This was a true family affair. Kalynn's sisters wove a gigantic ceremony wreath backdrop and decorated it with mums and ornamental grasses. The bride wore a homemade eucalyptus flower crown and carried a DIY wedding bouquet full of eucalyptus, grasses, mums, and dahlias.
Read MoreLake Roland and Clavel Wedding with Tacos!
After the ceremony, we headed back to their home in Hampden to feed the dogs and soak up some AC for 15 minutes. Then we hopped in the car and headed to Clavel for tacos and ice cream. The light was stunning and cast shadows of the numerous houseplants lined up in the restaurant window.
Read MoreElegant Wedding at Columbia Country Club in Chevy Chase
There is SO much character at this venue- wallpaper, crystal chandeliers, bookcases, textiles, velvet chairs, vintage rugs, and more! It was hard to pick where to photograph the details, let alone the people!! I came ready for rain, but we lucked out with amazing (albeit Maryland summer hot) weather and got to explore the gardens and rolling golf courses outside.
Read MoreRocklands Farm Wedding with Sungold Flower Co.
Aubrey and Jason celebrated their intimate, 50 guest wedding at Rocklands Farm in Poolesville, Maryland where Aubrey works during summers. Being close friends with the talented ladies at Sungold Flower Co. (who grow and create right there at Rocklands) she asked me to emphasize their beautiful bouquets, hanging installations, and garlands filled with seasonal Maryland flowers and foliage.
Read MoreClassic Garden Wedding at The Elm in Hampden
Deirdre and Hendrik enjoyed a family-oriented wedding at the charming Elm in Hampden. They held paper flowers and a friend made their stunning wedding cake from scratch!
Read MoreDIY Park Pavillion Wedding with Spring Wildflowers
Alex and Enid's intimate wedding was hosted in a quaint public park near Silver Spring, MD and was a true DIY, family affair. At the top of a hill sat a small wooden pavilion, decorated in classic white bunting, twinkle lights, and simple wildflower arrangements in recycled wine bottles.
Read MoreRomantic Summer Wedding at Overhills Mansion
Melissa and Nishant started their big day by getting ready at the historic Wayside Inn in Ellicott City. They shared an intimate first look and exchanged gifts, giggling the entire time like they were middle schoolers. Their ceremony and reception took place at Overhills Mansion where guests ate AMAZING food from in-house White House Caterers, danced for hours, and wished the couple good night with an enormous sparkler sendoff!
Read MoreChinese-American Wedding at Cylburn Mansion
Chris and Lucia renewed their vows while a gaggle of kids played with rose petals at their feet. Adorable is an understatement!
Read MoreHarvest House Wedding at Lost Creek Winery in Virginia
Katie and Zach celebrated their wedding on a cozy, rainy afternoon at the Harvest House at Lost Creek Winery. Between downpours, we took advantage of dry skies for portraits. I brought a dozen clear umbrellas but luck would have it that we hardly even used them! The party began during a series of hilarious and heartfelt toasts and then everyone jumped on the dance floor!
Read MoreEngagement Portraits at Peabody Institute and Homewood Campus
Younsu and Hyun Jeong attended university in Baltimore and wanted their engagement photos to reflect this period of their lives that brought them together. Even though it was an absolutely freezing December afternoon Hyun Jeong wore the most adorable dresses and even came prepared with a beautiful flower crown and bouquet! They’re getting married in South Korea this year!
Read MorePatterson Park and Union Craft Brewing Engagement Session
Katie and Mark met me at Patterson Park with their adorable fur baby, Huck. The sunset was gorgeous and we spent the evening wandering the pagoda, fountain, and winding brick paths. This couple has an appreciation for all the art to be found in Baltimore and wanted to include one of its colorful murals in their session, so we popped over to Union Craft Brewing to check out the new Jessy and Katey masterpiece.
Read MoreMisty Evening Handfasting with Warm Florals and Lace
This fun and folkloric October wedding took place at dusk in the woods behind Laura’s Maryland family home. The couple invited just a handful of close friends and relatives to join them in a traditional hand-fasting amid twinkle lights and jewel toned florals by The Modest Florist.
Read MoreForest Family Session with a Riverside Tent
Mini Session with a Toddler at Rawlings Conservatory
At Home Newborn Session in Ellicott City
This newborn session was everything a newborn sesh should be- lots of snuggling, snoozing, and a hearty dose of love. At only three weeks old, tiny Rollie slept almost the entire time and finally woke up after an hour to gaze at us with wise eyes. I always try to focus on the kinds of pictures I’d want of my own baby- a few details of tiny fingers, newborn wrinkles, and peachfuzz, but mostly images that make me remember what it felt like to hold him when he was so small. I really hope these photos bring back those feelings for Rebecca and Sean as their first baby grows into a little boy.
Read MoreRelaxed Spring Family Session at Patterson Park
This easygoing family session in Patterson Park was full of laughter, dancing, and fondly recollecting family memories.
Read MoreBackyard Photo Session at Golden Hour in Glyndon
It's always a good sign when the family cat greets you first, right? Because of this lovebug, we dove right into their backyard photo session. Everyone wanted in on the snuggles and summer's sun cast the most beautiful glow.
Read MoreBackyard Boho Wedding on the Eastern Shore
When I arrived at Duncan's parent's house for his and Phoebe's Woodstock, Maryland wedding, I knew it was going to be one of those creatively fulfilling, easy as pie afternoons. The earliest guests were just starting to arrive, so we snuck out the kitchen door for secret portraits by the woodshed. Phoebe's dress kept picking up tiny leaves and it looked so at home trailing behind her in the grass. She was like an extension of the nature that surrounded us.
Read MoreElopement at Rawlings Conservatory and La Cuchara
When Meredith and Jim found out they were expecting their second baby, they decided it was time to tie the knot. And what better place than Rawlings Conservatory in Druid Hill Park? Kid-friendly but romantic as can be. I love that even in winter, this space offers so many stunning photo backdrop opportunities, inside and out. The couple invited 17 of their closest family and friends for an intimate, emotional ceremony under the towering palm trees.
Read MoreFrederick Engagement Session at Bend in the River Farm
Madison and Ben had no idea where they wanted to take their engagement photos aside from keeping it local to their hometown of Frederick, MD. I suggested we reach out to Bend in the River Farm about using their lovely land and they were more than welcoming to us. Luck would have it, Madison fell in love with their wildcrafted floral design and hired them for floral arrangements for their summer 2019 wedding at Dulany’s Overlook!
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