Laurie Collins, known as Dccitygirl, is a lifelong Washington, D.C. native. She rose to prominence through her stunning social‑media–friendly photography, especially on Instagram, where she shares beautiful street, architectural, and neighborhood imagery of the capital region. 

With over 175,000 followers on Instagram she’s known as a city explorer and storyteller—her work offering a fresh, local take on D.C. scenes beyond typical tourist perspectives. 

She favors street‑style, photojournalistic captures of everyday life in DC—highlighting neighborhoods, seasons, local nature, architectural detail, and candid human moments. She also shares photo‑journal style guides to D.C. spots like Rock Creek Park, McKee‑Beshers sunflower fields, quick get-aways from DC and various seasonal scenes in the city.

Instagram: @dccitygirl