Weddings

Matt & Kristin {Whitehall Estate in Bluemont, VA}

Matt & Kristin {Whitehall Estate in Bluemont, VA}

Whitehall Estate is such a dreamy venue. It was the perfect location for Matt and Kristin to tie the knot! They shared a First Look and we were able to get a few portraits in before the rain started. We were so thankful they did a First Look because it was pouring the rest of the day! Thankfully the indoor ceremony site was just as pretty as the outdoor location.

David & Emily {Olde River Farm in Crawford, VA}

David & Emily {Olde River Farm in Crawford, VA}

David & Emily are married!! This wedding was very special because four years ago I shot her sisters wedding at this same farm. And Olde River Farm just happens to be her childhood family home! It was the most beautiful Saturday afternoon; the sun was shining and there was a cool breeze blowing. Their ceremony was on the top of a hill next to the family home and it was beautiful.

Peter & Lisa {Tabrizi's Weddings on the Water in Baltimore, MD}

Peter & Lisa {Tabrizi's Weddings on the Water in Baltimore, MD}

Peter and Lisa tied the knot at Tabrizi's overlooking the beautiful Harbor. The bridal party got ready at the Lord Baltimore Hotel before heading over to the wedding venue. Then the bride and groom shared a First Look and spent some time walking around for portraits. It was a gorgeous day to get married! 

Jim & Kim {Herrington on the Bay in North Beach, MD}

Jim & Kim {Herrington on the Bay in North Beach, MD}

Jim and Kim are married! They tied the knot by the water at Herrington on the Bay with friends and family surrounding them. It was a beautiful celebration! Kim and Jim shared a First Look and then we walked around the property for portraits. Kim had a gorgeous veil that was so much fun to photograph!! They danced the night away under the beautiful chandelier.

Tim & Mary Ellen {Grey Rock Mansion in Pikesville, MD)

Tim & Mary Ellen {Grey Rock Mansion in Pikesville, MD)

Tim and Mary Ellen tied the knot last weekend at the beautiful Grey Rock Mansion in Pikesville, MD. Their wedding was a celebration full of joy and love. Mary Ellen was the ultimate DIY bride and handmade all of the decor! She even made the bridesmaids bouquet and her bouquet. Amazing! Their initials spell out TiME (Tim & Mary Ellen) so the theme was clocks and time. So creative!

John & Elizabeth {Pier 5 Hotel in Baltimore, MD}

John & Elizabeth {Pier 5 Hotel in Baltimore, MD}

John and Elizabeth are married!! These two tied the knot at Pier 5 Hotel in downtown Baltimore. They were able to share a First Look and take some portraits outside before the rain started! Elizabeths nephew was the ring bearer and he did such a good job. And then Elizabeth and John when through the sword arch for their exit! 

Mike & Missy {Dulany's Overlook in Frederick, Maryland}

Mike & Missy {Dulany's Overlook in Frederick, Maryland}

day with their friends and family there to celebrate. It was supposed to rain but instead there was a beautiful sunset! It was scorching hot, but nothing stood in the way of the happiness these two had for each other in becoming husband and wife.

Why We Love the First Look on the Wedding Day

Why We Love the First Look on the Wedding Day

A lot of you have probably heard of the "First Look" on the wedding day. It has become more popular over the years for a lot of reasons! The First Look is when you choose to see each other on the wedding day before you walk down the aisle.

Best of 2016 | Weddings

Best of 2016 | Weddings

What an amazing year it has been! Traveling up north to Cape Cod and also down south to South Carolina, we covered many states in the weddings we shot this year. We also experienced windy weddings, several rainy day weddings, and perfect autumn fall weddings! It was the perfect mix.

Keith & Shauna {Herrington on the Bay in North Beach, MD}

Keith & Shauna {Herrington on the Bay in North Beach, MD}

Keith and Shauna are married! This was our last wedding of the year and it was one for the books. With big families, a cute pup in the bride & groom portraits, and crazy winds, Keith and Shauna had a wedding day to remember. They both held balloons and let go of them at the same time during their first look. It was adorable! They tied the knot overlooking the water at Herrington on the Bay with their friends and family around. 

Chris & Erin {Lansdowne Resort in Leesburg, VA}

Chris & Erin {Lansdowne Resort in Leesburg, VA}

Chris & Erin are married! These two got married on the windiest day of the year! But that didn't stop them from having a beautiful day. I am thankful they braved the cold wind for outdoor bride & groom portraits! 

Erik & Courtney {Chanteclaire Farm in Friendsville, MD}

Erik & Courtney {Chanteclaire Farm in Friendsville, MD}

Chanteclaire Farm was the perfect venue for Erik and Courtney to tie the knot. It was a gorgeous fall afternoon and the leaves were a beautiful yellow. They shared personal vows with one another overlooking the lake with their friends and family around. 

Jim & Taylor {Ritz-Carlton Georgetown in Washington, DC}

Jim & Taylor {Ritz-Carlton Georgetown in Washington, DC}

Jim & Taylor are married! Their wedding at the Ritz-Carlton Georgetown was glamorous and romantic. Gold details, Jimmy Choo heels, and dozens of candles at the alter. It was a beautiful ceremony and reception! These two have a sweet love for each other that was evident throughout the whole day. And Jim's speech during the reception had everyone teary-eyed over his love for Taylor!

Paul & Meghan {The Athenaeum in Alexandria, VA}

Paul & Meghan {The Athenaeum in Alexandria, VA}

This was a very special wedding for me to photograph. Meg and I have been friends for over 10 years and now she is officially Mrs. Martin! I also photographed her sister Katie's wedding four years ago and I just love these sisters! Paul and Meghan met online and the rest is history.

Brent & Jamie {The Palmer Building in Charlotte, NC}

Brent & Jamie {The Palmer Building in Charlotte, NC}

Brent and Jamie are married! They tied the knot at The Palmer Building in Charlotte, North Carolina with friends and family around. It was a beautiful fall day! They shared a first look before the ceremony and had the chance to get pictures with the city skyline in the background. It was perfect!