Urban Row Photography

Urban Row Photography www.urbanrowphoto.com I believe telling the story of a couple's life is directly connected to a sense of place! Send me an email to connect further!

I not only focus on you as a couple and your relationship, but feel strongly that showcasing the location or surrounding context is extremely important in my photos too - whether that be the location you met, got engaged, currently live, feel most comfortable in, etc. [email protected]

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4 locations, 3 couples, 2 I’ll see in a few weeks, 1 fleeting DC spring 🌸venue:  ceremony:  Dahlgren Chapelplanning:  fl...
05/03/2026

4 locations, 3 couples, 2 I’ll see in a few weeks, 1 fleeting DC spring 🌸

venue:
ceremony: Dahlgren Chapel
planning:
florist:
music:
dj: ralph of
attire: ,
hmu:
invitations:
favor boxes:

location: Georgetown neighborhood

venue:
planning & design:
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cake:
beauty:
officiant:
music:

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effortless weddings aren’t accidental, they’re expertly designed.your wedding deserves presence[not production] from the...
04/29/2026

effortless weddings aren’t accidental, they’re expertly designed.

your wedding deserves presence
[not production] from the people you love.

because while your mom knows how you take your coffee and your best friend knows every chapter of your love story, they shouldn’t also be tracking down the florist, cueing the processional, adjusting the timeline, and fielding 47 questions before noon (believe me, I’ve seen all of these happen and then some)!

that’s the part no one talks about. a wedding planner isn’t just there to “help.” they’re there to hold the entire day [logistics, energy, pacing, people] with a level of intention that allows everyone else to soften into and savor the moment.

…to anticipate what’s coming before it arrives.

…to solve what could go wrong before you ever feel it.

…to protect the experience you’ve spent months dreaming up.

the truth is, the people closest to you can’t do that job… at least not in a way that lets them still be present with you, and they shouldn’t have to.

the most seamless, beautiful weddings I’ve witnessed all have one thing in common:
no one you love is working behind the scenes.

they’re right there with you, laughing, crying, fully in it… which I’d argue, is exactly where they’re meant to be.

soooo, if you want to know who I’d recommend to design, manage and plan your wedding day/weekend, comment PLAN on this post and I’ll DM you a list of my favorite wedding planners in the DMV area… they got this, for you. ❤️

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a recap of Art in Bloom at the Larz Anderson House: florals inspired by architecture…mostly the same composition, a stud...
04/26/2026

a recap of Art in Bloom at the Larz Anderson House: florals inspired by architecture…

mostly the same composition,
a study of 35mm film vs iPhone

which is your favorite? ✨

ps: this was a fun field trip to DC for creative inspiration (thanks to !) and a refresh before the spring wedding season starts — I’d love to do more of these, where should I go with my 🎞️📸 next?!

pps: I’m also still drooling from the gorgeousness that is Larz Anderson house as an event space. If you are planning a wedding here, please let me know! I’m happy to offer a special rate for any 2026/2027 weddings booked here!! 🥰

all the credit goes to these incredible florists and small businesses for providing so much creative inspiration:
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florists/designers in order of appearance (there were 30+ florists exhibiting, these are just a few and I hope I didn’t miss anyone that should be credited in my photos — the video in the last slide is a really quick overview, it was an amazing and overwhelming experience in the best way!):

, slides 3, 4
, slides 1, 6, 7
, slides 8, 9
, slides 10, 11
, slides 12, 13
slides 16, 17, 20

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not on my 2026 bingo card: traveling to hawaii to document a proposal 🌺✨…but christina & ryan’s love story was too good ...
04/22/2026

not on my 2026 bingo card: traveling to hawaii to document a proposal 🌺✨

…but christina & ryan’s love story was too good not to say yes to…

proof that the most meaningful moments don’t wait for perfect plans; the right people, in the right place, at the right time make it perfect

and somehow, I got to be there for it 🧡🤭

but since this proposal had so many logistical considerations and Plan B / C iterations, I had to include some behind the scenes views of our hike and before/after pics of me at the end 🙈

here is the list of just some of what we navigated to make this happen:

* it truly took a village of all 5 of us to execute: the groom, the bride’s sister (flying in from the east coast as a surprise with of course a major flight delay/detour 😬🫣 but all worked out in the end thankfully!), the bride’s best friend , another friend .ruvi and me, confirming plans and texts up to the minute)

* we switched our plan to hike a totally different spot (only at 10pm the night before, when I arrived) since the hike we were planning on doing had a water main break and was flooded — while this new spot was way better for the sunrise, it quickly filled up with tourists and cars in the neighborhood with very limited street parking allowed

* i had no idea what this hike was like until we started — in complete darkness. thank god for flashlights and ignorance being bliss because it was steep, rocky, slippery (even before it rained!) and narrow. if I had known in advance what I was getting into while carrying my heaviest lenses with me, I would have been way more nervous! 🙊

* it poured rain while we hid at the top of the mountain waiting 😳 but my gear was totally fine (thanks to .ruvi’s rain protection!!!) 🙏🏼

* i accidentally slid down super gracefully on my 🍑 as we were close to the bottom 🙃😆

this trip was truly life changing and while it’s so nice to be home, I’m not gonna lie: I’d happily plan another trip back to Hawaii in a heartbeat… 🌴🌊

Gorgeous light, colorful blooms, and a happiness that floats in the air…E&M had a day where spring showed up in full col...
04/12/2026

Gorgeous light, colorful blooms, and a happiness that floats in the air…

E&M had a day where spring showed up in full color, every glance carried joy, and every frame held that effortless kind of magic you can’t quite recreate… only recognize when it’s right in front of you. 🩷

I’m so excited to share these early favorites from their Winslow wedding!

Planning:
Venue:
Caterer:
Photographer:
Florist:
Music:
Lighting:
Rentals:
Stationery:
Hair & Makeup (Bride Only):
Makeup:
Bridal Party Hair:
Dress:
Tux:
Transportation:
Groom:

christy + diego: the best way to kickoff 2026  ❤️there are hundreds of reasons why these two are perfect for each other ...
03/22/2026

christy + diego: the best way to kickoff 2026 ❤️

there are hundreds of reasons why these two are perfect for each other and these early favorite moments (lots on film 🎞️!) are just the start…

do you think gus + lupe know how lucky they are to have parents like you? 😻😻 congrats, friends!!

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film never tries too hard… 🎞️it just exists in all its simple, grainy imperfectness.stocked up on new rolls of magic for...
03/10/2026

film never tries too hard… 🎞️
it just exists in all its simple, grainy imperfectness.

stocked up on new rolls of magic for this weekend’s wedding and it made me nostalgic (!) looking back at the film moments I already love. 🤎

POV: you want to take engagement photos in DC but don’t want to be at the monuments…I got you! I’ve been to all of these...
03/05/2026

POV: you want to take engagement photos in DC but don’t want to be at the monuments…

I got you! I’ve been to all of these places and love them all for different reasons. Which would you choose?

Save this list of 13 places beyond the monuments, to take your engagement photos in DC to come back to when you’re planning yours. You can thank me later. 😉

GEORGETOWN STREETS
Cobblestoned · Textural · Tailored

LE DIPLOMATE
Parisian · Cinematic · Decadent

BLAGDEN ALLEY
Unique · Urban · Unexpected

DUPONT CIRCLE
Classic · European · Lively

HILLWOOD ESTATE
Formal · Manicured · Delight

KENNEDY CENTER
(the part that wasn’t renamed)
Sculptural · Grand · Minimal

DIRTY HABIT
Sultry · Moody · Intimate

THE WHARF
Waterfront · Airy · Contemporary

ALETHIA TANNER PARK
Industrial · Colorful · Modern

SWANN HOUSE
*book a staycation and make it a weekend!*
Sophisticated · Welcoming · Stately

GEORGETOWN WATERFRONT
Breezy · Serene · Scenic

NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY
Museum · Artistic · Cultural

THE LINE HOTEL BAR
Eclectic · Architectural · Curated

Yes, the florals were joyful.Yes, the colors and details were unforgettable.But what stayed with me was the rhythm of th...
02/28/2026

Yes, the florals were joyful.
Yes, the colors and details were unforgettable.

But what stayed with me was the rhythm of the day… unhurried, personal, deeply felt.

Intimate celebrations shift the focus to an experience, encouraging moments to unfold naturally, instead of feeling scheduled… and that’s when photographs become memories instead of poses. ❤️

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4 reasons to go on a date to the Walters Art Museum, like Meyha & Sahaan did ❤️ and happen to also take your engagement ...
02/21/2026

4 reasons to go on a date to the Walters Art Museum, like Meyha & Sahaan did ❤️ and happen to also take your engagement photos at the same time 😉:

1. There is SO MUCH art and culture on every surface
2. Wood walls, red walls, green walls, marble stairs, an atrium, a sculptural spiral stair (at the Hackerman House… iykyk) and natural light for 📸
3. It’s FREE and open to everyone. Yes!!
4. It’s in Mt Vernon, one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in Baltimore

Truth: these photos almost didn’t even happen…

We were planning to take them outside in Fed Hill or along the waterfront, (we talked about so many different locations!) since Meyha & Sahaan made so many memories together in those iconic Baltimore spots and travelled up here for the weekend from NC… but this was the same weekend we got 10” of snow and ice and there was no way we could comfortably be outside in freezing temps for photos. So, we quickly pivoted to indoors at the Walters and it all worked out!

Since their wedding will be at the BMA in the spring, it was perfect to have another local museum as the backdrop for their love story! 😍

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