Annapolis, Maryland Wedding Photographer - Krista A. Jones

Washington DC Proposal

Krista A. Jones — Fri, 17 May 2013 07:00:15 +0000

Planning the perfect proposal isn’t easy. Planning the perfect proposal while you’re serving in the middle east and proposing in a city you’re only visiting for a weekend is even harder. Yet Gregg pulled everything off without a hitch.

When I arrived in DC on Saturday, it was pouring. Gregg and I had two alternate plans in case of rain but we were really hoping it would clear up so we could shoot in the Constitution Gardens. Over text, we decided to give it fifeteen minutes, and sure enough, the skies cleared. I headed over to the gardens and prentend to be super interested in photographing the ducks and the monuments. A few minutes later, Gregg and Taylor walked onto the island in the gardens and Gregg asked Taylor to be his wife. After some celebrating with her sister and a call to her mom, we walked around the mall for a few more photos.

It was so much fun to be a part of this proposal and I couldn’t be more excited for Gregg and Taylor!

Maryland Family Session

Krista A. Jones — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:36:33 +0000

Last weekend, I headed up to the Hunt Valley area to photograph this sweet family. We started the evening at their beautiful home and the boys showed me their rope swing and a few of their favorite things before heading to a nearby park. It was such a beautiful evening and even though I don’t often photograph families, I truly enjoyed spending time with this one!

Annapolis, Maryland Wedding

Krista A. Jones — Wed, 08 May 2013 11:35:08 +0000

On Saturday I had the opportunity to photograph Christine and Dave’s Annapolis wedding and let me just say that it was nothing short of incredible. Christine and Dave are the third members of the same family I’ve had the chance to photograph in the past year and all three weddings have been an absolute blast. You’ll see below, but Norris/Mueller weddings always have the best dancing.

Christine and Dave said “I do” at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church and then headed across the Eastport bridge to celebrate at the Annapolis Maritime Museum. Eastport is one of my favorite parts of the city and after a short walk down the street, we found the cutest old house to take bridal party photos in front of. I think I may have new favorites!

The Maritime Museum is a really cool old building right on the water in Eastport. It’s filled with old boats, oyster tins and other memorabilia that tell the story of maritime life in Annapolis. Christine played up the rustic details of the Museum with vintage mason jars, burlap table cloths, kraft paper bags stamped with the state of Maryland, old crates and other fun rustic elements.

My words don’t do this wedding justice but before you scroll down, let me just tell you that it was an incredible night filled with lots of laughter, gorgeous sunset photos, awesome dance moves and a marriage between two absolutely amazing people. Congratulations Dave and Christine!

Wedding Vendors
Ceremony: Saint Mary’s Catholic Church
Reception: Annapolis Maritime Museum
Hair: Stacie Snyder from Bombshell Hair Salon in Ellicott City, Md
Makeup: Stacie Snyder
Jewelry: Earrings: Thomas Knoell;
Bracelet: Plumb Crazy Bridal
Florist: Fantastic Floral Events
Engagement Ring: Hearts on Fire
Wedding Rings: Hers: Hearts on Fire; His: Tacori
DJ/Band: Brian Jones from My DeeJay
Caterer: Palate Pleasers
Gown designer/retailer: Wtoo, by Watters
Invitations: A Sensible Habit
Transportation: Discover Annapolis Tours
Wedding Cake: Palate Pleasers
Cake Topper: Ready Go Wedding Co.
Jeweler: WR Chance, Annapolis Md
Bridesmaids robes: Singing Slowly
Bridesmaid bracelets: Denia Treasures
Maryland Stamp: Brown Pigeon Stamps

Weekend Preview

Krista A. Jones — Mon, 06 May 2013 11:41:36 +0000

What a gorgeous weekend we just had! We spent ours celebrating Christine and Dave’s wedding, watching Iron Man III, photographing a wonderful family and just wandering around downtown Annapolis Sunday afternoon with our dog. I can’t wait to share more photos from the weekend, but for now, here is a little preview!

Ellicott City Wedding

Krista A. Jones — Wed, 01 May 2013 07:00:12 +0000

I’m incredibly excited to share Elizabeth and Patrick’s Turf Valley wedding today! We truly couldn’t have asked for a prettier day. The sun was shining, it was 70 degrees outside and the gardens were filled with gorgeous spring flowers.

Although Elizabeth and Patrick met while students at Cornell University, they have been dating long distance the past few years while Elizabeth finished up her PhD in Pittsburg. They took great care to incorporate so many unique and personal traditions throughout their wedding. One of my favorites was the cookie table. Elizabeth actually baked a couple hundred cookies for her guests to enjoy during the wedding and take home as favors. The cookie table is a western Pennsylvania tradition: poor families who worked in the coal mines and factories couldn’t afford cakes for their children’s weddings, so the community would prepare and bring cookies for the wedding dessert.

In honor of Patrick’s Chinese heritage, their cake topper was made of Chinese Zodiac symbols dressed as a bride and groom. A rat for Patrick and a Tiger for Elizabeth. Patrick is also an incredible musician so their cake was decorated with subtle music notes and their card box was made from a drum.

The day was filled with so many sweet emotions it was such an honor to be a part of it!

Wedding Vendors
Hair: Studio K Salon and Spa
Jewelry: Earrings-Blue Nile, necklace- family
Florist: Flowers by Judy
DJ/Band: Anthony, MyDeejay
Venue & Caterer: Turf Valley
Gown designer/retailer: Pronovias, Alegria’s Brides (Miami, FL)
Invitations: Wedding Paper Divas
Wedding Cake: Debi’s Cake Studio
Cake Topper: DIY

Eastport Engagement Session

Krista A. Jones — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:34:40 +0000

On Sunday evening, I met up with Ashley, Jeff and their two adorable dogs, Roxie and Sophie, in Eastport, Annapolis. It was sunny, warm and the cherry blossoms were still in bloom! We couldn’t ask for a better night!

Eastport holds a special place in Ashley and Jeff’s hearts because it’s where Jeff proposed. On their way to what seemed like a pretty ordinary dinner, Jeff took a detour and headed to a little hidden overlook in a quite part of town. He pulled out a gift and by the time Ashley finished reading the card, he was down on one knee asking her to be his wife!

We headed back to that very spot as well and wandered around the charming streets and boatyards of Eastport. It was such a gorgeous evening and I can’t wait for Ashley and Jeff’s wedding this fall!

Annapolis, Maryland Engagement

Krista A. Jones — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 07:00:13 +0000

Spring is finally here and I’m so excited that it was such a gorgeous day when we photographed Cara and T.J.’s engagement session in downtown Annapolis! These two high school sweethearts moved to Maryland a few years ago to attend Towson University and they’re getting married next summer at a beautiful vineyard near their hometown in New Jersey. I had so much fun running around downtown with such a sweet couple and I’m excited to share their photos today!

Annapolis, Maryland Engagement

Krista A. Jones — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 07:00:23 +0000

Last week I met Karyn and Mike in downtown Annapolis for their engagement session. Like more and more of my couples, Karyn and Mike actually met online! Mike’s brother saw Karyn on a dating website and thought she and Mike would be a great fit for one another. It turns out Mike’s brother was spot on and the two have been together ever since! Originally from the north, they moved down here a couple of years ago when Mike started teaching at the Naval Academy. Since the Academy has played such a big role in their lives, we shot a lot of their session on campus.

It was a gorgeous (and chilly!) evening and I had so much fun getting to know Karyn and Mike as we walked around Annapolis. They are such an incredible couple and I’m so excited to share their wedding later this spring!

Karyn and Mike Preview

Krista A. Jones — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 13:03:43 +0000

It’s been a quite few weeks on the blog but now that spring is officially here, get ready for plenty of gorgeous couples! I met up with Karyn and Mike in downtown Annapolis last night and I can’t wait to share their full session next week!

Eastern Shore Maryland Wedding

Krista A. Jones — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 12:23:30 +0000

The days are getting longer and weather is beginning to get a tiny bit warmer — which means wedding season is about to begin! It’s going to be an amazing season and I’m incredibly excited about all the amazing couples I’ll be working with this year!

However today, I’m excited to share another wedding I second shot with Natalie Franke last fall. In the height of wedding season I was so busy editing my own weddings and engagements that I didn’t have time to go through the weddings I assisted Natalie with, but it’s been really fun going back through these photos a few months later!

Cee Cee and Jake were married on Kent Island on a gorgeous fall day. They said “I do” at Cee Cee’s family home overlooking the Chester River and then headed over to Bridges restaurant in Kent Narrows to celebrate with friends and family. Every inch of their wedding was filled with incredible rustic details and they completely transformed the tent outside Bridges where their reception was held. Cee Cee and Jake are such a sweet couple and it was so much fun to celebrate such a special day with them!

Wedding Vendors

Primary Photographer : Natalie Franke
Hair & Makeup : Hair for a Special Affair
Florist : Robins Nest
Wedding Planner : Inspired Events
Ceremony Venue : Cee Cee’s Family Home
DJ/Band : Steve Moody’s Entertainment
Reception Venue : Bridges Restaurant in Kent Narrows