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Kelly + Connor’s Sunny Riverside Engagement Session — Baltimore, MD

Today’s post is coming to you with an explosion of pure, bubbling Baltimore sunshine – Kelly and Connor (and Millie! 🐾) showed me the best of Riverside this week for their engagement session. It’s no wonder these two fantastic people found each other – I think effervescent, positive people are drawn together like magnets in […]

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Preston + Will’s Joyful Waterfront Wedding Weekend at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum — St. Michaels, MD

Preston and Will left New York City behind for an incredible Eastern Shore weekend to celebrate their marriage in St. Michaels, MD! With a welcome party at The Crab Claw and The Galley, they kicked off their Maryland wedding weekend the only way you can – a crab feed with pitchers of ice cold beer […]

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The Best Wedding Venues in Maryland — A Frederick Photographer’s Guide

…or more aptly titled, “My Favorite Wedding Venues in Maryland.” After nearly fourteen years (!!!) as a Maryland wedding photographer, I think this blog post is long overdue! Today I’m sharing some of the best wedding venues from the mountains of Maryland to the beaches of the Eastern Shore. We have so many fantastic venues […]

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Dakota + Parker’s Summer Engagement Session at Gettysburg Battlefield — Gettysburg, PA

We celebrated Dakota and Parker’s engagement by cashing in on one of these random 70 degree days in August for their session in Gettysburg. Absolutely no one was complaining about the cool breeze, zero humidity, and I worry I might be jinxing us by even mentioning it *fingers crossed.* We had the best time together, […]

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Hayley + PJ’s Elegant Wedding at the Evergreen Museum and Library — Baltimore, MD

Howdy and hello from the corner of my dining room where the entirety of Brittany Thomas Photography operates from one small desk, occupying no more than 12 square feet, 1 of which is reserved for multiple mugs/water bottles/melting iced coffee cups. We are currently in the middle of remodeling our basement from its former state […]

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Preston + Will’s Wedding Welcome Party in St. Michaels, MD — Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Weekend

Preston and Will spoiled their guests all weekend long for their St. Michaels, MD wedding at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum and really, I think everyone should do this! It made the entire weekend feel absolutely luxurious, so much time for family and friends, and the perfect way to ease into a full day wedding. […]

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Edward + Lauren’s Lavender Peak Wedding at Springfield Manor Winery — Thurmont, MD

What a day at Springfield Manor Edward and Lauren! These two picked the perfect date for peak lavender blooms, the front fields were absolutely bursting with color (and bugs! ask me about my shins!) and we had the field all to ourselves after the festival guests departed. A hot-hot-hot summer day turned into evening thunderstorms, […]

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Amanda + Grant’s Romantic Engagement Session in Lower Town Harpers Ferry — Harpers Ferry, WV

I made it to the other side of the May/June Wedding Stretch – this is different than the 7th Inning Stretch in that I worked my absolute tail off but similar in that I ate a lot of snack foods and the occasional hot dog. I have so many incredible weddings, engagements, and welcome parties […]

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Hannah + Steven’s Colorful Waterfront Wedding at the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club — Stevensville, MD

Wow, what an incredible weekend for Hannah + Steven’s wedding at the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club! After so many weeks of rain, the sun came out for the weekend and I’m so grateful because these two deserved a sunny, happy day. We kicked off Friday night with a welcome party at Carrol’s Creek Café in […]

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Meghan + Briggs’s Intimate Downtown Wedding at Union Mills Public House — Frederick, MD

What a sweet day for a couple of West Point kids to get hitched! After a whirlwind 3-month engagement (because when you know, you know) Meghan and Briggs were married at Union Mills Public House this past weekend in downtown Frederick. From our first Google Meet, I just adored Meg’s gentle manner and open mind, […]

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Sydney + Jake’s Sunny Spring Wedding at Walker’s Overlook — Frederick, MD

What a day at Walker’s Overlook for Sydney and Jake’s wedding! I have been looking forward to this one for so long – we had the best time at their engagement session last summer – and I knew their wedding would be just as wonderful. After a week of dreary rain, the warm sun and […]

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Emily + Jake’s Wildflower Engagement Session at Gambrill Mill — Frederick, MD

I’ve got a brand new Frederick, MD engagement session to share with you today – this time, Emily and Jake at historic Gambrill Mill! We are enjoying a jam-packed, super-fun season of life right now, I am living part-time at the ballfield and photographing incredible people on the weekends. Our homeschool year is winding down […]

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Heather + Jeff’s Windswept Winery Wedding at Blue Valley Vineyard — Delaplane, VA

Heather and Jeff’s wedding at Blue Valley Vineyard in Delaplane, VA was not only an absolute blast, but it was also the most unreservedly windiest wedding I have ever photographed! Most brides prepare a rain plan, but I imagine most don’t consider a wind plan. There was just no escaping it, but Heather had the […]

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Danielle + Logan’s Romantic Engagement Session at Gettysburg Battlefield — Gettysburg, PA

What an absolute TREAT it is to share this Gettysburg engagement session with you today! When we first moved to Gettysburg five years ago, we didn’t know a soul. I was newly pregnant with Maguire and barfing like you wouldn’t believe, so Justin made a double batch of M & M cookies (a task I […]

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Charlotte + Ryan’s Golden Hour Spring Engagement Session in Georgetown — Washington, DC

Despite needing three layers plus winter boots at the softball fields last night, I am presenting this beautiful session today as hard evidence that spring really is here! My endless sneezing is also a pretty good indicator that pollen abounds, and I’d like to thank the makers of Zyrtec and whatever likely-expired brand of antihistamine […]

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Matt + Molly’s Romantic Autumn Wedding at Mt. Washington Mill Dye House — Baltimore, MD

I’ve got the prettiest autumn wedding to share with you today – Matt + Molly’s November day at Baltimore’s Mt. Washington Mill Dye House! It’s been a couple of years since I’ve shot here, and it was so nice to be back. We started the day in the city with waterfront portraits before we scooted […]

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Walker’s Overlook Wedding | Haley + Chad

I had my first wedding of the year this past weekend, a windy and love-filled day at Blue Valley Vineyard in Delaplane, VA, and it was such a nice way to break into the 2025 season. It’s been a bonkers-busy week chatting with 2026 brides, scheduling spring engagement sessions, and booking hotels for weddings on […]

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Lindsay + Drew’s Autumn Wedding at Springfield Manor Winery and Distillery — Thurmont, MD

Good morning from the Thomas Household, where the currently energy level is, “ALEXA, PLAY PARTY IN THE USA” followed by 360° scooter spins in the center of the living room. I love the enthusiasm, although I cannot reasonably be expected to match it at the tender time of 7:57 AM. In the words of Rick […]

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Allison + Ed’s Colorful Disco Floral Wedding at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum — St. Michaels, MD

I am beyond excited to finally share this colorful, funky, vibrant, joy-filled Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum wedding with you! In case you missed it, Allison +Ed’s St. Michaels wedding was featured in the glossy pages of Baltimore Weddings latest issue so be sure to snag yourself a copy if you’re like me and get a little […]

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Patrick + Terri’s Dreamy Winter Engagement Session at Lake Linganore — New Market, MD

Good morning from the North Pole Gettysburg, PA where we’re still in the single digits but the coffee’s hot and cute couples are plentiful (on my screen, anyway). Inexplicably, I have made it 13 years as a Frederick wedding photographer without ever shooting at Lake Linganore. I’m thankful for Terri and Patrick who suggested we […]

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Korynne + Josh’s Warm Autumn Wedding at Dulany’s Overlook — Frederick, MD

It’s very trendy right now for photographers to gush about how much they’re missing wedding season. My Instagram feed is loaded with throwback images from last year’s celebrations with wispy captions about the magic of wedding season and wishing to return to it ASAP. They’re lying. We are all hunkered down in wool socks, catching […]

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Allison + Ed’s Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Wedding Featured in Baltimore Weddings Magazine

I thought Allison + Ed’s wedding at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum was the funkiest, coolest, most heartfelt, and most importantly FUN wedding, possibly of all time. And Baltimore Weddings thought so, too! I was thrilled to find a package on my doorstep Christmas Eve with a few copies of their latest issue, featuring this […]

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Kate + Chris’s Festive Winter Engagement Session in Downtown Frederick, MD

All my festive holiday cheer has been interrupted by a poorly timed head/chest/throat/body ache situation I absolutely do not have time for. So far no one else in the family has gone down, and I write to you at 12:45 PM on a Wednesday, still in my pajamas and working on my third cup of […]

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Tori + Ty’s Timeless Black Tie Wedding at Citizens Ballroom — Frederick, MD

I have welcomed the slower season with open arms and an extended exhale. I had my last wedding of the year this past weekend at the Mt. Washington Mill Dye House – a gorgeous November affair with black tuxedos, wooly coats, and a very on-brand backdrop, the Domino Sugars sign. I currently sit at my […]

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Samie + Pat’s Colorful Autumn Engagement Session in Harpers Ferry — Harpers Ferry, WV

I’ve got two more weddings to go and then that’s a wrap on the 2024 season – but first! – a cheerful and romantic engagement session in Harpers Ferry, WV featuring Samie + Patrick! They’re gettin’ hitched next summer at Dulany’s Overlook and this was such a great warm up to the big day. They […]

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About Brittany

After 14 years and over 300 weddings, I've created an experience that is completely unfussy and truly irresistible.

I’m passionate about infusing cozy hospitality and warm humor into all pockets of my life, photography included. I remember what it was like to *be* a bride - wanting gorgeous images and a great day-of experience,  but also needing my emails answered promptly as I planned! From the first email to the final sparkler exit, I make the juice worth the squeeze. Promise.

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I can't wait to celebrate this special season with you! Engagement sessions can be scheduled anytime after booking - spring and autumn dates are the first to go so don't wait to get in touch!

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Ready to see your wedding here? I take a limited number of wedding commissions annually - most clients reserve my services 12-18 months in advance. Each proposal is customized to fit your venue and vision.



Brittany Thomas Photography is a top-rated documentary and editorial  wedding photographer based in Frederick, Maryland and gettysburg, pennsylvania. You'll find her photographing weddings in Gettysburg, Thurmont, Hagerstown, Baltimore, Westminster, Annapolis, Stevensville, St. Michaels, Kent Island, the Eastern Shore, York, Harrisburg, chambersburg, dover, camp hill, and lancaster, pa. She photographs elopements, micro-weddings, and full-scale celebrations of all sizes. Destination inquiries are always welcome.
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