Hi, I’m Mary Sarah — a Maryland wedding photographer drawn to estate venues, golden hour light, and celebrations that feel deeply personal. I document timeless, emotion-filled weddings in Frederick, Maryland and throughout the DMV, creating images that feel natural, romantic, and true to each couple. I’m a wife, mama, and Jesus follower who loves dark chocolate and meaningful conversation — and I believe wedding days should feel joyful, calm, and beautifully lived-in. I’m so glad you’re here.
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 […]

10 Secrets to Gorgeous Getting Ready Wedding Photos After months of planning, your wedding day is finally here and it’s time to get ready! If you’ve spent any time glancing through real wedding blogs, you may be under the assumption that the getting ready process is always smooth and relaxing. Tell me if this sounds […]

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 […]

Bluebird Manor Wedding | A Frederick MD Wedding Venue In the days leading up to Mackenzie & Zach’s Bluebird Manor wedding, the forecast was calling for a 100% chance of rain — pretty much all day. Not exactly the odds you hope for when you’re planning a wedding and traveling up from Charlotte, North Carolina […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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!) […]
