There’s something undeniably timeless about a summer wedding photographed on film – every soft grain, every warm highlight, every emotion rendered with soulful, romantic depth. This beautiful Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay wedding was photographed on digital and 35mm film, using a documentary style approach to preserve the day with authenticity and elegance.
As a Maryland wedding photographer who specializes in digital and film photos taken with a documentary style approach, I love preserving wedding memories in a way that feels both artful and honest. Bella and Colin’s wedding had it all: expansive waterfront views, thoughtful details, emotional moments, and a sense of celebration that lingered in the air like golden hour light.
About the Venue: Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay
Nestled on 342 acres along the Choptank River in Cambridge, Maryland, the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina is a luxury waterfront wedding venue that offers endless possibilities for a stunning celebration. With both indoor and outdoor ceremony locations—including a bayside lawn, pavilion, ballroom, and terrace—this venue is a perfect match for couples seeking elegance and flexibility. Whether you’re planning a weekend-long event or an intimate celebration, the Hyatt Regency offers the kind of thoughtful experience and scenic beauty that makes every moment feel special.
The couple kicked off their wedding weekend with a an al fresco family dinner, followed by welcome drinks and a bonfire to great all of their guests the night before their wedding. The large fire pit overlooking the bay view was a perfect place to mingle and watch a beautiful sunset.
On their wedding day, Bella share a first look with her father, her bridesmaids, and her soon-to-be husband. They were married on the expansive lawn where they later mingled with guests in a sun-drenched cocktail hour before migrating over to the pavilion to dance the night away.
I shoot with a light-focused, documentary approach—capturing real moments as they unfold, without forced poses or distractions. From quiet, tearful exchanges to laughter echoing across the water, the photos from this day are full of story and soul.
More Images on 35mm Film
If you’re dreaming of your own Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay wedding, and want it captured with the honesty of documentary style wedding photography and the timeless elegance of analog film photos, I’d love to be part of it. Let’s connect and tell your story—softly, sincerely, and on film.
Vendor Team
Photography: Jalisa Roslyn Photo @jalisaroslynphoto / Venue: Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay @hyattregencychesapeakebay /
Coordination: Events by Delaney @eventsbydelaney / DJ and Photobooth: Marylands DJ @marylands_dj / Cake: All in the Mix Bakeshop @allinthemixbakeshop / Beauty: True Colors Beauty Co @truecolorsbeautyco, @maciewiththegoodhair and Brushed Beauty LLC @brushedbeautyllc_
Meet Jalisa
DC Film Wedding Photographer
Jalisa is a documentary wedding photographer who passionately preserves weddings on digital and film.
Serving Washington, DC, Baltimore, Maryland, and beyond.
