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Christa Rae Photography is a wedding photography business located in Annapolis, Maryland.

Hi! I'm Christa - an Annapolis based full time wedding photographer. I photograph weddings in a mix of contemporary and traditional styles to capture your day in a timeless, elegant, romantic, and authentic way. You will receive your photos in a carefully and thoughtfully edited, high-quality and beautifully curated gallery. I have photographed over 300 weddings and I love capturing the many emotions, events and details of your wedding day so that you can relive the precious moments for years to come. I provide each of my clients with personalized service and the pleasant, enjoyable experience that each of you deserves!

In 2012 I started my photography business upon graduating from Towson University with my B.A. in Art + Design: Photo Imaging.

For couples getting married at the Naval Academy, I am an Approved Business Partner with the NABSD.

I utilize the finest state of the art professional Canon camera gear - two Canon EOS R6 cameras - with a vareity of top of the line lenses, plus lighting equipment.

I offer a variety of packages as well as a la carte options to allow you to select what best fits your needs.

I hope that you will visit my website to see more of my work and contact me so that we can chat about your wedding day!

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Prints
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Christa Rae Photography

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Reviewers unanimously praise Christa Rae Photography for their exceptional services, professionalism, and breathtaking wedding photographs. Christa and her team are described as calm, friendly, responsive, and skilled at capturing candid moments. Couples highly recommend her for her ability to blend seamlessly into events, provide helpful guidance, and deliver timeless, elegant photos that perfectly encapsulate the emotions and joy of the special day. Christa's attention to detail, quick turnaround time for sneak peeks, beautiful storytelling, and personalized approach make her a top choice for couples seeking stunning wedding photography. Her inclusivity, diverse wedding party experience, and ability to capture intimate moments effortlessly are commended, making her services highly recommended for capturing unforgettable memories.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Reviewers unanimously praise Christa Rae Photography for their exceptional services, professionalism, and breathtaking wedding photographs. Christa and her team are described as calm, friendly, responsive, and skilled at capturing candid moments. Couples highly recommend her for her ability to blend seamlessly into events, provide helpful guidance, and deliver timeless, elegant photos that perfectly encapsulate the emotions and joy of the special day. Christa's attention to detail, quick turnaround time for sneak peeks, beautiful storytelling, and personalized approach make her a top choice for couples seeking stunning wedding photography. Her inclusivity, diverse wedding party experience, and ability to capture intimate moments effortlessly are commended, making her services highly recommended for capturing unforgettable memories.

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Kristen Sent on 07/18/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best photographer in MD!!

We just had our wedding June 2022 in the Tavern Ball Room at Chesapeake Bay Beach club. To be honest, she is absolutely the best. She made us feel extremely comfortable from the start of our initial call. I immediately wanted her over any other photographer when she said she does natural photos and she wants them to look timeless. Not have all these filtered photos, and 30 years from now regret anything. Christa made the process so easy, that I had absolutely no concerns going into our wedding day. Her planning skills are beyond helpful. She has a timeline down to minutes! (Very impressive) The day of our wedding, it felt like Christa was our friend taking photos with us. Christa knows our venue so well. She knew all of the secret spots to go and have photos at, I didn’t even know some of the places existed at my own venue! My husband and I had no idea what to do when it comes to posing for the photos. Christa made it all so smooth and gave directions perfectly. She wanted to make sure we had a million different photos for our memories but knew we wanted to get back to the party. She was fast, conscious. Two days after the wedding Christa gave us a sneak peek of our photos and they were absolutely stunning!! We are so excited to see the rest. I personally can contest that you should pick her as your photographer! Don’t hesitate at all. You will not regret it.
Kathy
Kathy Sent on 12/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding at CBBC

As parents of the bride, we had an incredible experience working with our daughter's wedding photographer, Christa Rae. From the very beginning, she was polite, professional, and extremely responsive. Every question we had was answered quickly and thoughtfully, which made the entire planning process so much easier.
On the wedding day, Christa and Kelly blended seamlessly into the event offering guidance when needed while still capturing natural, candid moments. Their calm and friendly presence helped us feel more comfortable on the big day and was so appreciated. Highly recommend hiring Christa Rae Photography.
J
Jackie Sent on 09/15/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely amazing!

Christa was an absolute angel to work with. Her calm presence and professionalism was the ultimate asset on our wedding day making her truly the MVP throughout the day. We did a first look and the bulk of our photos prior to the ceremony. Her and Christina (her second shooter) made this experience easy, structured, and more enjoyable than we could have imagined. Her work speaks for itself, but it’s really her assuring nature that puts her over the top. We are so pleased we got to work with her and Christina and would recommend to anyone!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

8 Endorsements
Events by Lexi Events by Lexi Wedding Planners

Christa is lovely to work with and takes amazing photos! We worked together a couple of months ago and we worked very well together. She was wonderful with the couple and their families, working with them to make sure those special pictures were taken and moments captured so they can and will be able to have those memories of their beautiful wedding day!

Party Plus Tents + Events Party Plus Tents + Events Wedding Rentals

Love, love, love working with Christa Rae Photography, their style and images are always perfection!

District Remix District Remix Wedding DJs

If you're looking for a genuine photographer, a true and passionate professional, who can depict and document pure emotion from her subject(s)...whether it be a newly engaged couple, newlyweds on the biggest day of their lives, a firstborns first moments on film, a headlining band or artist making their way on tour...Christa is your person. After working with her in the industry, and getting to know her on a personal level...she's the real deal.

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Christa Rae Photography frequently asked questions

Christa Rae Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Christa Rae Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Christa Rae Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Christa Rae Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
Christa Rae Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Prints
  • Thank You Cards
Christa Rae Photography is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
Christa Rae Photography currently offers 1 offer promotion for wedding services.
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