I am David S. Spence, Chief Photographer and Founder of Spence Photographics, a Frederick, Maryland-based Wedding And Lifestyle Photojournalism studio. I use my many years of newspaper and magazine photojournalism experience to capture couples and subjects as they are, in their own environments. I strive to be "hands-off" in my approach to shooting. My direction to my subjects and couples is minimal so I can capture their true personalities in the images. I look to find natural, organic light to capture the moments as they are. With each wedding and lifestyle shoot comes new and exciting challenges, but also fun and unique personalities that drive my images. I love to see the interaction between two families coming together to form a new family and lasting friendships.
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David

Catoctin Hall at Musket Ridge | Myersville, Maryland | Wedding | Tracy & Todd

Friday, December 16, 2016

Tracy and Todd were high school sweethearts, first meeting when they sang together in the same church youth choir. They became friends while students at the same karate dojo and had their first date at their senior Homecoming dance. Todd went on to Penn State and became an engineer; Tracy studied to become an art teacher. Once she had her first year of teaching under her belt, Todd took Tracy out to celebrate, but he had bigger plans — a marriage proposal! We captured an engagement session for the two lovebirds along the C&O Canal and Great Falls areas last fall…

This fall, it was time for their wedding day at Catoctin Hall at Musket Ridge in Myersville, Maryland, on what was probably the windiest day of the year!

Tracy found her Casablanca wedding dress at I Do I Do Wedding Gowns.

Hollie Hall of Mary Kay did makeup duty.

Total Babe Hair Company helped Tracy’s hair look great all day long.

The wedding rings were created by Craig Coyne and the invitations and calligraphy by Julia Bez.

Meanwhile, over in the guys’ dressing room, it was hard work figuring out the bow ties.

Soon it was time for the “first look” among the amazing fall colors just steps outside the clubhouse at Musket Ridge.

Doing the first look allowed us to capture some family portraits before the ceremony.

The colors of the bouquets and other arrangements were just gorgeous, thanks to Ory Custom Florals.

And then, it was time for the ceremony. It was a beautiful day, despite the windy conditions, so outside we went!

A quick kiss from mom before Tracy’s walk down the aisle.

Todd got a little emotional seeing his bride walk down the aisle.

The Rev. Julia Jarvis performed the ceremony.

DJ Bill Izer of Source4Entertainment helped organize the shoe game, and it was a big hit!

We also brought along our Silly Station photo booth, for lots of fun throughout the reception.