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M.Carter Photography

$500
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About
Photography, for me, has never been about pressing a button. It’s about presence, paying attention, and creating space where people feel comfortable enough to be themselves. That’s where the moments worth keeping live. I’m Marcus, the photographer behind M. Carter Photography. I work with couples on both engagements and weddings, creating experiences that feel relaxed, intentional, and easy from start to finish. Whether it’s a proposal, an engagement session, or a wedding day, my approach stays the same: calm guidance when it’s helpful, space when moments unfold naturally, and clear communication so you never feel rushed or unsure of what comes next. Most couples tell me the process felt smooth and genuinely enjoyable, not like a photoshoot they had to “perform” for. For engagements, that means sessions that feel like time together rather than stiff posing. For weddings, it means thoughtful planning, steady presence, and imagery that reflects how the day actually felt, not just how it looked. If you’re looking for photography that feels personal, well-guided, and grounded in real moments, I’d love to connect and hear what you’re planning.
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Hired 14 times

Serves Frederick, MD

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1 employee

10 years in business

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2022

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Traditional posed

Candid

Artful composition and lighting

Natural or environmental

Wedding photographer also needed

Yes

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Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

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Past Customer

Sep 21, 2025

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Marcus took the sweetest photos of my fiance and I. He really got us in beautiful light and found true moments of love between us that didn't feel staged. Our photos were sent to us much faster than we expected! We can't wait to work with Marcus and his team for our wedding day!EDIT: We have now had our wedding! Marcus was a truly sensational photographer. From the very first meeting we had it felt like we were talking with an old friend who truly understood what we were looking for. Marcus was always incredibly responsive and tried to get an understanding of who we were as a couple, and then work with that. He kept reminding us that it was our day and whatever we were after, he would work to deliver. We did our engagement photos with Marcus and he was able to capture us so perfectly. He could see when a certain pose was uncomfortable and never forced anything. On the wedding day, Marcus was on time, extremely professional, and open to any suggestions as we had them. He worked really well with our other vendors and I never had to worry about if he was in the right place to get a great shot or not. Weve received the photos now and we can honestly say Marcus did an outstanding job! He really captured us, our guests, the venue and all the little touches that were so important to us. Please book Marcus and his team you will be so glad that you did!!
M.Carter Photography's reply
Brooke! Thank you so much for allowing me to be part of your story through your engagement and soon your wedding. I can’t wait to visual tell the next chapter for you and Bevan! See you soon, I’ll bring the camera!
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Aug 14, 2025

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Past Customer

Mar 25, 2025

From Google

From our first introduction call, to our engagement photo shoot, to capturing every single moment throughout our wedding day - we will be forever grateful. I cannot begin to express my gratitude and appreciation for all of the hard work, creativity, and fun Marcus brought to our wedding photography experience. Marcus has such a warm and engaging personality that made this whole process an absolute dream. His photos speak for themselves, they are breathtaking! Thank you Marcus!
M.Carter Photography's reply
Thank you so much for this beautiful review—it truly means the world. From our first call to the final gallery, it was such a joy to be part of your journey. I’m so glad you felt the warmth and care I bring to every couple I work with, and hearing that the experience felt like a dream is the highest compliment. I’m honored to have captured these memories for you—thank you for trusting me with such an important part of your day! – Marcus
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Past Customer

Nov 8, 2025

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Marcus and his service was the best part about our wedding. From our first meeting he was friendly, responsible, and most importantly put our need first. He and his partner got along with our entire bridal party, and made sure we looked our best in every shot. Even in the early darkness of November, with one working backlight because the wind had taken out the other one, he made do and took his photos with the same enthusiasm he started the day with. He went above and beyond the entire night. Im pretty sure he stayed longer than his contract required of him and even helped us out when we were having audio issues. Hes truly a professional and I would recommend him for any occasion. Marcus made the bridal party feel super comfortable as they got ready and took their photos. He was a pleasure to work with and we will absolutely be using him again in the future. We cannot thank him enough for his service.
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Past Customer

Oct 25, 2025

From Google

I cannot say enough great things about Marcus. He photographed our wedding and every aspect of working with him was a pleasure. He was very available before the wedding and made sure to schedule regular calls and gather every bit of information we needed. He went above and beyond to help us set up for our guests attending virtually, and to help our family member who was also our videographer and who was flying in and didn't have all the equipment she needed. At the event he was completely unobtrusive, but was also warm and friendly to everyone who interacted with him. He got our portraits done in record time, too! After the wedding he sent us our pictures very quickly, and was incredibly responsive to our requests. Oh, and the best part? He was totally affordable, and his rate was the best we saw (and we looked extensively). You CANNOT go wrong with Marcus, and will have a ton of fun working with him too.
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