Guided Support, Genuine Moments, Timeless Images

Maryland Engagement & Wedding photographer based in Frederick, MD but will travel to capture your memories

Smiling man in a light blue shirt outdoors, with a suited person holding flowers behind him.

So—photography.

For me, photography has never been about pressing a button. It’s about being present, reading the room, and creating the kind of calm that allows real moments to unfold naturally which are the ones that matter long after the day has passed.

My role goes beyond documenting what happens. I bring structure when it’s needed, clarity when decisions feel heavy, and an easy, steady presence when the day begins to move quickly. This allows couples to relax, trust the process, and stay fully present — knowing the important moments are being handled with care.

I approach weddings with foresight and intention, quietly guiding the flow of the day without over-directing or interrupting what’s real. Portraits feel natural and unforced. Emotional moments are given space. Behind the scenes, everything stays organized and moving smoothly.

I work with couples across Maryland, Northern Virginia, Washington D.C., and Pennsylvania — and occasionally wherever a story leads. No matter the location or scale of your celebration, my approach remains the same: thoughtful guidance, calm energy, and a focus on creating an experience that feels effortless.

Your wedding deserves more than beautiful images. It deserves an experience that feels relaxed, considered, and supported from start to finish. When we work together, you’re not just hiring a photographer — you’re gaining a partner who values clarity, comfort, and connection as much as the final gallery.

If you’re planning a celebration that prioritizes presence, intention, and ease, I’d be honored to document it.

COMMUNICATION · AUTHENTICITY · COMFORT

These values guide every step of your photography experience from our first call to your final gallery,

My focus is simple, help you feel understood, supported, and fully present as we create memories you’ll cherish forever.

📸 My Philosophy Behind the Lens

I blend natural storytelling with timeless portraiture to create images that feel honest, elegant, and unmistakably you. My goal isn’t just to document your wedding day, but to preserve the feeling of it.

I’m drawn to the in-between moments the breath before the aisle, the quiet hand squeeze, the laugh that comes out of nowhere. Those fleeting moments become your visual legacy, the ones you return to again and again. Your story deserves more than beautiful images. It deserves to be remembered exactly as it felt.

🎨 My Editing Approach: Honest, Intentional, Timeless

My editing is intentional, true-to-color, and guided by the atmosphere of your day whether warm sun, soft shade, or candlelit reception vibes. Everything comes together in a way that feels cohesive and natural.

I love black and white. It pulls the focus to emotion and connection in a way color sometimes can’t. Above all, my edits enhance rather than overpower preserving what was already real, meaningful, and yours.

A bride in a white lace dress and a groom in a black suit smiling at each other under a large willow tree in a park setting.

“I cannot say enough about how incredible Marcus is. He was so thorough and patient working through wedding day details with us during multiple calls leading up to the wedding. On wedding day, he went above & beyond. We did our photos & wedding ceremony on the national mall & he planned the perfect route to get the best pictures away from tourists but still showing the monuments & beautiful greenery around the mall.

He made sure we got all the photos we wanted even after it started raining, he accommodated my outrageously large list of family photos, and he helped coordinate the perfect first look. His attitude is incredible – he is so positive & upbeat and truly made our wedding day fun & completely seamless. I cannot recommend him enough!”

— Maurisa & Eric, 2024 | Washington, D.C.

A Little More About Me

  • 👶 Fatherhood Shifted My Perspective

    Becoming a dad in 2023 changed the way I see moments. It made me even more intentional about preserving the kind of memories that go by faster than you expect.

  • 🇫🇷 A Bit of French Influence

    My wife is from Normandy, and every now and then she joins me as a second photographer. She brings a calm presence, a thoughtful eye, and a touch of her own elegance to the experience.

  • 💻 Creativity Meets Structure

    Photography fuels my artistry; my background in IT project management fuels my precision. Together, they help me create a wedding experience that feels both thoughtful and seamless.

  • 🎳 The Fun Side

    I peaked early in bowling (285 at age 12), and I still love the occasional game. It’s one of the ways I unplug, reset, and keep the fun energy that I bring to every wedding.

Let’s create something unforgettable together.

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