Silver Orchard Creative

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Christine Baumgarten

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Christine Baumgarten is a Fulton, Maryland-based wedding photographer serving Washington, DC, Northern Virginia, and select East Coast destinations. She specializes in romantic, film-inspired wedding photography for couples who want images that feel both timeless and true—elegant portraits you’ll still love decades from now, paired with a calm, supportive presence that lets you actually enjoy your day. Her work blends editorial direction with genuine, unscripted moments, creating photographs that feel polished without ever feeling forced. While her work is rooted in refined, heirloom imagery, Christine also captures the full energy of a great celebration—lively guest interactions, packed dance floors, and the kind of joyful, slightly unhinged moments that make a wedding unforgettable. From artful portraits to direct-flash party photos you’ll laugh over for years (and maybe hold onto for leverage), her approach ensures your gallery reflects not just how your wedding looked, but exactly how it felt.

Woman-owned Business

12+ years in business

Speaks English

Small team (2-10 members)

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Destination Weddings

Destination Wedding Packages

Photo Shoot Types

Boudoir

Bridal Portraits

Day After Session

Engagement

Photo & Video

Digital Files

Online Proofing

Photo

Printed Enlargements

Same-Day Edits

Second Shooter Available

Social Media Sharing

Wedding Albums

Photo & Video Styles

Artistic

Classic

Documentary

Dramatic

Lifestyle

Wedding Activities

Getting Engaged

Rehearsals & Parties

Wedding

Awards and Affiliations

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Christine Baumgarten

Owner

Christine is the owner of Silver Orchard Creative. She has been a wedding photographer for over a decade. She lives in central Maryland with her husband and husky/lab mix Salem. When she is not photographing love stories she enjoys home renovations and gardening or planning her next trip.

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13 reviews

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Katrina M

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10/17/2022

Where do I begin?! Our experience with Christine has been an absolute dream from day one. From our initial consultation to our wedding day last month, Christine has been beyond hel...

pful, professional, and supportive. We will absolutely be returning to her as we hope to capture more memorable moments in the future! Having Silver Orchard Creative be a part of our wedding journey was one of the best, and arguably most important, decisions we could have made. She helped us create a timeline for our big day and was available to give advice and suggestions outside the scope of photography. I was nervous about our engagement session since my husband and I had never had professional photos taken. She instantly made us feel comfortable and taught us all the best angles, poses, dips, and twirls that we were able to practice before our big day. We had a blast! I had planned to do a Bridal Portrait session with Christine after my hair & makeup trial (HIGHLY recommend booking a session after your trial!) but since my dress wasn't ready yet, we opted for a Boudoir shoot instead. I was once again nervous since I hadn't done anything like that before, but we had SO. MUCH. FUN! If I could start off each day with a Boudoir shoot I would. Christine kept the mood light and fun, and helped me feel confident and beautiful. She went out of her way to make sure I was comfortable through every step, and ensured that my images are kept private and only shared photos with my permission. We got married on September 24th, and as soon as Christine arrived I felt calm and collected- she kept us organized and on time, all while capturing every special moment along the way. I can't wait to see the rest of our photos in a few weeks! Christine goes above and beyond and is a true expert in the industry. We came across her while in search of a wedding photographer, but she became our "life" photographer! We have engagement, boudoir, and wedding photos behind us, and much more to come. I can't thank you enough, Christine!

Tia C

12/30/2025

We were thrilled with the wedding photography services provided by Silver Orchard Creative. From the very first interaction, the communication was prompt and effective throughout t...

he entire process. After testing out a few different photographers, Silver Orchard Creative stood out as the clear best choice. The bundle deals they offer provide excellent value, and the final photos were absolutely stunning. For a day that goes by in the blink of an eye, Silver Orchard Creative gave us beautiful lasting memories that we will cherish forever. The photographer made us feel very comfortable and relaxed, and her great artistic taste really shone through in the photos. We highly recommend Silver Orchard Creative to any couple looking for a talented and professional wedding photographer.

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Charlotte T

7/20/2023

Christine was the very first vendor we hired- even before we had our wedding date set! Her photography is masterful and gorgeous, and we are so grateful to have worked with her! Sh...

e’ll cheer you on as you’re taking photos and is the ultimate hype person. Our guests commented on how organized, professional and upbeat she is, and we agree! :) Thanks for capturing moments from our big day so wonderfully, Christine!

Rachel L

5/29/2023

Christine was excellent from the booking to the engagement session to the wedding day! She was super helpful with poses, directing us and making us feel comfortable. She was also q...

uick to pivot on the wedding day when it started raining! I would highly recommend her and can’t wait to use her for future photo shoots!

Sara M

1/03/2023

Christine was our engagement and wedding photographer in 2022 and we can’t recommend her enough. In fact, we have! Several friends have now worked with Christine as well. There are...

n’t enough words to describe how amazing she is—not only as a photographer but as a human too. Her photography talent is beyond compare, as you can see throughout her Instagram account. But beyond that, hiring Christine adds another person to your corner. Someone else who’s rooting for you and your marriage. She loves love! Not only will she take amazingly beautiful photographs of your day, but she’ll capture precious memories and tell your love story through her photography. Logistically, Christine and her team at Silver Orchard Creative are a dream to work with. They’re timely, communicative, and collaborative. They want to make your day special . . . and they’ll catch every logistical detail to make that possible. They’re also a great resource for other wedding-related vendors or advice you may need. We look forward to hiring Christine to photograph all our life events for years and years to come! If you’re searching for an engagement, wedding, or life-event photographer, choose Christine and Silver Orchard Creative. You won’t regret it!

Brenda D

12/04/2022

Words cannot begin to describe the amazing work Christine did for our Sept. 2022 wedding! I poured my heart into the details of this wedding and she captured IT ALL! Christine is m...

ore than a photographer - she helped us down to the nitty gritty of the wedding day timeline, had impeccable suggestions and has an extensive experience of weddings where her advice is truly all you need. And now, Christine is family. Our wedding was perfectly captured - her photos tell a story, and I’m SO happy I chose her to tell ours!! So if you made it to the end of this review, don’t look any further. If you’re looking for professionalism, top tier quality and a photographer who truly cares about capturing the feeling of your day, Christine is the one!

Micah C

4/17/2022

Christine photographed our January 2022 wedding at Overhills Mansion in Catonsville, and we can't recommend her enough! I actually know Christine since we went to the same colleg...

e. She also photographed my best friend's wedding, and she did such a great job that we knew we had to hire her. My husband and I both love the quality and style of her images and just her overall vibe. After meeting with her over Zoom, it was clear we found a great match. She took our engagement photos in Alexandria, which came with the package we chose. It was great to practice posing and just getting a feel for working with her before our wedding. We had a great time with Christine and the photos turned out amazing! As we got closer to the wedding, Christine and her assistant, Megan, communicated with us to make sure we were all on the same page with the timeline and all the details. Christine even created and shared some additional resources — like a wedding details checklist — to help us out with our planning. We had the best time with her on our wedding day too. My husband and I were both worried about the weather because the forecast said it would rain/snow. But Christine contacted us ahead of time and let us know our options right away. She eased our worries and made sure we still had wonderful photos despite the dreary weather. The photos were absolutely beautiful! She also made sure we followed our timeline! It was such a pleasure working with Christine. She's a pro who is a master of her craft and a true professional all-around. We will treasure our photos forever!

Ashley C

4/09/2022

I have known Christine for a long time and I knew that when it came time for my wedding that I wanted her to be our photographer. She is a super awesome person and her professional...

ism and the quality of her work speaks volumes! She shot both our engagement session and our wedding. Both experiences were amazing. She made us feel so comfortable throughout the process that it felt quite natural to pose and smile for a period of time. For our wedding, she took every advantage of our waterfront location, using the pier for photos and even getting sunset photos on the water. Christine got all of the photos we wanted during our wedding. We are only a week past our wedding so we do not have our full gallery yet but the sneak peek photos we received were everything we dreamed of!

Kristen M

3/01/2022

I really can't express enough how much I recommend Christine and Silver Orchard Creative. I met Christine by accident when picking up some wedding décor, and I am so glad I did! ...

First, I want to start by saying that working with Christine was comfortable every step of the way. Before our engagement shoot, I was feeling very self conscience about being in full body photos- it's not my favorite place to be, but within 5 minutes, I had forgotten all of that. She knows how to pose you and your significant other for flawless pictures! Even my husband, who has one photo look and pose, looks natural and romantic, and like he had been taking professional pictures for years. On our wedding day, Christine kept us on time while getting every single photo we wanted- even the ones that involved a small hike to a nearby creek. And if you want to know how far she'll go to keep you looking your best on your wedding day, she stepped in to counteract a very wet, muddy, excited puppy we met along the way who came straight for me and my white dress. She even had the paw prints on her own dress to prove it. Our photos are flawless. I have over 2000 photos to figure out which ones to print and honestly, I don't know how I'll do it.

Response from Silver Orchard Creative on 03/01/2022

Oh my gosh- I totally forgot about the dog! That was wild! You both were such naturals and...

we had so much fun at your engagement session and wedding!

Annalise K

1/19/2022

My fiance and I have booked Christine with Silver Orchard Creative for our October 2022 wedding. Following our amazing engagement photo session this fall, I know we made an amazing...

choice and wanted to help spread the word about Christine's awesomeness. I highly recommend Silver Orchard Creative for your photography needs. My fiance and I are not usually big photo people, so we knew we needed to find a special photographer who could bring out our kind of goofy and very loving relationship. Christine met with us over a video call to get to know us and our needs, and that meeting alone helped us to better envision our wedding day and priorities. Our engagement session at a local park was so much more fun than we ever expected. Christine's great sense of humor and attention to detail make planning and taking photos fun and time-efficient. She shares a helpful engagement session guide with clients that helped us choose outfits and prepare for the session. Most importantly, her photography is gorgeous, with beautiful colors, creative composition, and our true-to-life happy smiles brought out by her cues. Thank you, Christine and Silver Orchard Creative! We can't wait for you to photograph our wedding!

Kim-An T

1/17/2022

When I was looking for a photographer and was recommended Christine by a friend. I am soooo glad I did!! I was LOST in this process and she was not only a photographer she helped m...

e plan. She gave me a timeline and helped me with recommendations. Her pictures are amazing and she really listens to you. I hired her again for our holiday shoot. To any engaged couples, I always recommend her. She is worth every penny.

Response from Silver Orchard Creative on 01/18/2022

Oh Kim! You have been such a joy in my life! You and Tam just pulled out such deeply roman...

tic moments that were effortlessly timeless. And oh boy- what a party!

Kristen C

1/17/2022

Christine photographed our August 2021 wedding in Meredith NH and I recommend her 100% (and more)! If you are looking for a photographer and landed on Christine’s website or Instag...

ram feed, you already know that she is extremely talented and her work is filled with love and pride for capturing your day perfectly. Her images capture moments, memories, and emotions so thoroughly that it is impossible to stop scrolling. That being said, if you are like me photos are only one part of what you are looking for in a photographer. A dream photographer takes amazing pictures, but also has a wealth of knowledge to ensure you look effortlessly cool in said pictures, the ability to help the other stressors of the day melt away, and a personality that you want to hang around all day on your big day!! Christine has all of this and more. She can make even the most awkward people (us) look effortlessly cool, she talks through your schedule in details ahead of time so that there is no need to stress, and she keeps everything light and fun the entire day! I highly recommend booking with Christine! We were so excited when our pictures came in that we are kicking off creating a heirloom album with her and can’t wait!

Response from Silver Orchard Creative on 01/18/2022

Kristen - you proved more people need to do domestic destination weddings! The whole weeke...

nd was a romantic blur. You and Zach were effortless and I cannot wait to design your album!

Joanna P

1/17/2022

Christine puts you at ease on your big day. With a "first look" meeting with her, she goes over how she operates and really listens to the couple making sure she understands you fe...

ars and wishes. With the Engagement session she prepares you on poses and makes sure you are comfortable in front of the camera. On your wedding day she shows up early and walks through the venue and surroundings so she knows the best angles and shots to make the couple POP! She honors the couples' wishes and what they want, to her best ability. The time flies by fast when you are preparing with her and by the time the session is up, you want to keep going!

Response from Silver Orchard Creative on 01/18/2022

Thank you so much for your kind words Jo! Your wedding was beautiful and you and Matt wer...

e so calm and flexible in the face of a changing forecast!

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