About Us

e at Pardini Photography and Weddings, are proud to own and operate a successful photography business in Maryland and take pride in the impact we have on our clients since 1994!   We work together as a team documenting  special, once in a lifetime moments with pure excellence.   Kathy takes pride in the connection she establishes with our clients when conducting poses while Craig documents the moment by capturing memories with his impeccable eye and intuition!  During times when formal posing is not necessary, Kathy will take photographs so that all angles are captured.  By having a male and female photography team, you will get the view of your wedding from both a female and male prospective.  Craig and Kathy maneuver unnoticed throughout the day while capturing the brilliance of the special moment. We are true photojournalists....there are no manipulations or interruptions of the special day.  Craig and Kathy are both skilled in the latest Adobe Photoshop professional photography editing software and are members of The National Association of Photoshop Professionals.

Craig holds the prestigious Masters of Photography degree (M.P.R.) and is a certified master professional wedding and portrait photographer.  Craig and Kathy are active members in numerous photography organizations such as: Professional Photographers of America,  American Image Press, International Freelance Photographers Organization and National Association of Photoshop Professionals.   In 1990, Craig first started his formal studies as a photographer and was offered a teacher's assistant position for that very same photography course the following year.   In 1993, Craig was offered a full scholarship to Brooks College to further his photography and graphics studies.  In 1994, Craig established Pardini Images and started photographing weddings professionally.  Craig's first wedding was a referral from his photography professor in 1994.  Between 1994 and 1999, Craig photographed many different weddings and formal events independently.  In 1999, Craig married his soul mate Kathy Ireland and shortly thereafter, Pardini Images changed to Pardini Photography and Weddings.  Since Y2K, the team of Craig and Kathy began to make differences in people's lives by documenting special once in a lifetime moments with excellence!    Craig and Kathy are always continuing their knowledge on the latest cutting edge photography technology.  Craig frequently attends photography seminars and Photography / Photoshop continuing educational courses.

Photography is the art of painting with light, but to us, the real art is getting to know people and capturing incredible photographs of the most special moments in their lives. Our mission is that your experience will be like having at your side  an old, trusted family friend who just happens to be a exceptional photographer that will put you completely at ease.  We shoot both traditional and photojournalistic styles which will give you a true documentation of your special day.  We work as a team of two for maximum coverage.

Our goal is that the pictures we shoot, will take your breath away.  You will brush back tears by reliving the memories through these photographs that will be passed around the family room for generations to come.

From the very beginning, our mission has been very clear....we are not in the business, focusing on business; we are in the people business, focusing on photography!

We use top of the line state-of-the-art technology.  As certified professionals, we will use whatever camera is most appropriate for what is being photographed.  Do not worry, we have plenty of backup equipment!  That is one of the main benefits to hiring an experienced professional photographer.  Our state-of-the-art digital technology allows us to offer you more convenient proofing / viewing and editing methods.

We prefer a simple style that emphasizes the personality and expression of the subjects.  Human photography is very challenging, and you need to work with a personality that is upbeat, lively, and sensitive.  High end models get paid top dollar because they know how to provide the expressions that sell products and services.  The best technique and print quality, however, cannot guarantee a great expression.  Since many people are shy in front of a camera, a photographer's skill at establishing a rapport with the subject is extremely crucial and that is what we do!  Subjects need to participate when photographed by relaxing and having fun!  

Best regards,

Craig & Kathy

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