of outdoor venues rich in natural beauty. Head outdoors in March or April as the Tidal Basin will be awash in pale pink cherry tree blossoms! A gift from Japan to the US in 1912, family photographs taken among the cherry blossoms are a national tradition for anyone visiting or local to the area.
Are you looking for a quieter
outdoor photoshoot location instead? Rock Creek Park is one of the nation's oldest national parks and the site of a former mill and tobacco farm. Nowadays you'll find a quiet stream and scenic trees where you can capture family photographs with a natural character.
Cherry blossom season takes hold of most of the outdoor venues in DC. The US National Arboretum is a popular place to view cherry blossoms but it's also a beautiful place to visit year-round. Families gather here for photography sessions where you can be framed by cultivated trees and flower beds! Just be certain to plan the session with care since the Arboretum is not open to professional commercial photography.