A union to celebrate


Andrew and Shireen's engagement session began at Cotton & Reed with some drinks to loosen up in front of the camera. This was one of their favorite bars in DC where they've shared great memories together and felt they could be their most candid selves. After that we stopped in front of the inconic "Never Give Up" heart mural by the world-reknowned grafitti artist Mr. Brainwash. From there we stopped to get some one-of-a-kind staircase photos and got lucky with some pigeons in motion. We then went to the couple's future wedding venue, Autoshop.

Couple sharing intimate moment while sitting at wooden table with coffee cups.
Couple toasting with vibrant green cocktails at wooden table.
Couple sharing drinks and laughing together at wooden table.
Couple sitting at industrial-style picnic table in warehouse setting.
Black and white close-up of hands holding drinks with packaging symbols visible.
A romantic black and white photo of a couple sharing a kiss over a metal drum with warning symbols.
Couple enjoying green drinks at rustic wooden table with hanging vines overhead.
Couple posing in front of bar with blue menu boards and exposed industrial ceiling.
Black and white photo of couple standing in front of industrial bar Cotton and Reed
Close up of two hands touching intimately on wooden table surface at Cotton & Reed. "Here's to the pursuit of the ever unknown" Coltharp
Couple poses together against wall covered in colorful heart graffiti artwork. DC Union Market engagement photographer
Intimate moment captured against wall decorated with colorful heart designs. DC Union Market
Couple stands back to back against wall with 'Never Give Up' text mural. Mr Brainwash
Romantic moment shared beneath a 'Never Give Up' wall mural. Mr Brainwash
Couple walking together on sunny sidewalk, dressed in casual summer attire.

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