All my weddings are special to me. When a couple chooses me to be their wedding photographer it’s beyond an honor. It’s a trust they place in me to capture the memories of their day. Seven or eight years ago when my kids were much smaller than the giant teenagers they’ve now become, I hired Jennifer to be my part-time babysitter. To say that they loved her is an understatement. They looked forward to the days Jenn was sitting so much that the disappointment was visible when they were stuck with me for the day. Jenn became part of our family and I had always promised that when she got married I would shoot her wedding. This October I got to fulfill my promise as she and Justin had a warm and funny and slightly chilly outdoor ceremony on a hillside in Ijamsville. A very special part of their ceremony included their adorable one year old daughter Maddie who was a complete trooper as she was pulled down the aisle in a wagon and presented with a special necklace during the ceremony. The joy of their little family on their special day was infectious. Another special part of the day for me was having my whole family there. I’ve been shooting weddings for 13 years and they’ve never seen me at work. I entrusted my son Wyatt to be my assistant for the after ceremony portraits and it was quite amusing to watch him try to make Jenn’s veil fly. The biggest surprise for me was when my daughter Hannah asked to help as well and she was my trusty assistant for my sunset shot! Their reception highlights for me were Jenn’s dance with her dad–being an only child and very close to her parents the reaction from her mom was priceless. And the newly official Richards family took many turns around the dance floor happy as can be.

Wedding and Reception site Holly Hills Country Club 5502 Mussetter Road, Ijamsville, MD 301.694.8322

Florist Blossom and Basket 301.829.8300

Hair and makeup Brenda Dalton 301.988.8038 

DJ Shew-sical (Robert) 888.743.9742 

Cake Lilly Magilly’s 301.208.2828

Videographer Stevenson Productions 301.988.5636