As we pulled up to Walker’s Overlook in Frederick, Maryland for Christina and Matt’s wedding, it looked as though at any minute the skies might open up and it would start pouring rain. Luckily, the rain held off the entire day minus a couple of light sprinkles during portraits! I’m SO happy that it stayed nice because the ceremony site at Walker’s Overlook is one of the most spectacular spaces we’ve ever photographed. I think there’s almost nothing more romantic than getting married beneath a huge tree, and Christina and Matt were able to say their vows beneath and epic tree on the most perfectly overcast day.
We thoroughly enjoyed spending the day with Matt, Christina, and all of their friends and family. These two put so much thought into every aspect of their wedding, from their “unplugged” ceremony, to the handmade pies that Matt made himself. They gave us a ton of time for portraits and treated us like friends…if I could shoot their wedding every weekend, I would! Haha.
Enjoy a few of my favorites from their day!
Vendors
Venue: Walker’s Overlook
Flowers: Candlelight Floral Design
Hair and Makeup: Brenda of Rosebrook Studio
Cake: A Dessert for Me
Pies: Homemade by the Groom
Music: TCB DJs
Bridal Gown: Priscilla of Boston
Men’s Attire: Men’s Wearhouse
Beautiful!
These are so pretty, Katie! I find that I have a difficult time focusing when shooting details like the invitation and jewelry. Do you have any tips? 🙂
Aw thank you!! A lot of my detail shots, particularly jewelry shots I shoot using a 100 2.8L Macro lens. The macro lets me get super close to the jewels and keep them in focus! One thing about shooting with the macro…I will actually often shoot using it at 4.0-4.5 aperture instead of wide open like I usually shoot…the macro lens offers a ton of compression which still makes the pictures look nice and have lots of bokeh, but they are more in focus because the depth of field is narrower:)
For invites, I shoot with either a 35 1.4 or the 50 1.2 and keep my aperture around 2.5! I just focus on the center of the invitation…Hope that helps!!
Thank you so much! That helps a ton! 🙂
Oh, Katie!! I LOVE these!!! The portraits with the beer?! SO FUN!!! And that tree is oh so romantic. What a beautiful & relaxing wedding day!
Wow they are too cute together! I love the shots in the field with the fence, perfect!
Beautiful wedding!!!! Stunning images!!! And I don’t remember that photo of you and the hubby from my last visit!! Yawl are too cute!!! 🙂
Haha! Thanks:) I just updated it last night!
This wedding is absolutely beautiful! I love how you styled the details and the portraits are simply to die for! Great work, Katie!!
Great job Katie!! Love those shoes and your detail work!!
Yay! I think this might be my favorite wedding of yours! I love how relaxed and natural all of the images are!
Love reading you blog and today was no exception. amazing work Katie!!
Looks like an amazing and fun wedding! Their photos are gorgeous!
Beautiful!!!