Intimate Elopement at American Visionary Art Museum Sculpture Garden

There’s nothing about Zachary and John’s elopement I could write that would do more justice than sharing their engagement story. So without further ado, here it is. Get your tissues ready because they got married in the same exact same place. xo

“I (Zach) proposed - one weekend in 2019, John participated in a 5k to support transplant patients and their loved ones in Baltimore. At the conclusion of the 5k, we had some spare time to kill so we wandered around Inner Harbor and wound up at AVAM, where we spent a decent amount of time. At some point in the museum something stirred in me, so I went to the gift shop, found a pair of matching rings, and dragged John to one of the closed exhibits with an overhead mural. I pointed upward which gave me enough time to get down on one knee and ask the million dollar question (he said yes, thankfully).”

Glamorous Wedding at Mount Vernon's Engineer's Club

Cate and Chris were married on a rainy May day in Baltimore, Maryland at Mount Vernon’s historic Engineer’s Club. There are so many gorgeous architectural details at this venue, and while decoration only needs to be minimal, the team at Christine McFarlane Events outdid themselves. Floral arches were creatively constructed by Wanton Poppies and each table had bud vases and tapered candles. It was unreal.

When I arrived, Christine had set up a sweet little flat lay with the couple’s invitations and rings. I will absolutely photograph details and create my own setups on the fly, but having it pre-made allowed me even more time for the creative photojournalism of people. Weddings are human events full of unpredictable emotions and those are what I thrive documenting the most.

Since it was rainy, we took advantage of the conservatory for first look and wedding party portraits. I’m so happy we snuck outside with umbrellas to take 10 minutes of portraits though! By the time we were done, it started pouring. Such good timing. The ceremony was short and sweet, followed by the most glamorous cocktail hour in the library with live jazz music. Toasts as the sun went down was a photographer’s dream scenario. Romantic lighting, laughing (and teary) expressions, and so. many. florals.

Dancing was in the red and hot pink damask ballroom with a live band uplit with blue lights. I took the opportunity to let direct flash lead the way for a very hollywood-era aesthetic on the dance floor. This collection of film and digital images speaks to how seamlessly both mediums flow together. Imperfect, out of focus, emotional, and timeless.

Jewel Tone Wedding In Old Town Alexandria at Virtue Feed & Grain

I met Katie at The Alexandrian Autograph Collection Hotel as Sungold Flower Co. delivered their beautiful assortment of foraged spring flower bouquets and crowns. The ladies put on velvet, silk, and chiffon dresses and then we took a walk down the cobblestone streets of Old Town. We took photos on the waterfront and then headed to Virtue Feed & Grain for a quick and candid ceremony and lunch!

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Wedding at Diyanet Center of America and Big Bear Cafe

Noor and Dan exchanged their vows on a beautiful spring day at the Diyanet Center of America. It’s a gorgeous mosque and cultural center based on Turkish design. The intricate tile design of the interior was impressive! Noor’s black beaded dress was in keeping with her family’s Palestinian heritage. After a short ceremony, we met extended family and a few friends at Big Bear Cafe in Washington DC for a delicious dinner at one long table.

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Celestial Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center Wedding

Skye and Brandon celebrated their wedding day among the most beautiful DIY, celestial-themed decor. There was a crescent moon metal arbor at their altar, guests threw wildflower petals down the aisle from paper cones painted like the galaxy, each guest table had an astrological sign assigned, and multiple cakes were adorned with stars. We even took pictures near a sci-fi looking geodesic dome!!

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Late Summer Rocklands Farm Elopement with Vibrant Flowers

Florals/Styling: Sungold Flower Co.

Venue: Rocklands Farm

Dress: Milk and Ice Vintage

Jewelry: Stellarium Jewelry

Hair and Makeup: A O’Halloran at Green Beauty Spa

Food: Pizza Brama

Wine: Rocklands Farm

Hand-Dyed Silks: Solidago and Silk

Napkins: We are Lady Farmer

Models: Mayra and Kyle Hayes (actually here to do a vow renewal/elopement after 10 years of marriage!!)

Officiant: Jennifer Singh

Eco Friendly Wedding at The Elm in Hampden

Allison and Dan's Earth Day wedding had two priorities- have FUN with family and friends who traveled from all over the country, and keep things as eco friendly as possible. It was hosted at one of Baltimore's hidden gem's, The Elm in Hampden. It's owned and operated by a couple who live there, so it has charm and nostalgia and small personal touches scattered about that make it feel incredibly cozy. There are vintage posters on the wall, rustic furniture made of wicker and wood, and mismatched floral textiles.

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Early Autumn Family Session with Brothers

Brothers Avik and Som had a blast running around this wildflower filled meadow playing superheroes and finding new insects and flowers to explore. Their mom and dad were all about embracing their kids’ wild and free nature and because of that, we captured some honest and intimate moments whenever the boys naturally went in for cuddles (instead of forcing poses.) I’m such an advocate for child-led sessions!

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Annapolis Friends Quaker Meeting House Wedding

Jenny and Luke were married at the beautiful and intimate Annapolis Friends Meeting House in Annapolis, Maryland. Like so many of the weddings I’m so lucky to photograph, it was a complete family affair. Relatives and friends pitched in on every level, from the vibrant pink floral arrangements, to magnolia leaf namecards, to dessert and catering and homemade flower girls’ dresses.

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