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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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George Peabody Library Wedding Photos

George Peabody Library Wedding Photos Rachel and Andy’s George Peabody Library wedding was such a sweet event. It may have rained and been crazy windy at times, but Rachel and Andy didn’t even seem to notice they were so in love and so excited to get married! I met Rachel and her lovely bridesmaids at […]

Ceresville Mansion Wedding

After months of prolonged waiting, Lauren and Travis are finally married, and what an incredible wedding it was! Lauren and Travis had to delay their Ceresville Mansion wedding by seven months due to COVID, so when the day finally arrived they were elated! Lauren was so relaxed and excited all day, the rain stopped just […]

Frederick MD wedding photographer Mary Sarah Photography

Stone Manor Country Club Wedding

Nicki & Scott’s Stone Manor Country Club wedding was perfection. Everything went according to plan, the weather was beautiful, their bridal party was a blast to work with, Nicki’s dress was gorgeous, and I loved how they decorated Stone Manor’s reception hall! Due to COVID, Nicki & Scott had to delay their wedding day by […]

Stone Manor Country Club Wedding Sunset Photos

Bluebird Manor Wedding Photos

Bluebird Manor Wedding Photos Jessi & Mike’s Bluebird Manor wedding was the perfect way to close out a wild 2020 wedding season. Their day was overflowing with laughter, joy, and happy tears — the kind of wedding that reminds you exactly why documenting love stories is such a gift. Jessica was absolutely breathtaking. Her joy […]

Bride and groom sharing a kiss during their Bluebird Manor wedding

Ellen & Marco’s Milton Ridge Wedding

My heart sunk when I received Ellen’s text that they were going to have to postpone their wedding indefinitely. Ellen and Marco were supposed to get married back in July, but Marco lives in Honduras and due to strict Covid travel restrictions Marco literally was unable to make it to his own wedding. In the […]

Milton Ridge Wedding Photos

Springfield Manor Wedding

Jenn & Bobby couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day for their Springfield Manor wedding. Earlier in the week the weather had been predicting torrential thunderstorms, but instead we had nothing but blue skies and beautiful light. From a sweet first look, to an adorable ring bearer pup, to a super fun and energetic […]

Springfield Manor Wedding lavender field

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

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

Ceresville Mansion Wedding Photos

Ray and Cristina’s Ceresville Mansion wedding wedding was literally out of a Christmas fairy tale. With the roaring fireplace, glittering snowflakes, Mr. & Mrs. stockings, Christmas music, and adorable centerpieces featuring buffalo plaid, burlap, reindeer, nutcrackers, and cookie jars, they truly captured the Christmas spirit. When I first walked into their Ceresville Mansion reception I […]

Ceresville Mansion night Wedding 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