Maryland Farm Wedding | Maryland Wedding Photographer| Western Maryland | Mountain Maryland
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Maryland Farm Wedding | Maryland Wedding Photographer| Western Maryland | Mountain Maryland

Connor and Kristina's rustic boho farm wedding at their family farm was a lovely day. The views on Jackson Mountain in Lonaconing, MD were absolutely stunning. We started the day down the mountain and in town at their home for the getting ready festivities. Where all the bridesmaids donned matching pjs and we popped champagne and had a toast. After that we got Kristina into her dress and watched her mother absolutely bawl her eyes out. Everyone got a first look that day, her mom, her dad, her bridesmaids, and then eventually Connor did as she floated down the aisle. This day was a rare one where I got to be a second shooter, which means basically I get to handle all the details or little missed moments, capture the backups of things, and make sure everything runs smoothly. It’s often something I try to do at least once a season. Something about being out of the driver seat is nice for relaxing the mind and enjoying the flow of it all. This day was perfect for that. Their puppy Finn was running around living his best life. The kiddos were doing their thing. The wedding parties on both sides were large and full of their own goofy spirit. Just even the views themselves were beyond stunning and fully made the day and I think we took full advantage of that.

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Berkeley Springs, WV Elopement Microwedding Wedding| Berkeley Springs, WV
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Berkeley Springs, WV Elopement Microwedding Wedding| Berkeley Springs, WV

Glen and Mary decided to have an intimate fall Microwedding at a lovely backwoods Airbnb in Berkeley Springs, WV. Their kids and families all came together to make a gorgeous small late fall wedding day for them. Once the sun went down we broke out the lanterns and played outside under the moon and stars.

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Cumberland, MD Wedding | Maryland Wedding Photographer | Cumberland Country Club
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Cumberland, MD Wedding | Maryland Wedding Photographer | Cumberland Country Club

The late fall colors of Heidi and Dan’s wedding day paired with oddly warm weather made for the most stunning and chill day. First they said their vows and sung together in the church where they met. They were both in the choir and Heidi noticed Dan pretty quickly from there. So watching the service take place, seeing friends of mine in attendance, and taking in the overall energy of Christ Lutheran Church in LaVale, MD while knowing their love story made this all feel extra cozy and wonderful. Once the service was done we trekked over to the Cumberland Country Club for their reception in Dan’s old Plymouth which was also a star of the show for the day. It was a lovely a low key affair which perfectly reflected the two of them and their low key energy.

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Spooky Fall Elopement | Oldtown, MD | Paw Paw Tunnel | Western Maryland Elopement
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Spooky Fall Elopement | Oldtown, MD | Paw Paw Tunnel | Western Maryland Elopement

Rebekah and Nova landed on the idea of a Friday the 13th Elopement at the Paw Paw Tunnel on the C&O Canal in Oldtown, Maryland and they proceeded to go all out. This Victorian Era and spooky inspired elopement featured lanterns, top hats, spooky tunes, the late hours of golden hour into sunset, a freshly renovated overlook ontop of the over 3,000 ft long tunnel, and more. The ceremony was inspired by the day and featured the duo breaking their own mirror in order to make their own bad luck together and have a sense of control over that. They decided to end the evening by taking a walk into the stagnant Canal water together in order to fully cement their union.

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Rainy WV Homestead Wedding | West Virginia Wedding Photographer | Hampshire County WV
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Rainy WV Homestead Wedding | West Virginia Wedding Photographer | Hampshire County WV

Ivy and Ryan’s wedding was a total blast. But it was absolutely filled with all the things that were different than what was expected. We started the day hiding from the total monsoon outside inside Ivy’s family home, in Hampshire County, WV, which is absolutely stunning. Her dad has this lovely touch of nostalgia decorating that spoke to my soul, plus the staircase was rescued from another home in Cumberland, MD and transplanted here. I then realized I knew the majority of the wedding party already. So all the goofy energy flowed as the house filled up with people and I felt like I was in high school again. I also played a lovely game of I spy in capturing all the kitties of the day. Vows kicked all the booty, and we learned that Ryan is a total gentleman and took his sweet time in perusing Ivy. Which was adorable. Ivy and her dad kicked it with surprises. His tie featured a photo of them printed inside it. He made a ring she had lost ages ago magically reappear. The rest of the day was full of lots of rain, laughter, drinking, dancing, and joy ❤️

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Green Ridge State Forest Microwedding Elopement | Flintstone, MD | Cumberland, MD Wedding Elopement Photographer |  Western Maryland Wedding
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Green Ridge State Forest Microwedding Elopement | Flintstone, MD | Cumberland, MD Wedding Elopement Photographer | Western Maryland Wedding

Jenna and Blake decided to have their elopement style microwedding at Zumbrun Overlook at Green Ridge State Forest in beautiful Mountain Maryland. This duo decided to do the thing under the afternoon sun on a clear sky early September day. In attendance were all of their family, and a surprise audience of roughly +200 Hispanic hikers doing a team hike of the Great Eastern Trail . Thank you guys for being awesome and cheering Blake and Jenna on, and for hiding out and holding the team split while we did the thing. You all are fabulous❤️Congratulations to Blake and Jenna, May life always gift you good surprises ❤️**Nerd note for my hiking couples: Green Ridge State Forest is the largest continuous block of public land in Maryland. The park is 46,000 acres and spans two counties. On the side closest to 68 you are right against the PA state line as some trails continue into Buchanan State Forest. On the other side you are right near Paw Paw, WV and the Paw Paw Tunnel. During Covid lockdowns this is where you could find me every day. Finding different little gems throughout the park, or camping close to the best swimming holes. The park itself is definitely designed for serious outdoors people, with rough roads, and long steep hiking trails. It’s also a research first sort of space, some trails are nicely marked and easy to follow. Other ones… not so much.

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Rocky Gap State Park Wedding|Flintstone, MD|Cumberland, MD Wedding Photographer| Western Maryland LGBTQIA Microwedding
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Rocky Gap State Park Wedding|Flintstone, MD|Cumberland, MD Wedding Photographer| Western Maryland LGBTQIA Microwedding

Angela and LaDonna decided to have a Viking themed microwedding at Rocky Gap State Park where they met in Western Maryland with their lesbian camping group. They were surrounded by all of their friends and their children, They decided to do an elemental themed ceremony around a giant fire pit once the sun had set. So we worked in reverse, starting with couples photos, then dinner, then once the sun set the ceremony began.

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Frostburg, Maryland Wedding| Maryland Wedding Photographer| The Back Farm on Piney Run
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Frostburg, Maryland Wedding| Maryland Wedding Photographer| The Back Farm on Piney Run

On a super sunny September day at the Back Farm on Piney Run in Frostburg, Maryland right by the Garrett County line, Parker and Mackenzie celebrated their union and their love. The day breezed by and was full of many smiles, tears, heart filled moments and speeches, a fabulous sunset, and a dance party that got everyone on the floor. A major thank you to all the fabulous vendors who helped to make the day come together beautifully!!

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Winchester, VA Elopement | Virginia Elopement | VA Wedding | Shenandoah Valley Elopement |
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Winchester, VA Elopement | Virginia Elopement | VA Wedding | Shenandoah Valley Elopement |

Winchester, Virginia holds a sweet spot in my heart. Because of this wonderful space and it’s surrounding areas I have been blessed with some of the most amazing clients. But also, it’s gorgeous. But also also 😉 it’s where my great grandparents eloped. So when Aspen and Taylor got ahold of me and told me of their plan to elope there, I was stoked to say the least.

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Frostburg, MD Wedding| Maryland Wedding Photographer|Savage River Lodge | Big Savage Mountain
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Frostburg, MD Wedding| Maryland Wedding Photographer|Savage River Lodge | Big Savage Mountain

On a warm sunny Saturday, on the grooms family farm, Amanda and RJ threw one heck of a party and joined their forces. The day was full of tons of laughter, love, puppies, lots of sunshine, hayrides, and moonshine. The endless view of mountains and valleys below Big Savage Mountain made for a breathtaking backdrop. The hazey sunset thanks to the smoke from the wildfires made for a gorgeous pink sky sunset.

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Creekside Wedding|Clearville, PA|Creekside Resort | Bedford,PA  Wedding Photographer |Pennsylvania Wedding Photographer
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Creekside Wedding|Clearville, PA|Creekside Resort | Bedford,PA Wedding Photographer |Pennsylvania Wedding Photographer

Lexi and Ian’s love shined bright on their May wedding day. Friends and family came from all over to join them at their venue, Creekside Resort in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. Their ceremony was held next to a creek and the two were married by Lexi’s dad under the wedding arch Ian custom made for the day. The day was filled with lots of laughter, love, lovely homemade details nodding to the couples farm home in Montgomery County, Maryland. Stories shared throughout the day nodded to their meeting and proposal involving a rainy day and a pregnant sheep in veterinary school at Virginia Tech. I am so glad these two and their puppy Andie had me capture their day. It was a wonderful one for sure.

Venue: Creekside Resort
Hair and Makeup: Statik Salon

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