Washington DC Wedding Photographer | Jessie Mary Photography
Washington DC Wedding Photography and Lifestyle Portraits
For photographers | Shoes are pretty popular topic with wedding photographers, at least among the female photographers. What shoes do you wear? We have to have a pair that looks good with dressy pants or a skirt but that is comfortable enough to wear for 8-12 hours while lugging around heavy cameras, and sometimes traveling on diverse terrain. Yes, I've gone on hikes as part of the wedding … [Read more...]
I get a lot of brides asking me about First Look. Photographers have different names for this, but it's simply the first moment you see each other on your wedding day. About two thirds of my couples decide to do a first look these days, and I must admit I love them. I did not see my husband until I walked down the aisle, and personally I would probably do the same again. As a photographer … [Read more...]
For those freshly engaged, who are just discovering the world of wedding planning, I wanted to share one of my favorite local blogs. United with Love. The blog is hip and pretty, but most importantly it shows real photos, that feel real. What I mean by that is they include the photos that have lots of emotion and capture moments, along with all the unique details. United with Love is also … [Read more...]
The last year has been a whirlwind. It has been quite a journey personally and professionally. We moved with 3 weeks notice, so I had no time to build relationships or my business here. I arrived in January with nothing on my books and only knowing a handful of names of other photographers. When I started to reach out, everyone volunteered information about what the business was like in … [Read more...]
Here's a peek from a wedding I photographed with Astrid Photography at Oxon Hill Manor in Maryland. Love this father daughter dance moment! … [Read more...]