Want to know the best part of being a destination wedding and elopement photographer? Getting to visit some of my favorite places! I recently attended the Hybrid Co. Conference and got to really flex my creative muscles while I was there. First, I got to take some funky headshots for my friend Nicole (check them […]

Weddings

June 4, 2025

A Creative San Diego Elopement at Bahia Resort Hotel 

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Okay, this creative San Diego headshot session I did for my friend Nicole is going in my “all-time favs” folder. Do I actually have an all-time favs folder? Well, I do now! Nicole and I went to school together back in the day (and no, I will not tell you how long ago that was). […]

Portraits

May 23, 2025

Creative San Diego Headshots taken at the Pearl Hotel 

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Choosing your couple’s photoshoot outfit can be the most fun or most stressful part of planning for your shoot! As an Annapolis wedding and engagement photographer, the #1 question my clients ask is, “Laura, what do I wear??” Well, fear not! Whether you’re planning for an engagement session or just want some cute photos of […]

Couples

May 2, 2025

Your Guide for Picking the Perfect Couple’s Photoshoot Outfit

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As an Annapolis-based (but willing to go literally anywhere) wedding photographer, my favorite part of my job is getting to play a small role in my couple’s love story. That was especially true for Sam and Susie’s winter wedding at Strong Rope Brewery. Susie and I had crossed paths in New York in 2016, so […]

Weddings

April 18, 2025

A Heartfelt Winter Wedding at Strong Rope Brewery in Brooklyn NY

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Take it from an Annapolis brand photographer, your brand photos are so much more than headshots. They’re your first impression. They determine how your audience feels before they even read a word. The most iconic brands don’t just sell a product or service–they tell a story. They bring their audience on a journey that exposes […]

Branding

April 3, 2025

Why You Need an Annapolis Brand Photographer for Your Small Business

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As a Maryland wedding photographer, I’ve worked with a lot of couples who were on the search for the “right” wedding photographer. Chances are, you’re in the same boat. If you’ve never planned a wedding before – and most recently engaged couples have not – it can be really challenging to find a wedding photographer […]

Weddings

December 15, 2024

5 Foolproof Steps for Choosing the Right Wedding Photographer

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Listen, as a Maryland wedding photographer, I share a lot of really good wedding photography tips. On my blog (which you’re currently reading, say “Hi, Blog!”), I write about everything from how to feel confident in your wedding photos to the 10 questions you must ask your wedding photographer before you book them.  However, the […]

Weddings

December 10, 2024

7 Tips for the Perfect Wedding Ceremony (from a Maryland Wedding Photographer!)

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Hey, hey!  You’ve stumbled onto the Laura McMullin Photography blog, where classic wedding photography gets pumped full of color, personality, and passion. Here, we are all about embracing what makes your love unique.  My name is Laura. I’m an Annapolis-based destination wedding photographer for out-of-the-box lovers. I specialize in capturing a mix of colorful candids […]

Weddings

November 12, 2024

10 Non-U.S. Location Ideas for a Unique Destination Wedding

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Welcome, welcome! You have just landed on the Laura McMullin Photography Blog – the best place to find alternative wedding photography inspiration, funky portraits, and fun-loving photos to celebrate every season of life.  My name is Laura. I am an Annapolis-based alternative wedding and portrait photographer. I’m here to tell authentic stories through striking visuals. […]

Weddings

October 20, 2024

The Best Reasons to Choose an Alternative Wedding Photographer for Your 2025 Wedding 

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How To Choose A Wedding Photographer That Fits Your Vibe Hey besties! Welcome to the Laura McMullin Photography blog, where I answer your burning questions about wedding photography! I also love to share photoshoot inspiration, tips for your photo sessions, and create general mayhem – but that’s for another time. This blog is for folks […]

Weddings

October 2, 2024

10 Questions To Ask Your Wedding Photographer Before You Book Them

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