Architecture and Light

One of the things I really love about wedding photography is that it requires skills in many different styles of photography to properly document the wedding day. A photographer must have the storytelling skills of a photojournalist, the grace and finesse of a master portrait artist, and the split second reaction time of a sports photographer. A healthy dose of people skills and a ton of patience and calm under stress is also very helpful!

As if all that isn't challenging and fun enough some of my absolute favorite moments come when I'm working in a beautiful church with gorgeous light. Often the church rules are very strict and that can make photography difficult. But it's worth it to have the opportunity to capture a once in a lifetime event in such scenic surroundings.

I'm lucky that in the MD, VA, DC area there are many stunning churches, and I often find myself looking up in wonder at the incredible workmanship and beautiful light.

My favorite shot from this past week is from just such a place. The Cathedral of Mary Our Queen on North Charles Street in Baltimore, MD. Enjoy!