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Marcus Carter Photography: Where Memories Live Forever

Based out of Frederick, MD, working with me means much more than just receiving a gallery of wedding photos. It's a promise to capture and more importantly preserve the essence of your love story in both stunning digital and traditional print forms. I am a self-taught visionary, committed to preserving every whisper, laugh, and dance of your special day with unmatched dedication.

Core Values: Authenticity, Communication, Comfort

Since 2015, I have determined that these three elements are the cornerstones of my business. I pride myself on being approachable, genuine, and understanding to every unique challenge that comes with planning, capturing, and delivering your most cherished moments. This also ensures that your wedding vision is heard, understood, and eventually brought to life one frame at a time. I greatly value each genuine interaction and personalized experience that frame the photos that will ultimately reflect your unique journey.

Beyond Photography

Marcus Carter Photography doesn't just document your wedding; we immortalize your love story through a variety of styles, from documentary to modern. Whether it's a local celebration or a destination wedding, Marcus's passion and expertise turn your moments into lasting memories.

A Visual Journey Driven By Memory Preservation

Why start our journey together on your wedding day? I think it's best we break the ice, have some fun, and give you a gallery of images to pick the one that goes on your save the dates, wedding invitations, and maybe even a piece of wall art at your wedding! This is easily achieved by having an engagement session which is included in most of my experiences and can also be added on if not. My primary focus with each frame is to provide the medium needed to help you preserve your memories in both digital and non-digital formats.

Choosing me as your photographer means you're signing up for a heartfelt, professional, and unforgettable photography experience that celebrates and preserves your love in every shot. Moreover, my job starts from the first interaction and ends when you have all your most valued moments preserved in a multitude of ways to be cherished for years to come!

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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for your wedding photography services?

$2,830

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
High-Res Images
Digital Files

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$3,749

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards
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Reviews of M. Carter Photography

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
5.0 out of 5 rating
19 Reviews
100% recommend it
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Marcus, from M.Carter Photography, is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for weddings and other special events. He is praised for his professionalism, flexibility, and exceptional communication throughout the planning process. Reviewers also appreciate his ability to make them feel comfortable and relaxed during engagement shoots and on the wedding day. The quality of his work, quick turnaround time, and attention to detail are also highly regarded by customers. Overall, Marcus is described as a talented and organized photographer who goes above and beyond to ensure a positive experience for his clients.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Marcus, from M.Carter Photography, is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for weddings and other special events. He is praised for his professionalism, flexibility, and exceptional communication throughout the planning process. Reviewers also appreciate his ability to make them feel comfortable and relaxed during engagement shoots and on the wedding day. The quality of his work, quick turnaround time, and attention to detail are also highly regarded by customers. Overall, Marcus is described as a talented and organized photographer who goes above and beyond to ensure a positive experience for his clients.

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Ar Sent on 12/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent photographer!

We can’t say enough positive things about Marcus. Right away, he was friendly, communicative, and helpful – we hired him before we’d thought much about the way the wedding would go, and he talked us through several possible wedding timelines and what his role in each would look like. We also did engagement photos with him, which let us get to know him a little better. Both of us can look awkward in photos, but he made us so comfortable that we both look relaxed and happy. On our wedding day, Marcus was a tour de force; he helped keep everyone on schedule while still keeping it fun and light, and was just a truly joyful presence. We just got our photos back last week and they look great! We’re still choosing which ones we want printed in our album (sorry Marcus!) because so many of them turned out really well. We highly recommend him to anyone looking for a very talented photographer who is exceptionally well organized and more than capable of taking charge when needed!
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Sam J. Sent on 12/29/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect couples photographer, especially for first time photos

Kind, professional, and timely
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Gem Sent on 12/30/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely wonderful!!

Marcus is AMAZING! We had the best time working with him for our engagement shoot and wedding day. He is professional, flexible, pleasant, and relatable! His communication is top tier and made all the difference in the world through our planning process. He makes sure that you are happy with your photos and for these reasons and more, I cannot recommend him enough!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
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Kacey & Kendrick
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Team

Marcus Carter
Marcus Carter
Owner/Lead Photographer

How Did I Get Here?

I try to take these pictures things with this time-freezing device that some call a "camera". I'm just teasing don't click away, I know how to use a camera! My first camera purchase was in college (Nikon D5500) and after about a year of having people push me to pursue photography as more than a hobby, I finally listened.

One day after work I came home freshly equipped with a new camera, two lenses, a new laptop, zero experience, and about $2k of new debt. Yes, in other words, I invested heavily in an art form I knew very little about with very little experience. I spent countless nights awake studying, trying to teach myself as much as I could about photography. Whether it was camera function, editing, marketing, shooting techniques, or researching concept ideas, I loved each minute of it! I am proud to say that I am a graduate of YouTube Academy. Fast forward to today still fueled by my passion for photography, here I am writing this bio in hopes of working with you!

Over the years I have had my share of hard lessons and low points. However, those get quickly forgotten about each time an opportunity to work with a new person, couple, or family presents itself!

If you want to have your photo taken by a self-taught, hard-working, humble, and transparent individual then I think I fit the bill. I would have added funny to the list, but I have found that's subjective clearly or I'd be on Netflix right?

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M. Carter Photography frequently asked questions

M. Carter Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • High-Res Images
  • Digital Files
M. Carter Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Digital Files
M. Carter Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
M. Carter Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
M. Carter Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
M. Carter Photography is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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