That’s right, it’s official! I am opening up Bishop Photography in sunny San Diego, California! I traveled there this summer to visit and meet some friends and fellow photographers and decided to hang my shingle in one of the most beautiful parts of our country.  

Now, this doesn’t mean I’m leaving my friends here in Baltimore.  I am already pretty well booked up for spring and early summer weddings here in Baltimore, and will continue to offer wedding coverage in the Maryland area I will be traveling between Baltimore and San Diego for weddings and have no plans to change my pricing structure to make either a ‘destination’ for my services.  

I’m very excited about the opportunities and have been looking into some great locations to shoot once I get there.  In fact, you can check out the blog to see a couple engagement portraits and Trash the Dress sessions I took while out there.  Keep up to date about my San Diego journey over on the bishophoto blog and keep up to date on all my Maryland weddings and portraits here.

It finally got hot, but waited until September to do it! Hannah and Dak were married at the Sotterley Plantation in southern Maryland on what seemed, one of the hottest days of the year.  I was blown away by this place though, as it seemed to have perpetually good light.  

The ceremony was held outside next to the garden.  Their reception was then held inside the barn which was awesome! The Sotterley Plantation’s website says ‘[you’ll] be transported back in time as you take in the lovely gardens buildings and sweeping vistas …’  I would have to agree! It was a great place for a wedding, and I had a blast with all the guests.   

Hannah and Dak had their dog Frisco serve as the ring bearer during the ceremony.  Now, I have two Border Collies and love dogs, but I generally don’t take to smaller dogs.  Frisco was the coolest! He seemed to know that it was a happy day because he couldn’t have been in a better mood all day, even in his tux! He tore around the plantation and mingled with all the guests.  In fact, if you check out the slideshow below, you’ll see there’s a special section at the end dedicated to photos of Frisco! 

Hannah and Dak, thank you for choosing to work with me on your wedding, I may have lost a few pounds in sweat, but had a great time with you both!  Have a great honeymoon.

I had the opportunity to photograph Alyson and Lowell for their engagement session at their home and around Fells Point earlier this year.  Although Alyson plays coy at not liking her picture taken, she’s a great model, and looked beautiful both at her engagement session as well as on her wedding day (of course!).  

Alyson and her girls started getting ready at the Waterfront Marriott in Baltimore’s Harbor East.  The Marriott is a newer hotel, and the rooms are absolutely beautiful with tons of light, and great colors for photos.  Jamie Kreit was there early to start on everyone’s hair, while Lowell’s sister, a professional makeup artist from LA helped with makeup.  

Alyson went on to the Belvedere to do her hair and makeup prior to seeing Lowell before the Ketubah signing and the wedding ceremony.  Crimson and Clover did an amazing job with the flowers and Evan (gotta love a DJ with a name like that!) rocked the reception, getting Alyson and Keith on the dance floor and never stopping the dancing. 

It was a really great time and I’m happy to share some of the images in the slideshow below.  Alyson and Lowell, you guys really have been great to work with.  I hope the hurricanes all missed Jamaica and you had an amazing honeymoon.  Talk to you soon!