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2022 was an amazing year for our business. Couple’s were throwing massive parties because the COVID restrictions had lifted… we were able to travel the country and capture beautiful weddings in new and exciting places… we added more members to the MJP team… and we were able to document 47 couple’s saying I do. However […]

Favorites of 2022 | Maura Jane Photography

December 29, 2022

Every bride wants their wedding day to go off without a hitch. To help create those perfect memories, we’ve written about some pre-wedding tips no one tells you to do. This includes breaking in your shoes, practicing putting on your dress and makeup, and keeping yourself hydrated throughout the day. Another thing you should prepare is your […]

Personal vs. Professionally-Written Vows: Which One Should You Choose?

July 28, 2022

One of the trends we will always support are bridesmaid boxes. What better way to ask your friends to spend time and money on your bachelorette, bridal shower, and bridesmaid dress/outfit than to give them a personalized gift on the front end to show how much you appreciate them? Whether it’s a pretty robe they’ll […]

Best Gifts for Your Bridesmaids!

March 24, 2022

Cinderella and a Dentist walk in to a bar… this is how Alex + Ross’s love story began on Halloween night in 2017. They both received invitations to a party and at the very last minute they both decided to go. I bet they are so glad they did! From Alex herself: “Maybe it was […]

A Magical Christmas Wedding | Alex + Ross

December 16, 2021

As you can see from the photos below… it takes a lot for us to look this good! Each year, we love to share our behind the scenes photos. Every wedding from January to December requires test shots, and our favorite part about that is coming up with new poses, making funny faces, and overall […]

Behind the Lens | Maura Jane Photography Team 2021 Wrap Up

November 29, 2021

We met with Chris and Brooke this past summer for a glass of wine to really get to know the couple for a little bit before we started their session. Talk about a great start! After that, we swept them away to start shooting around the beautiful grounds of Casa Rondena. The grapes were the […]

Sun-kissed Engagement at Casa Rondena Winery |Brooke + Chris

November 27, 2021

Back in August of 2020, we met Jordan and Brett for their engagement session in New York City… Talk about a dream! (See their stylish e-sesh HERE). To give a quick recap, the duo met in NYC on Hinge, working across from each other in the financial district. Their first date was after work before […]

Fall Wedding at Sandia Event Center | Jordan + Brett

November 2, 2021

We met these two cuties back in September of 2020 for their engagement session (see their adorable photos here) and have enjoyed getting to know them ever since! For their wedding day, we knew they were going to be just so affectionate and giggly— all the ingredients that make for romantic, dreamy photos! Come the […]

Vibrant Fall Wedding in New Mexico | Kassy + Christian

October 27, 2021

Hannah and Derrick were married a year ago in a private ceremony on their favorite hiking trail in the Sandia mountains. They had planned a big wedding in Santa Fe, but of course their plans were put on hold when the pandemic took over our country. They decided they didn’t want to spend another day […]

Romantic La Fonda Santa Fe Wedding | Hannah + Derrick

October 21, 2021

Couple walking in downtown santa fe with pink adobe building

Earlier this month, we flew to Ohio to capture Lauren and Ben’s wedding. With the leaves just beginning to change, we were so excited to capture these two’s big day in a new place, especially one on grounds as beautiful as Gleneagles Golf Club’s! Come the day of their wedding, the sun was shining gorgeously, […]

Autumn Wedding in Cleveland, OH |Lauren + Ben | Destination Wedding Photographers

October 14, 2021