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Set the scene: A warm autumn evening at Deep Cut Gardens Picture this: a crisp October afternoon, the air alive with the vibrant hues of autumn, and two lovebirds basking in the beauty of Deep Cut Gardens in Middletown, New Jersey. If there’s one thing I love more than capturing love stories, it’s doing it […]

Couples

October 17, 2023

Fall Deep Cut Gardens Engagement Session, NJ | Julie & Quinn

Fall Deep Cut Gardens Middletown Engagement Session New Jersey-Wedding-Photographer

Set the scene: Cross Estate Gardens, NJ on a cool September evening On a serene September evening, Cross Estate Gardens in Bernardsville New Jersey transformed into the PERFECT backdrop for Michelle and Charlie’s engagement session. As a photographer, it’s always a special honor to capture the love story of a good friend, and this session […]

Couples

October 13, 2023

Dreamy Summer Cross Estate Gardens Engagement Session, NJ | Michelle & Charlie

Cross Estate Gardens Engagement Photos Maryland Wedding Photographer

Set the Scene: Sunset Manor Beach | Joenell and Nico’s Maternity Session There’s no better place than the beach for a summer maternity session! Especially when it’s a cool 70 degree evening with some funky clouds and no rain in sight! Under the vast sky at Sunset Manor Beach, Joenell and Nico’s maternity session unfolded […]

Couples, Maternity

September 24, 2023

Summer Sunset Manor Beach Maternity Session, NJ | Joenell & Nico

Set the scene: A warm August evening on a rooftop parking garage. There’s never a dull moment when Caisy and George are in front of my camera! These two turned a simple photoshoot into an epic prelude to their wedding and honestly, this was such a fun way to celebrate them being 2 months out […]

Couples

September 16, 2023

Summer Rooftop Pre-Wedding Mini Session, NJ | Caisy & George

Direct Flash Rooftop Engagement Photos Maryland Wedding Photographer

Set the Scene: Summer Strolls in the West Village On a vibrant August day, the West Village’s unique streets and hidden gems were the lucky locations for Amanda and Sean’s engagement session! This is one of my favorite neighborhoods in NYC so when they shared this as their desired location I was SO excited! I […]

Couples

September 11, 2023

Summer West Village Engagement Session, NYC | Amanda & Sean

Summer West Village Engagement Session New York City Wedding Photographer

Set the Scene: Summer Splendor at Cattus Island County Park Under the golden July sun, this Barnegat Bay Boardwalk , became the canvas for Colleen and Sean’s engagement session. The park, a natural paradise, mirrored the couple’s vibrant energy and love for life. Surrounded by lush greenery and the soft serenade of nature, their laughter […]

Couples

August 25, 2023

Summer Barnegat Bay, Engagement Session NJ | Colleen & Sean

Set the Scene: The Comfort of Home | Dani and Larry’s Maternity Session Nestled within the comforting walls of their home, Dani and Larry celebrated the upcoming arrival of their first child. Just a year after capturing their love in an engagement session, I had the joy of documenting another milestone in their lives. Their […]

Couples, Maternity

August 15, 2023

Summer Leonardo Maternity Session, NJ | Dani & Larry

Ready to book? Fill out an inquiry at brennamariephoto.com/contact Brenna Marie Photography is a true to color, candid storyteller wedding and portrait photographer for laid back couples based in MD and DC. Do you need a: MD Wedding Photographer, Maryland Wedding Photographer, DC Wedding Photographer, Washington DC Wedding Photographer, DMV Wedding Photographer, Maryland Engagement Photographer, MD […]

Couples

July 29, 2023

Frelinghuysen Arboretum, Morristown NJ Engagement | Kayla & Victor

Spring Frelinghuysen Arboretum Engagement Photos Maryland Engagement Photographer

Set the scene: The Browns’ Nest – An Intimate and Rustic Maternity Session As the golden hours of late spring unfold, we had the delightful pleasure of capturing Alex and Connor’s journey to parenthood. The session took us from the warmth of their home, where love resides in every corner, to the serene, tall grasses […]

Couples

June 28, 2023

Spring Jockey Hollow Morristown Maternity Session, NJ | Alex & Connor

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