A Beautiful Memory 5.0 out of 5.0 5.0/5.0
Breath-Taking Photography for Beautiful Brides
906 D Street NE, Washington, DC 20002
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Services: Photography
Established: 1995
Employees: 2
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About

Relive your wedding day with breathtaking once-in-a-lifetime images by A Beautiful Memory Wedding Photography.

Your wedding day approaches.  Your gown looks glorious and your attention to even the smallest detail assures success.  Soon you will be your most radiant.  Now, two award-winning  photographers from  A Beautiful Memory  Wedding Photography meet with you to learn your expectations and develop that all important connection with the real you.  To celebrate your blessed union, we create compelling photographs with originality and sensitivity.  Images that you will cherish today, tomorrow, forever ...

Our wedding packages are $4500-$5500 and are completely customized.  Your package always includes two accomplished photographers, magazine-quality photography, expert retouching, a CD of your images; and can include a makeup artist/stylist, designer page layouts, masterful color correction & photo album, engagement photos and bridal portaits and a studio session.  Let us design your beautiful memories today!

 

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Tonal Vision
Anne Schwab, A Beautiful Memory Wedding Photography, is one of the most creative, imaginative producers/photographers with whom I have worked. She is also very friendly and good at working with people. If you are looking for high-quality, visually interesting, professional wedding photography, you won't go wrong with Anne. Jacquie Greff, Tonal Vision www.TonalVision.com

Frequently Asked Questions for Photography
Do you offer special techniques such as hand-coloring or toning?
We are Photoshop artists who use coloration, beautiful retouching and correction techniques to guarantee magazine-quality images. We remove under-eye circles, correct uneven skin and eliminate extraneous objects from the photo.
 
Do you have experience shooting in various lighting situations?
We prefer to work with soft lighting which is the most flattering to the bride. With a soft light, there are no harsh shadows near the nose or under the eye.
 
Is your media preference film or digital?
We shoot all digital so se can review the photos on the spot and reshoot if necessary.
 
How many photographers do you work with?
Usually we work a one- or two-camera shoot, but we can add as many photographers as are needed depending on the size of the event.
 
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
Yes.
 
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one event in a day? Weekend?
Never.
 
Do you have a replacement photographer in case you become unavailable on the day of the event?
Yes.
 
What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?
A complete photo equipment package.
 
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
Yes.
 
Do you charge hourly or full day?
It depends on the needs of the bride.
 
Are you available to shoot extra hours? If yes, how much do you charge for extra hours?
It depends.
 
What is your policy on taking breaks? If you require a meal break, do you require that the client provide your meal?
Lunch.
 
Do you charge for travel?
No.
 
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
Usually a week.
 
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
We can put them up on the website.
 
How long can the client keep the proofs?
We give you a cd which is good forever.
 
Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
Yes.
 
Do you reserve the right to publish the photos?
For self promotion only.
 
Do you provide the digital files and/or negatives (or copies of the negatives) to the client?
Digital files which is all they need to make reproductions.
 
Will images be available for viewing online?
Yes.
 
What kind of albums do you offer?
Full photo. Each page may contain multiple images which are laid out in an artistic style. Each full page is then converted into a photo.
 
When will the client get the final album?
As soon as we can get agreement on the page designs.

Additional Questions and Answers
A Beautiful Memory Wedding Photography offers a level of photography and graphic design rarely seen in wedding and event photography. The creative talent of the artists assures you will have an album you will be delighted with and proud of. And year after year you can show your book as a beautiful representation of your most memorable day... and of yourself. You've never looked lovelier. All photos are artistically retouched so under-eye circles, blemishes (that last minute pimple that drives a bride mad), uneven skin tone as well as spots just disappear. In selected photos we can even take off a few pounds by cinching in the waistline!

We are not just photographers (anyone can click a camera shutter) we are artists. And that makes all the difference in the quality of your book and the happiness you experience from well-designed photos!