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Jon + Ana | Maryland Wedding Photography

In Maryland you never know what the weather will bring in March. It could be 72 degrees with flowers blooming, or 28 degrees with 2 feet of snow. After weeks of warmer than usual weather, Jon and Ana’s day was a frigid 30 degrees and windy- but thankfully without the snow! That didn’t stop their love and joy from warming everyone’s hearts.  Surrounded by closest friends and family there were tears and laughter and plenty of tender moments throughout the day. I loved seeing Jon’s reaction when he saw Ana during their First Look. It was such a sweet moment.

Jon and Ana’s wedding was a beautiful celebration of God’s perfect plan in bringing them together. And boy can they celebrate!  Jon has been learning to salsa and he and Ana tore up the dance floor! So much fun! A blending of families, cultures and lives – just so lovely. Bretton Woods provided a simple and elegant backdrop for the day and all of the details came together perfectly with the help of friends and family despite Jon and Ana having only 2 1/2 months to pull it all together (they got engaged December 24!). Ana looked stunning and was so relaxed. Jon was also very laid back and couldn’t have been happier. Having been friends with Jon for many years now, it was extra special to be there to capture this day for them. I smile every time I think about Jon and Ana together. God is so faithful.

Thank you Jon and Ana for trusting me with the privilege of photographing your wedding day. Travis and I couldn’t be happier for you and are so blessed to call you friends. Many blessings on your marriage. XO

Venue | Bretton Woods

Hair | Anna Fazio 

Make Up | DawitTArtistry

Flowers | Jaclyn Rosenburg and Safeway Floral

Cake | Friend of the bride

Wedding Coordinator | Rhoda Dixon

Music | Aaron Huie and Spencer Tate

Videographer | Ched Nunez

Program Design | Hannah Stogsdill

 

Chris + Caitlin | Frederick Engagement Photography

It was a joy to meet Chris and Caiti at their engagement session in Baker Park and historic downtown Frederick. Sometimes the engagement session is the first time I have met a couple in person and it’s a great opportunity for us to get to know each other and work together before the wedding. I found Chris and Cait to be super easy to be around, very relaxed and comfortable in front of the camera. Like many couples these days, Chris and Caiti met online and quickly hit it off. They joked that Chris wasn’t quite truthful when he listed his height as 5’10” on his profile (he’s really just under) which was Caiti’s minimum (since she is 5’9″). But his charm worked and Cait was more than willing to overlook the slight discrepancy. It didn’t take long for them to fall for each other.  These two are so cute together – she’s an elementary school teacher and he’s an up an coming lawyer- young and in love and full of dreams for their future….I loved soaking up some of that vibe. I can’t wait for their wedding in July!

Langston | Lifestyle Newborn Photography

When Drew got a call from a social worker friend this past autumn that a baby boy was about to be born and a family was needed to adopt him, he wasn’t initially thinking that it might be HIS family. Drew and his wife Mel had just adopted their first born, Maddox, in May so they were still very much in the baby stage. But as they talked about it, God very quickly opened their hearts to this new baby and they called back to tell the social worker that they had found a family…theirs! Things happened very fast and before they  knew it they were leaving 8 month old Maddox with his grandparents and flying to Kansas to meet baby boy #2. He was born hearty and hale (and so squishy) and they christened him Langston (Drew says inspired by the African Amercian poet Langston Hughes). He’s perfect.

I was so honored to be able to capture these precious moments for this sweet family that God has lovingly brought together in His perfect time. Seeing these adorable boys together and marveling at how God has provided both for them and their awesome parents was such a joy. Adoption is such a beautiful thing and while Drew and Mel  have their hands full with two babies instead of one, I know they clearly wouldn’t have it any other way. So much love! Thank you guys for inviting me in to your miracle! Can’t wait to watch these two grow up together.

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