Darcy Troutman Photography: Some murals and an urban feel
Union Market
Darcy Troutman Photography: Works best in the morning; great views and then an easy walk through georgetown
Georgetown Waterfront Park
Darcy Troutman Photography: Great place to start your session; lots of ducks and views; rarely crowded; short walk to Lincoln; permit may be required
Constitution Gardens
Darcy Troutman Photography: Not Covid friendly right now inside; but the whole area around the gallery can also work well (though we need to discuss possible permitting issues)
National Gallery of Art
Darcy Troutman Photography: Lots of great old houses; wonderful light. Blog link
Georgetown Neighborhood and College
Darcy Troutman Photography: Lots of great old houses; wonderful light. Blog link
Georgetown Neighborhood and College
Darcy Troutman Photography: Water views; swings; can get crowded in the evenings
District Wharf
Darcy Troutman Photography: Waterfront views and bridges
Yards Park | Capitol Riverfront | Washington, DC
Darcy Troutman Photography: River and city views; nice trails
Darcy Troutman Photography: I love this area of Rock Creek - there's parking, and old barn, and a gorgeous trail with lots of scenery, plus a huge lawn area that's perfect for some soccer or frisbee.
Peirce Mill (Rock Creek Park)
Darcy Troutman Photography: Great sunsets, love the waterviews and sculptures
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Darcy Troutman Photography: There's also a great park with a playground across the street.
Spanish Steps
Darcy Troutman Photography: Lots of greenery; rarely crowded
Potomac Overlook Regional Park
Darcy Troutman Photography: In a ravine so photography times are more flexible; next to the river; lots of foliage (looks GORGEOUS in autumn)
Lubber Run Park
Darcy Troutman Photography: View of DC skyline; rarely crowded; the actual Carillon is under construction (and has been for a long time)
Netherlands Carillon
Darcy Troutman Photography: If you live in an urban neighborhood, sometimes taking photos around your house/apartment is the best option
Rosslyn Neighborhood
Darcy Troutman Photography: If you live in an urban neighborhood, sometimes taking photos around your house/apartment is the best option
Rosslyn Neighborhood
Darcy Troutman Photography: Creek; trails; woods; usually not very crowded
Long Branch Nature Center & Park
Darcy Troutman Photography: Creek; trails; woods; usually not very crowded
Long Branch Nature Center & Park
Darcy Troutman Photography: Easy location; small garden and trails; great for a shorter session
Bon Air Park Rose Garden
Darcy Troutman Photography: Located in North Arlington, forest views a stream and an old “house”. Rarely crowded.
Gulf Branch Nature Center & Park
Darcy Troutman Photography: This is probably my favorite place for sessions and I photograph here frequently - gorgeous alleys and cobblestone streets; sunrises are really pretty on the waterfront
Old Town Alexandria
Darcy Troutman Photography: Wonderful river views and bridge views
Jones Point Park
Darcy Troutman Photography: Wonderful gardens; a few nice trails and gazebos
Green Spring Gardens
Darcy Troutman Photography: Suburban wetlands; lots of great trails (can get buggy);
Huntley Meadows Park
Darcy Troutman Photography: Huge fields, lots of room, and a playground - amazing afternoon light!! (also canons)
Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site - City of Alexandria, VA
Darcy Troutman Photography: Permit required (but relatively cheap and easy to get on weekdays, weekends are trickier)!! Gorgeous large gardens; tons of great locations
Meadowlark Botanical Gardens
Darcy Troutman Photography: ONE OF MY FAVORITE PLACES; a barn; a field; great light (mornings and evenings); no crowds - just fantastic
Manassas National Battlefield Park
Darcy Troutman Photography: River views and trails; probably best in the morning; can get muddy
Riverbend Park
Darcy Troutman Photography: Great park in Fairfax; trails; the light on the lake is gorgeous in the mornings
Burke Lake
Darcy Troutman Photography: Great little park; easy parking; historic building; old barn; wonderful morning light
Cherry Hill Park
Darcy Troutman Photography: Great little park; easy parking; historic building; old barn; wonderful morning light
Cherry Hill Park
Darcy Troutman Photography: Water views and a ton of trees. Such a great park.
Pohick Bay Regional Park
Darcy Troutman Photography: Lots of trails, rarely crowded on weekdays, also a river.
Prince William Forest Park
Darcy Troutman Photography: Lots of trails, rarely crowded on weekdays, also a river.
Prince William Forest Park
Darcy Troutman Photography: This park is rarely crowded and has beautiful light in the winter. Lots of different options for photos.
Lake Fairfax Park
Darcy Troutman Photography: Not very crowded; lots of trails and a small lake
Wheaton Regional Park
Darcy Troutman Photography: Trails; woods; and old signs
Glen Echo Park
Darcy Troutman Photography: This is just one of many beautiful places on the C&O canal
