There’s old English saying everyone agrees with – A picture is worth a thousand words. Pictures are the best way to capture important moments in one’s life forever. Just by looking at a special photo, one can relive that exact moment and experience those emotions once again. You can take photos of everyone, everything and everywhere, from some special occasion such as a wedding to a night out with friends and everything in between. If you are planning a trip to Washington DC, we are going to help you by listing and introducing you to the best location in the capital city of the USA.
First thing on our list that you should visit and a place where you can make memorable photos is the Washington Monument. This is the tallest monument in DC, and it was built in honor of George Washington, the first President of the United States. The monument is open for visitor 24/7 so you can make extraordinary pictures at night. While on the subject of monuments that were built to commemorate important people, you cannot miss the Lincoln Memorial. This memorial is located across from the Washington Monument. The main feature of this memorial is the statue of Abraham Lincoln which is located in the central hall. The size of the statues is impressive – it is 19 feet tall. Another popular tourist attraction is a Reflecting Pool which is located near both Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial. Depending on your position, you can make great photos of either of these monuments’ reflection in the water.
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Let’s move from monuments to art galleries. You should visit DC’s National Gallery of Art and its Sculpture Garden. There is 15-foot blue rooster on the roof of the East Building or National Gallery of Art. If you want to take a magnificent photo of this piece of art you can do it alongside with U.S. Capitol dole in the distance. Furthermore, you should visit the United States National Cultural Center, i.e. the Kennedy Center. You can take beautiful photos in any of seven theaters or you can choose to capture the mesmerizing view of the Georgetown waterfront for the roof of the Kennedy Center. If you are keen on photographing the panorama pictures of DC, we recommend you the Observation Deck at CEB Tower, the DNV rooftop and the Watergate Hotel’s rooftop bar and restaurant.
Finally, you can find special places for photographing simply by walking around Washington. There are a number of murals all over the city. In addition, you can visit Blagden Alley, the Friendship Archway in Chinatown or the Warf and Union markets. If you want to make a perfect photo of the city’s decorations you should visit CityCenterDC. CityCenter’s display changes as the season do. You can take beautiful photos of Christmas ornaments, Chinese lanterns, and many more decorations. On the other hand, if you are looking for peaceful locations visit the Tindal Basin or the U.S. National Arboretum.
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Moreover, are you planning a special event in Washington? Maybe you’re organizing your wedding or a company’s annual event. Have you found the perfect location? Great! Now, hire the best Washington DC event photographer. It doesn’t matter what type of event it is; whether it’s a social gathering or some ceremony, a professional photographer will capture every moment of it.
As you can see, there are many beautiful locations to make beautiful photos in Washington DC. Explore the city, find the perfect place you want to capture and make memorable pictures.
