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Summer Baltimore Engagement With Their Adorable Golden Retrievers || Rachel & Ben

Summer baltimore engagement with their golden retriever dogs, a picnic in a park, and a moody modern industrial location in the city

Rachel & Ben’s engagement session in Baltimore had all the fun, modern, moody, nature vibes that my little heart dreams of. We clicked right away and had so much fun exploring this area of Baltimore into the dusk of the night. Our evening began with a lively walk to our industrial location with their ADORABLE […]

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I’m Victoria, a Maryland wedding photographer who loves cats, plants, minimalism, & the outdoors. I love working with unique, edgy, outdoorsy couples who love candid, documentary photography. If that sounds like you, let's chat more!

Folksy Harpers Ferry Adventure Engagement || Becky & Josh

Becky & Josh’s Harpers Ferry engagement session has all the folksy, organic, outdoor summer vibes dreams are made of. We met using GPS coordinates on the side of the road where an abandoned farm stand perched. With their dog Mika, we explored the tall grasses in the rays of sun and laughed as Mika posed […]

Folk summer engagement session adventure in harpers ferry nature with tall grasses & their golden retriever, Maryland wedding photographer

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Outdoor DC Summer Park Engagement || Mackenzie & Michael

I dearly enjoyed spending this summer evening with Mackenzie & Michael in one of DC’s park gems. We roamed around the woodsy park catching rays of evening sunlight. The slatted walkways weaved through marshes, perfectly lending themselves to bird watching where Michael’s hobby provided great entertainment. We even spotted deer & a fawn drinking from […]

Outdoor DC park engagement session with a view, woods, and wildlife

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Night-on-the-Town Engagement at a Moody DC Bar with Gelato & Cocktails || Linda & James

Night-on-the-town engagement at a moody DC bar with gelato & cocktails by non-traditional Maryland wedding photographer

Night-on-the-town engagement at a moody DC bar with gelato & cocktails by Maryland wedding photographer

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Relaxed Fall Engagement on the Chesapeake in St. Michaels, Maryland || Nicolette & Dave

Nicolette & Dave’s engagement session celebrated the beautiful fall season in Maryland’s water-loving town on the Eastern Shore, St. Michaels. We first met up at a local park where we soaked in the golden hour sun and explored the cute neighborhood streets. Within minutes of meeting these two I became a big fan. Nicolette & […]

St. Michaels waterfront engagement session on the eastern shore of maryland in the fall by moody unique wedding photographer

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Adventurous Engagement at Sugarloaf Mountain at Golden Hour || Renee & Jason

Adventurous engagement session on sugarloaf mountain in frederick, maryland by nature-inspired wedding photographer Victoria Selman

Maryland adventurous engagement session at sugarloaf mountain by moody elopement photographer

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Fall Baltimore Engagement Session at Clipper Mill Industrial Park || Meg & Matt

Last week Meg, Matt, & I adventured the industrial textures of Clipper Mill in Baltimore for their fall engagement session. We found architectural backdrops, old window panes framed in ivy, metal bridges, and beautiful symmetry. Meg & Matt are easygoing and relaxed, great company to spend an October evening alongside. At the end of our […]

Industrial baltimore engagement in clipper mill park by non-traditional edgy wedding photographer

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Glacier Engagement Hike in the Rocky Mountains || Rachel & Berto

Once upon a summery day in Colorado, I found myself exploring a glacier lake with these two HOTTIES. Rachel & Roberto are the best kind of people. We instantly clicked and I don’t think I stopped laughing the entire time. Except when I was trying to catch my breath from the altitude lololol. They brought […]

Glacier hike engagement session in the rocky mountains with snow, champagne, and a gorgeous lake view, boulder colorado elopement photographer

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Rainy Engagement Session With Water Shoes & Their Dog Blue || Isabel & Brett

I’m a big fan of rain. I love the puddles, the romance of sharing an umbrella, & the uniqueness of photos you can create. So when Isabel & Brett were all-in despite the rainy forecast for their engagement session, I was READY. Before the rain was even in mind, these two emailed me to bring […]

rainy engagement photo ideas with a clear & black umbrella to rock your session no matter the weather // images by moody wedding photographer Victoria Selman

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Flannel-Cozy Glamping Engagement At Airydale Retreat || Danielle & Steven

Tucked into the foothills of the Appalachians, Airydale Retreat‘s motto hits the perfect vibe: live simple, live outdoors. We layered up on flannel to hit a cozy cord for Danielle & Steven’s glamping engagement session. It was a harmonious escape from the real world. Free from chaos & clatter, these canvas tents echoed sweet simplicity. […]

Appalachian glamping engagement session in a canvas tent with cozy flannel vibes, maryland wedding photographer, pennsylvania elopement

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Lighthouse Sunset Engagement With A Burnese Pup || Katie & Dave

It’s evenings like these that fill up my heart & remind me how much I love what I do. One of the coolest parts about my job is getting to reconnect with friends like Katie who I haven’t seen since college! We landed in different states (or should I say countries) after graduating from the […]

Lighthouse engagement with a burnese puppy, golden hour sunset glow, and a blanket picnic with wine, outdoorsy adventure delaware

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Harpers Ferry Engagement Session On A Sunny Winter Day || Jordan & Joe

Getting outside & exploring grassy fields with a v cute couple last week brought me great joy & warmth in this winter season. Jordan & Joe are so down-to-earth & fun to be around – not to mention they have the cutest dogs. Jasper, an italian greyhound, & Oakley, a fluffy schnoodle, instantly won me […]

Outdoor sunny engagement session in the grassy fields of Harpers Ferry, what to wear to an engagement session, long flowy patterned maxi dress

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Golden Hour Engagement In a Grassy Field || Taylor & Nolan

It may be the middle of January, but this session gives me all the summery sunny vibes. I met up with Taylor & Nolan as we followed a Google Map link of coordinates that led us to a parking lot by a grassy field. We explored the hills, chased the sun, and found ourselves tucked […]

Golden Hour Engagement Session in a Grassy Field, Maryland Adventure Photographer

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Breezy Mountain Engagement Adventure In The Amber Sun || Sara & Justin

Sara & Justin’s engagement adventure was a synthesis of everything I love: beautiful weather, sun-soaked light, breezy mountain air, and great company. These two are so kind & down-to-earth that spending the evening on our hike felt like catching up with old friends. When we reached the top of the mountain peak (and paused to […]

Breezy mountain engagement adventure in the amber sun, maryland wedding photographer

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Engagement Adventure Among The Clouds In The Appalachians || Shayma & Andrew

It always refreshes my soul to take a trip to Shenandoah National Park & replace cell service with mountain air. I met up with Shayma & Andrew last week to explore the appalachian peaks for their engagement session & it certainly did not disappoint. We hiked up the stony trail, ducked our way through a […]

Engagement adventure among the clouds in the shenandoah mountains // DC & virginia moody wedding photographer

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Summer Night Engagement Session Under A Canopy Of Osage Trees || Samantha & Brice

One of my all-time favorite jams is exploring a new nature trail with cool people. So lucky for me, I got to hang with Samantha & Brice for their engagement session on the Eastern Shore last week :). It was the perfect summer night as a warm breeze rustled the leaves & washed waves onto […]

Nature-inspired engagement session in an enchanted-looking forest on the eastern shore of maryland // elopement photographer Victoria Selman

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Woodsy Champagne-Poppin Engagement With Their Pups || Dinah & Brian

I knew right off the bat Dinah & Brian’s engagement session was destined to be epic when Dinah sent me coordinates for our meeting location. It just doesn’t get cooler than that. Dinah & Brian frequently kayak to this woodsy spot from their home and enjoy spending time together on the river. They brought along […]

Outdoor champagne-poppin engagement hike with their two pups, maryland adventure wedding photographer

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Patuxent Park Engagement On Lake Redington || Circe & Brandon

It’s pretty amazing how spending an evening walking trails in a park can lift your spirits. Meeting up with Circe & Brandon at Patuxent Research Refuge was a highlight of my week as we set out to enjoy nature & celebrate their engagement. With stormy clouds & distant lightning approaching closer and closer, we jumped […]

Patuxent park engagement session on lake redington // dc wedding photographer

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Woodsy Anniversary Adventure At Washington Rock State Park || Brittany & Marc

Two of the coolest things about my job are the people I get to meet & the places I get to see. While photographing a wedding this past February (back when crowds didn’t cause such a panic) I met two kind guestfolk and hit it off. When their one year anniversary rolled around just a […]

Woodsy anniversary adventure at washington rock state park // NYC wedding photographer // engagement location ideas

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Relaxed Farewell On A Summer Evening In Downtown Annapolis || Ashley & Tom

With new military orders, Ashley & Tom are heading out of Annapolis & into a new exciting season. To celebrate the town where they met, fell in love, & got married, we snagged some photos to commemorate this special place while enjoying the relaxing summer evening. It’s been a complete joy to be a part […]

Super chill engagement session in downtown annapolis in the summer sunset // maryland elopement photographer

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hey!

I’m Victoria, a Maryland wedding photographer who loves cats, plants, minimalism, & the outdoors. I love working with unique, edgy, outdoorsy couples who love candid photography. If that sounds like you, let's chat more!

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