Annapolis Civil Court Wedding | Todd & Alicia | Maryland Elopement Photographer

Todd & Alicia’s Annapolis Civil Court Wedding

Todd & Alicia’s wedding day in Annapolis was a beautiful reminder that love doesn’t need a big production to feel extraordinary. In September 2025, they chose an intimate civil court ceremony in the heart of downtown Annapolis, focusing on what mattered most—each other. With the charm of historic brick streets, cozy cafés, and iconic local spots as their backdrop, their day felt effortlessly romantic and full of joy.

After their courthouse ceremony, we explored the streets together for a relaxed portrait session that captured their playful connection and genuine laughter. From strolling hand-in-hand through downtown to sharing quiet moments in hidden alleyways and in front of Annapolis landmarks, every image tells the story of a couple who truly enjoys life together. Todd & Alicia’s wedding proves that whether your celebration is large or small, what makes it unforgettable is the love you share and the moments you choose to hold onto forever.

Todd & Alicia outside the Annapolis courthouse after their intimate civil court wedding in downtown Maryland.

Todd & Alicia sharing a playful moment during their Annapolis civil court wedding photo session.

Todd & Alicia sharing a quiet moment on the steps of a clubhouse after their Annapolis civil court wedding.

Todd & Alicia sharing a joyful moment outside Rams Head On Stage in Annapolis—the same place where they had their very first date.

Todd & Alicia walking hand in hand through downtown Annapolis after their civil court wedding.

Alicia laughing with Todd during their downtown Annapolis elopement photo session after their civil court wedding.

Todd & Alicia laughing together during their downtown Annapolis courthouse wedding photo session.

Todd & Alicia laughing together during their downtown Annapolis courthouse wedding photo session.

Todd & Alicia celebrating their Annapolis civil court wedding with a joyful embrace in a downtown alleyway.

Engagement Session At The Lincoln Memorial

Engagement Session at the Lincoln Memorial | Washington DC Engagement Photographer

July 24th, 2025

Joey & Dymon’s engagement session at the Lincoln Memorial was one of the most meaningful milestones in my photography journey. My wife and I had just relocated to the DMV, and as I was still learning the area, this session quickly became a reminder of why I love capturing love stories in iconic places.

Joey & Dymon chose the breathtaking Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. for their engagement photos — one of the most romantic and historic locations on the National Mall. What many couples don’t realize is that professional photography at National Park Service locations in DC requires a paid permit. While this does slightly increase the cost of a session, it’s absolutely worth it to have your love story documented with such powerful and inspiring backdrops.

Planning the Perfect National Mall Engagement Session

I spent two full weeks preparing for Joey & Dymon’s session. During a family visit to the “Capital Fourth” fireworks celebration, I sat on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and scouted the area. I used the PhotoPills app to track sunrise angles and lighting so I could plan the most flattering and cinematic look possible.

To avoid large crowds and capture that soft golden light, I recommended we begin at 6:00 AM. Early mornings are the secret to photographing the National Mall — fewer people, dramatic skies, and the quiet beauty of Washington, DC waking up.

When the Plan Meets Reality

The session started exactly as planned… except for one thing — the humidity!
By 6 AM, the air was already heavy, and it only intensified as the morning went on. But Joey & Dymon were incredible. Their laughter, connection, and trust in the process never wavered. They followed my team’s direction with ease, allowing us to capture authentic, emotional, and timeless images — even in the heat.

A New Chapter in Washington DC

This session marked my very first engagement shoot in Washington, DC, only weeks after moving to the DMV. Standing on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, capturing two people in love, I knew I was exactly where I was meant to be.

Joey & Dymon — thank you for trusting a “newbie” photographer in a new city (haha). You gave me the perfect start, and I’m so grateful for you both.

Here are their images from this unforgettable morning.

Wedding Portrait Session at The Marion Hatcher Center | Maryland Wedding Photographer

When Derek reached out to me to inquire about my photography services he informed me that he had an unusual request. He said he had already been married and that his wife’s only regret was that they were not able to get memorable wedding portraits. Derek & Marie were married in October, 2019 at the historic Marion Hatcher Center in Augusta, GA. It unfortunately rained and they couldn’t take any pictures outside. They hired a hybrid videographer who also took photos. Though he was able to create a memorable video for them, his photos that day inside the Marion Hatcher Center disappointed them.

Derek wanted to surprise Marie by hiring a local photographer who could essentially re-do their wedding day portraits. Derek searched and found me; he loved my portfolio and contacted me to see if I would be interested in re-doing their wedding day portraits. When I heard their story I couldn’t say no! Like all weddings I accept, I send a questionnaire and vision board to my clients to better get a sense of their personality and style. This way, I can better understand how I can mesh my talent with their vision. Even though this wasn’t actually going to be a wedding I still needed to go through the same process to deliver what would be the only chance for these two lovely people to get the photos they would enjoy for years to come.

Derek & Marie were able to get in contact with The Marion Hatcher Center and request 2 hrs of their time to lend us the premises to be able to capture their portraits. Marie got her wedding dress out the preservation bag and to a dry cleaner to have it ready. Derek lost a few pounds of love weight to fit into his suit hehehe. Three months later we had our session.

As a wedding photographer, we are constrained to a tight schedule. Fitting the sought after “portrait session” part of the day is usually trivial to say the least. If you are extremely lucky you get an hour, sometimes you’re lucky enough to get 30 minutes with the bride & groom. Other times, this portrait session gets completely discarded due to circumstances beyond yours truly, the wedding photographer. I actually think Derek & Marie benefited from having this portrait session well after their wedding day.

Anyway, without further ado here are some of my favorite images from Derek & Marie’s wedding portrait session at The Marion Hatcher Center in Augusta, GA