Jessica and Tim’s wedding day was a beautiful blend of reverence, celebration, and a love that radiated through every moment. This special day in Baltimore was filled with meaningful moments. Their reception was held at the stunning Heron Room. And their Catholic wedding truly encapsulated their unique story and the bond they share. Tim’s decision […]

    Caitlin and Francis’s winter wedding was a heartwarming celebration that embodied the joy and spirit of the season. Their wedding took place against a beautiful wintery backdrop with festive decor outside St. Dominic Catholic Church in Washington, DC.  Pre Ceremony Moments Caitlin began her day at home, surrounded by close friends. A dear […]

  Congratulations on the wedding invite from your friend or family member! What an exciting time. If you’ve never been to one, you might be wondering what to wear to a Catholic wedding. As a wedding photographer who specializes in Catholic weddings, I can tell you that dressing appropriately is a big part of respecting […]

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 […]