It's been a very busy summer so far and, well, it's about to get even busier! I'm excited to start showing you more of what I've been shooting. Expect lots more weddings as well as some non-wedding related work that I'm really proud of too. I've already photographed in DC, VA, PA, DE, and NY this year and over the next few months I'll be traveling to MN, WI, FL, WA, WV, and NC too! If you are any of the above states and would be interested in booking a session with me please send me an email at lydia@lydiajane.com. I will be spending 2.5 weeks in Minneapolis this July so I'll have plenty of available time if you live in that area.

But, back to the post! A few months back I photographed a beautiful Maryland wedding. The bride got ready at The Columbia Inn at Peralynna and the ceremony took place at the Howard County Conservancy.

Kristin and Ben are both musicians in the United States Air Force band. So, needless to say, the music during their ceremony was flawless.
photo BK_Blog-25_zps8daefeda.jpg

Sometimes I find myself scrolling through blogs of beautifully posed model-couples and I think, "Geeze, I wonder if these people ever smile at all." I mean, seriously, what couple out there is that serious all the time? I'm far more interested in finding the personality in my couples. I love listening to embarrassing first date stories and looking at cell phone pictures of cats and dogs that are treated far more like children than pets. And I love finding someone's secret nerdy side. In Kristin and Ben, it wasn't hard to find. ;) Half way through their session they obliged me with the Ben's "roller coaster dance".
photo BK_Blog-41_zpsce8ed6f8.jpg

Kristin & Ben - You two a wonderful, bright, genuine couple. I loved laughing with you and getting to know your friends and family. Thank you for letting me tell the story of your wedding day.

It's no secret, I heart Baltimore. My mom went to MICA and worked in the city as an artist and now I go to school only 15 min from there. I have been dying to shoot a wedding in Baltimore since I started photographing weddings and was so blessed to shoot the beautiful Ruderman wedding in September. The ceremony took place on the rooftop of the Renaissance Harborplace Hotel and boooy was I in heaven. I love cities and city weddings. I find tall buildings and the shadows that fall on and from them so inspiring. Note to brides thinking about getting married in the city - email me right this second! ;)