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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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DC Engagement Photos | DC Engagement Photographer

Emma & Ian’s DC engagement shoot was epic, and not just because I had a gorgeous, fun couple to photograph! I’ve taken DC engagement photos before and it’s always hard to fit in a number of locations because everything is so far apart. Thankfully, Emma’s parents, Lynn & Dan, (who happen to be good friends […]

DC Engagement Photos

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

Rockwood Manor Wedding

I couldn’t have picked a better wedding to end the 2019 season. It was such a special blessing getting to photograph Rachael & Jeff’s Rockwood Manor wedding. Rachael and her brother Zach lived down the street from me growing up, and I always viewed them as honorary little siblings. (As if I didn’t have enough!) […]

Rockwood Manor Wedding Photos

Bike Engagement Pictures Frederick Maryland Engagement Shoot

Jessica & Craig met back in 2011 while working together at a movie theater. They started dating a few months later and stayed strong despite the distance that separated them when Jessica left to attend WVU. After college, she moved back to Maryland for grad school and the two are now excitedly planning their wedding! […]

Bike engagement shoot Maryland country engagement pictures Mary Sarah Photography

Franciscan Monastery Engagement Shoot – Amy & Marc

If this Franciscan Monastery engagement shoot proved anything it’s that Amy and Marc are able to remain positive despite serious crazy shenanigans trying to ruin their day.  I met Amy a few summers ago through a mutual friend after Amy moved down from Pittsburgh and then we discovered we would be teaching at the same […]

Franciscan Monastery Engagement Shoot