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I’m Mary Sarah — a Maryland photographer drawn to golden hour light, meaningful connection, and moments that feel deeply personal. This is where those stories live — from wedding days to growing families and everything in between — all captured in a way that feels natural, romantic, and true to you.
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Annapolis Engagement Photos

Jennifer and Bobby met at a college Christmas party hosted by a mutual friend.  Bobby pursued her, but after a bout with the flu and a lackluster first date looking at Christmas lights, Jennifer nearly moved on.   Thankfully, Bobby convinced Jennifer to visit him for his New Years Eve party, where they really hit it […]

Downtown Annapolis Engagement Photos

An Intimate Elopement | Maryland Wedding Photographer

There are some couples you just click with, and Janelle and Brandon are definitely one of those couples. When we first met up together for happy hour, what was supposed to be an hour turned into two because we were just having so much fun. It’s literally impossible to have a conversation with them without […]

Annapolis Maryland Wedding Photographer

Ally’s Senior Pictures Frederick MD

I can’t believe it’s already been almost 8 months since I photographed Ally’s Carroll Creek Downtown Frederick senior pictures! A lot has happened since then, and as a result Ally finally had time to pick out her favorites now that the craziness of online school is over. I love the images she chose and wanted […]

Downtown Frederick MD Senior Pictures

Northern VA maternity photographer

Three months ago, Kayla reached out to me and indicated her desire to have maternity pictures taken in Northern VA. Due to the quarantine, she hadn’t been able to share the majority of her pregnancy with her family who live in the south, and she wanted a maternity shoot to commemorate this special time of […]

Maternity Photographer Northern VA

Beautiful Fall DC Engagement Photos

I’m kicking myself for not blogging these beautiful DC engagement photos sooner! In the chaos of fall wedding season, I occasionally get behind in blogging and just realized today that I never shared Travis and Lauren’s stunning Lincoln Memorial engagement shoot with you. The plan had been to meet at the Jefferson Memorial and spend […]

Jefferson Memorial DC Engagement Photos by Mary Sarah Photography

Maryland Newborn Photographer | Bellamy’s Lifestyle Newborn Shoot

A couple weeks ago I had the privilege of meeting beautiful little Bellamy Ryan Gaines who was just 8 days young! As a photographer, it brings me no greater joy than to photograph the most important moments in someone’s life, and I have loved getting the opportunity to photograph first William as a newborn, then […]

northern virginia newborn photographer

Loudoun County Wedding Photographer | Fall Country Engagement Photos

I hope everyone is staying safe, healthy, and sane! These past few days have been crazy and I’m so sad I will have to pause doing photo shoots until non-essential businesses are allowed to resume – especially with all the gorgeous spring blooms we’re experiencing right now! Still, I’m thankful that right now we’re healthy, […]

Loudoun County Wedding Photographer

Newborn Photographer Frederick MD | Northern Virginia Newborn Photographer

Lately I’ve been doing a lot of maternity and engagement shoots, so when my good friend Brittany asked me to do a newborn shoot I jumped at the chance! Sweet baby Andie had just turned one month old and her cuteness was overwhelming. Like all my lifestyle newborn shoots, I met Brittany and Justin at […]

Northern Virginia Newborn Photographer

Maternity Photographer Frederick MD | Frederick Photographer

Have I mentioned just how much I adore maternity shoots? They’re quickly becoming my absolute favorite type of photography, especially as my mamas try out more and more of my new gowns from my client closet. I also love when I get to document repeat clients and be a part of memorializing all their precious […]

Northern Virginia Maternity Photographer

Bowling Brook Mansion Wedding

Now that I have finally entered the “slow season” in the life of a wedding photographer (aka that time when it’s so freezing out that no one wants to take pictures) I’m catching up on a few photo shoots I didn’t have time to blog this past season. Up first is a stunning styled shoot […]

Bowling Brook Mansion Wedding