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MOLLY McMANUS

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The human element, analog film, weddings along the Eastern Shore and in destinations.

Designer-turned-documentarian.

For the memories that are too good, the weekends that don’t last long enough and the parts of this human experience that feel categorically good. Like a lived-in work of art with scenes of intrigue, beauty and strong emotion.

Analog film photos, classic digital images, in the DMV and along the Eastern Shore.

Molly treats the entirety of the experience like an archival process, 
asking herself how to best leave it untouched while introducing 
subtle style and a sense of ease. 

FROM DAY TO NIGHT

Luxury Wedding Photographer on the East Coast

Ally + Kris | Kent Island Manor

“Molly was our favorite wedding vendor! She is organized, communicative, and creative, providing us with invaluable insight and advice throughout the planning process. Her photography style and professionalism is unparalleled. She captured the spirit, vivacity, emotion, and fun of our day so perfectly that each photo practically jumps off the page!”

Courtney + Garret | Rousby Hall

“We had the best time working with Molly. I had a call with Molly & then requested a second call with my husband and within a few minutes he was also sold that she was the perfect fit for us. She is professional, upbeat, collaborative, and radiates amazing energy — just like her work. We loved that she uses film as well and she is so quick to provide previews.”

Rachel + Kelton | White Hall, MD

“Absolutely wonderful. Every moment of working with Molly was a dream. On our wedding day, the weather was very unpredictable. Molly somehow was able to get every photo before the storm came in and we're incredibly grateful for her quick moves and delegation even with our very large wedding party. Could not have had a better wedding photographer.”

Elise + Ben | annapolis, MD

“Molly was incredible through our engagement shoot, our rehearsal dinner, and our wedding day. She is very good at making everyone feel comfortable and natural. She also made sure we were natural with our movements, capturing our love so beautifully. She also captures candid moments so perfectly and has a true eye for great pictures.”

Caroline + Brett | Washington, DC

“Molly is such a talented, kind and loving photographer. We feel so lucky to have worked with her (thanks to a recommendation from our wedding planner). She traveled to our home in San Francisco for an at home weekend photo shoot and did our DC wedding - what an absolute treat! You cannot go wrong working with Molly; she’s reliable, responsive, fast, kind, creative, thorough, etc etc! Truly a gem.”

Coco + Chet | Annapolis, MD

“On our wedding day, Molly made us both feel so at ease! We shared with her that we wanted our photos to capture the fun, love, and joy in the room—along with the happiness of our guests—and she absolutely nailed it! She knew exactly which moments, details, and people to capture, and did so beautifully! The use of the drone, film, and a regular camera makes the photos look so unique and special!”

Why not have a little fun with the trends of the moment? But we’ll never sacrifice true storytelling or the enduring qualities that help photographs age well.

Mindful of trends + traditions

Whether it’s respecting the nuances of your private summer home (temporarily: wedding venue) or leaving space for the emotional moments and full-of-life parties.

Discreet + emotionally aware

In our world, customization is queen with bespoke collections recommended for each wedding.

Customized + composed every time

but first, know this

About This Luxury Wedding Photographer’s Approach

Starting at $10,200


9 hours of consecutive coverage
Minimum of two photographers
Custom photography timeline
Online galleries to view, download and print your images
Printing, downloading and sharing rights

start with:

priced per hour


Engagement session
Wardrobe fitting coverage
Hourly coverage
Additional photographers
Welcome party coverage
Albums

suggested:

Starting at 1000/hour

Engagements
Bridal photos
Wardrobe fittings
Anniversaries
Headshots

Includes:

COMPONENTS OF THE JOURNEY

01. start with hello.

Receive a full pricing menu upon inquiry and book a complimentary consultation to talk about your story, vision and priorities. Proposals can also be customized from the beginning upon requests by planners.

02. iron out the details.

Reserve your date with a formal proposal, contract and deposit. The rest of the experience will begin with behind-the-scenes planner correspondence and personal touches along the way. Engagement sessions encouraged. 

03. experience every moment.

With a knowledge of when to step in and how to elevate the in-the-moment aesthetic of a wedding, you’ll look and feel your best. 

04. the finishing touch.

Composition, color theory, and precise skin tones — Molly carefully tailors and hand-edits every image to express emotion with true-to-life colors. Your sneak preview will be ready 48 hours after the wedding. You can expect the full gallery within 6 weeks through an easy-to-use online gallery.

questions? ask away:

Why do you use film?

A hands-on creative by nature, film allows Molly to bring in a nostalgic, painterly-like medium to her work. Film captures emotion and aesthetics in a way that digital just cannot. Digital is dependable; film is like art. You’ll love it.

How do you style the images?

This starts long before your wedding — taking the time to understand you by fully reviewing design concepts from your planner and then sourcing hand-selected antiques, when able, to use in your still-lifes. It adds texture and story. The rest of the photography is framed by Molly’s formal training in graphic design and eye for composition.

Posing — what can we expect?

Why not blur the lines here to create beauty without forcing it? During candid moments, Molly likes to find your best angle without interfering. For traditional portraits, she intentionally frames the photographs and naturally places people — guiding with an easy sense of comfort. Family photos: elevated and kindly structured.

What about trends?

Let’s push the envelope and find ways to personalize the latest ideas without falling into the cookie-cutter styles that make weddings look the same when they should be anything but. 

How do you share the final photographs?

First, there is a sneak preview shared just 48 hours after the wedding. This is sent through a gallery link for easy downloading and sharing. The final and complete gallery will be ready 6 weeks later with each significant part of the wedding categorized so you can easily look back at the moments you’ve been mentally re-living.