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❤️❤️
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.
What’s the difference between a Microwedding and a Elopement and what’s best for you?
Wanting to get married somewhere cool? Wanting to just have an intimate affair? Maybe you are looking to find an awesome location that is affordable for a small wedding. This guide is the place for you to start the ball rolling in your mind.
Engagement Photos | The Ultimate Guide
Most likely you have never had professional photos taken before and are beyond clueless on what all it entails and how you should dress and act during your session. Let alone what kind of session do you have in mind. Welcome to the ultimate engagement guide to help you sort through some of that. Below I will try to ease your mind and give you a step by step guide to help create some masterful and emotive images that truly capture you and your love together.
Colorful Fall Deep Creek Elopement Microwedding | Deep Creek Lake | Swallow Falls State Park | Deep Creek Elopement Photographer
Mariah and Jen’s fall microwedding style elopement at Swallow Falls State Park in Deep Creek, Maryland was a wonderful and colorful affair. Mariah chose a pink wedding dress to match her pink hair and it was fabulous. The ceremony was done in a Native way to nod towards Jen’s heritage. It was beautiful to watch each element being represented and the traditional use of cornmeal and feathers in action was fabulous (I would post more of those, but the officiant didn’t wish to be published publicly). So hopefully the tidbits give you some of the vibe. Their friends and family surrounded them in so much love and were troopers as we popped through the park and hit each waterfall along the way. Thank you so much to Mariah and Jen for hiring me to capture your day. I had such a blast capturing your love.
Swallow Falls Elopement | Deep Creek Lake | Swallow Falls State Park | McHenry, MD | Deep Creek Elopement Photographer
So this fall in Garrett County absolutely provided per usual. For example this adorable globetrotting duo and newest residents to Western Maryland got to enjoy a fabulous fall day at Swallow Falls State Park. Considering Alex first moved from Boston to Turkey and then met his lovely wife, Katie. I’m beyond happy they decided Mountain Maryland was the place to settle down and call home. We wandered around enjoying the lovely fall day in their wedding attire and did an elopement style shoot to celebrate their wedding anniversary.
Deep Creek Wedding |Brodak's Banquet Hall| Deep Creek Maryland Wedding Photographer
Harley and Nicole tied the knot with their friends at family at Brodak’s Banquet Hall in Oakland, MD in Deep Creek. It was a full Garrett County shin dig, with everyone chipping in to help out, from a close friend making the wedding cake, to another being the DJ, to the boys riding their motorcycles around before the got dressed. Thank you so much to Harley and Nicole for picking me to capture their day and for being fabulous.
Dolly Sods Elopement Photographer| West Virginia Elopement Photographer| Davis, WV Wedding Photographer
Anna and Cory eloped at Bear Rocks in Dolly Sods near Davis, WV on a foggy May day in 2021.
Blackwater Falls Elopement | Davis, WV Photographer | Canaan Valley Elopement | WV Elopement Wedding Photographer
Megan and Derrick came to Blackwater Falls State Park in Davis, WV for the weekend to elope and enjoy the beauty of Tucker County. Although it rained the day of we still had a total blast popping over to Tip Top in Thomas, WV afterwards to cut their custom cakes my close friend made for the day. Then we wandered through the stores of Thomas and Davis and even briefly popped over to Canaan Valley to get some moody misty shots of the valley.
Major thank you to their awesome officiant Mathew aka The Vow Guy for traveling and toughing it out in the rain with us.
Shepherdstown, WV Elopement|Shepherdstown, WV Wedding Photographer
Claire and James tied the knot on a lovely fall day in their brand new home in Shepherdstown, WV. With their family and puppies all close by it was a wonderful intimate microwedding. With their mutual love of World War II history their home displayed historical photos all throughout it. Claire’s dress being perfectly on brand with the time period. We stepped outside their house to walk downtown and soak up some of their favorite parts of downtown Shepherdstown, West Virginia.
Springfield Manor Wedding| Springfield Manor | Thurmont, MD |Frederick, MD Wedding Photographer
Nina and Mark celebrated their combo Catholic/ Jewish wedding at Springfield Manor in Thurmont, MD right outside of Frederick, MD. It was a lovely smaller affair. It was a lovely garden party vibe complete with yard games. The lavender fields had begun to bloom so the perfectly sunny day had the most lovely backdrop of blooms.
Deep Creek Wedding | Deep Creek Lake | Deep Creek Maryland Wedding Photographer
Dani and Spencer’s wedding day at Deep Creek Lake was an absolute blast! Their main focus of the day was wanting to enjoy the day with their friends and family, and I think they succeeded. Their officiant was their next door neighbor in New Orleans who flew in for the affair. They had an amazing band rock the party that also came in from New Orleans. Smiles, laughter, and dancing filled the energy of the whole day. Major thanks to Spencer and Dani for having me capture your Deep Creek Wedding!
Swallow Falls Elopement | Deep Creek Lake|Swallow Falls State Park| McHenry, Maryland |Deep Creek Elopement Photographer
Stephanie and Kyle decided to elope in Swallow Falls State Park on a lovely August day. Kyle’s mom was there for assistance and emotional support. We met up with Heidi of Mountain Spirit and took the easy trail to our pre chosen location within the park. We got Stephanie into her dress as Kyle got dressed and then her and Kyle had the sweetest first look The whole day was intimate and wonderful. We frolicked in the beauty of nature and chatted and had a wonderful day. Major thank you to Heidi of Mountain Spirit for being an amazing officiant and meeting up with us. Thank you to Steph and Kyle for trusting me to help craft such a wonderful and intimate day for you both. Also shout out to Kyle’s mom for being amazing.
Oren + Folk Elopement| West Virginia Elopement Photographer| Buckhannon, WV Wedding Photographer | Buckhannon, WV Elopement Photographer
The summer of 2020 was a wild time. Oren + Folk just opened in Buckhannon, WV and with that Wanderlust Shootouts created one heck of a content day. Emily and Cortney absolutely crushed this wedding set up with this gorgeous vintage Ford Mustang. We all had a blast singing along, dancing, and goofing off on this hill top on a sunny beautiful August day.
Hill & Hollow Elopement| West Virginia Elopement Photographer| Morgantown, WV Wedding Photographer | Morgantown, WV Elopement Photographer
Harrison and Richia got married where they had their first date, at Hill & Hollow in Morgantown, WV. They had planned a large wedding day and then covid occurred. So, instead their families gathered and a table was put together for a wonderful dinner in the exact spot where Richia and Harrison had their first date. The evening was a low key but wonderful affair with a wedding cake made by a friend, great food, great drinks, and amazing company.
Catoctin Mountain Elopement| Maryland Elopement Photographer| Caboose Farm Wedding Photographer
Je’taime and Blake eloped at Caboose Farm in Sabillsaville, Maryland on Catoctin Mountain. The space was gorgeously set up by Sugar Maple Events. Their love story started with a waterfall and star watching first day complete with shooting stars. Blake is also sporting some great stick pokes from the beginning of their relationship. Their fall elopement was a low key and fun September day.
Dolly Sods Elopement Photographer| West Virginia Elopement Photographer| Davis, WV Wedding Photographer
Jessie and Caleb eloped at Bear Rocks in Dolly Sods near Davis, WV on a foggy May day in 2021.