Business Details
20 Years
experience
Your Story Through Our Lens
Founded in 2006, Spence Photographics specializes in wedding and lifestyle photojournalism in Frederick, Maryland. Our approach combines technical expertise with a laid-back, storytelling style developed through years of experience capturing life's unpredictable moments. We prioritize authentic connections with clients, focusing on preserving genuine emotions and unexpected details that define personal narratives. Our team brings a journalistic eye to weddings, engagements, and family sessions, ensuring every image reflects the unique character of the subjects.With deep roots in the Frederick community, we blend local knowledge with professional artistry to create timeless visual stories. Our commitment to quality is evident in our personalized service, from initial consultation to final delivery of curated photo collections. We operate with transparency and dedication, understanding that trust is essential when documenting life's most meaningful milestones. Our work has been featured in multiple platforms, reflecting our passion for capturing moments that matter most.
Services
Weddings
Engagements
Family Sessions
Lifestyle Photojournalism
Custom Print Boxes
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of combined photojournalism experience from award-winning professionals
- Our team excels at handling unpredictable wedding day challenges with creative solutions
- We provide personalized wooden print boxes with every wedding package
- Our photographers maintain a documentary-style approach with minimal posed shots
- We guarantee prompt communication and transparent consultation processes
What people say
Captured perfect moments
Handled wedding chaos beautifully
Quick communication
Authentic storytelling style
Beautiful final prints
Services
Weddings
Our wedding photography service documents ceremonies and celebrations with a documentary-style approach. We focus on capturing authentic emotions, unexpected moments, and the natural flow of events. With experience at over 200 weddings, our team skillfully handles unpredictable situations while maintaining artistic composition. Clients receive comprehensive coverage starting from preparations through reception festivities, ensuring every meaningful detail is preserved in high-resolution images.
Engagements
Engagement photo sessions create lasting memories while helping couples build comfort with our photography style. We specialize in location-based shoots that reflect personal stories, whether at local parks, urban settings, or private properties. These sessions serve as valuable practice for wedding days while producing shareable content for announcements and invitations. Our approach emphasizes natural interactions over posed shots, resulting in authentic representations of relationships.
Family Sessions
Family photography sessions capture generational connections and milestone celebrations in natural environments. We specialize in photographing children and pets, using interactive techniques to elicit genuine expressions. Sessions typically occur at clients' homes or preferred outdoor locations, creating contextual backdrops that reflect family dynamics. Our editing style maintains vibrant colors while preserving the emotional essence of captured moments, ideal for both digital sharing and printed displays.
People
Dave Spence
Lead Photographer
Award-winning photojournalist with 15+ years documenting weddings and lifestyle events. Former college newspaper photographer turned family documentarian, specializing in candid composition and storytelling through images. Holds a degree in journalism from Penn State University.
Molly Spence
Creative Director
Former editor and reporter who transitioned from newsrooms to wedding coordination. Oversees client relations and creative direction while managing business operations. Brings editorial precision to storytelling and maintains quality control across all deliverables.
Questions
What photography styles do you specialize in?
We specialize in documentary-style photojournalism that emphasizes candid moments and authentic storytelling, avoiding heavily posed shots while maintaining artistic composition.
Do you offer coverage outside Frederick, Maryland?
While based in Frederick, we travel for weddings and events. Additional fees apply for locations beyond a 50-mile radius of our studio.
What's included in your wedding packages?
Packages include minimum 8-hour coverage, unlimited digital images, personalized wooden print box, and online gallery access. Customization options available.
How far in advance should we book your services?
We recommend booking 12-18 months ahead for weekends between April-October. Limited availability remains for weekday bookings with shorter notice.
Do you provide engagement session prints?
Yes, engagement sessions include a selection of edited images for print and digital use, along with guidance on optimal printing sizes and formats.
