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Set the Scene: Whimsical Winter Romance at Georgetown Washington I’ve been wanting to do an ice skating session for a while now, so when Basma and Mike shared that they’d be down for this, I knew they were going to be such a cool couple – spoiler alert I was right. On a warmer than […]

Couples

March 6, 2024

Winter Georgetown Waterfront Park Engagement Session, DC | Basma & Mike

Winter Georgetown Waterfront Engagement Session Park District of Columbia Wedding Photographer

Set the Scene: A Sweet Winter Wedding at Il Tulipano Cedar Grove Veronica and Vinny’s wedding day was just as fun and playful as their engagement session! These two have a way of making every moment an adventure, whether they’re scaling mountains or sharing a warm embrace on a chilly day. And on their big […]

Couples

February 20, 2024

Winter II Tulipano Wedding, NJ | Veronica and Vinny

Winter II Tulipano Cedar Grove Wedding New Jersey Wedding Photographer

Set the Scene: A scenic Sunday morning at the MET Mikayla and Elijah’s session is such a unique one! The Metropolitan Museum of Art is a perfect location for an engagement session because of the variety of art, architecture and beauty each room holds. When these two shared that they wanted to have their engagement […]

Couples

February 14, 2024

Winter Museum Session, The MET NYC | Mikayla and Elijah

Winter The Metropolitan Museum of Art Engagement Session New York City Wedding Photographer

Brenna Marie Photography is a nontraditional, colorful, true to color, candid, storyteller wedding and portrait photographer for laid back couples based in Maryland, the DMV, and Washington, DC. Ready to book your session? Reach out through brennamariephoto.com/contact. Do you need a: MD Wedding Photographer, Maryland Wedding Photographer, DC Wedding Photographer, Washington DC Wedding Photographer, DMV […]

Weddings

January 18, 2024

Winter Historic Fairfax Courthouse Elopement, VA | Colleen & Zack

Winter Historic Courthouse Fairfax County Elopement Virginia Wedding Photographer

Set the Scene: A cool Winter evening at the Asbury Park Beach & Boardwalk, NJ There’s nothing better than a cool December day in a New Jersey beach town during the off season. Mat and Lauren chose one of my favorite locations for engagement sessions, and in general – the Asbury Park Boardwalk! Asbury Park […]

Couples

January 9, 2024

Winter Asbury Boardwalk Engagement Session, NJ | Mat & Lauren

Fun Quirky Asbury Park Beach Engagement Photos taken by Maryland Wedding Photographer

Set the Scene: A rainy romantic evening in Hoboken, New Jersey Choosing a location isn’t always the challenge when it comes to planning your engagement session. For some, like Courtney and Dom their challenge was the weather! We originally planned to take their photos at Liberty State Park in Jersey City, NJ, but the weather […]

Couples

January 7, 2024

Winter Hoboken Engagement Session, NJ | Courtney & Dom

Winter Hoboken PATH Terminal Engagement Session New Jersey Wedding Photographer

Set the Scene: A soft November evening on the Historic Streets of West Chester, PAWhen Lorrana reached out about capturing her and her fiancé’s engagement photos I was so thrilled! Having familiar faces from high school or college reach out for a photoshoot is always the best, and truly such an honor. Lorrana and I […]

Couples

December 19, 2023

Fall Downtown West Chester Engagement Session, PA | Lorrana & Tyler

“We’re so awkward in front of the camera!” This is something I hear a lot believe it or not! If you booked a session with me, you’re in luck because I’m here to help you feel excited and confident while having your photos taken. Making sure my couples and clients are comfortable in front of […]

Couples, Tips & Tricks

December 7, 2023

4 Tips to feel more confident and comfortable during your session!

Spring Frelinghuysen Arboretum Engagement Photos Maryland Engagement Photographer

Set the Scene: A Cozy Fall evening at Cross Estate Gardens, NJ As the autumn leaves painted Cross Estate Gardens in a tapestry of golds and reds, Jess and Tyler celebrated their love in a beautiful engagement session. Having known Jess since childhood, capturing their engagement was not just a photography session for me, but […]

Couples

November 28, 2023

Fall Cross Estate Gardens Engagement Session, NJ | Jess & Tyler

Fall Cross Estate Gardens Engagement photos Maryland Wedding Photographer

Brenna Marie Photo

Captivating & magical photography for lovers at every stage based in Maryland, D.C and worldwide.