Local Photography in Hagerstown, MD

Welcome! I’m Maria Hopewell — a passionate photographer with a deep love for capturing and preserving life’s most meaningful moments. I’m so glad you’re here and interested in my work. At Maria Hopewell Photography, my signature style blends timeless, traditional poses with a refined editorial edge. Whether outdoos or in the studio, I provide a luxurious, professional experience from start to finish. I approach each session with care and intention, while keeping the atmosphere relaxed and enjoyable. My imagery is sharp, elegant, and rich in color—crafted to highlight your authenticity, beauty, grace, and unique personality. I’m committed to providing superior quality, affordable packages, and timeless images you’ll treasure for years to come.

My sessions are very laid back and casual, with very little pressure. I know how crazy and stressful it can be with children and getting everyone ready, as well as pressure moms are under to have the family all clean and looking their best. I am here to help you relax and just enjoy our hour together. I will help you in outfit selection and deciding a color scheme. Because I thrive on chaos and love being playful, I can help take the pressure and stress off of moms to keep children calm and collected. The more we play and laugh, the better your images will be. I love to capture playing and motion of children as well as big gummy smiles from babies. We will focus on getting the typical smiling poses, but also spend a lot of time with candid photos and genuine interaction. My favorite thing is to direct and create a playful environment where children can be themselves and enjoy their time in front of a camera instead of being shy and intimidated by me. I've found that when I'm able to play and connect to the children, they forget about the scary camera and just have fun! I am available for all of your life's little moments. Please reach out to me with any questions, I look forward to capturing you!

Classically trained with 15+ years experience in photo and video. My goal is to bring energy, excitement and a positive attitude to your day! Your wedding is a once-in-a-lifetime event. And it’s my belief that you should have a beautiful and timeless record of it. That's why I started Secretariat Media. My team and I use state-of-the-art equipment and a cinematic, documentary-focused approach to capture every emotion and detail of your day. From the vows and speeches to the first dance and bouquet toss, we make it our duty to capture every moment, every aspect of your day, and preserve it for you to treasure for years to come. Our films are much more than a record of your day - they are art. We carefully craft each edit to bring your love story to life and do our best to capture the essence of your relationship. We aren’t for everyone. But for those we work with, we commit ourselves to making the wedding film you’ve always dreamed of. Contact us today to start planning your dream wedding photography and videography package.

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