Love and Adventure Photography
Documentary Wedding & Elopement Photography for Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia
What We Photograph
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Weddings
Our creative documentary wedding photography goes beyond the expected, capturing the raw emotions, spontaneous joy, and intimate details that define your love story. We are based in Washington DC, Virginia, and Maryland but travel worldwide.
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Intimate Elopements
Capturing the heart of your love story against the iconic backdrop of Washington, DC or in the untamed beauty of adventurous landscapes, we specialize in elopement photography that goes beyond the ordinary. We capture elopements around the world!
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Event Photography
We photograph everything from conferences and seminars to product launches and gala dinners. We seamlessly blend into the event, ensuring candid shots and vibrant group photos that reflect the energy and success of your occasion.
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Headshots
Stand out in the competitive market with powerful corporate branding photography from professional headshots to captivating product imagery, we'll craft a cohesive visual narrative that communicates your brand's values, personality, and unique offerings.
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High School Seniors
Our senior photography sessions are tailored to showcase your unique personality and style, ensuring a fun and relaxed experience that will result in stunning images you'll cherish forever. Whether you're an athlete, an artist, a dreamer, or a scholar, we will skillfully bring out your best, creating senior portraits that truly reflect who you are.
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Family Photography
Our family photography sessions are filled with laughter, candid moments, and genuine emotions, creating cherished memories that will stand the test of time. Whether it's a milestone celebration or simply a day spent together, we will artfully document your family's story and provide you with timeless pieces of art to hang on your wall.
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Photojournalism
Our photography features compelling social projects from around the world. Our documentary style brings raw honesty and depth to each image. Embrace the art of visual storytelling and treasure the genuine moments that define our shared human experience. Discover the power of documentary photography with us today.
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Wildlife
Step into the world of wildlife with photographer Kathleen Ricker. Indulge in the raw beauty of wild creatures, a testament to the photographer's dedication to preserving the essence of wildlife. Immerse in the rich tapestry of nature, beautifully captured by an artist whose passion & talent have been celebrated on the global stage.
Featured Weddings & Elopements
Washington DC Elopement by DC Elopement Photographer -Love and Adventure Photography - Sunrise elopement at the Washington Monument.
The most epic Baltimore Wedding at Ampersea in Baltimore - by Baltimore Wedding Photographer- Love & Adventure Photography - Award Winning Documentary Wedding Photography
Witchy Romantic Halloween Backyard Wedding in Maryland- Photography by Maryland Wedding Photographer - Love and Adventure Photography
Meridian House Washington DC Wedding - Washington DC LGBTQ Wedding Photographer - Love & Adventure Photography
Zigbone Farm wedding - Maryland Farm Wedding Venues- By Maryland Wedding Photographer - Love and Adventure Photography
Washington DC Wedding Photographer heads to Newfoundland Canada for a Destination Chinese Wedding
Chios Greece Destination Wedding- Washington DC Wedding Photographer
Saguaro National Park Elopement - National Park Elopement Photographer - Love and Adventure Photography
Virginia Backyard Elopement- Washington DC Elopement Photographer - Love and Adventure Photography
Shenandoah National Park Sunset Elopement - National Park Elopement Photographer- Photography by Love and Adventure Photography
Zion National Park Elopement - Utah Adventure Elopement Photographer - Photography by Love and Adventure Photography
Springfield Manor Winery Wedding in Maryland. Photography by Love and Adventure Photography -
Fall Farm Wedding at Patowmack Farms in Northern Virginia. Photography by Virginia Wedding Photographer - Love and Adventure Photography
African Safari Engagement session in Kenya . Book your all inclusive wedding and elopement package with Love and Adventure Photography.
Traditional Samburu Wedding in Samburu National Park . Kenya Safari Elopement Photography - Kenya Wedding & Wildlife Photographer - Love and Adventure Photography
A grafitti themed wedding at the American Visionary of Arts Museum in Baltimore. Photography by Baltimore Wedding Photographer Love and Adventure Photography.
A romantic waterfall engagement session at Rocks State Park in Northern Maryland - By Adventure Wedding Photographer - Love and Adventure Photography
Virginia Beach Backyard Wedding - By Virginia Wedding Photographer - Love and Adventure Photography
Spring Picnic Elopement in Virginia Backyard - Virginia Elopement Photographer - Love and Adventure Photography
The perfect fall elopement in Central Park | Wedding Photography by Maryland Wedding Photographer - Love and Adventure Photography
Elopement at the Supreme Court Building in Washington DC with portraits all around DC. DC Elopement Photographer - Love and Adventure Photography.
A beautiful summer elopement in Blackwater Falls State Park in West Virginia by Love and Adventure Photography - Maryland Wedding Photographer
Washington DC The Line Hotel Micro-wedding. DC’s Line hotel has the most amazing view from the balcony. The perfect venue for a small elopement or wedding in DC. Photography by Washington DC Wedding Photographer .
The most beautifully romantic front of the yard elopement during COVID. Maryland Backyard Elopement Photographer- Love and Adventure Photography.
A beautiful Maryland elopement on Weverton Cliffs at Sunset. The couple hiked up to the cliff where they alone celebrated their vows together! Photography by Maryland Elopement Photographer Love and Adventure Photography.
An adventure engagement session through the Ozarks in Arkansas. A stunning cliff sunrise and a triple waterfall are the highlights of day two! - Love and Adventure Photography - Adventure Wedding Photographer.
Great Falls National Park Summer Sunrise Engagement session by Love and Adventure Photographer - Love & Adventure Photography - Virginia Wedding Photographer
An all day fall adventure engagement shoot in Lake George, NY. Filled with unicorn and flamingo tubes, and stunning sunrise, a proposal, and so much more !
Wedding at Green Meadow Farms a Petting Farm in Frederick county Maryland. A beautiful barn wedding by Maryland Wedding Photographer - Love and Adventure Photography
We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm, and adventure. There is no end to the adventures we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open.
Hey There!
Thanks for stopping by! My name is Kathy and I am the creative genius who has been behind the camera with Love & Adventure Photography for over 15 years.
I am an introverted extrovert who has a childlike imagination, is a little overly sarcastic (often sticking my foot in my mouth), I love/live the hell out of life. I have completed my bucket list multiple times and keep adding to it.
I have been behind the camera since I was 13. I became a photographer the same way everyone becomes a photographer… a friend of mine told me to take a Photography class because it was an easy A…. And I fell in love… or I became addicted to the chemicals from the darkroom. Either way… photography has been my life for almost 30 years. (Congratulations if you did the Math… if you didn’t do it yet… go ahead… the answer is almost 43 ).
I’ve been the wedding photographer for 500+ couples all over Washington DC, Annapolis, Baltimore, Northern Virginia… and really the world (I’ve photographed weddings in Greece, Antarctica, and even on safari in Kenya) and what I love most about photographing weddings are real expressions. There is something really cool about capturing a photo where you can truly see a person. A real person… not just a smiling posed photo (you know like every wedding photo you see in a magazine)… but a throw your head back and laugh till you cry expression. An expression that is so strong you can feel it even if you don’t know the person in the photo.
So… now it’s time for you to choose your adventure…
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Love and Adventure Photography happily and enthusiastically works with and supports couples of all races, religions, cultures, sexuality, & political backgrounds.
We fully believe that Love is Love.
A beautiful winter elopement at Blackwater Falls - West Virginia - Maryland Adventure Elopement Photographer - Love and Adventure Photography -