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Photography by McDonough is an experienced wedding photography company located in Reading, Pennsylvania. With over 30 years in the business, they have an eye and talent for natural wedding photos that grasp the sentimental moments you and your partner share when you think no one is looking. If you’re dreaming of wedding photos and videos that will give you beautiful memories for a lifetime, then Photography by McDonough will gladly do photo shoots in and around the tri-state area.

Service Offered
Photography by McDonough’s goal is to give you photos and videos of your special day that will allow you to share those moments with family and friends for decades to come. Whether it’s an engagement shoot or a wedding shoot, they specialize in stunning and truly unique photos and videos. Photography by McDonough offers contemporary, photojournalism and traditional styles, and will come to multiple locations for your photoshoot. They also offer a fun and elegant photo booth rental as well as liability insurance. Your gorgeous images will be available through:

  • Canvases
  • Flush mounts
  • Prints
  • Albums
  • Proofs
  • Save the dates
  • Thank-you cards
  • Matted prints
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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
Multi. Locations
Albums
Canvas
Proofs

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Albums
Canvas
Flush Mount
Prints
Proofs

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Engagement Shoot

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Photography by McDonough

K
Kayla Sent on 11/26/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Best photographer :)

Anneliese was absolutely amazing! Her package was extremely affordable and she was a delight to work with. My wedding photos were everything I wanted and more. Thank you!
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Courtney Sent on 05/29/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Fun! Professional!

Anneliese is an amazing person and such a great photographer! She made our engagement photos fun and made our wedding even better! She knew where to get all the great shots at. She also was helping fix my dress all night to make sure it was perfect! Thank you Anneliese! Would recommend 100%
Katelyn
Katelyn Sent on 12/08/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn't have asked for a more perfect photographer

I cannot express how thankful and happy my husband and I are that we had Anneliese and Hannah do our photography on our wedding day!

We met Anneliese pre-COVID and we knew she was going to be amazing. We got married at Meredith Manor in Pottstown, and she knows the grounds there so well, and was able to get the most beautiful pictures along with the videography. They are everything and more I could have asked for. They arrived early to get pictures and video of me and my bridal party and family getting ready and stayed with us through almost the entire wedding reception and got some of the most priceless pictures and videos!

I have had so many people compliment our wedding photos and honestly cannot stop looking at them myself. I am forever grateful for Anneliese and her team for capturing our wedding day and those special moments.
Stacey
Stacey Sent on 10/14/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Cannon Wedding 10/10/2020

I can't say enough about Hannah. She was very flexible and was able to work through a rough, last-minute planned photo-taking session. She was extremely nice and sweet. She took amazing photos of us. I can't wait to see the final product. Hannah also worked around my nephew who was using a go pro to do some wedding videos. She didn't have one complaint about it and my nephew told me she was very nice and gave him his time too! I would highly recommend her. Prior to the wedding, I spoke with Analise who was very professional and kept me in the loop of how the day would go and when Hannah would show up, and what would be happening when she did show up. I didn't have a wedding planner and did not know what to expect, so this was very helpful. Thank you both so much. Hannah thank you for all your understanding and hard work throughout the day. We appreciate you!
Kirsten
Kirsten Sent on 03/27/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Affordable family-run photography business

We loved having Anneliese and her father photograph our wedding! The open air photo booth was perfect and guests loved the high quality photographs. We also loved the affordable pricing and non-intrusive style of capturing our wedding moments!
Christina
Christina Sent on 10/25/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing company

THE PHOTOGRAPHER AND VIDEOGRAPHER WERE PATIENT AND KIND, SIMPLY AMAZING. TRUE PROFESSIONALS ALL NIGHT!
C
Careen Sent on 09/20/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Great pictures taken by a great person!

If you are looking for a photographer please consider the services offered by Anneliese McDonough-Gehris( Photography by McDonough.) She was the perfect fit for our wedding. She not only took amazing pictures but also did so with a smile on her face and a warm and caring personality. We also found the packages very reasonably priced for the services we received on our day wedding day. As we all know how important it is to preserve a wedding day, I promise you that Photography by McDonough will go above and beyond to make sure your day is not lost!
B
Brady Sent on 09/15/2019
5 out of 5 rating

She did a fantastic job

If you’re looking for a photographer stop looking and book Anneliese. She was fantastic. I have nothing but great things to say about her.
Rachel
Rachel Sent on 09/03/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Easy going and kind

In the midst of the biggest day of your life when everyone is looking to you for things, it makes a huge difference when you have people that are so easy to work with. Anneliese was so sweet and our photographer Dennis, was absolutely wonderful. Dennis was so patient and kind every step of the way, making our pictures effortless. He was everywhere, capturing everything. He was always concerned with us having whatever we wanted and any time I went to look for him, he was right there. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
Taylor
Taylor Sent on 08/11/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Went way above and beyond!

Anneliese was the sweetest woman I’ve ever met. She knew exactly what I wanted and I didn’t have to ask for a single pose or shot because she just had the eye for it. She was so patient throughout the entire process and was quick to get back to me. I highly recommend.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Meredith Manor Meredith Manor Barn & Farm Weddings

Photography by McDonough is an exceptional company that is very professional, talented and warm. The owner and their fellow photographers have always treated the clients with respect and have made them extremely happy with their photos. They even have a Photo Booth that we refer too. Some of their pictures are featured on Meredith Manor's website and we are proud to endorse McDonough photography as the right pick for your wedding or special event.

Rev. Pamela L. Brehm Rev. Pamela L. Brehm Wedding Officiants

I have had the opportunity to work with Dennis and Anneliese on many occasions. Their photography is impeccable! Also, they are excellent at organizing everyone for photographs and getting pictures taken expediently so the Bride and Groom can join their guests and celebrate their marriage!

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Photography by McDonough frequently asked questions

Photography by McDonough includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • Multi. Locations
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Proofs
Photography by McDonough includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Flush Mount
  • Prints
  • Proofs
Photography by McDonough offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Photography by McDonough offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Engagement Shoot
Photography by McDonough offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Photography by McDonough is recommended by 97% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in value, 4.8 in quality of service and 4.8 in professionalism.

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