The Journal

In wedding photography, there’s a certain magic that lies in the moments that deviate from the norm. These outliers, the instances that stand out like hidden gems, hold a special place in the hearts of both the photographer and the couple.

Anytime I give “advice,” it doesn’t mean it’s going to work for you. The way you move through the world should be specific to you. There’s no consistent input and output when it comes to a client facing job if you can’t keep up with a consistency you set, you’ve set yourself up. I think people can sense when things are just a bit off and it comes off not only as inauthentic, but also unprofessional. It’s ok to be inexperienced and building, but it’s not ok to completely pretend that’s not happening.

This high school graduation party designed by Francie of Lauryn Prattes Styling and Events was inspired by the tropical comfort and joys of Tulum, Mexico.

Naomi and Christian’s engagement session was held in my Baltimore studio. The couple is no stranger to the camera, and I first met them during an editorial shoot at Assateague Island in Delaware. Since then, I’ve also worked with them for a commercial shoot…because they’re models. Each time I have them in front of my camera, it’s just a fun time, and it feels like photographing old friends at this point.

Ashley and Travis got engaged and moved to London a month later. They decided to give themselves two years to plan their dream wedding from across the Atlantic. The result was an elegant evening at the Anderson House in Washington, D.C., the bride’s hometown. The wedding was filled with personal touches, late-night disco, and the perfect shoes.

Do you ever get caught up in the photos you think you’re supposed to take on a wedding day, so much so that it distracts you from the photos you wish you were taking? Do you tend to look outward for direction when it comes to wedding photography? Comparing yourself to other photographers? Questioning…why didn’t […]

For their 2023 team photoshoot, Caitlyn Meyer Pro Team wanted a clean, modern, and chic style. Focusing on the simplicity of a clean white backdrop and hardwood floors, the team dressed in black outfits–head to toe. The hair and makeup skills of each artist shined in the photos without any distraction.

Eric and Brandon had a two-part wedding in Baltimore, Maryland. To start, they exchanged vows with an intimate ceremony and brunch at Alma, a local Venezuelan restaurant. Then, later in the day, the couple hosted a relaxed backyard “block party”-inspired wedding for a larger group of friends complete with champagne, friend chicken and a drag show.

Right before the pandemic started, I put an addition on my house–an in house photography studio with…drum roll…floor to ceiling windows and a skylight. I rarely have impeccable timing, but this one was a major win. Not only did I appreciate an extra work space that I could walk in and shut out an already shut out world, it became a place to reclaim creativity and eventually reconnect with others. 

Mitchell and Alexis, high school sweethearts actually got engaged in a museum, so it felt very right to have their engagement session at a museum too. I met them at the National Gallery of Art Museum in Washington, DC, right next to The Mall.