Steady&Sway

Aug 62 min read

Lots of Love and Pink Flamingos: A Baltimore Wedding to Remember

Picture this: An engagement session filled with Baltimore charm, a cozy courthouse ceremony, and a spectacular New Year's Eve...

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Steady&Sway Studio Adventures: My creative journey in Baltimore

Isabel Schafer

Jul 223 min read

Steady&Sway Studio Adventures: My creative journey in Baltimore

Hey everyone! I’m so excited to share what’s been happening since I opened my little studio a few months ago. It’s been a wild ride, and...

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Getting married in Baltimore City- beautiful 1840's Plaza Wedding

Isabel Talanehzar

Apr 292 min read

Getting married in Baltimore City- beautiful 1840's Plaza Wedding

Surrounded by the bustling streets of Baltimore, tucked away in a historical gem known as the 1840's Plaza, Amy and Shane made their...

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Alec and Nick's Elegant Wedding at the Peabody Library

Isabel Talanehzar

Mar 283 min read

Alec and Nick's Elegant Wedding at the Peabody Library

Love stories are like books, each chapter revealing new depths of affection and commitment. And on a picturesque November day in...

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A Love Story Blossoms: Jill and Amanda's Intimate Fall Wedding at Cylburn Arboretum in Baltimore

Isabel Talanehzar

Mar 52 min read

A Love Story Blossoms: Jill and Amanda's Intimate Fall Wedding at Cylburn Arboretum in Baltimore

In a world where grandiose weddings often steal the spotlight, there's something truly special about the simplicity and intimacy of a...

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Idyllic Meadowlark Botanical Gardens Wedding | Vienna, Virginia

Isabel Talanehzar

Dec 19, 20233 min read

Idyllic Meadowlark Botanical Gardens Wedding | Vienna, Virginia

Having seen a fair share of weddings and documenting countless love stories, each with its own unique blend of romance, laughter, and...

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Intimate Old Town Alexandria Wedding Reception and Post-Wedding Photo Session

Isabel Talanehzar

Dec 5, 20232 min read

Intimate Old Town Alexandria Wedding Reception and Post-Wedding Photo Session

On a stunning day in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia I had the privilege of capturing the lively wedding reception of Pazilat and Varis, a...

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Isabel Talanehzar

Apr 12, 20230 min read

Great Falls Engagement Session

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Isabel Talanehzar

Mar 27, 20231 min read

Baltimore Elopement Photo Session

Erica and Nate, a couple living in Baltimore, have been together for five years, ever since they matched on Bumble while Nate was living...

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Elegant and Modern Farm Wedding | Vignon Manor Farm, Havre De Grace, Maryland

Isabel Talanehzar

Feb 23, 20232 min read

Elegant and Modern Farm Wedding | Vignon Manor Farm, Havre De Grace, Maryland

Nestled in the heart of Hartford County, surrounded by picturesque countryside, lays Vignon Manor Farm. This family-owned and operated...

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LBGTQ+ Fall Castleton Meadows Wedding | Castleton, Virginia

Isabel Talanehzar

Feb 13, 20233 min read

LBGTQ+ Fall Castleton Meadows Wedding | Castleton, Virginia

I love when Fall descends on the East Coast after a humid summer and I get the first glimpse of the changing seasons before it gets too...

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Historic Downtown City Portrait Session | Ellicott City, Maryland

Isabel Talanehzar

Jan 26, 20232 min read

Historic Downtown City Portrait Session | Ellicott City, Maryland

Old Ellicott City: A Love Story

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Intimate Mountain Wedding | Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

Isabel Talanehzar

Jan 19, 20233 min read

Intimate Mountain Wedding | Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

I will keep singing from the rooftops that small intimate weddings are such a great option when all you want in the world is to get...

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Emma & Evan: A self-officiated elopement in Washington D.C.

Isabel Talanehzar

Oct 7, 20221 min read

Emma & Evan: A self-officiated elopement in Washington D.C.

Emma and Evan created the most beautiful elopement experience for themselves, by keeping it simple and adding little something's to make...

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Isabel Talanehzar

Feb 18, 20221 min read

Fells Point Engagement Session

Rhea and Patrick's engagement session fell on the coldest day of the year, so we improvised. We spontaneously found an indoor location,...

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October Wedding at The Cloisters Castle - A Fairytale Wedding with a touch of Halloween

Isabel Talanehzar

Feb 7, 20223 min read

October Wedding at The Cloisters Castle - A Fairytale Wedding with a touch of Halloween

Who would have thought that in order to get married at a legit castle, you don't have to travel all the way to Europe? You can find that...

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SARAH & BRADLEY - Asheville, NC Elopement

Isabel Talanehzar

Oct 14, 20213 min read

SARAH & BRADLEY - Asheville, NC Elopement

I've been wanting to blog this very special elopement for a while, but I knew that if I didn't dedicate the proper amount of time to it,...

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Isabel Talanehzar

Aug 31, 20212 min read

Intimate Wedding at Tusculum Farm

Let's start this post by summarizing Ilana and Ben's intimate Jewish wedding in one sentence: This wedding was a dream come true for us....

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Isabel Talanehzar

Apr 7, 20214 min read

Eloping close to Home

You don't have to travel to a far far away location and climb up a mountain to have an epic elopement experience. Eloping close to home...

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Isabel Talanehzar

Feb 19, 20212 min read

Magical Woodsy Elopement in Maryland

A lot of couples desperately want to get married but feel like a dream wedding is out of reach at the moment. With family members and...

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