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You’re the best at being you!

 

washington DC | BaltimorE | Philly | NYC

Destination wedding and Lifestyle photographer

Call me a fool, but I believe there’s no one in the whole World that can do a better job at being you than yourself. And that’s what I look forward to capturing every time I pick up my camera. I’m all about natural moves, honest vibes and I’m a sucker for wide smiles. So, if you’re committed to showing your true self and if you’re not afraid of messing up your hair only to dance to your favorite song, then I’m sure we’ll be a great fit!

 
 

β€œGetting your photo taken can feel so uncomfortable but Barbara has such a glowing, free spirited, kind presence that you forget about the lens and you just feel like you're hanging out with a friend.”

MIRANDA

 
Barbara O Photography Washington DC Baltimore NYC Wedding Photographer
 
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Hello! I’m Barbara

My 30+ years in a nutshell: I’ve lived in 4 different countries so far and Maryland is now what I call home. I live in a beautiful piece of land surrounded by woods, in a wood cabin that was built in 1755 . It’s a magical place!

When I'm not behind my camera or in front of my computer working, you can find me snuggling or hiking with Tulkas, our crazy Australian Shepherd mix and loving on my baby girl, Melian.

Some of my passions: Traveling, kayaking, playing disc golf, cooking with Darrion, sitting by the fire and sipping red wine or having spontaneous dance parties.

 
 
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My couples are adventurers at heart, share the same love for the outdoors and traveling without a map; are free spirited, down to earth and like to go with the flow. They are madly in love with each other and are not afraid of getting their attire dirty or their hair messy on their wedding day. My couples trust me and my creative vision. They want the details of their wedding day to be captured, but care more about documenting the love for one another and all the little authentic moments. My couples mean the World to me and often, become my friends!

 
 
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⊢ Leah and Adam ⊷

β€œIf I didn’t marry my husband, I think I would have married Barbara after my experience with her. I know our wedding was made more special because Barbara, not only with her pictures but her wonderful and warm personality. At the end of everything, we definitely walked away with a friend.”

⊢ Hannah and Chris ⊷

 β€œBarbara made us feel comfortable, helped direct and guide us and was an expert at making us look natural and our best. She made the process fun and has a wonderful positive and fun personality that is contagious. Barbara was the perfect combination of laid back and energetic.”

⊢ Danielle and David ⊷

β€œMy husband and I are still unphotogenic. But, now we have 1000 pictures that disprove it.”

⊢ Stephanie and Victor ⊷

 β€œIf you are looking for a photographer who is artistic and who thinks outside of the box, she is the one! Not only she is super talented, she is the warmest and sweetest person ever! She makes you laugh and be comfortable so that you can really be yourself during the shoot.”

⊢ Kara and Bobby ⊷

β€œFrom sharing recommendations to help with photo timeline, to spending time scouting our location and watching the light, she was so professional and so good.”

⊢ Danielle and Steve ⊷

β€œShe goes above and beyond for you (literally - she will lay on the edge of a cliff just to get the best angles). I left the engagement session telling my husband that β€œI want to be best friends with Barbara”. She’s that amazing! Barbara makes you feel like you’ve known each other for a long time - she is such a beautiful soul!"

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