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hELPFUL TIPS FOR WEDDING AND SESSION PLANNING, INSPIRATION & PERSONAL MUSINGS.

Oh, the big day is finally here! All the work, the decisions, the planning; the whole event is coming together and you’re GETTING MARRIED, and you want the most stress-free wedding morning possible, right? RIGHT!

TIPS FOR A STRESS-FREE WEDDING MORNING

You’re engaged, maybe have your venue booked, yay! And now you’re on to the next big decision, choosing your wedding photographer! I made this simple but thorough list to help you get started on finding your perfect match. Keep reading to learn about choosing your wedding photographer.

HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER IN 5 STEPS

Herrington on the bay wedding first look

If you’re here you’re probably thinking, should I have a wedding first look? And I LOVE the idea of first looks! So, let’s get to what’s a wedding first look, and should you have one? The first look is a recent trend where the bride and groom get to see each other before the ceremony. […]

WHAT’S A FIRST LOOK AND SHOULD YOU HAVE ONE?

baltimore wedding photographer

Hi all, Cat again, your favorite Baltimore wedding photographer! So you want all of those beautifully curated details you see in wedding magazines. And you find yourself drooling over those images? Then you may want to keep reading! And if you’re looking for a Baltimore wedding photographer and surrounding areas, send me a message, let’s […]

CREATING A THEME THROUGH WEDDING DETAILS

things brides forget

Oh, the things brides forget and then kick themselves for forgetting. Planning a wedding is so much work and involves SO many moving parts that it is VERY EASY to overlook some details that seem silly when you are not in a super crazy time crunch or have “wedding brain”. I have seen a lot […]

THINGS BRIDES FORGET

wedding makeup timeline

Your wedding makeup timeline is what sets the tone for the rest of your wedding day. Timelines can be quite stressful, and generally VERY TIGHT! The wedding planning process can also be very hectic. Between booking vendors, shopping for the wedding dress and accessories, choosing your cake, renting cars, decor, linens, a photographer, the list […]

WEDDING MAKEUP TIMELINE

You’ve picked the PERFECT outdoor venue, everything is coming together. The anticipation is building and you’ve been thinking about your wedding day, dreaming about it (literally). And you hope you crossed all of your T’s and dotted your I’s, and then, rain is on the horizon. What to do! Nobody wishes for rain on their […]

PREPARING FOR RAIN ON YOUR WEDDING

Georgetown University Engagement

Last week Bethany, Brian, and their adorable puppy, Ollie met with me for their Georgetown University Engagement Session at sunrise. Fun fact, almost exactly 3 years to the date, I was at that same spot photographing a small wedding. Which is how I became familiar with that spot, to begin with. Since then, I have […]

ELEGANT GLOWY SUNRISE ENGAGEMENT IN GOERGETOWN