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Waterfall Wedding Swallow Falls | Deep Creek Lake Elopement Wedding| Swallow Falls State Park
MD, Elopement, Wedding Maria Keifer 5/28/25 MD, Elopement, Wedding Maria Keifer 5/28/25

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.

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Swallow Falls Elopement | Deep Creek Lake Elopement | Swallow Falls State Park | McHenry, MD | Deep Creek Elopement Photographer
MD, Elopement, Wedding Maria Keifer 7/8/24 MD, Elopement, Wedding Maria Keifer 7/8/24

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.

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The Venues at Lucas Farm | Deep Creek Lake | Deep Creek Maryland Wedding Photographer
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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❤️❤️

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Pittsburgh, PA Wedding | The Garden Room at The National Aviary | Pittsburgh, PA Wedding Photographer
Wedding, PA Maria Keifer 3/28/24 Wedding, PA Maria Keifer 3/28/24

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.

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What’s the difference between a Microwedding and a Elopement and what’s best for you?
Elopement, Wedding, Microwedding, Guide Maria Keifer 1/21/24 Elopement, Wedding, Microwedding, Guide Maria Keifer 1/21/24

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.

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Engagement Photos | The Ultimate Guide
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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.

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Colorful Fall Deep Creek Elopement Microwedding | Deep Creek Lake | Swallow Falls State Park | Deep Creek Elopement Photographer
MD, Elopement, Wedding, Microwedding Maria Keifer 1/11/24 MD, Elopement, Wedding, Microwedding Maria Keifer 1/11/24

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.

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Swallow Falls Elopement | Deep Creek Lake | Swallow Falls State Park | McHenry, MD | Deep Creek Elopement Photographer
MD, Elopement, Wedding Maria Keifer 1/7/24 MD, Elopement, Wedding Maria Keifer 1/7/24

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.

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Deep Creek Wedding |Brodak's Banquet Hall</a>| Deep Creek Maryland Wedding Photographer
MD, Wedding Maria Keifer 1/1/24 MD, Wedding Maria Keifer 1/1/24

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.

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Deep Creek Family Session | Deep Creek Lake | McHenry, Maryland | Deep Creek Family Photographer
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Deep Creek Family Session | Deep Creek Lake | McHenry, Maryland | Deep Creek Family Photographer

The G Family came together at Deep Creek Lake in the summer and I got to capture all of their goofy energy in an extended family photo session!!

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Davis, WV Blackwater Family Session|Lindy Point|Davis, West Virginia |WV Family Photographer
family, WV Maria Keifer 12/31/23 family, WV Maria Keifer 12/31/23

Davis, WV Blackwater Family Session|Lindy Point|Davis, West Virginia |WV Family Photographer

The T family came home from Colorado and took their kids to the spot where their love story began years ago with a proposal. I was able to join them and capture this lovely walk down memory lane and capture their family in Davis, WV at Lindy Point in Blackwater Falls State Park.

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Deep Creek Family Session | Deep Creek Lake | McHenry, Maryland | Deep Creek Family Photographer
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Deep Creek Family Session | Deep Creek Lake | McHenry, Maryland | Deep Creek Family Photographer

The M Family came together at Deep Creek Lake in the summer and I got to capture all of their goofy energy in an extended family photo session on Wisp Mountain!

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Deep Creek Family Session | Deep Creek Lake | McHenry, Maryland | Deep Creek Family Photographer
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Deep Creek Family Session | Deep Creek Lake | McHenry, Maryland | Deep Creek Family Photographer

The B Family came together at Deep Creek Lake in the summer and I got to capture all of their goofy energy in an extended family photo session on Wisp Mountain!

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Deep Creek Family Session | Deep Creek Lake | McHenry, Maryland | Deep Creek Family Photographer
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Deep Creek Family Session | Deep Creek Lake | McHenry, Maryland | Deep Creek Family Photographer

The W Family came together at Deep Creek Lake in the spring and I got to capture all of their goofy energy in an extended family photo session!

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Deep Creek Family Session | Deep Creek Lake | McHenry, Maryland | Deep Creek Family Photographer
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Deep Creek Family Session | Deep Creek Lake | McHenry, Maryland | Deep Creek Family Photographer

The S Family came together at Deep Creek Lake in the spring and I got to capture all of their goofy energy in an extended family photo session!

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Cumberland, MD Lifestyle Newborn Family Session | Cumberland, MD | Maryland Family Photographer
family, MD Maria Keifer 12/31/23 family, MD Maria Keifer 12/31/23

Cumberland, MD Lifestyle Newborn Family Session | Cumberland, MD | Maryland Family Photographer

Avannah, Ryan, and S welcomed a new member into their family. Baby R came into the world spring of 2023. I came over to their home in Cumberland, MD and captured all the energy of having a new baby in the house who refused to be sleepy. From baby snuggles, to big brother zoomies, to the puppies living their best lives, and the lovely new mural by Chablis

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Cumberland, MD Family Session | Cumberland, Maryland | Maryland Family Photographer
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Cumberland, MD Family Session | Cumberland, Maryland | Maryland Family Photographer

Sarah, M and I had a lovely evening playing together in the Spring weather at their home near Gordon Lake in Cumberland, MD. Robert came home and joined us all after he got home from work.

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Finzel Swamp | Finzel, Maryland | Western Maryland Photographer
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Finzel Swamp | Finzel, Maryland | Western Maryland Photographer

Clare and Molly came out to play at the Finzel Swamp in Western Maryland. We goofed off and had a wonderful and soul filling evening watching the sunset and the moon join us as we soaked up the lovely fall evening.

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Deep Creek Family Session | Deep Creek Lake | McHenry, Maryland | Deep Creek Family Photographer
family, MD Maria Keifer 12/14/22 family, MD Maria Keifer 12/14/22

Deep Creek Family Session | Deep Creek Lake | McHenry, Maryland | Deep Creek Family Photographer

The N family came to Deep Creek to celebrate and reunite as a family. We got to play and goofy off and then afterwards there was sweets a plenty!

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Deep Creek Family Session|New Germany State Park|Grantsville, Maryland |Deep Creek Family Photographer
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Deep Creek Family Session|New Germany State Park|Grantsville, Maryland |Deep Creek Family Photographer

The M family does a yearly trip to New Germany State Park near Deep Creek, Maryland and they rent one of the parks cabins. This year they hired me to come capture their family and we got to play together around the park. We had a totally blast and got goofy. Major thanks to these lovely beings for being awesome.

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