Downtown Annapolis – William Paca House Engagement Session

May 18, 2013 by admin | Leave a comment

Downtown Annapolis - William Paca House Engagement Session – Kelly and Eric: Annapolis holds a special place in Kelly and Eric’s hearts since that is where Eric proposed. So it was only fitting to head to Annapolis for their engagement session. We began at the William Paca House gardens. The William Paca House is an 18^th century historic landmark and is open for guided tours. The hidden gem of the house however, is the massive garden in the back, which is open for self-guided tours. The garden is situated between Prince George Street and King George Street near St. John’s College and the US Naval Academy. It boasts 2 acres of meticulously kept plants from the 18^th century. At the rear of the garden is a pond with an adorable white bridge.

After our garden tour at the William Paca House, we headed down Main Street and grabbed some ice cream before heading to the city dock.

How the couple met, from Kelly: We met almost 5 1/2 years ago while we were both going to graduate school at The University of Florida (Go Gators!) in Gainesville, Florida. Our first date was at a Starbucks and we have both been coffee addicts since.

How Eric proposed: Eric proposed last summer on my Birthday. He rented a small boat and proposed on Spa Creek at sunset on the water. We celebrated with champagne and cheesecake on our private sunset boat ride for a bit before calling friends and family. It was perfect and such a wonderful surprise.

The couple is planning a spring wedding in Fort Myers, Florida at the Edison and Ford Winter Estates. We wish them the best on their big day and a life of love and happiness!

♥ Jess

Eastport Photography offers the best in Annapolis Wedding Photography. We specialize in Unique and Inspired Wedding Photography in Annapolis, MD, Washington, DC, and destinations worldwide. For more information please check out http://www.eastportphotography.com/annapolis-wedding-photographer/ Our studio is conveniently located at 115 Cathedral Street, Annapolis, MD 21401.

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Heather and Danny’s Davidsonville Countryside Engagement Session

May 9, 2013 by admin | Leave a comment

Heather and Danny’s Davidsonville Countryside Engagement Session - For their engagement session, Heather and Danny chose two very serene and picturesque locations. We began the session in the countryside of Davidsonville Maryland, in a field of yellow wildflowers. The delicate yellow flowers and warm morning sun created a perfectly romantic ambiance for some really gorgeous photos.

Nearby in Davidsonville, we found an old barn for some fun rustic images. We all loved the different textures of the wood of the barn, the iron hinges, and the big rubber tractor tires.

Our next location was College Creek, a quiet and sleepy creek behind St. John’s College in Annapolis. Heather and Danny relaxed by the water and even went for an adorable rowboat ride!

How the couple met, from Heather: “Danny and I met at The Dubliner Irish Pub in Washington DC in the summer of 2008 (after I graduated college) – we worked together there for a year before we started dating.”

How Danny proposed: “He proposed to me at the St. Michaels Maritime Museum on February 23^rd. We were there for the weekend, and after visiting the winery he asked if we could go for a walk down by the water and popped the question underneath a gazebo adjacent to this beautiful lighthouse inside the museum. It was really romantic – and I was so surprised!”

Heather and Danny live in Annapolis and enjoy running and cooking together. Heather says she wouldn’t be able to cook without Danny – he’s like her sous chef! They also love to travel and have been to Mexico, Ireland, and Greece together. For their wedding, Heather and Danny are planning a St. Mary’s ceremony and William Paca House reception. I wish them the best as they plan their Annapolis wedding for June 2014!

♥ Jess

Eastport Photography offers the best in Annapolis Wedding Photography. We specialize in Unique and Inspired Wedding Photography in Annapolis, MD, Washington, DC, and destinations worldwide. For more information please check out http://www.eastportphotography.com/annapolis-wedding-photographer/ Our studio is conveniently located at 115 Cathedral Street, Annapolis, MD 21401.

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Kaitlin and Chris Annapolis Wedding

April 29, 2013 by admin | 1 Comment

Kaitlin and Chris’s Spring Annapolis Wedding – Kaitlin and Chris’s spring wedding took place on a beautiful April day in Annapolis. Kaitlin’s day started at her parents’ house, where all the girls were busy getting ready. Luckily for Kaitlin, her bridesmaids doubled as the hair and makeup pros!

After everyone was dressed and ready, I had time to grab a few shots of Kaitlin and the girls before they were whisked away in the limo to the church. The girls looked gorgeous in their purple dresses with bouquets of spring flowers. And of course, Kaitlin was a stunning bride!

Kaitlin and Chris held their Catholic wedding ceremony at St. John Neumann Church in Annapolis, MD. Chris was sweetly tearful as the church doors opened and he watched Kaitlin walk down the aisle.

After the ceremony, we used an open field with blooming spring trees as the backdrop for the bridal party photos. The purple dresses looked lovely against the purple blooms on the Eastern Redbud Trees. And the sun shone through Kaitlin’s veil, giving her a truly ethereal glow.

It was clear to me throughout the day that Kaitlin and Chris, along with their families, were some of the sweetest, warmest, most laid back people I had ever met. The love and closeness among these families was nothing short of inspirational. And during the reception at the Sheraton Hotel in Annapolis, it was clear that they also knew how to party and have fun! Their wedding band, Sly 45, kept everyone dancing all night. The guys in the band were really fantastic, doing a mix of live music and also being the MC / DJ’s.

Bill and I had such a blast photographing this young couple’s wedding and getting to know their wonderful families. We wish them a long life of love and happiness!

♥ Jess

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Family Portrait Session at Quiet Waters Park

April 19, 2013 by admin | Leave a comment

Family Portrait Session at Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis - Now that spring has arrived, it’s the perfect time to get the family together for a family portrait session! I had the pleasure of photographing the Norris family’s portrait session over the weekend. I was impressed to see that four generations made the trip to Annapolis for this very special photo shoot. They chose Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis as the perfect spring backdrop for their session. The sun was shining and the trees were in full bloom, creating memorable images they will cherish forever.

♥ Jess

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Annapolis Spring Engagement Session – Ann Caroline and Lou

April 12, 2013 by admin | Leave a comment

Ann Caroline and Lou’s Annapolis Spring Engagement Session – Spring has finally sprung and I’m thrilled to share our first spring engagement session of 2013! It doesn’t get any “springier” than Gerbera Daisies, beach cruiser bikes, picnics, and rowboats! Wow! We really packed the spring into this Annapolis engagement session!

Ann Caroline and Lou live in Williamsburg, Virginia where Ann is a student at William and Mary School of Law. Lou is a Naval Academy graduate. The couple is planning the quintessential Annapolis wedding this summer, with the ceremony taking place in the Naval Academy Chapel followed by a reception at the Annapolis Maritime Museum.

We began our session just steps away from the Naval Academy on Prince George Street, in historic Annapolis. I couldn’t resist the beautiful front porches and doorways of these gorgeous homes from the 1800′s.

Our next stop was a private beach along the Severn River. It’s amazing how just a few props can go a long way! I borrowed an old beach cruiser bike from a friend, threw some flowers and lunch in the basket and we were all set for a picnic on the beach! The turquoise bike and pink flowers added some gorgeous spring color to the session.

It’s always fun to plan an activity for an engagement session. Ann Caroline and Lou decided to head out on the water in a rowboat. Such a fun idea is guaranteed to deliver lots of genuine giggles! I sat on shore and captured all the laughter through my lens. Does Ann Caroline have a killer Julia Roberts smile or what?!

The couple’s afternoon ended with a peaceful walk along the beach as the sun started to go down.

Bill and I are so excited to photograph Ann Caroline and Lou’s wedding this summer in Annapolis!

♥ Jess

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