WEB: annaschmidtphoto.com | PHONE: 443-370-3405
I’m an Eastern Shore wedding photographer, born and raised in Annapolis. Living in the area keeps me just a short drive from many of the region’s most beautiful venues. For more than 15 years, I’ve documented everything from intimate waterfront weddings to elaborate multi-day celebrations, creating photographs that feel genuine, timeless, and deeply personal. It’s work I truly love and never take for granted.
My goal is to make photography one of the easiest parts of planning your wedding- from collaborating on your timeline to working seamlessly with your vendor team and creating space for you to be fully present throughout your wedding day. Whether that’s offering guidance as you plan, quietly adjusting your veil before portraits, or showing you the back of my camera after a moment you’ll never forget, my focus is always the same: helping you feel completely at ease so you can simply enjoy your day while I create photographs that feel unmistakably like you- honest, beautiful, and deeply connected to the people and moments that matter most.
I photograph with both digital and film, adapting my approach as your day unfolds. From bright mornings overlooking the water to emotional ceremonies, joyful cocktail hours, romantic candlelit receptions, energetic dance floors, and vibey nighttime portraits, my approach shifts with those moments, creating a gallery that feels cohesive while reflecting the full emotional depth of your celebration.
Years from now, my hope is that your photographs do more than remind you how your wedding looked- they bring you back to how it felt. The joy and laughter, the anticipation, the quiet moments together, and the people you love most. Those are the memories that become more meaningful with time, and the ones I believe are most worth preserving.
REVIEWS
“Working with Anna was easily the most positive and seamless vendor experience with my wedding. She is so warm, professional, kind, and a pleasure to be around. That type of energy is SO important when you have a million things to worry about, you are bursting with emotion, and you are hoping everything looks perfect. The engagement photo session was such a wonderful opportunity for us to get comfortable with each other, and she makes great use of that time. She was genuinely curious about our story, and that established connection made the wedding day so much more effortless. Her team is equally as amazing. They were not only there to take beautiful photos, but also quieted my worries and assured me our slight timing delay was no big deal. One member of her team even ran to the bridal suite to grab some things I had forgotten. And now to the photos… O-M-G THE PHOTOS!!!! These are easily my most treasured possession. Within 24 hours I had a wedding photo preview with images from every key moment of the day, and many became our absolute favorites. Every aspect of the experience with Anna is well thought out to provide the best service possible, and I couldn’t recommend her strongly enough!”
– Dahna & Zachary
“Anna is the BEST and was by far my favorite vendor! From the day I met her, I knew I wanted her as my photographer. I met with several other photographers, but her personality stood out to me right away as somebody I wanted around me on my wedding day, in addition to her incredible photographs. Anna creates beautiful, meaningful images. But more importantly, she makes the wedding day itself feel safe, steady, and fully lived. I felt like I could breathe easier when she was around. From our very first meeting, she was genuinely interested in our story and excited to be part of our wedding. Throughout the planning process, I reached out to her for advice on everything from our floor plan to vendor recommendations because I simply trusted her to give me honest feedback. On the wedding day, Anna and her team were incredible. They captured every meaningful detail while seamlessly managing our large bridal party and families, and she somehow had a preview gallery ready for us the very night of the wedding. The full gallery and our heirloom album followed soon after, and every step of the experience felt thoughtful and effortless. I recommend Anna to anyone getting married- you simply cannot go wrong.”
– Clara & Tim
