The Family Blog
Best Cherry Blossom Spots in DMV (Without the Crowds!)
Looking for the best cherry blossom spots in DC area without the massive crowds? Skip the Tidal Basin this year and check out these hidden gems for a peaceful and stunning springtime experience.
Cherry Blossoms at the Tidal Basin | Washington DC
They’re here!!! And yes, I’m completely obsessed. Peak bloom, soft petals, that dreamy haze of pink—how could I not wake up at 5 AM on my day off just to catch that Tidal Basin magic? But here's the thing: you don’t need to make the trek downtown to soak in the beauty. There are so many amazing, peaceful spots closer to home. Still, something about all those blooms reflected in the water with the monuments in the background just gets me. Even without a sunrise, it felt so… DC. Here’s a peek at what I captured that early morning (and yes, I took a LOT).
Visit Kenwood, Maryland for Stunning Cherry Blossoms in the Spring
Recently, I had a photo session in the Kenwood neighborhood in Maryland during cherry blossom season, and I got there early to check out these lovely blooms!
2024 DC ScopeItOut - Colorectal Cancer Alliance | Washington DC | Cherry Blossoms
Yesterday we enjoyed a chilly morning but gorgeous day to support a dear friend at the 2024 DC ScopeItOut - Colorectal Cancer Alliance walk on the National Mall! I maaaaay have broken away from the walk briefly to see the Tidal Basin in all it’s cherry blossom glory (the timing was too perfect at peak bloom!) but it also reinforced why I don’t join in the crazy down at the Tidal Basin…
Cherry Blossoms | Brookside Gardens, Maryland | Spring 2024
Today I took my little adventure buddy to see the cherry blossoms at Brookside Gardens after the rainy morning. Honestly, it was awesome.
Hi, I’m Ginny
I’m a Maryland photographer based in Silver Spring, specializing in family sessions, newborns, maternity, headshots, and personal branding across the DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia area.
With over a decade of experience, I create images that feel genuine, relaxed, and true to the people in front of my lens.