Sometimes the sun shines on a rainy day!

Gabrielle and David’s wedding this month at the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club started out with a little dreary weather, but went off without a hitch! They both stayed at the Inn, where we did prep photos, and then headed over to the Club where the ladies finished their prep and we did a touching first look with Gabrielle’s father. They were married on the bright and airy upper level of the Sunset Ballroom and the rain was nothing but an afterthought during their gorgeous ceremony. As luck would have it, the rain stopped briefly and the sun made a perfectly timed appearance right at sunset. We literally ran outside to grab some pics in the few minutes of golden light and got some amazing stuff! Their reception in the Tavern Ballroom was both elegant and high energy!

Makeup: @cakedbykim

Hair: @lastingimpressionsbyjamie

Florals:@bayblossoms

Dress Designer : @Pninatornai

Dress Boutique: @kleinfeldbridal

DJ Kyle:@mixingmaryland

Video: @filmandflourish

Kelly and Tim's Fall Wedding at Herrington on the Bay

Kelly and Tim were married on October 6th at a beautiful wedding at Herrington on the Bay on a perfect fall day! Kelly, a veterinarian, decided that having their dog be part of the wedding ceremony was a no brainer. In a weird “small world” coincidence, I had done head shots several years earlier for the Doctors at the veterinary clinic where she worked. When she booked me for her wedding, she had no idea that we were the photographers who did her head shot previously. When I met Kelly, Tim, and their fur baby at Great Falls Park for their engagement photos and she mentioned where she worked, it all came together! Here are some of the album spreads we created from her photo selections

Hear from the pros, tips for a destination wedding and a couple of our photos featured by Travel Channel!

Winter is right around the corner. If you are thinking about doing a destination wedding to get away to a warmer location, check out these two Travel Channel articles, “Expert Tips for Destination Weddings” and “What to Pack for Your Destination Wedding”, where two of our photos are featured. The articles include some ideas that you might not have had the chance to think about. 

Mike B is featured in United with Love, Offering Special Photographer Advice for DC weddings

We caught up with one of my favorite blogs, United with Love, to share some advice and tips for navigating wedding day photos in the DC area. To see what advice I have to give and to see some of our special DC wedding photos, click here.

Soft & Romantic, Kim & Matt’s Brittland Estates Wedding featured on the Rustic Weddings Blog

See our photos of Kim & Matt’s beautiful wedding at the Brittland Estates in Chestertown, MD featured on Rustic Weddings Blog. The couple added personalized touches that made their wedding unique and the most memorable. Even their photogenic dog, Walter, posed for the camera!

Thinking about a royal wedding? Us too. See a couple of our photos featured on InStyle.

Two of our photos were featured in InStyles article, “How to Plan a Whirlwind Wedding Like a Royal”. Click here to see the photos and read more on how to make your wedding more royal.

Winter is for weddings in the New Year!

Our photos of Sarah and Ryan’s winter wedding at The National Harbor were featured on the United With Love blog. Check out the photos here and see how this couple kept cozy with detail at their winter wonderland wedding.

Annapolis takes #1 for “Under the Radar Destination Wedding Locations for 2017”! See why I think Annapolis is so special.

One of our photos was featured in Popsugar. Popsugar rates, “Under-the-Radar Destination Wedding Locations for 2017.” See why Annapolis is #1 on that list and why Mike B. thinks Annapolis is one of the greatest spots for a destination wedding. Click here to see full article. 

Proud Contributor of The International wedding trend report 2018!

The wedding trends report is created by the International Academy of Wedding & Event Planning. It is put together by professionals from all over the world to help planners, brides and industry experts for future wedding planning. Some of the biggest names around the world in the wedding industry contribute to this report. The information is extremely valuable to those planning a wedding. Mike B was honored to contribute and to be featured in the International Wedding Trends report for the third year in a row. To access the full 2018 report, click here. 

Summer Wedding Themes, Which is Your Favorite? See what the professionals have to say in All Seated where one of our photos was featured!

AllSeated has featured one of our photos in their blog post, “Wedding Pros Spill on Their Favorite Summer Wedding Themes”. AllSeated asks wedding professionals what stands out most to them at weddings. These professionals might spark some ideas for your summer 2018 weddings. See the full article here. 

Holiday Flare for this Cozy Winter Wedding Affair!

Planning a winter wedding? Borrowed & Blue has featured our photos from Sarah and Stephens winter wedding to inspire you for this year’s winter weddings. Check out the photos here.

Elegance, Tradition and Maritime Decoration, see Our Featured Photos from this Seafaring Wedding!

One of our favorite summer weddings was featured on the United with Love blog. Newlyweds Sarah and Matt had a traditional naval wedding at the Maritime Museum. Unique décor included Annapolitian themed invitations, illustrated wedding signs, custom menus and more. Take a look at what inspired this beautiful wedding and how the lovely couple made this dream a reality here. 

Our Photos featured in Mountainside Bride. Read Q&A from one of our favorite Fall Brides!

Fall is here, check out what one of our favorite fall brides had to say about her “Romantic Golden Barn Wedding in the Allegheny Mountains” last fall. She might have even answered some questions you have about planning a fall wedding. See Rob and Brits wedding here. 

One of our images has been featured in The Huffington Post!

Thinking of ways to spice up the traditional wedding? Many couples are choosing to drop the traditional customs of a wedding and adding their own flare. Check out the article about switching up your conventional ring bearer for a special pup, a groomsmen or an elder family member. Make sure to check out our fun shot from Vanita and Joe's wedding of their ring bearer who was also a groomsmen! Take a look here!  

Two of our images appeared in Story Mix Media!

Two of our couples were featured in an article by Story Mix Media on lighting and three great ways to grab your guests attention and create the perfect ambience for a romantic night. Madeline and Graham's gorgeous reception under a sunroom lit with bistro lights gave their reception the perfect golden hue and under the stars feel to the night! Brooke and Brian's image of their outdoors, waterfront and sunset lit reception accompanied by a beautiful fall night sky allowed for a backyard style rustic country evening. Take a look here!

Our images were featured in Plan The Day!

Our bride Natalie and our images from her wedding to Trey were featured in Plan The Day! Natalie and expert wedding consultant Meghan Ely tell brides why you shouldn't neglect your bridesmaids when it comes to the wedding preperations! Having your girls by your side on the biggest day of your life is important but so are the words "Thank you". Don't forget to say them! Check out the article here!

We have been featured in Charm City Wed!

Kylie and Grant's woodland, chic waterfront wedding was featured in Charm City Wed! From farm tables, table settings accented with a rosemary sprig to bistro lights. Kyle and Grant's wedding gave the perfect airy, polished and minimalistic feel to the reception, held at the family estate. Rain or shine the elements couldn't stop this Maryland waterfront wedding from happening. Check it out here !