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

Last fall on a brisk November day, Leslie, Dan, and I met at St. Mary’s College of Maryland to shoot their engagement session. I have to say, St. Mary’s College and Historic St. Mary’s City have so many picturesque areas that I would happily drive another half a day to shoot more sessions there! We were able to take photos on a dock at a secluded beach AND frolic through fields all in the same session. Great day, if you ask me! 

Happy Monday, everyone! It’s been a while since I’ve done a Monday Mix-Up post, hasn’t it? Honestly, I wasn’t sure that people read it but I received a lot of feedback asking where these posts went! So thanks for actually reading these posts! 😉

Oh my…Caitlyn and Sean’s 1840s Ballroom wedding couldn’t have been more packed with stunning details that truly transported guests to the roaring 20s. From the cigar box floral decorations to the venue’s nostalgic ambiance, this wedding was styled perfectly and definitely captured the magic of the 20s!

When my husband Chris and I first started planning our wedding, there were a lot of not-so-traditional ideas we wanted to incorporate into our wedding, from what everyone was wearing to the James Bond nod we kept for the reception. There were a lot of details about my wedding that I wanted to keep very untraditional and totally different than what I’ve seen before, so I threw the rulebook out of the window and ignored some wedding traditions to make my wedding more me. 

When Angie reached out to me to shoot her engagement session with her fiance, Russ, I was instantly so excited to start working with them. Angie was my son Brody’s kindergarten teacher, so I knew that she and I would have a great connection from the start. I’m beyond excited for Angie and Russ’ wedding coming up in November!

When you sit down to write out your wedding to-do checklist, what’s the first big to-do that pops into your head? Finding a wedding venue! If you’re like most brides, starting the search for the perfect setting for your big day is pretty intimidating. Narrow down the front runners by asking yourself these questions while you sort through the seemingly countless options!  

Stephanie and Jon tied the knot on a rainy April day at Lakeview Farms in Dover, Pennsylvania. Although the weather wasn’t ideal, Stephanie and Jon’s good spirits made the skies clear for a gorgeous golden hour for their portraits! 

Going into business for myself was scary. I mean, really scary. Each decision feels like a make it or break it moment and, in my mind, one misstep could cause ten more potential problems. Of course, risks are just part of doing what you love, and without them there wouldn’t be that “YES!” moment when you feel all of your hard work paying off. So, I thought I’d share with you some of those decisions that turned out to be turning points for my business, and helped me enjoy being my own boss! 

Macy and Dave celebrated their 2nd wedding anniversary in June, and I met with them to capture their anniversary photos at Hampton Mansion in Towson, MD! We spent a gorgeous summer day roaming the historic mansion and grounds, which turned out to be the perfect backdrop for Macy and Dave’s session! 

This adorable couple and I had an instant connection, which may have had something to do with our mutual obsession with Gilmore Girls! 

Today you’re SEVEN! Where have the years gone? This blog post is all about you, Brody! If you’re reading this, please take the time to leave him some birthday wishes! He’d love to be ‘famous’!! 

Disclaimer: There are a TON of photos in this one to document this past year as a 6 year old, but they’re so fun! I might be a little biased, though.