Rooted in wonder + Connection
the experience
When Real Love Writes the Script
Your wedding isn't a photoshoot. It's one of the few days in life when the people you love most are gathered in one place. My job is to help you stay present in those moments while quietly preserving them for years to come.
I'm here to create something that feels wholly yours. You just have to show up as yourselves. I'll guide you when you need direction, step back when the moment belongs to you, and keep an eye on the little things you might otherwise miss.
The laughter. The nerves. The crooked veil. The hand reaching for yours. The things you didn't plan are often the things you'll remember most.
The little things become big things.
You believe:
The people and the moments that make the day yours.
You care about:
Direction without feeling too posed.
You want:
Connection over perfection.
You value:
We'll vibe if...
The best photographs happen when you feel free to be fully present. If you're dreaming of a wedding day that feels more like an experience than a production, if you value connection over perfection, and if you're looking for photographs that preserve not only how your day looked, but how it felt, we may be a wonderful fit. I believe the most meaningful moments are often the quiet, unplanned ones. Those are the stories I love to tell.
You don't need another vendor barking timelines at you all day. You need someone who can read the room, calm the nerves, make you laugh when things get weird, and know when to step forward and when to disappear.
That's my job.
I'm here for the happy tears, the unexpected weather, the wild dance floor, the quiet five minutes alone, and whatever beautifully imperfect thing happens in between.
Is this the right fit?
Wonder lives in the ordinary
You're not investing in hours of coverage.
You're investing in the way your children will someday see their parents laughing.
In the photographs that remind you exactly how it felt.
In memories that become part of your family's story. Your wedding day deserves to be documented with care, intention, and a clear plan that allows you to be fully present. Each wedding collection is custom to your wedding vision and photography coverage needs. All coverage includes personalized timeline assistance to ensure your day flows effortlessly and every meaningful moment is beautifully preserved.
I'll be there every step of the way to document the details you worked so hard on and the wonder you feel as you finally become MARRIED.
Every celebration is different, so I don't believe in forcing everyone into the same package. Your collection is built around your day, your priorities, and the moments you want to remember most.
Every wedding collection includes:
Personalized timeline guidance
A relaxed, intentional photography experience
Gentle direction when you need it
Documentary coverage of the moments you didn't plan
A carefully curated gallery of high-resolution images
Printing rights to your photographs
Wedding collections begin at $2,800
Not sure how much coverage you need? That's exactly what I'm here for.
Send me a message with your wedding date and vision. Not sure what you need? Reach out anyway.
01. say hello
here's what happens next
We'll have a relaxed connection call where can go over your plans and make sure we're a good fit.
02. let's connect
One the wedding day, I'll guide when needed and disappear when the moment deserves to be yours.
04. be present
03. Make a plan
Once you're booked I'll help build a photography experience for your day.
05. relive it all
Your photographs arrive in a beautifully curated online gallery so you can relive the feelings over and over and eventually pass them down.
- Gaby O.
“Jacqie is so talented and definitely the photographer you want for your wedding! My sister hired her for her wedding in Deep Creek MD and to say she is incredible is an understatement. She was professional, funny, creative, and prepared for anything and everything.
“She was professional, funny, creative, and prepared for anything and everything.”
- Katelynn C.
“Wow. I cannot say enough about Jacqie. She showed up to my wedding , and I felt like I knew her my whole life. She was so easy to get along with. Jacqie followed me around all night helping bustle my dress that kept coming undone and came to the rescue with a bridesmaid dress malfunction. BOOK HER RIGHT NOW!”
“She showed up to my wedding , and I felt like I knew her my whole life.”
- Becky C.
“Jacqie is the best, hands down! She got my never smiles for a picture husband to be extremely comfortable around the camera. Jacqie captures the best in the moment photos that mean so much more than a cheesy smile or pose. My husband kept saying 'I just love Jacqie'. We recommend her 1000 times over. ”
“Jacqie captures the best in the moment photos..."
Frequently
Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Soulful, free‑spirited storytelling with real moments, genuine emotion, and raw love captured with warmth and authenticity. Most of the day is captured naturally - the laughter, the hugs, the little in-between moments, while gently guiding you so you look and feel like yourselves.
To book a wedding or elopement date, I require a contract and retainer. The retainer for weddings is $1250. For a session, the retainer is 50% of the session fee.
Your engagement session is an opportunity to connect and for you to experience being in front of the camera. We work out your nerves while I focus on best angles and getting to know you. We can choose a place that holds meaning for you, or I’m happy to offer location suggestions. It's not required, but it can be helpful.
I live in Western Maryland, almost WV and cover the tri-state area. I am frequently in Frederick, DC, Baltimore, and Delaware. I also travel anywhere. I've photographed couples in Hawaii, Wyoming, Oregon, Iceland, and more.
Your photos will be delivered via online gallery. You'll receive printing rights for all of your high resolution images. Timeline depends on type of project: weddings are up to 8 weeks, sessions are up to 4 weeks.
You don't have to hire a planner to work with me, but I highly recommend having someone other than your photographer responsible for keeping the day's logistics moving.
That allows me to focus on what you hired me to do: see you.
I'm happy to help with photography logistics and timeline guidance, and I have a list of planners and vendors I love working with, including inclusive professionals who know how to create welcoming experiences for all couples.