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I believe in the perfectly imperfect and discover beauty in the simple things. I thrive on the unique energy and emotions that make an appearance at every wedding and elopement that I have ever had the pleasure of photographing. I have a deep love for handwritten snail mail letters, wind-swept hair, and spontaneous travel adventures. I am so privileged to wake up every day to do what I love – and I truly wouldn’t have it any other way.

I am honored to have had my work featured on beautiful publications such as Style Me Pretty, Green Wedding Shoes, Weddings Unveiled Magazine, The Knot, Washingtonian Bride & Groom Magazine, Ruffled, and many more.

If you think we’d work well together, I would love to get to know you over sips of coffee, tea, or smoothies!

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Second Shooter

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Prints

Reviews of Love by Serena

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Emily Sent on 06/29/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Serena is a goddess when it comes to photography. Her love of light gives her photography a natural, but almost fantastic feel. On our first meeting with Serena my now husband and I felt so comfortable with her, which is saying a lot as we're of the shy, nerdy persuasion. She didn't pressure us into the sale (which, believe me, is uncommon in this process), and her previous work spoke for itself. Her use of light was the primary reason for us contacting her, but her calm, professional and fun manner sealed the deal. The day of the wedding was crazy (the schedule broke down before the ceremony even started) but Serena worked with the bridal party to get shots taken whenever she could. Her attention to detail is a treasure as I was overwhelmed that day but I'll have her portraits to remind me of what actually happened. I recommend Serena 100%.
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Patrick Sent on 12/15/2013
5 out of 5 rating
WOW! Serena and Chad are amazing photographers! They were wonderful to work with and flexible with scheduling to do engagement photos! We love all of our pictures of our big day and we are so blessed to have found Serena and Chad to help us celebrate and create everlasting memories! Seriously, if you do not want to worry about your pictures go with Serena and Chad!!
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Bethany Sent on 04/09/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Serena and her team were friendly, personable and willing to accommodate us (even with my very large family)! I was a little tentative about having someone come in from out of town to do our destination wedding, but I'm SO glad that we did. Serena covered our wedding like no one else could have. She is worth every penny, and more!
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Stephanie Sent on 12/08/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Serena and Chad are absolutely amazing. They are so easy to get along with and put you - and everyone involved in your day - instantly at ease with their humor and kindness. We had a lot of photo-averse guests who warmed up to the camera and Serena was able to capture beautiful images of these typically camera-shy people! The results of our engagement session and wedding day are the most stunning, perfect images - I couldn't have dreamed up anything better. She made us look like movie stars, and truly captured our love on (digital) film. I will recommend her to everyone I know, and hope to use her again for other sessions!
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Elizabeth Sent on 11/06/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Hiring Serena and Chad as our photographers was easily the best decision we made in wedding planning. Not only are they professional, responsive, and wildly talented, they are the NICEST couple and really put my mind/nerves at ease on the wedding day itself. I know our photos will be magazine-quality (because I have already seen a sneak peek!) They also spent ample time with us for our engagement photos and made sure we hit all the locations we wanted. Serena has an amazing eye for detail and photo location; I trust her judgement completely and she helps a lot with how to pose and stand. Just look at their work!!! They also love capturing all of your little crafty wedding details that you spent hours agonizing upon while planning the wedding :) At least, that was me. Thank you, Serena and Chad! I really can't say enough positive things and would be happy to be used as a reference anytime.
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Alison Sent on 07/19/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Love by Serena was recommended to me by my friend who had used them for her wedding. This husband and wife duo made this sometimes cumbersome and overwhelming process easy and fun. They bring creativity and artistic integrity to everything they do. Our guests not only raved about the photos themselves but about the photographers and how fun and friendly they were. Not only did they put my husband and I at ease but they made my guests comfortable with being photographed. I can't wait to use them for other events and I will recommend them to anyone that needs a photographer. A talented and truly amazing couple!
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Matt Sent on 11/04/2011
5 out of 5 rating
From the first time we spoke with Serena we knew that she was the right photographer to capture the most important day of our young lives. Despite planning events for a living, the stress of choosing vendors had been getting to us. We contacted quite a few photographers but nothing felt right. All tension was gone when we met Serena and her husbund Chad. She listens. She cares. Her passion for her art is obvious and her natural talent can be seen in every image she captures.
Our first interaction with Serena was planning an engagement shoot in Philadelphia. As we emailed back and forth it became obvious that she takes her craft seriously. She brought to the table a considerable amount of thought and research. What I expected to be a few shots turned into a city-wide adventure planned to perfection. The shoot, it turns out, helped the both of us. We got a better feel for Sarena's style, and in turn she was able to better understand our personalities. Serena's approach isn't simply a one-size-fits-all or a cookie cutter mentality. She takes the time to learn more about her clients so she can better capture their personalities. At no point did we feel like clients, however. Serena is one of the most personable and genuine people I have ever had the pleasure to meet. She instantly made us feel comfortable and this was evident in her pictures.
The relationship building from our engagement shoot made our wedding day that much better. Despite only meeting once due to living far from our wedding site, when we met with her on our big day we already felt like old friends. We had a hundred and one things to worry about that day, I can safely say, our photographer was never one of them. When disaster did strike (a slight wardrobe malfunction on the grooms behalf), the only words we heard were "There's no need to panic, I've got this taken care of," and sure enough from his side Chad pulled out a needle and thread and righted the wrong. From there, the rest is history which I am glad to say was perfectly captured in pictoral form by Serena and Chad.
They had scouted our location. They knew the best places to shoot. Our planned photos were executed with precision and care. During our reception they captured the energy of the dance floor and the emotion of our speakers.
Words cannot describe the experience we had with Serena. There is no better choice for a photographer for any occasion. Her photos speak for themselves.
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Allie Sent on 11/03/2011
5 out of 5 rating
Serena and Chad are not only fantastic at what they do, they are passionate about what they do are truly caring people. They are fun to be around and have great ideas. What I loved most about working with them is that they truly cared (and still care) about my husband and I as clients and people. We have formed a great friendship with them. I would recommend them to ANYONE!
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Sean Sent on 10/22/2011
5 out of 5 rating
Serena worked with us to make the day special, despite less than perfect planning and procrastination on our part. She took great pictures while not getting in the way of the ceremony and somehow made my gorgeous wife even more beautiful.
Leah
Leah Sent on 09/29/2011
5 out of 5 rating
WHAT a pleasure these people are to work with! Completely professional, very expedient in response time, and wonderfully flexible!
My husband is in the military, and our date changed twice before we knew for sure what day it would be on! By that time, Serena had already booked another event in a different state for the DAY before our wedding. I was devastated of course, knowing I could never find another photographer that I liked as much as her.
She was so understanding of the situation, and agreed to make it work, despite the scheduling conflict. Planning a military wedding can be rather stressful, and it was just so great to work with a vendor who was willing to be flexible and help make our day so great!
...And don't even get me started on the actual photography. Flawless.
And they provided expansive coverage of the entire day! There wasn't one moment that I thought "Man I really wish the photographers were here to capture this, where are they?" She and her husband make a wonderful team!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

9 Endorsements
EVENTPRO Design and Production EVENTPRO Design and Production Wedding Decor & Lighting

Amazing photos, plain and simple. So awesome to work with, you can't go wrong with Serena!

Mobtown Florals Mobtown Florals Wedding Florists

Can't say enough positive things about this lovely photographer! She has a way of catching the perfect moments - light, romance, and whimsy - that can be so random and easily missed. Wonderful eye for detail.

Marcella Treybig Photography Marcella Treybig Photography Wedding Photographers

Love love love! Serena is creative and professional - I have had the pleasure to work with her on one of my weddings and I can't wait to work with her again. Besides that she's a great person :) She's on my referral list!

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Love by Serena frequently asked questions

Love by Serena includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Love by Serena offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Photojournalism
Love by Serena offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Second Shooter
Love by Serena offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Prints
Love by Serena 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.
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