Sincere and heartfelt wedding photography

For couples who care more about being present than being perfect.

Kemp Collective is an Annapolis, Maryland-based wedding photography team with over a decade of experience capturing celebrations on both film and digital. Our approach is rooted in real connection and an intentional eye for your story unfolding naturally—preserving your day as it truly felt, not simply how it looked.

Our Services

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Full Wedding Coverage

We offer wedding collections from 6 to 10 hours of coverage to capture all the beautiful moments your wedding day holds. Alongside digital photography, we shoot film throughout your day, preserving the fleeting moments with a timeless quality. We also offer welcome party and rehearsal dinner coverage so those lovely memories are documented just as thoughtfully as your wedding day itself.

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We offer collections tailored for elopements and micro or intimate weddings with small guest counts. Whether it’s just the two of you or a small gathering of loved ones, we’d be honored to document your celebration in a way that feels true to you.

Elopement and Micro Wedding Coverage

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Portrait Photography

We offer engagement, maternity, and lifestyle family photography to capture all the milestones life brings.

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We are two people who are passionate about stepping into your unique wedding celebration, learning who you are, what matters most to you, and documenting your day in a way that is authentic to who you are as a couple. Our approach and style welcome you to be seen, understood, and free to be yourselves while we thoughtfully preserve the moments you'll want to relive for years to come.

Each gallery is thoughtfully curated as a timeless reflection of your wedding day. We pride ourselves in preserving the considered details, effortless style, genuine emotion, and precious moments that made it entirely your own.

Hey! We’re Erin and Jonathan Kemp!

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What Our Couples Say

  • A bride and groom walking down the aisle outdoors on a rainy day, holding hands, with the bride raising her bouquet in celebration, surrounded by wedding guests with umbrellas.

    “From our engagement session and throughout our entire wedding planning process, Erin became such an special part of our relationship and and incredible friend (so much so that Ben and I would joke with each other about wanting to break our contract just so we could include her as a guest at our wedding). She is overwhelmingly kind, engaging, thoughtful and has a clear love for what she does and every story that she gets to be a part of along the way. So much of what has moved us each time we’ve gotten photos back is how much of her love and care that we’re able to see in every image.”

    —Rachel + Ben

  • Black and white photo of a bride and groom close together, smiling softly, with the groom whispering in the bride's ear, during their wedding moment.

    “Erin is truly the most creative woman we have ever met and we are so beyond blessed to have had her as our wedding photographer. From our initial meeting to the final delivery of our photos, she was nothing short of exceptional. Her vision and eye for detail captured every moment beautifully and uniquely. She has an incredible talent for making us feel at ease, which really shines through in our photos.”

    —Lisa + Ryan

  • A bride and groom kissing indoors, with a brick wall background, the bride in a lace wedding dress holding a bouquet, and the groom in a white tuxedo jacket with black lapel, black bow tie, and boutonniere.

    "All you want to do is bottle the happiness that you feel on your wedding day, and the photos that Erin and Jonathan took did just that! We had rain that messed with a few plans, but they quickly and calmly adjusted and found great spots for us to do our first look and portraits. Looking back at the photos, we don’t even remember posing, we just remember being in love and happy and somehow having that moment captured, they were all so natural (and we did not expect having so many photos taken to feel that way!). The cherry on top was the incredible turnaround. We were able to see a sneak peek a few days after, and then a full gallery within a month. Thank you Erin and Jonathan, for being such wonderful photographers and humans!”

    —Mikaila + Bret

  • A bride in a wedding gown and veil walking up a staircase with a man, possibly her father, holding her hand. The staircase is elegantly decorated with chandeliers and natural light streaming through windows.

    “I don't have the words to fully express how wonderful it is to work with Kemp Collective. They were incredible every step of the way, from the initial consultation to the delivery of our photos (and SO much fun to work with on our wedding day!). I am decidedly NOT a natural in front of a camera, but you'd never know it — Erin has a real knack for making you feel comfortable and confident, which shines through in a final product that feels sincere, unposed, and just truly stunning. I cannot recommend Kemp Collective highly enough!“

    —Kaytee + Andrew

  • A couple in formal attire, with the man kissing the woman on her forehead. The woman has dark, wavy hair and is wearing an off-shoulder white dress. The man has short hair and a beard, and is dressed in a black suit with a boutonniere of white flowers. The background is an outdoor setting.

    “Erin is the kindest, most amazing human you will ever meet! Kemp Collective is absolutely INCREDIBLE!!! She captured our moments so beautifully. She has an eye for the small details, big moments and capturing raw moments of emotion! She cares so deeply and her work reflects this. She made every step of the way such a smooth and natural process for us!!! We bonded over our faith which meant the absolute world to my husband and I - her love for others shines through her!! We were just so thankful to have her capture our wedding day! I can’t say enough amazing things about Kemp Collective!!! The best there is truly!!!”

    —Peyton + Jackson

Experience Their Stories

  • We photograph weddings in a documentary, candid way, focusing on real moments as they happen. Our work is emotional, natural, and unforced—we’re there to tell the story of your day, not stage it. Our editing brings a touch of warmth while remaining timeless to help emphasize the warmth you experience throughout your day.

  • Yes! We shoot both film and digital throughout your wedding day. Film brings a timeless, nostalgic quality to the moments that matter most: the movement, the people you love, and all the little moments that make up a wedding day.

    We love the way film and digital work together to tell a wedding day honestly and completely, giving you a gallery that feels both true to the moment and timeless enough to revisit for decades.

  • We’re based in Annapolis, Maryland, and we photograph weddings throughout Maryland, DC, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. However, we are more than willing to travel anywhere your love takes you!

  • We strive to capture your day candidly from start to finish. However, we will always give light yet artful direction when it’s helpful and necessary, especially during portraits. But, we’re never going to force awkward poses or moments. We of course will assist and give greater direction during moments that call for it such as family portraits. Overall, the goal is for you to feel comfortable and present, not like you’re performing for the camera.

  • Most couples book us 9–18 months ahead of their wedding date, especially for popular Maryland wedding dates. If your wedding is sooner, reach out anyway—you never know!

  • Chances are, yes! We’ve photographed weddings at many venues across Annapolis, Baltimore, throughout Maryland, and all across the country. And if your venue is new to us, no worries, we come prepared and adapt quickly.

  • We are calm, supportive, and easygoing. We blend in, read the room, and anticipate moments as they unfold. Our couples often tell us they felt like they could just enjoy their day while we quietly documented it.

  • We do! Engagement sessions are a great way to get comfortable in front of the camera and create relaxed, natural images before the wedding. They’re fun, low-pressure, and honestly one of our favorite ways to connect with couples before the big day.

  • Couples who care more about real moments than perfection. If you value connection, emotion, and authenticity (and want photos that feel true to your day), you’ll likely feel right at home with us.

  • If our work feels honest to you and you want photographers you trust to document your day naturally, that’s usually a good sign. The best way to know is to reach out and chat with us, it should feel easy from the start.

Frequently Asked Questions

Let’s Bring Your Vision To Life

We are so excited to connect with you and hear all about your special day! Hearing your plan for your wedding day is one of our favorite parts of working with couples. We are thrilled at the opportunity to help you bring your vision to life and capture that vision in a way that you will be able to cherish those memories for the rest of your lives.

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