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On a mission to capture the sacred, beautiful, and joyful moments of life

10/12/2026

Happy Anniversary James and Lianna! Your wedding day still brings such a big smile to my face. Prayers for many more blessings in the years to come ❤️

09/25/2026

More highlights from Anna and Anthony's wedding at Rosemont Manor.

This is an oldie but a goodie and I can't help but share these special moments throughout a wedding day.

09/20/2026

One of the biggest blessings of photographing your wedding day is being trusted enough to be there for some of the most intimate moments.

This photo was taken right after Bella read her beautiful letter from Adrian on the morning of their wedding day.

I feel so honored to get to capture these memories that you might not share in the moment but get to look back on as you celebrate your anniversary every year together.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for trusting me!

09/18/2026

"I give you a new commandment: love one another. As I have loved you, so you also should love one another." - John 13:34

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DJ:
Church: St. John the Beloved
Venue:
Bridal Shoes:
Bridal Dress:
Bridesmaid Dresses: .bridal
Invitations: Printed through

📍 Waterford, Virginia

09/01/2026

It’s officially September which means pumpkin spice lattes are now acceptable (in my opinion), cozy sweaters (after this hot week), and Fall wedding season!

08/20/2026

The beautiful offered the perfect backdrop for high school sweethearts Anna and Anthony to soak in and celebrate their wedding day!

📍 St. Bridget of Ireland | Historic Rosemont Manor | Berryville, VA

08/10/2026

I’ve never been very good at putting my work into one photography category.

I love elements of both editorial and documentary photography.

However, more than anything, I love what feels true to the couple and beautiful in the moment.

Sometimes that means stepping back and letting a moment unfold exactly as it does.

Other times, it means gently guiding you into beautiful light, fixing a veil, adjusting a hand, or asking you to slow down for just a moment so I can create something intentional.

And that’s one of the reasons I encourage my couples to make time for portraits on their wedding day.

Because in the middle of a day filled with people, schedules, and celebration, this is one of the few moments that belongs entirely to the two of you.

You get to step away from the noise. Take a breath. Look at each other and soak it all in.

He’s now your husband.
She’s now your wife.
Your new adventure has just begun!

For James & Lianna, their portraits were a mix of the beautifully unplanned and the intentionally created. A little editorial. A little documentary. But completely them.

I don’t want to force your wedding day into a particular style.

I want to capture what is good, true, and beautiful about it.

08/06/2026

Sophia and Thomas 🥹

They met on the Newton shuttle bus at Boston College when they were freshmen. Soon after, Thomas decided Sophia would be the one he’d marry one day and they began dating.

They are now known as the couple who got engaged on the bus since Thomas coordinated with the college’s Office of Transportation and Parking to propose to her at the same place it all began.

Their wedding day was not short of “ride of a lifetime” and “beginning of a journey” references as their friends and family celebrated this beautiful couple.

Thomas and Sophia were so much fun to photograph as well. They were so easy to work with since they would just focus on being together while taking my subtle directions throughout. These ended up being some of my favorite portrait photos I’ve taken to date.

I got so emotional being with their family again after photographing Sophia’s sister’s wedding less than two years prior. It was such a gift to see a family grow and feel that much closer to them!

It is clear that their story has been written by the greatest Author of all time - our Heavenly Father.

Congratulations Sophia and Thomas!!!

Photographer: Kara Loryn Lilly | Catholic Wedding + Lifestyle Photographer
Videographer: LX Creative Studios
DJ/Band: sly45band
Church: St. Joseph Parish
Venue: The Center Club
Dessert: Cake™ by Jason Hisley
Hair/Make-up: Behind the Veil, LLC - Bridal Hair and Makeup
Bridal Dress: Amanda Osinski
Bridesmaid Dresses:
Invitations: Minted
Photobooth: MD Mojo & Video Booths

07/11/2026

I feel so honored to be with the Paranzino family again today to capture and Thomas enter into the sacrament of marriage! I got to know Sophia‘s sweet soul when I captured the wedding of her sister almost 2 years ago so when they asked me to photograph their wedding, I couldn’t say no! Please say a prayer for a beautiful, peace filled, and joyous day!

06/26/2026

Can’t wait to witness these two cuties get married today! Please say a prayer for Brian and Thea today that they have clear skies and a joyful day!

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