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Wedding photographer for couples who want their epic moments authentically captured in a timeless and refined style
 Based in Annapolis, Maryland. Available for travel.

Best of Weddings 2015 | Annapolis, Maryland Wedding Photographer

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Wow. That’s the first word that popped into my head as I reflected back over 2015’s whirlwind of amazing weddings that I had the honor and pleasure to photograph from April through December! 

The best part of my career as a wedding photographer is the extraordinary couples I work with and get to know as I capture one of the most important days of their lives.

I truly enjoyed every single love story I photographed this year, and I can’t think of a better way to celebrate love and life than my career in wedding photography. I am excited to take a look back at all of my Christa Rae Photography couples who said “I do” in 2015, and I look forward to all of the weddings 2016 has in store!

Kori & Drew

Chesapeake Bay Beach Club – Stevensville, MD

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Whitney & Ian

Naval Academy Chapel & Reception at Officer’s Club – Annapolis, MD

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Rebecca & Mark

St. Raymond of Penafort Catholic Church & Reception at Waterford – Springfield, VA

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Elleka & Phillip

The Trivium Estate – Forest, VA

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Chelsie & Gus

Huntingfields – Hampstead, MD

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Kelly & Dennis

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Jessica & Zack

Ker Place – Onancock, VA

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Allison & Justin

The Mansion at Valley Country Club – Towson, MD

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Ashley & Steve

ThorpeWood – Thurmont, MD

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Emily & James

Celebrations at the Bay – Pasadena, MD

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Amy & Cody

Chesapeake Bay Beach Club – Stevensville, MD

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Jessica & Brian

Anchor Inn  – Pasadena, MD

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Amber & Jesse

Oregon Ridge Park – Cockeysville, MD

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Andrea & Aaron

Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church & Reception at Michael’s South River

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Paige & Ronnie

Governor Calvert House – Annapolis, MD

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  1. Jennifer says:

    You had such an amazing year and I love seeing a peek at it all in one post. I can’t wait to see what 2016 will bring for you!

  2. Laura says:

    What a beautiful collection of images and it looks like you had an amazing year!!

  3. What wonderful, beautiful memories you have captured for these amazing couples! They will certainly treasure their wedding portraits for a lifetime. Happy New Year, Christa, and congratulations to all of your couples!

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