Ceremony Site: St. Mark's Lutheran Church
Hagerstown, MD
Reception Site: Dutch's Daughter
Frederick, MD
Being a wedding photographer is something that I never thought about much when I first was interested in taking pictures. The thought of spending my saturdays during the summer was far from my mind as was the idea of taking photographs of anything other than rock bands. Well 10 years later and 300 weddings in the past I must say that the joy of spending these special moments with some of the coolest, nicest people was the best decision I ever made. Karsten and Jason were one of these special couples that make this lifestyle so worth the effort and time we put into it. With so many of our couples, our time with them, although in most cases its the entire day, goes relatively quickly. We need to concentrate on the business at hand when we have our opportunity to pose them and be creative on the fly. For Karsten and Jason this task couldn't have been easier. They were married in a beautiful church in Hagerstown MD and fortunately we had great weather for our outdoor photos at The Hagerstown City Park. Their service was very elegant and the church photographed really well. The time I got to spend with them before their service was very nice and allowed me to be very creative with the "preparation" shots. This part of the day is my favorite time. Its really when I get to be the fly on the wall and and find a spot to observe and look for things. There is a little coaxing along the way as well but is cool to see them dressed and ready before they get to see each other. After the service I took advantage of the beauty of the church. The wonderful window light allowed me to easily shoot them without the constant reminder of the flash popping and they didn't feel as if they were being photographed. The Park, although hot, was pleasant to work at as usuall. It is nice having a place you are totally familiar with as well to make things move along quickly. Karsten and Jason held their reception in Frederick MD at The Dutch's Daughter, which is a very nice elegant restaurant with the perfect room upstairs for receptions and events. My second favorite time of day is when we get to eat and The Dutches Daughter never disappoints! Their reception was all about family and friends and they chose to not have the abundance of wedding rituals that most of us see when we attend weddings, which made for a very relaxing, intimate atmosphere. For Karsten and Jason I don't think the day could have been any better and for me its not just another number but a memorable experience that I can build on and remember.... Enjoy
Jamie Turner
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