As a Baltimore wedding photographer, I make it my business to know the best venues in our beautiful city, so we’re spotlighting options for a Four Seasons Hotel wedding. Clean, upscale, and romantic settings await you here at the Four Seasons—let’s talk about it.  Note: The photoshoot used in this blog is a surprise proposal I recently shot at the Four Seasons, which inspired me to bring this wedding location to light through a blog! Location of Four Seasons First up, let’s talk location. In Baltimore, the Four Seasons Hotel sits right on the waterfront of the Patapsco River. Your out-of ..read more

One thing I love about being a Maryland wedding photographer is the opportunity I have to meet with so many wonderful couples and witness their unique love and family. Recently I was able to take photos with Teresa and Liam at their chapel wedding in Towson, MD. This wedding was so sweet, so romantic, and I want to share it with you…and maybe persuade you to say “I do” in a chapel wedding here in Maryland!  Chapels are Affordable First, having a chapel wedding can be so affordable in contrast to other venues. Many times chapels will allow use of the space for low charge, or even free if y ..read more

Baltimore photographers everywhere are gearing up for a romantic Christmas season, myself included. Christmas engagement photos are a special opportunity for you and your partner, in more ways than one. Let’s talk about exactly how to get the perfect engagement photos during this season!  Secret Romance at Christmas Time Christmas time is a time to celebrate the things you love most, which makes it the season for surprise proposals. And of course, Baltimore photographers are happy to help you out. In my opinion, it’s easier to do a proposal during the holidays. You’re closer to your famil ..read more

You have found a few Baltimore wedding photographers who caught your eye and successfully booked a call with them. So, what are you going to talk about? While on the phone, of course, you want to make sure you vibe and get along, after all this person will be following you around your entire wedding day! In addition, you will want to ask specific questions to your Baltimore wedding photographer, kind of like an interview, to make sure they will be a good fit. Experience Before anything else, ask your photographer about their experience. Not only do you want to know how long they have been behi ..read more

Doan and Jake invited me to take their engagement photos at the Library of Congress, and, as a Maryland wedding photographer, of course I was honored. We are so lucky to have such beautiful historic locations here in DC, and a Library of Congress wedding photoshoot could be exactly what you’re looking for. So, let me share a few of these images with you!  Location and History The Library of Congress is right across the street from the Capitol, sandwiched between East Capitol St NE and Independence Ave. The Thomas Jefferson Building is the most famous building of the Library, because it in ..read more

We need to talk about historic Ellicott City. As a Baltimore wedding photographer, I’ve enjoyed special moments photographing in Ellicott City, and I love it even more because it’s my home! Originally founded in 1772, the city is known for its history and charm. But it’s been back in the spotlight for awhile, so let’s talk about what happened here. What Happened in Ellicott City? Long story short, Ellicott City had two “once in a lifetime” floods, only 2 years apart. The first happened in July 2016, and then again in May 2018. It made international news, so you may have even heard about them ..read more

Spacious yet simple, Haven Street Ballroom is the wedding venue you’ll love to work with. I share a lot of venues, but not many of them boast attentive service, transparent pricing, and creative freedom for their couples. Baltimore wedding photographers are raving about this venue—let’s find out why.  Location of the Venue To get started, Haven Street Ballroom is located on the far east side of Baltimore, in Baltimore Highlands. The venue is 21 minutes away from the airport. It’s a good, centralized location and if you want to do your ceremony elsewhere, the drive isn’t going to be a prob ..read more

When you have a new baby, you want to preserve every minute with them. The newborn stage goes by way too fast! But, Baltimore photographers like me know how hard it can be to bring out a new baby to a photography studio, so we offer newborn photos at home. Read on to see why you should plan to stay in for your newborn session.  Keep Mom and Baby Comfortable Our number one priority in your photography session is to keep you comfortable, and that’s much easier to do at home. No worries about fluctuating temperatures, packing heavy bags, or working around schedules. We can chill on your couc ..read more

As a Maryland wedding photographer, couples are always asking me when’s best to have a wedding. Weddings are beautiful in every season, but in my opinion, you’ll love hosting your wedding in Maryland in the fall. I put together my own list for why you should definitely say “yes” in autumn.  Changing Fall Leaves  First and most obviously, if you’re looking for those colorful backdrops of burnt orange, red, and gentle greens, you won’t want to miss Maryland in the fall. We have the most incredible fall foliage here on the east coast, and the changing fall leaves are going to amp up you ..read more

Many Baltimore wedding photographers I have noticed that getting ready photos have gained popularity over the years, and rightfully so! Capturing the essence of the wedding day in photos is a unique and beautiful way to remember the little things. All the moments leading up to your vows and reception, as well as all the time in between, are what make your wedding day irreplaceable. Detail Shots Detail shots are something I will take care of while you are getting ready the morning of your wedding. These include photos of your shoes, wedding dress, rings, and so much more. They are all the thing ..read more