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Tushina and Shrey – Fun Engagement Session @Georgetown Washington DC Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, Union Station, Capitol Building (1)

Tushina and Shrey’s Engagement Session – Every once in a while you receive a call from a potential bride and her thoroughness validates you in so many ways. It starts with an inquiry, followed up by a proposal, which moves into a Zoom call because she is decisive. During the Zoom call, all the right questions are asked, swiftly and precisely answered and the transparency is clear by both parties regarding availability and booking procedure as well as the process of vetting vendors that best fit with personalities, style, and approach. And after considering all the options, a decision is made. With that transparency, it truly allows you as an artist to feel that you were hired based on merit, not a budget, not a give-a-way, and not based on a deal that was given and that reminds you that what you bring and what you do means something, that it is appreciated and valued by a very select and discerning group of individuals that can see if for themselves without having to be swayed, convinced or an impulsive buy because their research and understanding of the market were thorough one. We who serve the market would be foolish to say out loud where we all know we stand within it, so to have a client come to you and know the value, and acknowledge is all as wedding professionals we can ask for.

Tushina and Shrey were an absolute pleasure to spend the evening with as we started in Georgetown, changed at Union Station, hit the light as it bounced off the Capitol Building, and buzzed over to the Lincoln at nightfall. It was such a welcome reprieve from it all as we enjoyed all our favorite spots in Washington DC!

A few highlights from the Engagement Session in Georgetown, Washington DC


Tushina and Shrey - Engagement Session @Georgetown Washington DC Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, Union Station, Capitol Building

NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/200
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 640


Tushina and Shrey - Engagement Session @Georgetown Washington DC Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, Union Station, Capitol Building

NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/125
Aperture Value : 3.2
ISO : 640


Tushina and Shrey - Engagement Session @Georgetown Washington DC Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, Union Station, Capitol Building

NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/800
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 640


Tushina and Shrey - Engagement Session @Georgetown Washington DC Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, Union Station, Capitol Building

NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/500
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 640


Tushina and Shrey - Engagement Session @Georgetown Washington DC Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, Union Station, Capitol Building

NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/500
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 640


Tushina and Shrey - Engagement Session @Georgetown Washington DC Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, Union Station, Capitol Building

NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/640
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 640


Tushina and Shrey - Engagement Session @Georgetown Washington DC Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, Union Station, Capitol Building

NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/640
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 640


Tushina and Shrey - Engagement Session @Georgetown Washington DC Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, Union Station, Capitol Building

NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/250
Aperture Value : 3.2
ISO : 640


Tushina and Shrey - Engagement Session @Georgetown Washington DC Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, Union Station, Capitol Building

NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/250
Aperture Value : 3.2
ISO : 640


Tushina and Shrey - Engagement Session @Georgetown Washington DC Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, Union Station, Capitol Building

NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/320
Aperture Value : 3.2
ISO : 640


Tushina and Shrey - Engagement Session @Georgetown Washington DC Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, Union Station, Capitol Building

NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/320
Aperture Value : 3.2
ISO : 640


Tushina and Shrey - Engagement Session @Georgetown Washington DC Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, Union Station, Capitol Building

NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/320
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 640

A few Engagement Photos at the Union Station


Tushina and Shrey - Engagement Session @Georgetown Washington DC Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, Union Station, Capitol Building

NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/100
Aperture Value : 3.2
ISO : 640


Tushina and Shrey - Engagement Session @Georgetown Washington DC Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, Union Station, Capitol Building

NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/100
Aperture Value : 3.2
ISO : 640


Tushina and Shrey - Engagement Session @Georgetown Washington DC Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, Union Station, Capitol Building

NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/100
Aperture Value : 3.2
ISO : 640


Tushina and Shrey - Engagement Session @Georgetown Washington DC Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, Union Station, Capitol Building

NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/100
Aperture Value : 2.8
ISO : 640

Tushina and Shrey - Engagement Session @Georgetown Washington DC Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, Union Station, Capitol Building

Tushina and Shrey’s Engagement Photo by the Capitol Building


NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/200
Aperture Value : 3.2
ISO : 1600


Tushina and Shrey - Engagement Session @Georgetown Washington DC Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, Union Station, Capitol Building

NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/125
Aperture Value : 3.2
ISO : 3200


Tushina and Shrey - Engagement Session @Georgetown Washington DC Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, Union Station, Capitol Building

NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/100
Aperture Value : 2.8
ISO : 3200


Tushina and Shrey - Engagement Session @Georgetown Washington DC Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, Union Station, Capitol Building

NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/125
Aperture Value : 3.2
ISO : 3200


Tushina and Shrey - Engagement Session @Georgetown Washington DC Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, Union Station, Capitol Building

NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/60
Aperture Value : 2.8
ISO : 3200


Tushina and Shrey - Engagement Session @Georgetown Washington DC Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, Union Station, Capitol Building

NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/50
Aperture Value : 3.2
ISO : 3200


Tushina and Shrey - Engagement Session @Georgetown Washington DC Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, Union Station, Capitol Building

NIKON D5
Shutter Speed Value : 1/60
Aperture Value : 2.8
ISO : 3200

Tushina and Shrey - Engagement Session @Georgetown Washington DC Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, Union Station, Capitol Building

Engagement Photo by the Washington Monument


NIKON Z 6
Shutter Speed Value : 1/60
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 5000


Tushina and Shrey - Engagement Session @Georgetown Washington DC Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, Union Station, Capitol Building

NIKON Z 6
Shutter Speed Value : 1/80
Aperture Value : 4.0
ISO : 5000

Cameras and Lenses used

NIKON D5 ( NIKON CORPORATION )
NIKON Z 6( NIKON CORPORATION )
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II ( NIKON CORPORATION )

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