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I'm Jalisa — imagery-obsessed, legacy-minded, and always tuned into the heartbeat of a good story.

Here, you’ll find stories that linger.
Real wedding days, unfiltered feelings, and the kind of images that hold history.
Shot on digital and film. Crafted with intention. Rooted in presence.
Because this isn’t just photography — it’s memory, legacy, and a little bit of magic.


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Library of Congress Engagement Session

Romantic Engagement Session at the Library of Congress

Nestled in the heart of Washington, D.C., the Library of Congress is more than just a repository of knowledge—it is a masterpiece of American architecture and history. Established in 1800, it is the largest library in the world, housing millions of books, manuscripts, and photographs. The Thomas Jefferson Building, where many photography sessions take place, […]

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National Arboretum Engagement Session

As a way to commemorate turning a page in their story together, this couple’s engagement was a recreation of their very first date! They started the morning off with a fun walk through the National Arboretum. Coincidentally, there was a race happening that morning, so although parking was a bit hectic, we had full use […]

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Brookside Gardens Engagement Session

If you’re looking to do a session in a public area, such as a botanical garden, I will always recommend the earliest or the latest time slot. It’s very rare that those times will coincide with golden hours (the hour immediately following sunrise, or the hour right before sunset) but when it does happen….it’s MAGICAL. […]

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Silver Springs LGBTQ+ Engagement

This lovely LGBTQ+ couple got engaged in Silver Springs at a bus stop bench in a peaceful, quaint neighborhood. They first connected during COVID, and would take long walks through this neighborhood and relax on this bench – simply enjoying each others company and companionship. It made perfect sense that this is where they would […]

Engagement at Meridian Hill Park

Meridian Hill Park Engagement Session: Featuring DC’s Largest Slice of Pizza

When a couple asks me “what should be do for our engagement session?”, my response will always be, “What do you like doing together?” Whatever that answer is – that’s what we should do. This late October engagement session was centered around a stroll through their neighborhood, a quick stop for – quite possibly the […]

Meadowlark Botanical Gardens engagement session

Meadowlark Botanical Gardens Engagement Session

Meadowlark Botanical Gardens is the perfect dreamy backdrop for a romantic engagement session full of blooming florals and lush greenery.

National Gallery of Art engagement photos | DC wedding photographer

National Gallery of Art Engagement Photos

National Gallery of Art engagement photos inspired by Old Money vintage aesthetics with a modern flair. A classic and modern masterpiece!

Engagement session in the DC Capitol Building

US Capitol and Library of Congress Engagement Session

This love story is straight out of a film – their paths first crossed the Capitol Building in Washington DC, and their epic romance happened in the heart of our nation!

Wedding at art museum in Washington DC.

National Portrait Gallery Engagement

Looking for a special way to make your engagement session look like a scene straight out of the movies? Look no further. Art museums are IN this year. And this is one style that will never feel “dated” or “too trendy” when you look back on your images years from now. This engagement session was […]

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Lincoln Memorial Engagement Session

Whether you’re from DC, found your love story in DC, or are just a sucker for the nation’s most iconic landmarks, having your engagement session near the National Monuments is a sure fire way to ensure incredible photos and memories! During this session, we ventured down the length of the reflecting pool while enjoying the […]