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Angie & Costa | Married | 09.14.13 | The Tea Barn at Fair Hill | Elkton Maryland Photographer

c&iphoto — Sun, 27 Oct 2013 03:13:14 +0000

7 years in the making… (Their engagement session )Angie & Costa’s wedding was a beautiful, end of summer wedding at a quaint and sophisticated Tea Barn at Fair Hill in Elkton this past September. One thing (of many) that they nailed…expressing who they really are with their wedding style. We loved getting to know them more just by taking in all the personalized decor everywhere- from the Ravens scratchers, to the corn hole games outside, and of course the travel theme all over (including food from all different parts of the world…mmmmm!). This bride and groom LOVES to travel, have some good old-fashioned fun, and…they love to love. You should have heard the toasts from their wedding party. Everyone echoed after each other how loving this couple is to each other, and everyone around them. We were happy to be a part of one of the most momentous days of their lives

-Danielle

Morgan + Chris | Married 7.20.13 | Mathwig Estate Event Barn | Thurmont MD Photographer

c&iphoto — Sat, 14 Sep 2013 02:56:49 +0000

July 20th was another visit for us to one of the most beautiful, and one of our favorite, wedding venues in Maryland- the Mathwig Estate Event Barn. Just a simple, old, wooden barn in a huge field complete with an intimate vineyard. Danielle, Ian, and I were excited to see Morgan and Chris again as we had seen them three times prior (wedding meeting, engagement session, and wedding show); they’re a passionate, young couple who are just so fun and likable. They are both so sincere and genuine- it was so easy to capture their love for each other and others. We could tell how wonderful they were by the strength of the relationships they had with their friends and family. Their wedding party prayed over each of them prior to the ceremony; Morgan’s middle school Bible study girls excitedly ooo’d and awww’d at her beauty and then tearfully watched as she walked down the aisle; her dad and her shared an unforgettable moment before the ceremony; Chris of course also made an unforgettable memory with his guys…and Ian….he split the back of his pants right down the middle before the wedding started. Luckily we had a sewing kit. Morgan never knew about this event until afterward of course and I’m sure Chris’s friends still haven’t let him live it down. Anyways, on top of all of this…Morgan and Chris made everything look beautiful, personalized, and artistic as you will soon see. Keep scrolling!

-Justin , Ian & Danielle

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Nicole + Steven | Married | 4.26.13 | Pasadena Maryland Photographer

c&iphoto — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:16:00 +0000

Nicole and I met all the way back around our high school days. We (Nicole, Ian, and I) attended the same church for a while. So it was of course exciting when I got the call to meet about her and Steven’s Big day. We usually become friends with all of our brides and grooms throughout the whole wedding process anyway, so its always a bonus and makes the whole experience extra fun when we already know each other. Nicole & Steven were married at the Anchor Inn, which is in Pasadena, Maryland. The quaint little venue sits on the water overlooking little docks and lots of boats. Very pretty for a spring time wedding in MD. Congrats you guys!

-Justin

Jennifer + Buddy | Engaged | Ellicott City, Maryland Photographer

c&iphoto — Sun, 26 May 2013 18:37:40 +0000

I met these two at Liz & Andy’s wedding last summer (Liz is Buddy’s older sister). Danielle and I actually got to enjoy Sunday dinner with their whole family a few weeks ago; Buddy and Liz’s mom was so nice to invite us over before we did the engagement shoot. It was great getting to know the whole family! After dinner, Jennifer and Buddy pulled on their cowboy boots and led us behind the house down a trail into a beautiful, rustic, country-esque park. I felt like we were in western Maryland or something for a moment; I kept forgetting we were in Elkridge, only 20 minutes away from where I live. The place was picture perfect and of course Buddy and Jennifer were right at home practically in their own backyard

Shelley + Chuck | Engaged | Baltimore Maryland Photographer

c&iphoto — Mon, 13 May 2013 16:13:06 +0000

I always tell my couples that their engagement session should really paint a picture of who they are and the location is a really big part of creating that. Shelley & Chuck met once upon a time at a little place called the Baja Beach club in Baltimore City, Maryland. So what better a place to shoot their engagement session? Even though the club went out of business a couple years ago, we found no shortage of great spots in and around Power Plant Live. But I made sure Chuck gave her a spin right in front of that building where they met

Nicole + Josh | Married | 3.30.13 | Doylestown Pennsylvania wedding photographer

c&iphoto — Mon, 06 May 2013 02:16:33 +0000

We met Nicole and Josh through our friends Corrine & Ryan, who were our last wedding couple of 2012… And, Nicole and Josh were our first Maryland wedding of 2013 It was great getting to know them a little at Corrine and Ryan’s wedding before we even had our engagement session together. Their wedding was held at the Aldie Mansion in the quaint town of Doyestown Pennsylvania, where Nicoles family is from. I loved the overall feel of their wedding . Very relaxed and chill within the gorgeous backdrop of the ancient stone mansion with rich woodwork and an overall rustic atmosphere. One of the reasons they actually decided to have the wedding in Pennsylvania was so that Nicole’s grandmother could attend. It was an incredible moment to see her face light up when she saw Nicole in her wedding dress for the first time.

-Justin

Nicole + Steven | Engaged | Fulton Maryland Photographer

c&iphoto — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 20:26:22 +0000

Nicole & Steven spent the morning with me hitting up all the classic spots in Fulton, MD. We started off at Sidamo Coffee & Tea in Maple Lawn, not only because its super quaint inside and they make a mean mocha, but mostly because it was 8 am and I needed said mocha in order to function. I always enjoy shooting with old friends, I’ve known Nicole for a while so it was a lot of fun catching up and getting to know Steven a bit. Since I have lived in this area for a while, it was really easy coming up with little spots here and there that I thought would work well for them. One of my favorite series in this shoot is Steven playing the guitar to Nicole in the back of the old truck. I jokingly said “hey, play Crash into me by DMB”, and off he went. That just sealed the deal for me. These two are awesome and I’m looking forward to the wedding!

-Justin

I think these two are hilarious because Nicole decided they were going to jump off the bench… the only problem is they didn’t discuss how they were doing to do that. lol As you can see she went for the high jump, Steven… did not….

Lexi + Sam | Engaged | Towson Maryland photographer

c&iphoto — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 01:20:42 +0000

Lexi and Sam booked dates with us before they were even engaged; It’s not to have some enthusaistic fans I was mutually excited to work with them for a few reasons. Lexi is a photography-lover. So of course I love to shoot for someone who truly appreciates this art and gives me the freedom to be totally creative- the end product is just so much better and everyone is happier in the end when stipulations or boundaries aren’t made. Just let the artists do their thing. We love working with people who love photography, and don’t just hire us because they need a wedding photographer to check it off their list. We have known Lexi for a while through other clients of ours that have gotten married over the past couple of years, but since then, she has actually assisted us on a couple of shoots or tagged along for the fun of it. Anyways, engagement sessions tend to generally take place outdoors but being the middle of a cold winter up in here in Maryland… I was a little worried when they asked to shoot in February. But of course, Lexi had a plan for this shoot and provided a great framework for me to play around with, which also kept us out of the cold for part of the time. However, we were lucky enough to catch some snow, which is always fun. It was hard to stop shooting because I had so many ideas- this could have easily gone on for hours more

-Justin

Morgan & Chris | Engaged | Westminster Maryland Photographer

c&iphoto — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 01:08:34 +0000

Morgan and Chris were right at home at his family’s log cabin out in Westminster, Maryland. Morgan told me when we first met that their dream session would be in the snow. I said ok… fingers crossed we would get some snow this year. So came a Saturday morning after Christmas when it rained a little down where I live, and I got a surprising call from them because I saw no snow. But I took their word for it and just an hour northwest and …boom- 6 inches of snow. Imagine the type of house you would want to stay in if you were off on a winter getaway at a ski lodge or something… that’s pretty much Chris’s family’s property. It was a beautiful home that Chris and his father helped build- such a unique and personal backdrop for their engagement pictures, which I hope captured how full of life and fun this couple is. Anyhow, check it out for yourself! Congrats Chris and Morgan, can’t wait till the wedding.

-Justin

Katherine + Nelson | Married | 10.27.12 | Boca Raton wedding photographer

c&iphoto — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 19:10:39 +0000

I first met Katherine at one of our art walk events, C&I’s vintage car shoot. She is a professional makeup artist with Face2Face Studios. They help us out all the time on a lot of our shoots. As far as we are concerned, they are the best in the business. The first thing Katherine told me was that they wanted the whole wedding party to enter the reception wearing masquerade masks- awesome ! Anyway, the wedding was to take place on the 27th of October. Most people dont think hurricane season when you think of October. After all it is the tail end of it. But… Sandy had just swept by the day before leaving the shore a little battered but basically missing South Florida. I saw parts of A1A flooded but the northern east coast took the brunt of it. They got super lucky. It was a beautiful day in Boca Raton. And the wedding was held at one of the prettiest venues in Boca, The Addison. My first stop of the day was with the boys; I took them out to the beach for some quick portraits. You can see in one of the image sequences, Sandy may have missed FL, but it left some pretty big swells. The water got the best of the buys at one point. Second stop was with the ladies. Luci Anne, Maid of Honor and owner of Face2Face did an outstanding job creating a timeless look for Katherine. I think I took more portraits of Katherine than any bride before. I loved how everything flowed together from the venue to the bridesmaid dresses and the decor. Definitely one of the more beautiful weddings I’ve been to. Congratulations again Katherine & Nelson. Thanks for letting me hang out with you and photograph your wedding.

-Justin

Nicole + Joshua | Married | 10.22.12 | Timonium, Maryland wedding

c&iphoto — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 18:15:21 +0000

Nicole and Joshua’s wedding fell on a beautiful October afternoon in Baltimore County, Maryland. They were married at the Gramercy Mansion, a beautiful little bed and breakfast tucked back in the woods just off the main road. The Gramercy will always have a special place in my heart because it’s where Danielle and I were married only two years prior–almost to the day! They say that October is the new June for weddings and I can really see why. The weather, the trees, the whole atmosphere couldn’t have been more perfect. It was hard to take a bad picture . Nicole and Joshua had great taste as you can see; they put a lot of thought and care into all the little details around the mansion. Thanks guys for a great time and for giving us a little trip down memory lane. Congrats

-Justin, Ian, and Danielle

Corinne & Ryan | Engaged Spark Banks Nature Center Maryland

c&iphoto — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 16:46:24 +0000

Sometimes we end up working with people we really love! You know whats even better than that? Getting recommendations from those people and getting to worth with their friends and family. Meet Corinne and Ryan. Corinne is the sister of one of my past brides, Jordan (who also makes an appearance in this shoot We all had such a great time at Jordan & Bub’s wedding. Shorty after Ryan popped the question and an email from Corinne popped up in my inbox! (See what I did there? lol) I loved the simplicity and personality of this shoot. We just took a stroll though the nature center like Corinne & Ryan usually do. Accompanied by their two pups, we all hung out in the park for a while (some times ryan literally hung out-you will see what I mean in a minute. That gif kills me) After the shoot Corinne & Ryan took us all out to the green turtle ( Thanks again Guys ;-)) I can’t wait to shoot your wedding!

-Justin

Jessica + Dustin | Married 9.7.12 Turf Valley Country Club | Maryland Wedding Photographer

c&iphoto — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 17:57:56 +0000

I first met Jessica & Dustin a few months back for their engagement session. Instantly fell in love with their candor and playful dispositions. One of the things I love most about shooting engagement sessions before the wedding is you really get to meet your couple. There’s something about it that just melts away the camera awkwardness so the big day is nothing but a good time. Jessica & Dustin got married at one of my favorite venues in town. Turf Valley Country Club. First off…The food is always delicious And second, they have some of the prettiest trees out in their gardens (so pretty that we decided to climb them). We are actually going to do a wedding show there this coming January… So check back with us on Facebook for the details. We would love to meet you and hang for a bit at the show. Any how Jessica & Dustin were married at the Gazebo under the large weeping willow . Their puppy, Layla, joined them of course The huge trees were a perfect buffer for the residual summer heat. I absolutely loved all the greenery around. Check it out for yourself! Congrats guys!

-Justin, Ian, Danielle

Andrea + Jonathan | Married 9.2.12 | Silver Spring Maryland Wedding Photographer

c&iphoto — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 16:22:32 +0000

Hey there!

Well we have had a busy summer and it looks like just it was just the beginning because the fall weddings are in full swing now. We have met a lot of new friends and awesome people over the course of the last few months, some of which we will never forget Seriously… one awesome thing about this job is the people you get to hang out with. Anyhow, not all of our friends were new ones. Take Andrea and Jonathan, for example. I have known Andrea since high school. We shared classes together at good old PBHS (Paint Branch high school in Burtonsville, MD). Never thought I would be shooting her wedding. And what a beautiful wedding it was. You wouldn’t know it from the outside… but Spencerville church has an incredible sanctuary. Most times when a bride tells me the ceremony is going to be inside, I dont get my hopes up to high. But Spencerville had wall to wall classic wood with beautiful stained glass. It made for a beautiful backdrop for the wedding and complimented Andrea’s wedding colors very well. A & J’s bridal party was also one of the most fun we have worked with. You guys are truly blessed with some of the best friends and family. Jonathan’s brother had me cracking up at the reception with his comedy routine, I mean toast! Everyone was laughing so hard for at least 10 minutes- it was a great way to start the party

All in all It was a perfect day for two very cool people. Congrats guys!

-Justin, Ian, and Danielle

Beth + Gary | Married 6.30.12 Hillendale Country Club | Maryland Wedding Photographer

c&iphoto — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 02:28:07 +0000

Before I tell you about Beth & Gary’s wedding, I have to first tell you about the circumstances leading up to it. All of you who live in MD know that the evening before Saturday, June 30th, we had a “Derecho” blow through, downing trees and knocking out power all over the area http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/29/virginia-dc-derecho-storm_n_1639274.html . Some of us were without power for 4 days! By some of us…I mean me. So it was the night before the wedding and I had all my gear plugged in charging for the big day. Make a long story short… I woke up to no power and a full bag of dead equipment! Since we still had a few hours before show time, I started calling everyone I knew. Nope no power… I was getting a little panicked. So, I got in the car and stared driving north. I found a Panera Bread after about a half an hour of no luck. The place was packed, but I managed to snag one of the only two open outlets in the whole place. I spent the next 3 hours pretending to drink my drink and eat my bag of chips, which i finished 5 minutes after I got them. Anyhow, thanks Panera for saving the day! I successfully made it their wedding with no problem! So on to Beth & Gary. I think it’s hilarious that the very last couple we blogged about, the bride loved the Ravens and the groom loved the Steelers. Well reverse that, and you have Beth & Gary. ha! They are actually all-around sports fans . So….when we arrived at the Hillendale Country Club the power was on (hooray!) and everyone was ready to go. Beth was a surprisingly calm and collected bride, given the craziness of the power outage situation. The grounds of the Country Club were beautiful of course; the bright green lawn made for a nice contrasting background. Everything went beautifully, from the sentimental moment of Beth’s Dad seeing her as a bride to the vows to the party afterwards!! We even got to see our good friends, Lauren & Alex Bernstien (Gary is Alex’s cousin) once again!

We thoroughly enjoyed your wedding Beth & Gary and we all wish you a lifetime of happiness together! Congrats again.

-Justin, Danielle, & Ian