I often get asked how someone can make sure their wedding venue will produce excellent photos. Well, here’s the answer! Read on for more!

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Alongside photography, social media content creation and branding photography are passions of mine. Due to that, when my boyfriend, Blair, asked me to help him pull off branding photography for social media content for a friend of his in Florida, I readily agreed!  Branding Photography in Brooksville, Florida For a bit of background, Blair is […]

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Portrait Photographer in Virginia This portrait session was extra special, because it was for my not-so-little cousin, Amanda! She reached out for me to capture her senior photos, and of course, I couldn’t say no! Especially since senior sessions are a bit of a rarity for me due to my schedule filling up with engagements […]

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Fall has arrived, and with it comes changing leaf colors, crisp weather, and of course, Fall portraits! Fall photos are truly beautiful, and that’s one reason that my calendar tends to fill up quickly during this season! So here are a few tips to help you plan your Fall photo session so that it turns […]

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No amount of heat could take away from the perfection of Katie + Wesley’s Cheerful Catoctin Hall Wedding! And the pictures showed such joy!

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Wedding Coordinators or Planners usually help brides plan out a wedding day timeline. But if you don’t have a Planner or Coordinator, don’t worry! I’m super organized and love helping brides create a detailed wedding day timeline for their wedding. It’s important to me that my brides feel at peace knowing that we have talked through […]

The rehearsal dinner is usually a more private, personal, and informal affair. Most brides may not consider it as something that wedding photographers should cover! Recently, I was asked to cover the rehearsal dinner photography for a wedding I was to photograph the next day. This was an atypical request! Most people don’t consider hiring […]

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With Summer reaching its peak, many people feel the heat increase as an excuse to stay inside. If you have a wedding planned, that may not be possible, especially for pictures! Weddings bring wonderful memories, and show the love you and your significant other share in new, and exciting ways. Here are a few tips […]

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A Wedding That Felt Like Home If there was a wedding that felt like home, this would be it. I recently had the honor to be the wedding photographer for a couple in a location that’s near and dear to my heart. Anneliese and Alec were married at Poor House Farm Park in Martinsburg WV. […]

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Val and Don’s destination beach engagement session on the Eastern shore of Delaware, to Bethany Beach, was so much fun! These photos are a showcase for Val and Don’s love story. I’m so excited to be able to share not only the photos, but the beginning to their happily-ever-after!  The beginning of Val and Don’s […]

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Jessica and Seamus embracing as bride and groom, wedding photography done in Alexandria Virginia

The Beginning of Their Beautiful Love Story Alexandria, Virginia is a beautiful and historic city, it’s the kind of place that makes wedding photography almost easy! The city gained more beauty when two star-crossed lovers bound their lives together there! Jessica and Seamus met in college, and fell in love one summer, simple and sweet […]

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Wedding photography is full of so much love, and in my home state of Maryland, I get to capture so many sweet weddings! Every wedding I photograph, I walk away with a full heart . . . but Gabby and Ryan’s wedding sticks out among the many! Gabby + Ryan’s Dating Journey In the world […]

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This blog has been more challenging to write, while oddly enough, Monica & Ric are some of my closest friends! Monica is my kindred spirit, a friend who only lived near me for a short while, but made an impact so deep that now we make one annual trip to see each other. She worked […]

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Every wedding is magical, but Faith & Matt’s Frederick church wedding was an absolute fairytale!  From getting ready to twirling on the dance floor, Faith was a real life princess who had found her prince. I enjoy seeing what unique touches each couple will incorporate their personalities into their wedding day to make it unique […]

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I was grinning ear to ear from the moment I received an email from Katie & Wesley. Why? If you’ve followed me for awhile, you may know I’m obsessed with Gilmore Girls. Katie discovered this about me and proceeded to share within her inquiry how picking out her dress was very “Lorelei-like.” If you know […]

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To say a good time was had during Anneliese & Alec’s engagement session is an understatement. These two had me cracking up right away. Their energy and humor carried throughout the whole session and led to capturing many genuine images! Their humor broke the ice… literally. Thankfully it was a nice distraction from the climate […]

Who knew volunteering would result in Gabby & Ryan finding their soul mate? In 2020, the elementary school where Gabby worked turned into a pantry for people in the community to come receive food, and she decided to volunteer to help. Ryan was a new Navy boy in town and also came that day to […]

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Ask me what I love most about my job. I’m usually not going to say it’s the pretty pictures. Though creating beautiful images for my clients is great and very fun, I do weddings because of the relationships I make! Getting to know and creating a connection with each bride and groom is SO life-giving. […]

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Lindsay & Travis had a perfect September wedding at the venue the historic Maryland Theatre, within the heart of Hagerstown, Maryland! The moment I walked into the getting ready room, the love these girls had for Lindsay was overflowing. You could tell she had a very special bond with each of her bridesmaids. From cracking […]

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Joey & Kim got married in one of my favorite small towns, Shepherdstown, West Virginia at a beautiful venue called Wild Goose Farm. Needless to say, in the middle of the ceremony we were shown WHY the venue is call what it is! Y’all wedding got me! Hand me the tissues! From the moment Kim […]

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Downtown Frederick is one of my favorite locations to take couples for an engagement session! Here you have a charming city, that isn’t too hectic but still has that city vibe, right next door to a beautiful park for greenery! You get the best of both worlds for city and nature backgrounds to compliment multiple […]

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Celebrating Amanda & Nate was so much fun after a long time coming! I met this sweet couple in early 2019. We traveled to Ocean City for their beautiful beach engagement session, not realizing it wouldn’t be for another two years until we could finally celebrate their summer ceremony— but it was well worth the […]

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Tori & Caleb Wedding Day

If I had to come up with one word to describe Tori & Caleb, it’s commitment… commitment to God, commitment to their family and their commitment to each other. If you asked me one thing that stuck out during their wedding day, it was the ceremony. For starters, Tori & Caleb had the privilege of […]

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Alexa, play “Simply the Best” from Schitt’s Creek. Jessica & Seamus met at the College of Charleston. They have a simple and sweet love story…two friends, who one summer, became much more. As college ended and their romance flourished, this New England boy moved down to Maryland to be with his sweetheart. Their proposal story […]

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I’d go up and down the east coast for this couple… literally! You may recognize these two from their gorgeous Clearwater, Florida engagement session from last fall. They headed back to their hometown for a beautiful spring wedding day in one of my favorite places–Shepherdstown, West Virginia! Their wedding day was full of so much […]

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I want to a relationship like Jordan & Mike for two reasons. First reason being that they mentioned sushi in their wedding vows. Let me tell you, I’m definitely doing that on my wedding day! Second, they went through so much during their engagement and at the end of the day, their love and their […]

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Longwood Gardens is a magical place. It’s over 1,000 acres of a botanical garden in southwestern Pennsylvania. Brittany and Rosendo’s dream was to have their engagement session in the spring blooms at Longwood. We eagerly scheduled their session for spring of 2020, and I don’t have to tell you how that story ends. Our dream […]

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I was asked recently what my favorite part of 2020 was. That question threw me, I hadn’t really thought of my “favorite part.” So I asked you all on social media for your answers to that question, and I got numerous responses like: new relationships, restored relationships, new jobs, getting married, etc. I was overjoyed […]

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Best of 2020 Weddings

It’s no secret this has been an emotional year. When the shut down began in March, we were overwhelmed with emotions. Through the whirlwind, my heart was only focused on one thing: my brides & grooms. My friends who had been planning their dream wedding for months–in moments those dreams were shattered. I felt helpless. […]

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As their Matron of Honor stated in her speech, Kaitlyn & Dave have a “gag me with a spoon type love.” Their love is infectious. Their love is pure. These two quickly stole my heart in our first meeting together when Kaitlyn and I realized that one of the many things we have in common […]

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Clearwater Engagement

When I got off the first FaceTime call with Breanna & Kody my face hurt because I was smiling so much! Breanna is such a sweetheart. Our first conversation was so easy and light-hearted– all I remember is laughing a lot on that call! I knew right away she was a #AshleyElizabethBride and working with […]

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Rebecca & Aaron were one of many couples affected by COVID. Their special day originally should have been in July. But if you ask me, the Lord blessed their mess, (and blessed the forecast!) because their wedding day was perfect! Just see for yourself! 😍 This sweet couple met through Rebecca’s brother. According to many […]

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Sara & Alex Bridal Portrait

Cue the happy tears! On Sara & Alex’s wedding day, there was a heart felt moment that I have to highlight, that made the whole day much more unique and special. Alex’s mother surprised him with custom-made cufflinks in memory of his grandfather that had passed away. Since Alex was very close with his grandfather, […]

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The best part about my job is the connections and friendships I make along the way. And I’m so thankful to be friends with Brittany and Rosendo. Though I’ve only known Brittany and Rosendo for a short time, it feels like forever because of the friendship that has been built during their season of engagement. […]

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Speeches! I love a good speech! The ones that make you laugh and cry all at the same time, those are the best. The best part of a wedding day are the vows and the best man & maid of honor speeches! The words spoke during vows portray the love a couple has for one […]

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Some things just stay in the family… like their photographer! Haha! After capturing Joey’s sister, Katie’s, wedding last fall, I’m so excited to spend more time with this great family and capture Kim and Joey’s September wedding next year at Wild Goose Farm! Kim has a very kind heart– I could tell from the moment […]

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Is it appropriate for your wedding photographer to bawl her eyes out during the ceremony?… Asking for a friend… Diane and Issac’s wedding at Green Meadows Farm was nothing short of a fairytale! When I met these two in February during their engagement session, I knew what they had between them was pure and electric. […]

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Tori & Caleb have this movie kind of love 🥰 I’m a hopeless romantic. And anyone else who is obsessed with Nicholas Sparks and/or Hallmark, you know what movie kind of love I’m talk about! Spend 5 minutes with Tori & Caleb and you’ll think you’re watching a romantic movie. The way they look at […]

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I ruined Mike’s outfit within the first photo… What a way to start a session at the beautiful Historic Ashland, that both of us traveled a good distance for! (slams hand into head). Thankfully he’s a forgiving guy. And my posing had to get more strategic during their session to hide the mistake I made. […]

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Brittany & Rosendo are the epitome of clients becoming great friends! I love these two and I can’t wait for you to see their beautiful engagement portraits–which feels like it took an eternity to finally get done!! Brittany and I clicked instantly when we met for the first time in early 2019. We did a […]

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Never would they ever have imagined this would happen. A senior year without end-of-year banquets and ceremonies, sports team senior nights and the worst of all… graduation and senior prom! Monique’s mom told me about the plan she was orchestrating– a prom for her daughter and closest friends to try and salvage their senior year […]

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Cindy’s vibrant smile becomes infectious after just one glance. Her energy was so joyous! It was great spending time with Cindy for her senior session, at my alma mater, Shepherd University. With everything going on in the world, this beautiful soul keeps shining! She embraced the beauty of graduating in every image of our session! […]

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Outdoor Wedding Bridal Portrait

2020 weddings are the definition of love conquering all. Whether you’re a bride who is postponing to another date, or just doing an intimate ceremony with only your family present– your love is not postponed! A full wedding may be postponed, but not the love that you share! Any 2020 bride who is going through […]

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I woke up one Saturday morning with a message from Carmen saying she had a last minute idea to celebrate her and her husband’s anniversary. She had her dresses and flowers ready to go and all she needed was a photographer! So we hit the road for the countryside of Southern Pennsylvania, to a spot […]

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We popped the confetti on this one 🎉and said ADIOS to Senior year!! I felt so honored to do this session as Savanah is wrapping up her college career. Savanah and I became friends in a college photography class. We quickly learned we had a lot in common–both studying business AND photography– so we spent […]

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Don’t you just love fresh flowers?? 😍 Nothing brightens my day quite like a bouquet of fresh flowers. Recently, I’ve had tulips in my office, to bring a spring touch to my atmosphere and boost my mood! How do you feel about flowers? Where are they falling on your wedding to-do list? A lot of […]

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Happy Easter!!! I truly hope you had a fabulous Easter weekend with loved ones! Easter looked very different this year, from a physical perspective. But celebrating the Resurrection of our Lord will never be cancelled! This past weekend wasn’t nearly as busy as it was planned to be– I’m sure you would agree! Though all […]

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Spring is all about growth and life. However, this season does not feel full of life. Many people aren’t happy because of the isolation, and there’s no end in sight. It seems this pandemic has completely flipped our lives around. And I understand! Not being able to see people, travel or have any sessions has […]

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Downtown Frederick Engagement

You could say these two are very THANKFUL for each other! And spend 5 minutes with them… it shows! Not only was their Thanksgiving dinner proposal just the sweetest thing ever, but they’re super sweet in real life too. So many #ashleyelizabethbrides are teachers, and I love it! You can tell Rebecca works with elementary […]

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“BOYS!” Diane and Isaac shouted in unison right before we began our session. I couldn’t help but smile and love the fact this newly engaged couple has come together, formed a bond with one another, and a co-parenting partnership, to make a beautiful family of six. Diane met Isaac in Virginia, where they are both […]

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Ever hear a story and immediately compare it to the romantic perfection of a Hallmark movie? Well that’s what I thought of when hearing Lindsay & Travis’s proposal story. Last fall, they took a quick getaway to a cabin that is special to them. This cabin was tucked away in the woods, and to TOP […]

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If #goals are still a thing, Derek is #goals! He treats Alexa with so much love and respect. Everything she did, he admired her. Alexa is a strong, independent woman, who has the perfect man by her side to compliment her. Alexa and I met through art classes in college, and we kept in touch […]

After spending hours with my brides leading up to their special day, I have concluded that there are several common questions/concerns that the brides all seem to share in regards to the intricate details about their wedding day timelines. Deciding on a First Look Aside from shying away from the tradition of seeing each other […]

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The year “busy” became my label. I was told I never slow down. I work too much. I’m never around. I never rest. You name it, I’ve heard it. On and on. People see busy… I see intentional.  Did you have a “word” for the year? Intentional was my word for 2019. (I got it […]

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Most people think a couples portrait session is a young or recently engaged couple. Married couples with children ever think a couples session would be for them… WELL! Brittany & Derek decided to take an afternoon for themselves and leave the kids at home!! Parents rarely think about taking time to get photos of just […]

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