You’re about to get married.

It may be messy, It will be chaotic, and that is exactly how it should be.

For almost 20 years I’ve been photographing weddings & elopements throughout the DMV (and around the world), and I’ve seen it all. As your photographer, my job is to get you through that chaos of your wedding day and on to the party. As an award winning documentary photographer I focus on finding the moments within the moments that you most likely won’t even remember happened till you see your photos. I focus on the intimacy and connection between your family and closest friends to give you tangible lasting memories. My photographs aren’t meant to sit on a hard drive they are meant to be printed and put in an old fashioned photo album that you can flip through when you need a reminder about the people who love you the most.

Love & Adventure Photography

Wedding & Elopement Photography for Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia & beyond.

Featured Weddings & Elopements

I’m not just your photographer. I’m your wedding guardian angel…

I’m not just your photographer. I’m your wedding guardian angel… sitting on your shoulder making sure the day goes smoothly and you stay as least stressed as possible. To start, I provide all my couples with a detailed timeline that goes over how to plan your day to get the maximum amount of photos both in your budget and without missing your party… My documentary photography is so good because I’ve learned how to read people’s emotions. I know when you are getting anxious and need a minute and I’m happy to make sure you get your minute. I know the idea of family photos is not on the top of your list. I guarantee I will make them quick and painless. If my couples are not feeling it in that moment I always take a beat, let you eat, grab a drink, or socialize. We can always find a moment to step out for photos. Your wedding is about YOU and when you think back on it, I don’t want you to think about the thousands of photos we took together. I want you to say wow I don’t even remember taking so many photos.

My name is Kathy and I am the photographer for Love & Adventure Photography - based in Frederick, Maryland, I frequently photograph DC weddings and elopements and travel all over Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and beyond. I am a huge supporter of LGBTQ couples and love photographing weddings from different cultures and religions. My soft spots are anything spooky or halloween themed (well any theme) and outdoorsy weddings, a campground, national park, or just has a campfire makes me happy. if you’re dreaming of an adventure wedding/elopement anywhere in the U.S. (or the world), I’m in.

Raw moments

Real Wedding Photography — No Filters, No Posing, Just You

Washington DC Elopement

Intimate moments in the heart of Washington, DC - Designed with you in mind!

Story & Style

A sweet mix of documentary and styled portraits

Adventure

For couples who crave epic views and unforgettable experiences —

Your love story, on your terms, in the great outdoors.

Love is Love

Bold Love. Proud Stories. Unapologetically You.

Intimate Celebrations

No ballrooms. Just bonfires, barefoot dancing, and the real stuff.

My wedding and elopement packages are simple and straightforward.

  • $650/hour – Minimum 4 hours on Fri & Sun (year-round), minimum 6 hours on Sat (May–Nov), minimum 4 hours Sat (Dec–April). Mon-Thurs 2 Hour minimum.

  • What’s included: All your photos delivered on a downloadable gallery with hi-res images.

  • Extras available: Albums, second photographers, engagement sessions, and more.

I put my prices up front because I hate hunting through websites for them and you shouldn’t have to either.

I also honor people’s privacy. There is no additional cost to have your images kept completely private and off the internet. In my contracts there is a section to check so that no one except you and those you send your images to will have access to your wedding or elopement photos.

Book your photography with us

Don’t want to fill out the form but have some questions for us:

You can email Kathy directly at Kathy@loveandadventurephoto.com or even introduce yourself with a text 443-805-5155.