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Hey friends and welcome to the IMK Blog! My name is Mary Kate (aka Mary Katherine) and I am an East Coast & Destination wedding photographer for those seeking all things good, true, and beautiful. I am so glad you are here and I hope you enjoy browsing my past work, exploring my recent travels, and perhaps even learn something new!
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July 1, 2023
Our last wedding of June was an absolutely stunning day in Waterbury Connecticut with Sammy and Will. Sammy & Will met at Franciscan University and share a mutual deep love for Christ and the Catholic Church. This was so clearly evident on their wedding day from every aspect of their Nuptial Mass, to the Catholic […]
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June 27, 2023
This stunning Northern Virginia wedding was such a dream! The day started off at Courtney’s childhood home where she and her bridesmaids were getting ready. Courtney was so relaxed and joyful and I knew from the first few minutes that the rest of the day was going to be wonderful. As I was capturing Courtney’s […]
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June 22, 2023
If I had to describe Marykate & Ross’s wedding in just a few words I’d say picture this: sweeping mountain views, the most down-to-earth, genuine, and just plain cool two people madly in love with each other, a beautiful Byzantine ceremony steeped in tradition, and a posse of children running, climbing, dancing, and playing having […]
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June 14, 2023
On a gorgeous Saturday at the end of May, Vince & Nikki became husband and wife. Their wedding day was a beautiful reflection of their love for one another, for God, and for their families and friends. Both of them exude kindness and generosity and it’s hard not to smile when you are around them. […]
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June 9, 2023
Evelyn & Daniel’s wedding was a day of timeless beauty! From the use of Monet’s iconic work in the invitation & table numbers (created by the talented bride) to the flowing cathedral veil & stunning lace dress that Evelyn wore, to the vintage Cadillac they hired, everything was classy, elegant, and perfect for Evelyn and […]
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May 31, 2023
Sam & Joe’s DC wedding was the definition of a classy downtown affair. I first met Sam & Joe at their engagement session last Fall and we had fun walking around Alexandria and chatting about life while I took their photos. They both are such kind and intentional people and their personalities complement one another […]
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May 24, 2023
On the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima, Nati & Ben were married in a gorgeous historic Catholic church surrounded by their loved ones. Their day included lakeside portraits (with a gentle breeze gifting us with the most perfect flowing veil photos), a dramatic first dance, and a late night visit from an ice cream […]
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May 22, 2023
Julia and Danny’s gorgeous wedding was the day before the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes and very fittingly, they had Marian elements scattered throughout their day. The day started at Julia’s childhood home with her many bridesmaids, flower girls, parents, and their adorable dogs. Their wedding Mass occurred at the National Shrine of Our […]
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May 2, 2023
Anna & Peter’s wedding on Divine Mercy Weekend could not have been a more beautiful spring wedding day. Anna and Peter opted out of having getting ready photos so we started the day at the Church and took some time taking separate bridesmaids and groomsmen portraits. Shortly before the wedding ceremony began, Anna and Peter […]
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April 11, 2023
On the Feast of the Annunciation, Caroline, and Max were married in St. Peter’s Catholic Church in downtown Steubenville. It was a surprisingly windy day but the wind was the only hiccup and their venue, the beautiful Williams Golf & Country Club had plenty of beautiful indoor locations where we were able to take the […]
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March 31, 2023
Sudden violent swirls of snow and wind appeared out of nowhere as Lilly arrived at Franciscan University’s campus an hour before her wedding. Holding her dress and veil up off the ground, she ran down the path toward the Portiuncula chapel and ducked inside to escape the wild weather outside. The heavy wooden doors shut […]
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March 7, 2023
This stunning winter wedding was an elegant downtown affair at District Winery in the Navy Yard District of Washington DC. Lauren & Bryan are both kind, humble, and generous people and their wedding day was a reflection of all the things they hold dear: their love for one another and their love for their family, […]
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February 23, 2023
My second wedding of the year took Deirdre and I all the way down to Tampa, FL. Kierra and Drew (who’s October engagement session I just blogged) were married at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church in Riverview FL. The day was absolutely beautiful! I started off with Kierra and her girls at her family’s house while […]
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February 2, 2023
This past October I was in Florida for Patricia and Justin’s wedding and before I came home, I made a pit stop in Tampa to meet Kierra and Drew and photograph their early morning engagement session at Bok Tower Gardens. Kierra and Drew are one of the sweetest couples and I could tell instantly that […]
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January 20, 2023
Something I’ve come to love more and more is early morning sessions. There is something different about how the morning light hits and it is gentle and inviting and full of hope of the new day. Lilly & Nicky’s love story started here in Steubenville so it was only fitting to take their engagement photos […]