Summer Mini Sessions | Annapolis MD Wedding Photographer | Best Annapolis Wedding Photographers

It’s officially summer in Annapolis! While the sun is hot, so is the perfect time to book a mini photo session! Whether you’re planning ahead for your holiday card, wanting a sweet & quick family session, or celebrating a big moment like an engagement, these short & sweet sessions are perfect for you! 

Why book a Summer Mini Session?

Let’s be honest- fall is busy. I’m busy, you’re busy. My season is jam packed with engagements & weddings & you’re dealing with back-to-school, holiday travel, & a million other things. Mini sessions in the summer mean you can get ahead of the chaos & actually enjoy the photos you take, instead of scrambling for them in late October. Not to mention the delivery time! You’ll have these summer mini photos in plenty of time to pick out the perfect card or plan gifts for the family.

Each session includes:

20 minutes of relaxed, natural shooting- we can make it fun with lots of water or ice cream or champagne! The goal is to be short & sweet to beat the heat ;) I am not a fan of the humidity so let’s keep it quick while still intentionally fun, candid, & aesthetic.

15 high-quality edited images. You’ll have access to the full final edited online gallery plus get access to my exclusive high quality print shop (thinking holiday cards & gifts again!)

Just $300 to capture these memories (only $100 to secure your spot!)

Whether you’re wrangling toddlers or just want a quick couple’s update, this session is short, sweet, & easy to fit into your day.

Who are these sessions for?

Honestly? Everyone.

• Families: Let’s get your holiday card done early this year (you’ll thank yourself later).

• Couples: Thinking about getting married? Recently engaged? Married for 50 years? These make a perfect engagement session or just a way to document your love.

• Business owners or creatives: Need updated headshots or content? Bring your brand to life in this golden light.
  

Why I love photographing in Annapolis

There’s something so special about this town. Between the waterfront charm, the historic streets, and the soft summer sunsets, Annapolis, Maryland is one of my favorite places to photograph. From quiet spots near the Naval Academy to scenic parks with water views, there are so many beautiful backdrops for these quick but meaningful sessions.

If you’re located in Annapolis, Edgewater, Severna Park, Arnold, or even Eastern Shore Maryland, this is the perfect way to capture some seasonal magic without spending hours in front of the camera.

Limited Spots Available

These minis are only available for a limited time- once they’re booked, that’s it! ZIP. ALL GONE MY LOVES. Let’s get you booked & your spot secured now & we can start planning a fun & quick photo date. 

To reserve your session, just click the button “Book Now” button & let me know in the message portion you want to book a Summer Mini! Would love to make some summer magic with you.

Hope to hear from you real soon!

Recent Love Stories | Annapolis Maryland Wedding Photographer | Maryland Wedding Photographers

Life has been chaotic & weird, per usual, so the blog posts have fallen behind. But the pretty weddings, special humans, & adorable love stories are still going strong… & I’m still here documenting them! 

As a wedding photographer, spring is typically a very busy time for me here in the DMV area. Annapolis is stunning. Truly one of the cutest towns (maybe I’m biased). It really pops off in the spring & summer. The surrounding areas are no less beautiful from Baltimore to rural Pennsylvania, to the Eastern Shore of Maryland to Shenandoah Virginia. I've been really on a little East Coast tour- where should I go next?? 

I’ve put together a few photos from different I’ve had the pleasure of photographing over the last several months to show you what I’ve been up to-& to share the true JOY & radiant love these couples have. It’s truly the best job in the world. From elegant weddings on the water, to golden hour sessions that feel like something out of a dream, if you’re planning your own wedding, I hope this gives you a glimpse into what your own story could look like.

Feel free to scroll through!

I’d love to tell your story- whether you’re planning a wedding in Annapolis, dreaming up a waterfront ceremony in Baltimore, or sneaking away for an intimate session somewhere along the Eastern Shore.

My approach focuses on capturing authentic moments: the quiet glances, the heartfelt laughter, & the way you look at each other when you think no one’s watching. If this resonates with you, let’s connect!

XO,

Melanie

Annapolis Maryland Based

A Toast to the Post! | Annapolis MD Wedding Photographer

A toast to the post! 

Welllll, she’s here! A year of work, blood, sweat, & tears all boiling down to this. 

The name is wordplay on my last name. I love a good pun or double meaning-the name feels like me in a multitude of ways. I like to imagine the Stag as a little cupid shooting love-arrows to all my future clients. 

This past year has come with so much beautiful change & rebranding my business just feels like the most natural thing to go with it.

I am so beyond exciting to serve my current & future clients with photographing their monumental stages, little & big milestones, & all the in between fleeting moments. Life is so sweet & damn- its a privilege to be able to create art around such sweetness. It’s such a true honor to be able to capture the heart of life for you. It’s a pretty world we live in & the love inside of that world is my absolute favorite.

Photographing individuals, couples, & families from around Annapolis to Washington DC to Baltimore to all throughout the east coast, I’m so ready for this next era of my career & business!

I hope you love the new vibes as much as I do. Please take a gander at it all & tell me what you think? But be gentle, sil vous plait<3 

Join me for a virtual cheers for the announcement (finally!)

(ps should we give the stag a name??)