We all have expectations for how various events in our lives will turn out. It’s both understandable and acceptable to have them. Christina and Adam surely had an idea of what their engagement photos would look like. It’s not very likely that they hoped for or envisioned rain for their session, but that’s what they […]

Madison sat in a chair by the window while Camilla, her best friend and matron-of-honor, set to work curling Madison’s hair. As Madison watched herself transform into a bride, the nerves started to kick in. She reached for her rosary beads and began to pray, but she found that she was too nervous to concentrate […]

Our vocation helps us get to heaven. Even within the same vocation, there are differences in how we are called to live it out. The Lord hands us different crosses, and He gives us different strengths. But there are universal aspects to all vocations; take selflessness, for instance. Being able to go out of yourselves […]

Family and friends created a tunnel for the newlyweds to run through as they waved goodbye while holding light-up streamers. Mary and Will radiated joy as they made their way through the tunnel, then disappeared into the elevator. The reception room still buzzed with joy from the day’s celebration and the new marriage we witnessed […]

Giving 100% might feel like a lot to commit to, but it can be a safeguard for your marriage: you give 100%, and so does your spouse. During his homily, Fr. G spoke to Michelle and Pawel about how their marriage will surely succeed if they give 100% and if they let God be involved […]

Mary and Thomas stood together in the center of the peaceful living room of Mary’s childhood home. Before them, with eyes full of love (and some happy tears), stood their four parents. Each set of parents had prepared something special for the day: a blessing for their child and their child’s soon-to-be spouse. With their […]

When we meet a new couple during a consultation call, we like to hear about their vision for their wedding. Learning about how they envision their wedding day tells us a lot about them, and it helps us to discern if we’re a good fit to work as their photographers, or if perhaps the job […]

In late April, we received an email from Mary and Will telling us that they received some surprising news: Will’s deployment date had changed! All of the work and planning they had done for their wedding was quickly overshadowed by his obedience as a naval officer. They could move forward with their original plans, but […]

If you want to learn what someone values, spend time with them. As photographers, we spend more time with couples on their wedding day than any other vendor. A lot of that time is spent observing, and from these observations, we learn a lot. Our perception of each couple begins to form before we arrive […]

Emmitsburg is a holy place. Pilgrims come from far and wide to visit our two national shrines, pray at the tomb of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, and take in the history of the area. It’s a wonderful place to visit and pray, and it makes sense that Michelle and Pawel would want to come here […]