Baltimore-Area Special Event & Wedding Photographer

Maryland | Washington D.C. | Virginia

ABOUT ONLY1SHOT PHOTOGRAPHY

Looking for an affordable special event and wedding photographer near you? Only1Shot Photography is a premier special event and wedding photography vendor that serves clients throughout Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C.

Mandi Shepard, a native of Maryland, is the founder and owner of Only1Shot Photography. From a very young age, Mandi knew that she wanted to capture those special moments in life for other people through the eyes of a camera lens. Mandi began capturing memories on film at the age of sixteen when she worked as a “second shooter” at a wedding. Much like how the couple she photographed fell in love with each other, Mandi fell in love with wedding photography.

Mandi most relates her photographic style to a healthy blend of contemporary, photo journalism, and natural light. Please view Mandi’s portfolio to get a glimpse at some of her work as a special event and wedding photographer.

Mandi is a 2021 recipient of the Wedding Wire Couples’ Choice Awards and some of her work has been featured on WBAL-TV in Baltimore.

When not taking photographs, Mandi enjoys taking care of her son and volunteering her photography services to local animal shelters by taking heartwarming pictures of animals that are available for adoption.

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Mandi was an absolute amazing photographer! Looking through my photos, she was able to capture all of my favorite moments throughout my wedding. I would definitely recommend her to anyone planning a wedding!

I've had the absolute pleasure of having Mandi do several shoots for me. She is truly amazing behind that lense, and her photos turn out STUNNING every time. She's able to capture images without them looking forced. She's super easy to work with, makes you comfortable, and honestly I don't ever plan on using another photographer again. Any occasion that calls for a photoshoot, Mandi is gonna be my go-to!

Mandi is fantastic. She couldn’t have made us feel more at ease, we had a blast at our engagement session, and wow were we blown away by her work! We’re beyond thankful to have her capture our engagement and wedding!

Mandi is the best! Her hard work and dedication to capturing our special day is unmatched. I’m so impressed with the moments that were photographed, it warms my heart! Mandi made it easy for us to be ourselves and truly is incredible.

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