Clappstudios | Wedding Photographer

March kicked off a great wedding season for us here at #ClappStudios and there was no better way to kick it off than to have had the honor and opportunity to document Krystal and Elmer’s wedding at the beautiful Belvedere Hotel in downtown Baltimore! Second Shooter @marekkphotography Venue @belvedereandcoevents Florals @floralimpressionshuntvalley Decor @dnk_glamevents Planner @audreyluxeweddings Videography @grandchiefattractions Cake @theconfetticakebar Dj @djno.id Photo Booth @thephoto360 Assistant @jbelliottphotography Hotel @hotelindigo_baltimore MUA @desimua #dmvbride #dmvwedding #dmvweddingphotographer #nikonz7ii #nikonz6ii #baltimorewedding #belvederehotelwedding #charmcityweddingphotographer #dmvweddingplanner #baltimoreflorist #baltimorebride #love #bride #groom #magmod #maggrid #magsphere #madewithmagmod #baltimoreweddingphotographer #ocf

White House Correspondent and @msnbc Contributor April Ryan Marries at Historic Mansion: 'My Second Chance Love Story' @people On Oct. 14, the veteran White House reporter tied the knot with her fiancé, Naval Officer, James Ewing at the The Carriage House at Gramercy Mansion in Baltimore, Maryland. It was an honor to document your beautiful wedding! Congratulations again to @adr1600 and Mr. James! Couple: April + James: @adr1600 Planner and Designer: Cashmere Events @cashmereevents Photographer: Clapp Studios @clappstudios 2nd Photographer: @jbelliottphotography Photo Assistant: @KPMedia.llc Videographer: @shot_by_hendrix Venue: The Carriage House at Gramercy Mansion @gramercymansion Caterer: Simply Elegant Catering @simply_elegant_catering Hair Stylist: Demi Valentine @dvglam Makeup Artist: Dee Dee Kelly @deedee_kelly Florist: Bella Fiori Events @bellafiorievents Violinist: Dr. Chelsey Green @drchelseygreen Band: Spur of the Moment @gtrwb_waynebruce Gospel Artist: Brian Courtney Wilson @briancourtneywilson Soloist: Ronald McFadden @urbanchoralarts Soloist: Jade Madden @godsgratefulgirl Transportation: Diplomat Corporation Invitations: Kindly RSVP Designs @kindlyrvpdesigns Stationery: Fed Ex @fedexoffice Cake: Artistic Desserts @artist_desserts Living Roses: @kikimorastudioart Candle Favors: @jare_candles Lighting & Draping, AV Effects: 27 Studios @27studios Tent & Rentals: Select Event Group @selecteventgroup Gown: Ransom Boutique: @ransomsboutique Bride Shoes: @badgleymischkabride Rings: Radcliffe Jewelers: @radcliffejewelers #weddings #aprilryan #washingtondc #congratulations #people #peoplemagazine #loveagain #believeinlove #lovefindsaway #whitehouse

So excited for the feature @blackbride1998 summer magazine!! /blackbridemagazine/docs/final_black_bride_summer_2021 special thanks to the dream team who put everything together! Planner/Coordinator - Tira Lynn Events Photographer - Kenny Clapp Videographer – Forever Cottman Films/Chrissy Florist – Beau Décor/Fri Baker - Cakes by Lala/Lala Spirts – Cane Collective/Aaron and Ezra Stationary – Type A Invitations/Ashleigh MUA - Taylor Simpson Hair – House of Lady/Tracey Venue - The Liriodendron Mansion/Bryan Bridal attire - Elite Secrets/Latonya or Katie Shoes - Belle Bella Shoes/Melissa Grooms attire – Christopher Schafer Clothier Rentals - Something Vintage Nostalgia Select Event Group Linen – BBJ Linen Models – Derek Marcus Paige Amanda IG @tiralynnevents @clappstudios @forevercottmanfilms @beaudecors @cakesbylala @cane_collective @typeainvitations @taylorsimpsonartistry @lady_did_it @theliriodendronmansion @elitesecretbridal @bellabelleshoes @christopherschafer @smthingvintage @nostalgia_event_rentals @selecteventgroup @bbjlinen @prettyboihitch @smooth_life_28 @paigeohsoriri @mandabear2016 #publishedphotographer #dmvweddingvendors #dcweddingphotographer #baltimoreweddingphotographer #vaweddingphotographer #magmodcommunity #nikon #color

#weddingwednesday💍 We haven’t done a Wedding Wednesday in quite some time and what a perfect wedding to feature for Wedding Wednesday other than our clients Sean + Raphael. This wedding exuded classy, timeless & elegance brilliantly designed and executed by an amazing team of vendors under the leadership of @tifphanynichol Check out some of the professional images captured by @clappstudios Dream Vendors Team Planner: Tifphany Nichol Weddings, @tifphanynichol Couple: Sean @the_seanchristopher / Raphael @reccitralph Photographer: Clapp Studios, @clappstudios Videographer: Shot by Hendrix, @shot_by_hendrix Florist: Scentsational Florals, @scentsationalsfloraldesigns Venue: Citizens Ballroom, @citizensballroom Rentals: Rachel O. Event Design, @racheloeventdesign Catering: Crave Catering, @cravecateringco DJ: Benefactor Events, @benefactorevents Cake: Mr. Bake Sweets, @mrbakesweets Hair: Neil the Barber, @shoesgonecuts Loctician: Da’Cari Abraham, @wolftheloctician Makeup: Cocotea Beauty, @cocotea.mua Entertainment: Marvillous Beats, @marvillousbeats Stationery: Devine Designs by Diesha, @devinedesignsbydiesha Attire: Stanlion Clothier, @stanlionclothing

From the glow of sunset at the Jefferson Memorial to the warmth and intimacy of @tobaccoleaf_md in Jessup, every moment with @jgrant1906 and @sunshineinmia felt like a page out of their love story. ✨ Their laughter, their quiet looks, the way they hold each other — it all speaks to a love that’s strong, effortless, and full of joy. 💍❤️ Capturing their engagement was a reminder that forever doesn’t just start on the wedding day — it starts in the little moments, like these. #ClappStudios #DMVEngagement #DCWeddingPhotographer #MarylandPhotographer #EngagedInDC #LoveInDC #BlackLove #EngagementSession #magmodcommunity #magmod #ocf #ocfportraits #cigarlifestyle #dcengagementphotographer #love

This week one of my favorite couples celebrated 20 years of marriage! @tashapxoxo and @cpjunior26 showed and and showed out! Congratulations again guys and thanks for calling me to document your continued love story! #clappstudios #canonr6markⅱ #magmodcommunity #magmod #godoxv1 #love #ocf #baltimore #prestongardens

Met in 1997. Started dating in 2010. Married in 2015. And here we are—10 years in, still laughing, still learning, still choosing each other. This love has seen glow-ups and growing pains, quiet moments and loud joy, real tears and realer teamwork. It’s not just about the years—it’s about what we’ve built in between them. The inside jokes, the unspoken glances, the way we show up for one another even when no one’s watching. Happy 10 years to my favorite chapter—and the best plot twist of all: we’re just getting started. 🤍 #TenYearsLater #AnniversaryVibes #FromThenTilNow #MarriageGoals #LoveAndGrowth #ThisIsUs #StillTheOne #AllTheFeels #PowerCoupleEnergy #WifedUp #HusbandGoals #AnniversaryPhotos #WeddingAnniversary #10YearsStrong #ForeverAndThenSome

They say marriage takes work… but so does loving yourself. And I’ve learned that the more I pour into me, the more I’m able to pour into us. Ten years ago, I promised to love my husband. But I didn’t realize the journey would also teach me how to love me—deeply, intentionally, and without apology. This version of me? She’s soft and solid. Glammed up and grounded. And she’s never felt more in love—with life, with him, and with herself. 💍❤️‍🔥 #TenYearsLater #MarriedAndEvolving #SelfLoveIsSacred #GrowthLooksGoodOnMe #IfYouKnowYouKnow #ThisLoveIsDifferent

Heels. Jordans. Roses. Red gloss. Every detail was intentional. Every step, earned. Every word… felt. #TenYearsLater #HeelsAndJordans #ThinkBigActBold #SoftAndSolid #RedRoseEnergy #LegacyInStyle #BoldLove #EveryStepAMemory #MinimalButMeaningful 📸 @clappstudios

A sneak peak at perfection 🖤 Still floating from the magic of last Sunday’s wedding — a day filled with love, laughter, and the kind of joy that lights up a room #lovewins Today we carry the spirit of Sean + Raphael's day with us — a celebration not just of one couple’s journey, but of how far we’ve come and how powerful it is to live and love freely To a lifetime of happiness for the newlyweds, and to all the love stories that continue to break barriers and build bridges 🌈🫶🏽 because pride is more than just a month! And now, a feely room reveal 🥹🖤🤌🏽 Planner + Designer @tifphanynichol Photography @clappstudios Florist @scentsationalfloraldesigns Venue @citizensballroom Clothier @stanlion_clothing Table Toppings @racheloeventrentals #lovewins #pridemonth #weddingstylist #happypridemonth #dmvweddings #baltimorewedding #loveislove #love #tnw #blacklove #gayweddings #dmvgayevents @blackgayweddings #sneakpeak #BlackGayWeddings

What a way to start off this 2025 wedding season!! @kyle4_t and @sydneyy_alex showed up and showed off! Their wedding day was nothing short of amazing from start to finish! Enjoy this sneak peek and check out the amazing vendors that made their day so amazing! Wedding coordinator @goeventsproduction Videographer @forevercottmanfilms Makeup @dominiquenicoleartistry Hair @hairbyleilabriana Nails @self.ishbeauty Venue @1840splaza Photographer @clappstudios of course 🤣 #love #canon2470mm #canonr6markii #canonr6photography #magmodcommunity #magmodsphere #maggrid #ocfportraits #reception

A splash of Valentine’s Day Red from us! Enjoy this day all my #lovers!