Let’s talk About It: Catholic Weddings and First Looks   Tradition & History The tradition of the groom not seeing the bride before the wedding day is often assumed to be a Catholic tradition. However, you might be surprised by its origins! This tradition dates back to the time of arranged marriages and was aimed […]

I’m about to let you in on a little secret for how I direct my engagement sessions! When I first meet each of the bride and groom to be for our session, I always say the most important tip to lay down the foundation of our session: “focus on each other”! Friends, this is the […]

I could feel the excitement buzzing in the air as I made my way to Old Town Alexandria for an engagement session with a newly engaged couple. The sun was starting to dip below the horizon, casting a warm glow over the cobblestone streets and historic buildings. It was the perfect setting for a romantic […]

As a wedding photographer, I have had the privilege of capturing countless beautiful moments – from a couple’s first look on their wedding day to the outrageously joyous dancing at the reception celebrating the new Mr. and Mrs. What makes these moments beautiful is not just the breathtaking wedding gown or gorgeous floral details but […]

Where Kara Loryn Photography comes from and why I love what I do. Why Catholic Wedding Photography? There are so many different types of photography and so many different niches to zero in on so where does the focus on Catholic wedding photography come from? I’m so glad you asked! Introducing something new Hi friend, […]

The Story Behind Our Catholic Marriage Prayer John and I hadn’t planned on writing a Catholic marriage prayer together. We wrote our prayer when we went on the Catholic Engaged Encounter retreat weekend. The entire weekend was very insightful. It helped us dive deeper and discuss important topics as we prepared for marriage – finances, […]

I am so very excited to offer my first ever full day of mini sessions! This is a great option for all of my families and couples to get beautiful, professional photos that take record of you, right where you and your family are in this season of life at an affordable price. Book your […]

When Christie asked John and me to photograph her wedding, I was both excited and nervous! I hadn’t taken pictures of a full wedding in almost 2 years. I felt so honored to be able to take part in her day this way especially considering the circumstances with Covid-19. John and I quickly discussed how […]

We had the honor of photographing a wedding last summer for my sister’s best friends from college. You’ll quickly notice that this was a very unique wedding! Katie and Josh (along with my sister, Kyna) both majored in theater at George Mason University. Since they both don’t have religious backgrounds they felt that it would […]