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Jules and Ryan DC Engagement Session

November 19, 2020 ·

Jules and Ryan DC Engagement Session

So excited to share this wonderful couple’s engagement photos today! A month ago, I started the morning hanging out with Jules and Ryan, capturing their photos around the National Arboretum (where they got engaged!!) and at a local park with their adorable pup, Doug! It was a gorgeous day, beautiful weather, and being my first…

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Erika and Billy’s Dumbarton House DC Wedding

November 18, 2020 ·

Erika and Billy’s Dumbarton House DC Wedding

So excited to wish a happy one month of marriage to Erika and Billy today!!  While they, like so many couples getting married in 2020 faced the challenges of making tough choices and new plans, they did it in the most beautiful and thoughtful way and with such a great positive attitude! These two have…

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Koshary by Misteka Serving Egyptian Street Food at Clarksville Common Kitchen

August 13, 2020 ·

Koshary by Misteka Serving Egyptian Street Food at Clarksville Common Kitchen

Okay this blog post is a LONG time coming.. my very first photoshoot with Iman was in 2018! We first met via one of our local creative groups on facebook, got together to chat about the food photography photoshoot we were planning, and instantly connected! Iman is one of the kindest and most generous and…

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Copper Kitchen Winter Tastings | Dye House and Winslow Baltimore

August 10, 2020 ·

Copper Kitchen Winter Tastings | Dye House and Winslow Baltimore

Hi! Remember events?.. So yeah, I seriously miss them too. Things are still pretty “weird” these days but I realized that I missed out on sharing two great events from the winter. Both of these community tasting events were held by Copper Kitchen, my favorite caterer with a team that creates incredibly delicious food and…

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Emma and Chris are getting married!!!!

February 7, 2020 ·

Emma and Chris are getting married!!!!

This post deserves (and will get!!) ALL the exclamation points!! AHHH y’all I’m so freaking excited to be blogging this session, but not even close to how excited I am to see my girl Emma marrying her love!!! I will be forever grateful that fate had our paths cross in the craziest/most chance ways during…

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For me, it's as much about delivering gorgeous images of your important moments, as it is about you enjoying each of those moments. It's about the experience, about the joy and the love and the relationships with the most important people in your life. Whether it's your wedding day, engagement, or family session, it's about you soaking up every bit of it, and having beautiful photos to cherish afterwards. I love love, and love meeting new people. I am always honored to be a part of your story, thanks for visiting!

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Before everyone gets ready to say ✌️ to 2020, Before everyone gets ready to say ✌️ to 2020, here’s a look back to NYE last year! The most gorgeous December day as Corinne and Zach celebrated their marriage in a sweet intimate ceremony at Artifact Coffee! Loved capturing this day for these two and so grateful that 2020 gave us the chance to reunite again when they helped officiate their close friends Lesley and John’s intimate wedding. Happy happy anniversary Corinne and Zach! Happy first year of marriage, and here’s to many more happy and healthy years to come!! 💗
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A little of what I’m working on editing tonight A little of what I’m working on editing tonight 😍 can’t get enough of how much these two radiated happiness over their engagement! Look at that glow! ✨ Can’t wait to share the rest soon!
Such a great day celebrating such great people! Sa Such a great day celebrating such great people! Salma and Bashar are engaged!! And you really cannot convince me these two aren’t models! From “vogue” poses to adorably laughing together, it was so much fun to capture their engagement photos! More peeks on Facebook now and a lot more coming here soon too! 😍 I have a million favorites already! Congratulations to Salma, Bashar, and their families!!
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✨ As with all photoshoots during the pandemic, precautions are in place including distancing, mask wearing, and even pre-event quarantining✨
Tis the season (and the freaking year!!) for savor Tis the season (and the freaking year!!) for savoring all the good stuff! 🥰 Like the adorableness that is Poulomi and Nick and this sweet surprise birthday session we pulled off last month!! 😍😍 Head to the blog to see a billion more favorites!! So happy we could celebrate the best 😉 birthday month in this way!
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About Marlayna

Thanks for visiting! As a photographer, I love being able to capture all those moments big + small. It provides a chance to preserve your “now” for your future, and for future generations. Some of my other favorite things include: my husband + our 2 cats, traveling, coffee, and using photography to meet new people capture your stories. Can’t wait to hear from you soon!

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