I'm the owner + photographer at Anne Casey Photography — serving Maryland & Pennsylvania

Now that January is halfway through, many couples have started planning their wedding and photography is almost always at the top of the list. As you’re searching for the perfect photographer to capture your engagement and wedding, I think it’s important to consider a few factors so here are my top three tips for choosing your wedding photographer!

I wish I had a great excuse for my absence here on the blog, but it’s as simple as LIFE. Fall was absolutely crazy- a ton of weddings, engagements, families, and oh yeah- I got married, too! Planning a wedding during the craziest wedding season I’ve had was insane!

Hey friends. It’s time to get real around here. Want to know why my blog has been extra quiet lately? I have been completely and totally overwhelmed. I’m sure you’ve been there too, right? I’m going to be a bit vulnerable and put it all out there today!

It’s Monday! No… wait, it’s Tuesday. But it feels like Monday. I’m confused. My brain doesn’t know what day it is at all! I was convinced yesterday was Sunday, but that would have meant that I had two Sundays, a Saturday, and a Friday this weekend. I have no idea what’s going on. Where am I? What day is it? Who are you? I kid, I kid! Because yesterday was Labor Day, I tried not to work too hard so I held off my Monday blogging until today!

Monday has come around again! And oh, what a Monday it will be! I woke up this morning feeling recharged after a really exhausting weekend and ready to take on the world! As I sat down with my morning coffee I started thinking about everything I wanted to accomplish this week.

Guess who’s back, back again… Eminem always gets me ready for a Monday! Who’s with me? I poured an extra cup of coffee this morning as I recover and reflect on this past week and everything that went on! “What happened”, ya ask? Well let me tell you…

The Monday Mix-Up was born after months of me wanting to share little snippets about the goings-on around here! You’ll find silly anecdotes, random facts, and get to learn more about the girl behind the camera and my family! And if you’re lucky- a sneak peek at what I’ve been shooting lately!

There are so many details about their wedding day that made so wonderful. Marissa had both her mother and older sister in the bridal party and her mom was the maid of honor! She wore a veil in her hair that evening that she hand sewed antique lace on from her grandmother. Jeff and Marissa exchanged gifts; a watch for him, a charm bracelet for her. Right after Jeff’s groom portraits, he took a minute to read the vows he wrote for his soon-to-be wife

Another edition of the Monday Mix-Up! A fun place to reflect on everything that happened the week before, photography related and not!

The bridesmaids looked awesome in the sweet pink dresses Amanda had chosen and the guys looked perfect in their khaki suits. Amanda was glowing (and then some!) in her long sleeve lace gown that showed off their growing family! She had simple, classic details for her bridal look. She wore her hair long and curled with a simple veil. Rose gold earrings dangled from her ears and the nude stilettos she chose were perfect. But my favorite accessory was this girl’s smile! Gosh, it’s just so contagious! She really lights up a room.