About this vendor
Annemarie Deale Photography is a wedding photography business in McLean, VA. Owner and operator Annemarie Deale is a talented photographer who takes a balanced approach to how she captures you and your loved ones. With a knack for authentic storytelling, she combines artful, composed imagery and joyful candids that exude energy and preserve emotions. She believes that both the aesthetics of your day (which are sure to be stunning) and the spirit of your celebration deserve equal attention and documentation.
Like you, Annemarie Deale Photography is all about substantive experiences. While her artistic eye and technical training are a given, what makes your time with Annemarie particularly special lies in the atmosphere of trust she creates throughout your time together. From the concierge-style service you receive the moment you book to the effortless, fun-filled atmosphere she creates, she aims to lay the groundwork for you to remain present, joyful, and blissfully unaware of the camera.
Annemarie Deale Photography's base wedding package includes eight hours of coverage and a second photographer, with options for upgrades and personalization to suit your needs. She also offers elopement photography and is happy to document intimate events and milestone moments. This includes proposals, engagement parties, family portraits, and anniversaries.
Details
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Photo Shoot Types
- Bridal Portraits
- Engagement
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Film Photography
- Photo
- Printed Enlargements
- Second Shooter Available
- Wedding Albums
Photo & Video Styles
- Classic
- Documentary
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
Awards and Affiliations
3-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2026.2025.2023.
Best of Weddings
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Annemarie deserves all of the praise in the world, because she is truly the best vendor you could hope for. It goes without saying that we first wanted to hire Annemarie when we sa...
w her stunning photographs--she is incredibly talented and has a true eye for beauty. However, with Annemarie you get so much more than that.
The short version: if you want a photographer who goes above and beyond and is extremely talented, professional, responsive, helpful, reliable, kind, and accommodating, you absolutely need to hire her.
The detailed version: We first met Annemarie when we did our engagement shoot, exactly a year before our wedding. The shoot was a wonderful experience thanks to her--she had so many creative ideas of where to get the perfect pictures, she gave clear directions that made us feel comfortable and at ease, and in between pictures she was wonderful and lovely to talk to. She never made us feel rushed, and even went to a second location with us to shoot more pictures. She sent us an entire gallery full of gorgeous pictures within a few weeks.
As our wedding approached, she reached out consistently to check up on us, and created a detailed timeline and shot list for our day--following up and responding at any and all times with extremely useful suggestions. One day, our coordinator scheduled a very last minute venue walk-through which was not necessary to attend; we reached out to Annemarie with absolutely no expectation of her attending (less than 24 hours notice) and she immediately responded that she would be there. At the walkthrough, she again provided us with so much wonderful advice and helpful suggestions, and scoped out the entire venue with me to get ideas of where she would take pictures.
On the day of our wedding, she made the day run seamlessly--providing guidance and making sure everyone is in the correct place and sticking to the schedule. She has a very calming presence, which is super useful on such a hectic day full of activities. She also brought an assistant and a second shooter with her--the three made a wonderful team that captured every important moment. Truly, the day was flawless because of them. I realized suddenly that I really wanted to extend Annemarie's time with us at the wedding, and was panicked because I hadn't thought to extend the contract. I pulled her aside and she immediately reassured me that she would stay and not to worry. Our wedding ended Saturday at midnight--we had a beautiful preview of our photographs by Monday morning, and our full gallery a few weeks later. We would recommend Annemarie to absolutely anyone getting married--you need the best vendors for your most important day (and arguably, photographers are one of the most important vendors), and she's simply the best.
Annemarie was absolutely amazing to work with! From start to finish, she was organized and detailed, making the entire process feel seamless and stress-free. She captured beautiful...
photographs we’ll cherish forever, and her attention to detail shone through in every shot.
She was also quick to share our photos, which we really appreciated, and her pricing was very reasonable for the quality and experience she provides.
I would highly recommend Annemarie for any photography needs, but especially for engagement and wedding photography. We couldn’t be happier with our experience!
In my experience, Annemarie Deale Photography, was a total highlight of my wedding day and planning leading up to it. When I received the previews, I cried tears of happiness looki...
ng at how beautiful the pictures were and how she captured the feeling of the day. I found working with Annemarie to be seamless, light, and refreshing. She brought an editorial eye that I could never had imagined, was highly communicative through the entire process, and merged into the wedding day energy. I didn't even realize she had taken photos during the ceremony (of course she did!) because I genuinely didn't see her do it which allowed me to totally focus on the event and guests. Despite me and my husband not being the most comfortable in front of the camera, Annemarie, kindly provided suggestions for what would look good, and, in my opinion, she exceled at capturing how happy we were. I'm trying to find more excuses to work with Annemarie- that's how incredible I think her work is! I'm so grateful to have worked with such a thoughtful, skilled, and kind professional on my big day.
Hiring Annemarie was one of the best decisions I made for our wedding. I was incredibly picky when choosing a photographer and talked to over twenty photographers before deciding o...
n Annemarie. Her calmness, attention to detail, photography style, and clarity in communication made her the perfect photographer for any couple. When I look back on our wedding photos, I feel as if I am reliving the day over and over again because she did such an amazing job capturing the raw, unfiltered, real moments of the day. My husband does not love poised photographs and not only did Annemarie get him to do it, she was also able to beautifully capture the little moments in between.
Annemarie was respectful, kind to our guests, and ensured every photograph I wanted was captured (and even was able to photoshop a photo or two that I forgot in the craziness!). She went above and beyond for our day, staying longer than originally intended and hiring an extra second. I loved working with her and truly could not recommend Annemarie more highly and will be using her services for all future events!
Before I knew any of my wedding plans, I knew I wanted Annemarie as my photographer. She had done my best friend's wedding photography and I absolutely fell in love with her photog...
raphy style. The brightness, the attention to detail, and the way she captures raw joy in every moment make her the best possible photographer you can go for. She made the entire process seamless and approaches everything in a professional and friendly way. She truly cares about the artistry and treated my wedding party and guests with so much care and attention. She got every shot I needed and wanted while making them better than I could've ever dreamt of. We are so grateful for her and could not possibly suggest her work any higher than we do. Choosing her service will be the best wedding decision you make!
Annemarie was an absolute joy to work with! We had a small, 30 person ceremony followed by dinner in VA before our larger destination wedding as a way to celebrate with my grandmot...
her who can’t travel. It didn’t follow a traditional wedding timeline, and she was so helpful in providing suggestions to work within our budget and helping us plan out the best way to get all our key moments captured. She perfectly captured our day with a great balance of formal portraits and candid/documentary style moments of our friends and family. We’re so happy with how our final gallery turned out, and we’ll cherish these photos forever!
Throughout the whole process Annemarie was communicative and professional. She responded to emails in a timely manner and was very organized with her preparation for the day and making sure we knew what to expect. I would 100% recommend her to other couples!
We couldn’t be happier with the incredible work Annemarie did for our wedding this past June! From start to finish, she was professional, warm, and attentive—making us feel complet...
ely at ease in front of the camera. Her keen eye for detail captured every precious moment, from the candid laughter to the heartfelt vows, and every shot tells the beautiful story of our special day. The photos are stunning, vibrant, and full of emotion; they truly exceeded our expectations in every way. We’re so grateful to have these memories preserved so perfectly, and we highly recommend Annemarie to anyone looking for a talented, passionate photographer who goes above and beyond. Thank you for giving us timeless keepsakes we will cherish forever!
Working with Annemarie was amazing! She took both our engagement and wedding pictures and they came out better than we ever imagined. She is extremely talented and was very kind, a...
ttentive, and accommodating during the photo sessions, which allowed us to capture every moment we hoped to capture. She was also very prepared - for example, it was raining during our shoots and she brought clear umbrellas for us to take pictures with. I honestly believe we couldn’t have picked a better photographer for such important memories. 100% recommended!
I cannot say enough good things about Annemarie and the service she provided as our photographer! She went above and beyond her contracted duties for our two-day wedding celebratio...
n and was the consummate professional. She was incredibly responsive over phone and email and very generous with her time. At both events, she made sure to capture my vision beautifully and was attentive to every little detail we discussed. She also delivered amazing photos in what felt like record time in a very organized fashion. I am so so grateful for her services and cannot recommend her enough!
Annemarie photographed our engagement shoot and wedding and we couldn't be happier! She is responsive, kind, and professional, and so incredibly talented. She went above and beyond...
on our wedding day to capture every detail and was so thoughtful about the pictures she took. We were a bit apprehensive about being in front of the camera and she made us feel so comfortable and gave great direction. We are thrilled with our pictures and could not recommend her more!
Annemarie was just amazing to work with - she captured our day perfectly and has a calming presence that is much needed on a high-stress wedding day.
Annemarie's communication was ...
quick, consistent, and considerate throughout the entire wedding planning process. Her work is classic, timeless, elegant, and absolutely beautiful.
We have already started recommending Annemarie to everyone we know who is getting married because she truly is the best wedding photographer in the DC area!
SO SO happy with Annemarie, our photos are GORGEOUS! She was amazing to work with at every step of the way. The planning was so easy and her organization and communication made the...
day go smoothly. Our photos came back so quickly too and we are in love! Would highly recommend, can't say enough good things!
Annemarie was so amazing to work with for our wedding! She was so accommodating, flexible, and made us feel so comfortable when taking our photos. She got the sneak peek photos ba...
ck to us a few days after the wedding and our full album was ready exactly a month after the wedding. All the photos are so beautiful and we could not be happier with how they turned out. We would highly recommend Annemarie to anyone who is looking for a wedding photographer in the DMV area!
Annemarie is an amazing photographer who really made our wedding day special. She was able to keep us calm and collected throughout our entire wedding day, and she knew how to find...
all of the perfect places and angles to take our pictures. Her assistant was also kind and professional, and our photos turned out perfect. We would highly recommend her and would work with her again in a heartbeat!
Annemarie was a perfect blend of professionalism, photography skills, and thoughtfulness. She made our special days all the more wonderful because now we have a timeless record of ...
all the highlights. I was particularly impressed with the way that she handled coordinating with the staff at the venue to ensure we got the most photogenic spots for our pictures. She also took in-depth notes beforehand to ensure that all the needed sub-group photos happened efficiently, which was important given our time constraints. Would recommend her in a heartbeat!
We are beyond thrilled with our experience with photographer Annemarie at our wedding. From start to finish, she was a true professional and a joy to work with.
Annemarie was incr...
edibly helpful with planning our timeline, ensuring that everything ran smoothly on the big day. Her experience and expertise were evident as she guided us through the process, making sure we captured all the important moments without feeling rushed.
One of the challenges of our wedding was coordinating large group photos due to our big families. Annemarie handled this with patience and grace, making everyone feel comfortable and ensuring we got beautiful group shots that we'll treasure forever.
On the morning of the wedding, Annemarie's calm presence was exactly what we needed. She seamlessly navigated through the day, capturing candid moments and making sure everything went according to plan. Despite unexpected weather changes, Annemarie remained flexible and adapted her photography schedule to make the most of the conditions, resulting in stunning photos.
Most importantly, our wedding photos are absolutely stunning. Annemarie has a remarkable eye for detail and a talent for capturing emotion in every shot. We couldn't be happier with how our photos turned out—they truly exceeded our expectations.
We can't thank Annemarie enough for her professionalism, patience, and incredible talent. Choosing her as our photographer was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day. We highly recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer who will beautifully capture their special day.
I found Annemarie on Instagram and was immediately drawn to her beautiful photos. She responded right away to my inquiry and was able to answer all my questions on an initial phone...
call. This was my first time using a professional photographer so I had some expectations but also didn't know what to fully expect. Annemarie set the bar here. Her photos are beautiful (hard to pick which ones to frame) but what stuck with me was how calm and on top of things she was the whole day. She made both my husband and I feel so comfortable (and he doesn't like having his photos taken) that I could not have imagined anyone else with us on our wedding day. If you are looking for a talented and trusted photographer who truly listens to you, I cannot recommend Annemarie enough.
My husband and I hired Annemarie as our wedding photographer and we couldn't have made a better choice! From the very first email, she was responsive, professional, and friendly. W...
e met Annemarie in-person in October for our engagement shoot, and it was clear from the first interactions that we'd found someone great. She made us both feel comfortable in front of the camera and the photographs she took were absolutely stunning (and made for beautiful holiday cards). Prior to our wedding, she made time to visit the venue and make sure she understood where photography was permitted. On the day of our wedding, Annemarie arrived early with her assistant. Even though the venue was behind schedule with set-up and I was somewhat stressed, Annemarie was calm and reassuring that everything would go fine. She took stunning photographs of all kinds of details (our invitations, the rings, the flowers etc.) and also managed to get photos of our families (including 2 children and 2 babies). We were absolutely thrilled with Annemarie's artistry and we would hire her again in a heartbeat. :-)
Annemarie was wonderful to work with from start to finish of the wedding process. She has incredible talent, and was professional, detail oriented, personable and very prompt in co...
mmunication and turn around. I’m so happy we had her as our wedding photographer!
Annemarie is wonderful. She has done three family photo shoots for us so far. She's always so patient (we have a dog and a baby), and the photos come out beautiful.
Annemarie is amazing - she was professional, friendly, and fun to work with during our portrait session in Georgetown, DC! We did a sunrise photoshoot and the results were outstand...
ing. Annemarie made us feel comfortable in front of the camera and had an eye for great shots! We are so happy.
Timely, professional and accommodating. Annemarie delivered on everything we asked for. She even knew how to “still” the wind that day! Great photos!
Annemarie was a pleasure to work with. She met with me virtually before the event and expressed enthusiasm at covering this special occasion. Her demeanor is relaxed and engaged, a...
nd on the day of she gave us tips on how to look our best in the shots and took candids as well. We loved the final result - natural expressions of the joy that we shared that day, and intimate portraits. She sent us a print free of charge, one of our favorites, which we have framed. I highly recommend her services, she's professional, personable and talented. Thanks Annemarie!
We absolutely loved working with Annemarie and we’re so lucky to have her as our wedding photographer! We did a small, outdoor ceremony with just our immediate family and she capt...
ured every element of the day that we were hoping for!
Her communication prior to the big day was perfect and extremely helpful. We were able to work through exactly what we were wanting and which pictures were must-have’s for us.
On the day of the wedding, Annemarie arrived early to capture all the small details and getting ready pictures. We also had first looks, family pictures, couple’s portraits, and even a few pictures with our dog! She directed us all so well, which was so helpful as we and our families are a bit camera shy! Her attention to detail was great and she always had helpful tips for hand placement, and posing!
We got our preview pictures within no time and the full wedding day album well within the timeline mentioned in the contract! She did a fantastic job with editing and kept everything very subtle, which we loved, just enough to enhance the pictures! And any specific retouching we requested she was able to accommodate easily!
Overall, we could not be more pleased with Annemarie! She was an absolute joy to work with and we felt so comfortable having her with us on our wedding day!
Annemarie was absolutely AMAZING. She was warm, kind, made us feel very comfortable in front of the camera, and perfectly captured our personalities and emotions. Her vision is be...
autiful. That is everything I could want in a photographer. Our final gallery is absolutely gorgeous, and I will cherish these photos forever; thank you for the memories!
Annemarie was a pleasure to work with and she captured our family beautifully. Working with 5 kids, let alone 3 toddlers, is not easy. She was prompt, communicated well and had a g...
ood turn around. Forever grateful for these photos.
Annemarie is a delight to work with. She is very professional and has a great eye for capturing a perfect photo. My boyfriend and I have worked with her a few times and every encou...
nter was always pleasant. We were very happy with our photos and her attention to detail. Keep being great! :-)
I love Anne Marie’s work as the way to poses my husband and I was in a very poetic and romantic ways. Anne Marie was very patients and gave easy and simple directions. The photos ...
she took exceeded my expectations.
Our shoot was suppose to be with cherry blossom blooming in DC, but we had ZERO due to the storm. Instead we had mist all around us! Anne Marie showed up to the session with positivity and photographed us beautifully with mystical mist that made our photos looks even more poetic!
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DC, Virginia, Maryland
Annemarie Deale Photography