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Quiet morning engagement photos along the Annapolis docks as the sun rises over the water

Downtown Annapolis Sunrise Engagement — Diego & Lyndsay

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There’s something undeniably magical about a sunrise in Annapolis — the way the first light of day gently nudges the sky awake, the quiet streets whispering as people begin to awake, and the golden glow dancing off historic brick and quiet water. When Diego & Lyndsay decided this would be the spot for their sunrise […]

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Winter Engagement Session Inspiration | Annapolis Cove Engagement Session by DC Wedding photographer Lauren R Swann photo

This engagement session has been one that has been a long time coming.  Due to circumstances outside of all of our control, we’ve had to reschedule this shoot a time or two ;) The perk? It meant that when I finally met Tyler and Lauren over the weekend for their Annapolis Cove engagement session, they […]

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An Annapolis Cove Engagement — Tyler & Lauren

Wife, mama, wielder of light & joy, and capturer of moments.  I thrive off of conversation and genuine connection.  In between wrangling our kiddos, and hanging my husband, you'll find me dreaming up my next idea or creative endeavour.  It's these things that culminate to give my imagery a warmth and joy to them - the greatest compliment I could receive.

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She captured the energy & every beautiful emotion

of our wedding day. Lauren brings the energy and warmth that you want to be around.

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