Ravens Roost Elopement | Wintergreen Resort Wedding | Virginia Elopement Wedding Photographer | Shenandoah Elopement Wedding Photographer
J and N started their lovely wedding day at Ravens Roost Overlook in Lyndhurst, VA right on the Blue Ridge Parkway with me where we took some time to ourselves and got some gorgeous pics. Ravens Roost is part of the Blue Ridge Parkway and is separate from Shenandoah National Park. Each have their own set of rules.
Afterwards we boogied over to nearby Wintergreen Resort for their ceremony. Chris Karol from Season 7 of Love is Blind was their officiant. Which we were super lucky and the rain stopped right when we needed it to, Chris and I were able to clean everything up just as everyone was arriving. Afterwards we went to the home they had rented for the weekend and had the most lovely intimate dinner catered by The Catering Outfit and reception.
If looking to get married, elope, or read your vows at Ravens Roost Overlook, there is a permit process and a $150 fee. They limit your party to a size of 25 people. It is recommend to file for your permit at least 30 days beforehand. You can review how to do that and all the permit details here.
Waterfall Wedding Swallow Falls | Deep Creek Lake Elopement Wedding| Swallow Falls State Park
Trisha and Caitlin decided they wanted a wonderful fall wedding at Swallow Falls State Park. Their friends and family all came down to celebrate their love and enjoy lovely Deep Creek Lake Maryland in it’s best time of year.
Cumberland, MD Wedding | Maryland Wedding Photographer | C. William Gilchrist Gallery
Megan and Jairus knew they wanted to get married, they knew they wanted a downtown vibe, but other than that they were clueless on the details of it all. I recommended utilizing C. William Gilchrist Gallery in Cumberland, Maryland. Which is a lovely Federal Style Mansion on Historic Washington Street in Cumberland, Maryland. I met up with Megan getting ready upstairs and enjoying the amazing library and we wandered around the upstairs as guests filled the downstairs. The ceremony was held at 5pm downstairs in the C. William Gilchrist Gallery, which is a rotating art gallery always full of amazing art. The large windows brought in all the light and the chandeliers glittered as Megan and Jairus’s dream day fully formed. I do not think there was a dry eye in the house after the vows were read. Afterwards we did some group photos, sent everyone on their way to dinner at Rocky Gap Casino & Resort. Meanwhile, Megan, Jairus, and myself wandered the exterior of the gallery which is a gorgeous home from the 1800’s on Washington Street in Cumberland, MD. Which is a street full of gorgeous historic houses nestled in the valley of Mountain Maryland. So we enjoyed the gardens and the beauty of Washington Street. Then we went to the close by Historic Downtown area and continued to run into more of their friends as we made our way through downtown capturing their love. Afterwards, I sent them on their way to feast and we called it a very successful day.
The beauty of getting married is it’s what you desire. For Megan and Jairus, they really desired a full couples session vibe with their wedding. So we made it happen and it all worked out beautifully for them.
Bryce Resort Wedding | Shenandoah Valley Wedding Photographer | Blue Ridge Mountain Wedding Photographer | Adventure Wedding Elopement
As best said in the words of @revjessieanne that my brain might scramble up now “When you love each other so much you get married on a Friday, and again on a Saturday. Then you hop on a plane and do it all over again”
On a Friday in June in the front yard of the house Marianna grew up in, surrounded by a chunk of this bi-costal duo’s friends and family, and some families on zoom, they tied the knot for the second time. The first time on the land where they are building their forever home together. This first week of June was the ode to their Virginian love story. This first evening of everyone coming together to stay together as if it was summer camp. All us eating, laughing, playing, and staying in cabins next door together soaking up the beauty of @bryce_resort and the mountains of Virginia. Hearing stories of their love, sharing in some lovely beverages (shout out to @athleticbrewing for the slew of NA goodies fueling this adventure). As Marianna and Cody, aka Wildpack and Trail dad, have carefully crafted out two weeks across two states worth of events and fun to celebrate their love and their love story. Which began with a trip to Washington, a spark on a camping trip, and a lot of plane rides back and forth to finally end up in Marianna’s home base of Virginia together. Now becoming one unit of wholeness with all of their collective humans and all the fuzzy pups too.
On Saturday some of us woke up early, headed out to nearby Lake Laura and paddled with the sunrise. Then we rested up to meet again at Lake Laura where we all hiked together around the lake so this duo could get married again in the sunshine on top of the dam overlooking Lake Laura. After our afternoon hike and vow time we all ended up at Swover Creek Farms and Brewery in nearby Edinburg, VA where we respectfully ate all the food and drank all the beers and had ourselves a wonderful time. As the evening wound down and some departed back to their homes, the rest of us headed back to Bayse, VA to have another bonfire and continue to hang out until brunch and goodbyes on Sunday.
Spring House Farm | Spring Run, PA | Franklin County PA Wedding Photographer| Pennsylvania Wedding Photographer
Ben and Lindsey’s June farm wedding at Spring House Farm was an absolutely lovely day. Lindsey’s mom owns this lovely venue nestled in the hills of Franklin County Pennsylvania and you can tell she takes such pride in it. Up on the hill above the reception area tents started to appear, as the vibe was very come and stay and celebrate. The summer woods were an absolutely stunning cove for their ceremony as one of the two blue grass bands of the day greeted guests arriving. The lovely florals by West Virjeni added to the lovely day and peppered everything with a fantastic array of colors. The day was filled with so much laughter, dancing, good food, and fun all around. Which fits this duo so well. Lindsey runs a food truck and catering company called Lottie Dottie Catering, and they both adore a good festival and had just celebrated at Delfest right before their wedding. So the transition was perfect.
Backyard Microwedding | Clarksburg, MD Wedding Photographer | DMV Wedding Photographer
Shellina and Leo’s story evolved overtime in the most beautiful way. Leo was her brother’s best friend for years. Eventually they met and their story began to no ones shock. Their wedding day was absolutely lovely. It was a smaller affair with all of the important bits and people at Shellina’s family home. Large trees created the perfect protection from the hot sun, the sprawling lawn was freshly tended to. Her father’s collection of prize roses sprinkling in all the colors throughout the landscaping. Their puppy Lucy ran around having the time of her life. We all danced, ate, shared stories, and just had a wonderful day all together celebrating Shellina and Leo and their love.
Downtown Cumberland, MD Engagement| Maryland Engagement Photographer | Downtown Cumberland, MD
Courtney and Garrett were inspired for the love of their town and each other for their engagement session and wedding day planning. So we wandered around Downtown Cumberland, MD mid construction and captured some of the old, some of the new, and the evolutions of all in between. Garrett has been working hard to rehabilitate the now Rosenbaum building, so we wandered around the lobby and the roof of that. We drank up a cup of nostalgia over at Coney Island and grabbed a few hot dogs to help fuel our wanderings.
Deep Creek Lake Engagement Photos | Deep Creek Lake | McHenry, MD | Deep Creek Couples Photographer
Daniel contacted me with a plan wanting to propose to Yelayna. Using her grandmother’s ring, at Deep Creek Lake a place full of happy memories for them both. In between rain clouds he got down on one knee and she said yes!
Dolly Sods Elopement Photographer | West Virginia Elopement Photographer | Davis, WV Wedding Photographer
Peyton and Samuel met in a parking lot on their college campus in 2019 and the rest was history. They got engaged at one of their favorite places, Dolly Sods. Dolly Sods was where they first went on vacation together with Peyton’s parents and sister. In a similar fashion, their elopement consisted of Peyton, Samuel, her parents and sister joining us as we wandered all over the sods together hiking and having a blast. They took me to the spot where Samuel proposed to her and that was where they read their vows to each other.
Swallow Falls Elopement | Deep Creek Lake Elopement | Swallow Falls State Park | McHenry, MD | Deep Creek Elopement Photographer
Miranda and Mohamed met 14 years ago through a friend in college. Mohamed is from Morocco and Miranda’s father grew up in Morocco so they instantly hit it off. Their Deep Creek Lake elopement was a wonderful mellow spring day. Miranda wore a traditional Moroccan wedding dress as a surprise. They had their ceremony at a lake house and afterwards we swung over to Swallow Falls State Park and captured some photos around the park.
The Stables of Rolling Ridge | Germantown, MD Wedding Photographer | DMV Wedding Photographer
Samantha and Richard met 8 years ago through some of their mutual friends. They decided to have a lovely spring wedding at The Stables of Rolling Ridge near Germantown, MD. After the ceremony we all rolled our way to Senor Tequila’s in Downtown Germantown, MD where are all had a blast and the mariachi band even played for the couples first dance together.
Rocky Gap Engagement Photos | Rocky Gap State Park | Western Maryland Engagement Photographer | Flintstone, MD
Tarah and Tom wandered down from Pittsburgh, PA and met up with me at Rocky Gap State Park for their engagement session. Rocky Gap holds a special place for them both since it was their first trip away together as a couple. So we wandered all over the park chittering about the origins of their love and having a blast together.
Pittsburgh, PA Engagement Photos | Pittsburgh, PA Couples Photographer
Trisha and Caitlyn drove down from Ohio and we met up in Pittsburgh, PA for their engagement photos and had a total blast bopping around town.
Dolly Sods, West Virginia Engagement Photographer | Seneca Rocks Photographer
Emma and Mason have luckily know each other for most of their lives. They were able to reconnect later in life and discovered how well they fit together. We all met up to play around and capture their love up at Bear Rocks at Dolly Sods near Davis, WV. It was a foggy early May day, but that didn’t hold us back from having a blast and enjoying the views. They are getting married in September near Seneca Rocks, WV which is just down the road. Thankfully the fog didn’t cover the view of Seneca Rocks from Dolly Sods.
The Venues at Lucas Farm | Deep Creek Lake | Deep Creek Maryland Wedding Photographer
Morgan and Adam’s fall wedding in Deep Creek Maryland was an absolute stunner. The fall foliage was out to play at the Venues at Lucas Farm in Garrett County, MD. It was a wonderful day in October where the rain came all the way down. Seeing as I’ve known Morgan since she was in pre-k it was basically like a family reunion/ high school reunion since our catholic education blessed us with the weird magic of tiny class sizes and everyone knowing everyone. It was so wonderful to see so many friends and family members.Fall at the Venues at Lucas Farms is a full stunner too, the freshly updated venue brought the magic of a multitude of barns for all the things. Obviously the winner was the dock with the gorgeous trees towering overtop. While we were dodging waves of rain we were still able to soak up the beauty of this stunning Western Maryland venue. With the plethora of friends and family, the party full of love and laughter rolled on with a full dance party with ABBA and Taylor Swift bumping through the barn as we all got down and had a total blast❤️❤️
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.
Pittsburgh, PA Wedding | The Garden Room at The National Aviary | Pittsburgh, PA Wedding Photographer
On a lovely June day in Pittsburgh, PA Bridget and Justin were married in the Garden Room at the National Aviary. Bridget used her past house party planning experience to help plot the most wonderful and fun day with all of their friends and family. Every table had it’s own flavor of cake, each place setting was 3D printed along with their cake topper. The florals were inspired by Bridgerton and they fully gave the garden party fantasy. Her veil was hand embroidered by their refugee house mates, and their daughters were their flower girls. Photos of their story ( including their first Tinder conversation from when they met in college at Appalachian State) and loved ones lined ever ledge. All the details were done with care. Including flash mob dances, galavanting with various birds, and a surprise changing color LED dress. Everyone had an absolute blast and the day flew by for sure.
Berkeley Springs, WV Engagement Couples Session| Berkeley Springs, WV
On New Year’s Eve Justin decided to take Bridget to Berkeley Springs, WV, rent a cute little room at White Pine Estates where he proposed to her. The next day I met up with them both and we spent the day wandering around Berkeley Springs, WV for their engagement photos in the chilly New Years rain and we had a total blast.
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.
Harpers Ferry Maternity Couples Photographer | Harpers Ferry, WV Photographer
Brooke and Lloyd came all the way down from New Jersey and met up with me in Harpers Ferry, WV on a lovely November evening for their maternity photos. The little baby ended up being an early world visiter and made their appearance only a few weeks later. So I am glad we were able to take the evening and soak up the fall beauty of the jewel of the Eastern Panhandle that is Harpers Ferry.