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I loved this sweet engagement session for Lauren and Brett at Loch Raven Reservoir! One of their very first dates was to the duck island here, so it was so fitting to come back and shoot their engagement photos here. We had the perfect fall afternoon for their session – it was a little chilly, but the color in the leaves was so vibrant it made for a beautiful backdrop for their photos. I loved seeing Lauren’s playful side as she chased ducks around, and we ended their session with the two of them slow dancing by the water while the sun went down. So beautiful! I also loved her ring – it was gorgeous and so unique.

Yah! This session is so fun for so many reasons! First off, Caitlin and David are sweet, genuine and just a lot of fun. Super trusting of us on the muggiest session we’ve had all year. That didn’t stop them from kissing, laughing and hiking through McKeldin State Park with us! The first part of the session, their sweet pup Blue, a gorgeous Bernese Mountain Dog joined us for some pics. After that, we headed to the waterfall where we did some twirls and some intimate segments. Then we searched and chased light throughout the woods and fields. We finished their session with Korbel champagne popping as deer watched on. Oh and we can’t forget the giant sushi boat we all shared in Old Ellicott City for dinner! C+D, we are so pumped for what’s to come! We hope you love your photos and you’re excited for what’s to come!

Up on the blog today is Josh and Johnnas beautiful October Turf Valley Wedding! We are so excited to share this wedding for sooo many reasons! First off, Johnna’s family, parents and aunts and uncles are owners of Turf Valley. I jokingly say they all own Howard County… and they are some of the most incredible people. But beyond that, Johnna’s sister Nicole is one of my best friends in the industry and I’m so thankful for her friendship. When Nicole shared with me that her sister was engaged, I was sooo excited! I secretly hoped they would hire us, so when Josh and Johnna reached out, I was ecstatic! I love their families more than they know. A funny story before we dive in… back in 2014 when we went full-time as wedding photographers Turf Valley was on my bucket list of venues. I remember thinking… man, the day we photograph a wedding at Turf Valley, I will feel like I hit the lottery. The relationship we’ve cultivated in the last 10 years has brought great friendships, even with their catering staff and managers I feel like we can really create magic there and have the trust of the staff.

Yah! I’m so excited to share this session! These guys are our last wedding of 2022 and we are so pumped that they are the ones closing out our calendar! When we met up with them for their session, we knew were were going to have a blast. We had an hour to get as much variety as possible since we had so many ideas and places we wanted to take them in Old Ellicott City. Jenna and Scott met through work and were inseparable… very much like their session. They make each other smile and come alive. I LOVED Jenna’s dress… so much that I actually have it in navy! Now I have to go get mine altered cause she made it look so good! We took them from the bottom of the hill, almost to the top and wrapped up right around the new Mason Jar milkshake bar and La Palapas! Too bad it was closed by the time we finished up, so we walked over to La Palapa where we spent a couple hours just hanging out! Jenna and Scott, we are soo excited to be alongside you guys documenting your story, family, people, and love. Thanks for choosing us and trusting us!!

Yah! This session is so fun for so many reasons! First off, Caitlin and David are sweet, genuine and just a lot of fun. Super trusting of us on the muggiest session we’ve had all year. That didn’t stop them from kissing laughing and hiking through McKeldin State Park with us! The first part of the session, their sweet pup Blue, a gorgeous Bernese Mountain Dog joined us for some pics. After that, we headed to the waterfall where we did some twirls and some intimate segments. Then we searched and chased light throughout the woods and fields. We finished their session with Korbel champagne popping as deer watched on. Oh and we can’t forget the giant sushi boat we all shared in Old Ellicott City for dinner! C+D, we are so pumped for what’s to come! We hope you love your photos and you’re excited for what’s to come!

Aww yeah! Megan and Justin, your day came! As one of our rescheduled weddings and one of the hottest days of May, your Saturday wedding was wonderful. We knew it would be a doozy with the heat. From the time that I walked into the bridal suite until we left we knew we were in great company all day. Justin and Megan have the sweetest parents. Not only were they fun and inviting but they were intentional with us and light-hearted. Megan and Justin shared the sweetest first look under the weeping willows at their ceremony site. We were able to get the majority of wedding party photos done.

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Aww yeah! Megan and Justin, your day came! As one of our rescheduled weddings and one of the hottest days of May, your Saturday wedding was wonderful. We knew it would be a doozy with the heat. From the time that I walked into the bridal suite until we left we knew we were in great company all day. Justin and Megan have the sweetest parents. Not only were they fun and inviting but they were intentional with us and light-hearted. Megan and Justin shared the sweetest first look under the weeping willows at their ceremony site. We were able to get the majority of wedding party photos done.

Due to the heat, florals went out later than we had hoped but they looked beautiful! We still managed to get a great variety of our bride and groom with their chuppah after the ceremony. I don’t know the last time I did so many large extended family photos in such a short window after the ceremony. Their families were great, responsive and respectful of our time and their own. Our bride and groom still managed to get to the tail end of cocktail hour which was amazing.

Vanessa and Will had a beautiful session at Brookside Gardens! If you’ve never been, you totally should go, spend some time, take a picnic. Bursting with florals, plants waiting to make their debut, it’s so pretty regardless of when you go. V+W were so natural in front of the camera and together and to eat other they were sweet, affectionate and playful. Thanks so much for trusting me with your session, we can’t wait for your big day! xo

Jen and Greg had an awesome wedding at Turf Valley. As one of our rescheduled clients that had hired us back in 2019 we were so excited for their wedding day to come. Jen and Greg warned us that it would be quite the party. And it did not disappoint.

When we arrived at Turf Valley that morning and I walked into the bridal Suite I knew I was in for a good time. The music was blaring, girls were in chairs getting hair and makeup done, and smiles were all around. Greg was just around the corner in another room about ready to meet the guys down in a suite to get dressed and ready for the day. These two had such a fun morning with family and friends. Jen shared a sweet first look with her dad. Soon after Jen would head outside for her first look with Greg. I absolutely love their first look. The way Greg looked at her and their excitement for what the day would hold most so evident. We managed to get all wedding party and the majority of family photos done on the front end of the day.

What a cold session but Hannah and Nick did awesome! And so did their dog!

We met Hannah and Nick at Centennial Park about two hours before sunset. We knew where we wanted to take them and knew we were chasing daylight. The park had a lot of construction so our normal route had to be ditched and these two had to trust us as we drove throughout the park. Hannah and Nick, you guys did awesome! We are so excited to get to know you more and can’t wait for your wedding!

While we may still be catching up from the amazing 2021 year we had and the most weddings and engagement sessions we’ve ever shot in one year… we are sooo excited to share all the beauty we’ve encountered and shot over the last 4-6 months. Todays we are sharing Dana and Drew’s session. They wanted fall, a place their dog would love and a place that we loved to photograph. Centennial park is special to me, probably because of all the times I’ve been here both personally and professionally. Dana and Drew rocked their session. We had so much fun cruising all around the park, even after dark. They let us play with lighting and sunset and water. Dana and Drew, we are so excited to be alongside you guys in this season of life. Your day is going to be awesome! Enjoy the process! We are cheering you on!