Christa Rae Photography
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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 250+ 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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Kristen C. Married on 06/24/2022Best 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. -
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Kate B. Married on 07/16/2022The best!
Christa Rae is the absolute best photographer!! I’ve been lucky to know her for 10 years and she’s photographed every wedding of my friends & family. When it came to our Disco Galaxy themed wedding, and an unexpected thunderstorm, Christa worked miracles! If you have her by your side on wedding day, there’s no worry in the world. She’s creative, impeccably skilled, thinks ahead for every shot, and makes your photo dreams come true. She truly cares about capturing your day, your theme, your love, and even your dress, in the way you imagined. And she’s a treasure of a human, who is always calm and sweet!-
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Charlotte L. Married on 06/03/2022The best!
I can’t recommend Christa enough!! Christa came highly recommended by our venue, The Tidewater Inn, and it is so clear why! Firstly, Christa is professional and responsive. She responded to our initial inquiry quickly, as she did with all other correspondence throughout the wedding planning process. From our first phone meeting, it was clear that Christa had a heart of gold and truly wanted to get to know us and make our wedding special! Our engagement session was lovely and allowed us to get to know her further! Day of the wedding, Christa was early to our meeting spot and ready to roll! Throughout the day, Christa guided us through different poses and locations, leaving us with an extensive wedding collection that we will treasure forever! Her photography style is so beautiful, natural, and classic, I know these pictures will stand the test of time. Thank you, Christa, for the most amazing experience!
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Engagement sessions are a complimentary add-on in select wedding collections if you would like to have one photographed!
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I am an Annapolis based full time wedding photographer! Wedding photography is my full time career and passion, and I dedicate myself to 30 - 40 couples every year, giving each couple the personalized service and amazing experience they deserve! I strive to be friends and fierce cheerleaders of my couples, because you should not only love the photos your photographer produces, but also love the person behind the camera.
My love and passion for photography began about 15 years ago when I picked up a camera for my high school's newspaper. I fell in love with capturing people and moments, and I knew immediately that I was going to college to study photography and I started dreaming big.
After graduating from Towson University in 2012 with my B.A. in Art + Design: Photo Imaging, Christa Rae Photography, was born.
Since 2012, I have photographed over 200 weddings in my 9 year career as a wedding photographer.
Some of my favorite things: The Office, Parks and Rec, The Vampire Diaries, Jonas Brothers, Foster the People, traveling, Korean BBQ, seafood, being at the beach or poolside, attending concerts, and coffee shops.
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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!
Love, love, love working with Christa Rae Photography, their style and images are always perfection!
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
What photography services does Christa Rae Photography include in the starting price?
- High-Res Images
- Multi. Locations
- One Event / Day
- Digital Files
What photography services does Christa Rae Photography include in their most popular wedding package?
- 2nd Shooter
- Add'l Hours
- Engagement Shoot
- High-Res Images
- Multi. Locations
- One Event / Day
- Digital Files
What photography styles does Christa Rae Photography offer?
- Contemporary
- Natural
- Photojournalism
- Traditional
What photography services does Christa Rae Photography offer?
- Additional Hours
- Engagement Shoot
- High-Res Images
- Liability Insurance
- Multi. Locations
- One Event / Day
- Second Shooter
What photography materials does Christa Rae Photography offer for wedding events?
- Albums
- Digital Files
- Flush Mount
- Prints
- Thank You Cards
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