{"id":2906,"date":"2014-08-06T02:55:41","date_gmt":"2014-08-06T07:55:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/leodjphoto.com\/blog\/?p=2906"},"modified":"2014-08-06T02:55:41","modified_gmt":"2014-08-06T07:55:41","slug":"lincoln-memorial-washington-dc-pre-wedding-engagement-session-photography-shannon-brendan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leodjphoto.com\/blog\/2014\/08\/lincoln-memorial-washington-dc-pre-wedding-engagement-session-photography-shannon-brendan\/","title":{"rendered":"Washington DC Engagement Photo Session: Shannon + Brendan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Shannon and Brendan attended Christopher Newport University together and shared many of the same friends, but did not meet each other until they were introduced by a mutual friend during their senior year in the fall of 2011. Brendan and Shannon&#8217;s first date was at a fancy restaurant in Williamsburg, where they spent the entire time getting to know one another and discovered that they had a lot in common. It was the best first date ever for both of them, a beginning to many more.<\/p>\n<p>Brendan proposed to Shannon two days after Christmas. She walked into their apartment and found a picture of the the couple with the words &#8220;Marry me Shannon&#8221;, a dozen roses and an engagement ring sitting on the counter. And the surprise continued, as described by Shannon, &#8220;After walking through the door and seeing this lovely set-up, I turned to see my best friend and brother recording this beautiful moment. Turning my attention back to Brendan, he was down on one knee, asking if I would marry him. After I said yes, and all the hugging and kissing was over, we decided to go out for a celebratory brunch. We walked to a nearby restaurant, and when we entered, my entire family and his entire family were sitting at a table waiting with champagne to celebrate with us! It was such a special day in our lives, and we were so thankful to have everyone there to be a part of it with us.&#8221; It was a very memorable day for both of them, and the engagement photo session just showed how special indeed they were made for each other.<\/p>\n<p>Shannon and Brendan chose Lincoln Memorial for their engagement photography session. To both, DC is very special, not to mention that the memorial is one of the most iconic buildings in the city. As such, Shannon and Brendan were truly radiant throughout the photo session.<\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/leodjphoto.com\/images\/blog\/Shannon-Brendan-Washington-DC-Lincoln-Memorial-Pre-Wedding-Engagement-Photography-0054.jpg\" alt=\"Engaged couple almost kissed with Washington monument and the Capitol in the background. Washington DC pre-wedding engagement photo session at Lincoln Memorial, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http:\/\/leodjphoto.com\" width=\"960\" height=\"639\" \/>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/leodjphoto.com\/images\/blog\/Shannon-Brendan-Washington-DC-Lincoln-Memorial-Pre-Wedding-Engagement-Photography-0020.jpg\" alt=\"Engaged couple hugging and posing in front of the Monument and the Capitol Building. Washington DC pre-wedding engagement photo session at Lincoln Memorial, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http:\/\/leodjphoto.com\" width=\"639\" height=\"960\" \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/leodjphoto.com\/images\/blog\/Shannon-Brendan-Washington-DC-Lincoln-Memorial-Pre-Wedding-Engagement-Photography-0037.jpg\" alt=\"Engaged guy sitting close to his fianc\u00e9e by the reflecting pool. Washington DC pre-wedding engagement photo session at Lincoln Memorial, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http:\/\/leodjphoto.com\" width=\"639\" height=\"960\" \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/leodjphoto.com\/images\/blog\/Shannon-Brendan-Washington-DC-Lincoln-Memorial-Pre-Wedding-Engagement-Photography-0045.jpg\" alt=\"Engaged girl leaning on column, and fianc\u00e9 about to kiss. Washington Monument, Capitol and reflecting pool in the background. Washington DC pre-wedding engagement photo session at Lincoln Memorial, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http:\/\/leodjphoto.com\" width=\"960\" height=\"639\" \/>\n<p>Lincoln Memorial, a gorgeous place the couple chose for their endearing engagement photo session. The Washington Monument, The US Capitol, and the Reflecting Pool, all provided a beautiful backdrop for this special occasion.<\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/leodjphoto.com\/images\/blog\/Shannon-Brendan-Washington-DC-Lincoln-Memorial-Pre-Wedding-Engagement-Photography-0093.jpg\" alt=\"Engaged guy kissing his fianc\u00e9e leaning by a large marble column. Washington DC pre-wedding engagement photo session at Lincoln Memorial, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http:\/\/leodjphoto.com\" width=\"960\" height=\"639\" \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/leodjphoto.com\/images\/blog\/Shannon-Brendan-Washington-DC-Lincoln-Memorial-Pre-Wedding-Engagement-Photography-0133.jpg\" alt=\"Engaged couple posing by the large marble columns. Washington DC pre-wedding engagement photo session at Lincoln Memorial, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http:\/\/leodjphoto.com\" width=\"960\" height=\"639\" \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/leodjphoto.com\/images\/blog\/Shannon-Brendan-Washington-DC-Lincoln-Memorial-Pre-Wedding-Engagement-Photography-0109.jpg\" alt=\"Engaged girl kissed on the cheek by her fianc\u00e9. Washington DC pre-wedding engagement photo session at Lincoln Memorial, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http:\/\/leodjphoto.com\" width=\"960\" height=\"639\" \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/leodjphoto.com\/images\/blog\/Shannon-Brendan-Washington-DC-Lincoln-Memorial-Pre-Wedding-Engagement-Photography-0121.jpg\" alt=\"Engaged guy leaning head against his fianc\u00e9e. Washington DC pre-wedding engagement photo session at Lincoln Memorial, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http:\/\/leodjphoto.com\" width=\"960\" height=\"639\" \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/leodjphoto.com\/images\/blog\/Shannon-Brendan-Washington-DC-Lincoln-Memorial-Pre-Wedding-Engagement-Photography-0141.jpg\" alt=\"Shadow of engaged couple holding hands and almost kissing. Washington DC pre-wedding engagement photo session at Lincoln Memorial, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http:\/\/leodjphoto.com\" width=\"960\" height=\"639\" \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/leodjphoto.com\/images\/blog\/Shannon-Brendan-Washington-DC-Lincoln-Memorial-Pre-Wedding-Engagement-Photography-0146.jpg\" alt=\"Engaged girl smiling with her fianc\u00e9 by a large marble column. Washington DC pre-wedding engagement photo session at Lincoln Memorial, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http:\/\/leodjphoto.com\" width=\"960\" height=\"639\" \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/leodjphoto.com\/images\/blog\/Shannon-Brendan-Washington-DC-Lincoln-Memorial-Pre-Wedding-Engagement-Photography-0148.jpg\" alt=\"Close up of an engaged girl's diamond engagement ring. Washington DC pre-wedding engagement photo session at Lincoln Memorial, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http:\/\/leodjphoto.com\" width=\"960\" height=\"639\" \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/leodjphoto.com\/images\/blog\/Shannon-Brendan-Washington-DC-Lincoln-Memorial-Pre-Wedding-Engagement-Photography-0160.jpg\" alt=\"Engaged couple sitting and looking at each other. Washington DC pre-wedding engagement photo session at Lincoln Memorial, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http:\/\/leodjphoto.com\" width=\"960\" height=\"639\" \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/leodjphoto.com\/images\/blog\/Shannon-Brendan-Washington-DC-Lincoln-Memorial-Pre-Wedding-Engagement-Photography-0190.jpg\" alt=\"Engaged guy and girl kissing in front of the Abraham Lincoln Memorial. Washington DC pre-wedding engagement photo session at Lincoln Memorial, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http:\/\/leodjphoto.com\" width=\"960\" height=\"639\" \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/leodjphoto.com\/images\/blog\/Shannon-Brendan-Washington-DC-Lincoln-Memorial-Pre-Wedding-Engagement-Photography-0198.jpg\" alt=\"Engaged guy holding hands with his fiancee by the Tidal Basin. Washington DC pre-wedding engagement photo session at Lincoln Memorial, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http:\/\/leodjphoto.com\" width=\"960\" height=\"639\" \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/leodjphoto.com\/images\/blog\/Shannon-Brendan-Washington-DC-Lincoln-Memorial-Pre-Wedding-Engagement-Photography-0221.jpg\" alt=\"Engaged girl hugged and kissed by her fiance by the Tidal Basin. Washington DC pre-wedding engagement photo session at Lincoln Memorial, by wedding photographers of Leo Dj Photography. http:\/\/leodjphoto.com\" width=\"960\" height=\"639\" \/>\n<p>Congratulations on your engagement Shannon and Brendan! Can&#8217;t wait to photograph your wedding next year! \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p>Leo Dj<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shannon and Brendan attended Christopher Newport University together and shared many of the same friends, but did not meet each other until they were introduced by a mutual friend during their senior year in the fall of 2011. 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