Historic Downtown Christmas Engagement Session – Little Washington, Virginia – Emily and Thomas

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Merry Christmas! It’s been a minute since I’ve updated the blog – I had the infamously unpleasant experience of having a kidney stone a few weeks ago so I had to spend quite a bit of time catching up on the editing I missed from being out of commission for a couple weeks. But I just had to update the blog with this adorable and festive engagement session with Emily and Thomas!

We took a drive out to Little Washington, Virginia on a chilly but beautiful day in December. Thomas grew up visiting his grandparents here, which made it an extra sweet and special place for their engagement session. You may recognize the town from its famous Inn at Little Washington, which features the only Michelin rated restaurant in Virginia. It’s on my bucket lists for both wedding venues to photograph and also restaurants to try personally! It also happens to have a lovely little garden that made for a perfect first stop during our session. There were pretty green hedges, a fountain, an adorable little wrought-iron table and chairs, and a quaint little path with some brick stairs that all made for a romantic spot even in the middle of winter.

It was extra special to see the town all dressed up for Christmas! The Inn and the surrounding buildings on Main Street were decked with festive red bows, garland, and ornaments. We took a stroll along Main Street, posing with some of the decorated historic buildings as well as a large fountain across the street and a little garden arch tucked between buildings. These two were troopers despite the cold and we got a crazy variety of photos all within a few yards.

After these beautiful golden hour photos in town with more formal dress, we headed just a couple minutes away to Thomas’ grandparents house where they changed into more cozy casual outfits to capture the last of the evening light. The property has a beautiful view of the mountains, as well as a charming driveway and a pond that had great light where Emily and Thomas were surrounded by tall dried pampas grass. This whole set of photos felt perfectly cozy and intimate, and made extra special by their personal connection to the location.

This engagement session at the Inn at Little Washington and Downtown Little Washington was so much fun, I can’t wait to return! I always love any excuse to travel to Little Washington and its neighboring town Luray and the greater Shenandoah Valley area. I hope I’ll have the chance to photograph at the Inn in warmer weather sometime soon – engaged couples, consider having an engagement session at the Inn at Little Washington and make a date weekend out of it with dinner and a stay at the Inn for the night!

An engaged couple nuzzles close together while standing in the garden of The Inn at Little Washington in Washington, Virginia

An engaged couple looks at each other while standing in the garden of The Inn at Little Washington in Washington, Virginia

An engaged couple sits together at a wrought iron outdoor table in the garden of The Inn at Little Washington in Washington, Virginia

An engaged couple sits together at a wrought iron outdoor table in the garden of The Inn at Little Washington in Washington, Virginia

An engaged couple holds hands while sitting together showing off her engagement ring in the garden of The Inn at Little Washington in Washington, Virginia

An engaged couple stands together along a path in the garden of The Inn at Little Washington in Washington, Virginia

An engaged couple walks together and laughs in the garden of The Inn at Little Washington in Washington, Virginia

An engaged couple sits close together on the brick stairs in the garden of The Inn at Little Washington in Washington, Virginia

An engaged couple nuzzles close together while sitting on the brick stairs in the garden of The Inn at Little Washington in Washington, Virginia

An engaged couple nuzzles together as the woman smiles at the camera in the garden of The Inn at Little Washington in Washington, Virginia

An engaged couple holds hands while standing in the garden of The Inn at Little Washington in Washington, Virginia

An engaged couple holds hands as he kisses her forehead in the garden of The Inn at Little Washington in Washington, Virginia

An engaged couple poses in front of a window decorated for Christmas in the garden of The Inn at Little Washington in Washington, Virginia

An engaged couple nuzzles close together while standing in front of a window decorated for Christmas in the garden of The Inn at Little Washington in Washington, Virginia

An engaged couple nuzzles close together as the camera focuses on her engagement ring in the garden of The Inn at Little Washington in Washington, Virginia

An engaged couple shares a kiss while standing under a garden arch near the Inn at Little Washington for their engagement session in Washington, Virginia

An engaged couple poses for a classic portrait under a garden arch near the Inn at Little Washington for their engagement session in Washington, Virginia

An engaged couple smiles at each other while standing under a garden arch near the Inn at Little Washington for their engagement session in Washington, Virginia

An engaged couple snuggles close together while standing along a path leading to a garden near the Inn at Little Washington for their engagement session in Washington, Virginia

An engaged couple stands together beside a historic building decorated for Christmas near the Inn at Little Washington for their engagement session in Washington, Virginia

An engaged couple stands together in front of a historic building decorated for Christmas near the Inn at Little Washington for their engagement session in Washington, Virginia

A fountain splashes with water as an engaged couple sits together in the background near the Inn at Little Washington for their engagement session in Washington, Virginia

An engaged couple nuzzles close together while sitting on a bench beside a water fountain near the Inn at Little Washington for their engagement session in Washington, Virginia

An engaged couple shares a kiss while sitting on a bench by a water fountain near the Inn at Little Washington for their engagement session in Washington, Virginia

An engaged couple holds hands and walks along the sidewalk on the main street near the Inn at Little Washington for their engagement session in Washington, Virginia

An engaged woman looks down at her left hand showcasing her engagement ring as she stands with her fiance near the Inn at Little Washington for their engagement session in Washington, Virginia

An engaged couple embraces as she smiles for the camera while they stand on the sidewalk along main street near the Inn at Little Washington for their engagement session in Washington, Virginia

An engaged couple poses beside a picturesque white fence with the mountains in the background on private property near the Inn at Little Washington for their engagement session in Washington, Virginia

An engaged couple nuzzles together beside a picturesque white fence with the mountains in the background on private property near the Inn at Little Washington for their engagement session in Washington, Virginia

An engaged couple holds hands as he kisses the top of her head and she smiles at the camera standing beside a picturesque white fence with the mountains in the background on private property near the Inn at Little Washington for their engagement ses…

An engaged couple sits together on the front porch of an old farm house on private property near the Inn at Little Washington for their engagement session in Washington, Virginia

An engaged couple stands together on the front porch of an old farm house on private property near the Inn at Little Washington for their engagement session in Washington, Virginia

An engaged couple walks along the driveway and pauses for a kiss in front of an old farm house on private property near the Inn at Little Washington for their engagement session in Washington, Virginia

An engaged couple poses beside pampas grass along a pond on private property near the Inn at Little Washington for their engagement session in Washington, Virginia

An engaged couple poses with foreheads together beside pampas grass by a pond on private property near the Inn at Little Washington for their engagement session in Washington, Virginia

The camera focuses on a woman’s engagement ring as she has her hand placed on her fiance’s chest as they stand on private property near the Inn at Little Washington for their engagement session in Washington, Virginia

An engaged couple stands on the driveway to their private property near the Inn at Little Washington for their engagement session in Washington, Virginia

An engaged couple holds hands as they stand beside a white fence decorated with greenery for Christmas on private property near the Inn at Little Washington for their engagement session in Washington, Virginia

An engagement ring hanging on a thin branch on private property near the Inn at Little Washington for their engagement session in Washington, Virginia

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