Alicia Tenise

D.C. Fashion, Travel and Lifestyle Blogger

The Top 10 Best Places to Take Photos in D.C.

Typical Day Exploring Washington D.C. - The Top 10 Best Places to Take Photos in D.C. featured by popular DC blogger, Alicia Tenise

Oh, man. I’m not sure why it took me this long to put this post together, but it’s a question I’ve been asked a million times.

Even though I started my blog as a college student in Richmond, I moved back to my hometown of D.C. back in 2013. I shot in and around the D.C. area for four solid years before my year in Philly, and now I’m temporarily back in D.C. for the next few weeks, and I’m falling back in love with all the best places to take photos in D.C.

As I take a trip down memory lane, here are some of the best places to take photos in D.C. — from a local. I do occasionally like to shoot in touristy spots. However, I also want to show you some fantastic places to take photos that aren’t the National Mall.
 
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My Spring Outdoor Happy Hour Uniform + Favorite D.C. HH Spots

Habitual Arietta Wrap Top, Joe's Jeans Charlie Ankle High Rise Skinny Ankle - Happy Hour Uniform styled by popular DC fashion blogger, Alicia Tenise

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In true Alicia spirit, one of the reasons why I love spring the most is all the al fresco dining options. Once a patio or rooftop opens up for the season at my favorite restaurants in town, you bet you can find me there until October. As soon as I get a rooftop happy hour invite, you bet that I’m going to grab my favorite high waisted jeans and crop top combo and rush out of the door!
 
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Spreading Cheer This Holiday Season

Madewell Fringe Cardigan, Teleflora Love Out Loud - Spreading Cheer This Holiday Season by Washington DC blogger Alicia Tenise

While I love the holiday season, I have to admit: sometimes I just need to take a step back and think about what the season is all about.

It’s easy to get caught up with the holiday parties, finding the right gift, and creating your wishlists. However, one of the best things about the holidays is that you can show your friends and loved ones that you care. Here are a few things that I’m doing this year to spread the holiday cheer to those around me.
 
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I Sort Of Went Glamping with Getaway House (And I Loved It)

Washington D.C. blogger Alicia Tenise reviews the Getaway House in Standardsville Virginia
Soma Intimates Cap Sleeve Notch Collar Pajama Top Charmed Floral Merlot - I Sort Of Went Glamping with Getaway House (And I Loved It) by Philadelphia travel blogger Alicia Tenise

Listen: I’ve never been the biggest fan of camping.

Ultimately, I think my problems stem from when I was a Girl Scout back in the day. When I was in elementary school, I found out that I was sick enough to get my spleen removed (that’s another story for another day). However, for the longest time, I wasn’t aware that I was that sick, and I went on camping trips left and right as a Girl Scout and had to leave almost all of them early because my immune system couldn’t handle it at the time.

Fast forward to 2017. Yup, I’m still a little scarred from my experiences back in 1998. However, I’m a relatively healthy adult. When Getaway House invited me to try out their new space in D.C., I figured I’d finally try out “camping” yet again.
 
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