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Downtown Annapolis Engagement session by DC wedding photographer Lauren R Swann photos

Downtown Annapolis engagement – Michael & Kara

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Today I am thrilled to share Michael & Kara’s Downtown Annapolis engagement session with you! I’ve been looking forward to meeting these two since I first chatted on the phone with Kara!  From our first encounter I could tell that I would love her!  She is incredibly kind and was so excited to chat all […]

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When I arrived the morning of Brian and Molly’s wedding day, you could just tell it was going to be wonderful.  The bridesmaids were bustling around having fun and waiting on final make-up touches.  Most entertaining of all were Brian and Molly’s nieces — the cutest flower girls, ever, giving us all a good laugh […]

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A Classic St. Mary’s Annapolis Wedding — Brian & Molly

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.

St. Michael's, Maryland

Michael & Marta