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Chris & Julie’s Federal Hill Engagement Session :: Baltimore MD Wedding Photographer

October 2, 2013 · 5 Comments

Today I get to share some new favorites! Julie & Chris are so sweet together, very down to earth and great to work with (& I would know since Julie also works at UMBC ;) ) We chose to photograph in Federal Hill, not only because it has a personal connection for Julie & Chris (where they were living when they got engaged!) but it’s also filled with lots of great buildings, architecture, and views of the city. I’m a huge sucker for an urban location too, with all the little spaces you can find, so I was really happy when Julie said it was where they wanted to have their session. Granted, when we first planned this session, we were all set for a nice evening shoot, but hey, thanks to busy schedules and predictions of what was basically a monsoon that night, we opted to start in the morning while skies were still clear. And I’m SO happy we did! I love the light in these shots & how cozy Julie & Chris are (I may or may not have told them to close their eyes a few times & take a little nap haha). I had such a fun time taking and editing these! :)

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It was so neat to be able to walk over the Chris & Julie’s first place in Fed Hill and get some photos there. Also on an especially girly note, I must say that I’m obsessed with your dress Julie!! :)

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So many favorites! Love the beautiful morning light & that the two of them could go from cuddling to making each other laugh through the whole session :)

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So, sometimes I get really hooked on an idea.. and in this case, it was this parking garage. Okay, actually I just really like photographing on the roofs of parking garages! haha Maybe it’s the views and all the great lines, but all I can say is thank you for going along with some of my “unique” ideas! :P

Some facebook teasers & a great location from Julie! Such an awesome courtyard!

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Of course, being in Fed hill we couldn’t resist some of the amazing spaces at the Visionary Art Museum – love how these turned out :)

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To wrap up the session, we headed down to the harbor with just enough time before the clouds rolled in; I love how peaceful it all looks :)

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I don’t know why, but I love this last shot – so relaxed and happy.

Julie & Chris, I can’t thank you enough for being so flexible avoid rain clouds. You two were awesome to hang out with on a Saturday morning in the city! :) I’m so excited to photograph your Erie, PA wedding next summer!

   

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Comments

  1. Julie says

    October 2, 2013 at 8:59 pm

    Awe you are too sweet! Thank you so much for the post and the amazing photos. So excited to have you with us next July!!

  2. sarah mcdonnell says

    October 3, 2013 at 4:33 am

    so so beautiful, loved the location and the couple. Looking awesome together.

  3. Caitlin Gore Meow says

    October 3, 2013 at 4:22 pm

    These are so good!! So sweet and relaxed. And kudos to you for getting that pretty a.m. light! Love!

  4. Marlayna Photography says

    October 3, 2013 at 7:20 pm

    D’aww thanks girl!! :)

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