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An award-winning wedding photographer in Washington, D.C., Ann-Marie VanTassell Photography has been impressing couples and their guests for the last five years. Utilizing a naturalistic style of photography, owner Ann-Marie VanTassell takes a more candid approach when documenting wedding celebrations. With a wealth of experience and passion for their art form, this artist works hard to provide the highest-quality service for every client.

Services Offered

Couples choosing the talents of Ann-Marie VanTassell Photography benefit from a variety of customizable services. Along with standard wedding packages, this artist can also offer a range of other additional services. For more coverage, Ann-Marie can be joined by a secondary photographer for a more complete photography experience. She is also open to hosting engagement and portrait sessions upon request.

Areas Covered

Ann-Marie VanTassell Photography is conveniently located in the heart of Washington, D.C. In addition to the local area, she can also provide wedding photography services to couples throughout Maryland and Virginia.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Digital Files

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

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs

Reviews of Ann-Marie VanTassell Photography

Lucy
Lucy Sent on 01/15/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely amazing from start to finish

Ann-Marie is amazing. A true people person, she was recommended to us by the bartenders at our neighborhood bar. We set up a meeting, and immediately it was clear that the three of us “got” each other. We talked through what was important to us as a couple in our photos, and where there was wiggle room for her creative input. Our engagement photos and our wedding photos all came out beautiful. Everyone was at ease with Ann-Marie, that the smiles and laughs were genuine because it was like she was an old friend cracking jokes. She’s now done other work with me at my job, and my boss... it just keeps going on. She’s amazing.
Jade
Jade Sent on 11/19/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Fabulous photographer!!

Ann-Marie was hands down our favorite wedding vendor. She was very professional and super friendly and fun. She is a highly skilled photographer, our photos are very candid and relaxed, and she caught so many fun details from the day. She was a natural with babies, dogs, family members, friends, and a nervous bride (me). The groom describes her as, "one of the most comforting, confidence-building presences at our wedding." We were so happy to have found Ann-Marie, we recommend her 1000%! Thanks Ann-Marie!
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Sarah Sent on 06/22/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The best!!

Ann-Marie documented our wedding better than we could have imagined. She asked super helpful questions to help us wrap our heads around it all, and she listened and adjusted when we said yes we did want these sort of shots and no we didn’t want other sorts of shots. And she was completely delightful and positive throughout it all. She’s the best.💜
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Elizabeth Sent on 05/04/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The Best!!

Ann-Marie is an absolute pleasure to work with! She is professional, friendly and exceptionally talented. I couldn't be happier with my photos. She not only took great pictures, but truly captured the entire joy and vibe of our day!
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Chris Sent on 03/04/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Ann-Marie: what a gem!

Oh my goodness, where to begin? Ann-Marie was everywhere we needed her to be on our big day without being intrusive. Some of the shots she got were so amazing and intimate, yet we didn’t even know at the time she was taking the photo. She kept it playful for our more formal portraits, really showing expertise in dealing with both our youngest and oldest family members. She even got some great shots of our pup after suggesting we add some flowers to her collar, which is worth noting because Ruby is pretty camera shy.

Ann-Marie is truly an artist, and we appreciated that while she got the more “standard” shots, she was creative with others and really captured our love and energy that day. You won’t regret working with her, and you’ll probably want to grab a beer or glass of wine and laugh with her after the dust settles. Thank you, Ann-Marie!
Lauren
Lauren Sent on 12/12/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing, couldn't have had a better experience!

I highly recommend working with Ann-Marie for your wedding photos! We used to work together before she went full-time with her photography, and I was so impressed with her work photographing a friend's wedding two years ago that when I got engaged, I knew she was the choice for my super small, family-only, covid-safe wedding. Not only were the pictures beautiful, she is easy to communicate with, on time, totally professional, and fun to work with. She was thoughtful about covid safety and wore a mask during the wedding, which was important to us. My small at-home wedding was a bit unusual and we had to make a lot of last-minute changes, but Ann-Marie was a great sport about it and her flexibility with my family's situation meant so much to me. My whole family loves the pictures. She captured all the main action and portraits that we wanted, but my favorites are the ones of small sweet moments between people who were there. I know we will treasure these photos for years to come. Thanks, Ann-Marie!
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Emily Sent on 10/01/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Ann Marie is so talented and so fun!

Not only is Ann Marie so talented when it comes to photos, she is so fun and easy to work with. We really appreciated her direction and professionalism especially when dealing with family and our wedding party. Ann Marie was in all the right places at the right time and her photos thus far have been incredible. We cannot wait to see the full album!
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User1359167 Sent on 07/01/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn't be happier with our photographer

I'll start with the photos. They are beautiful with lots of candid moments (which I really value). Beyond photos, Ann-Marie was wonderful to work with.
We had a Covid wedding and changed plans so many times. Ann-Marie was flexible through the whole process. Day-of, she was a real rock star. She showed up early and stayed late - well beyond the hours contracted. She's fun, engaging, and interacted so well with us and our guests. She helped us feel at ease during pre-wedding moments and chatted up guests throughout the night. We'll definitely use her again in for future photos and events. We couldn't have asked for a better photographer.
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Laura Sent on 06/16/2021
5 out of 5 rating

How did we get so lucky??

I can’t imagine a better photographer than Ann-Marie! When I asked a friend for wedding vendor suggestions, she said that Ann-Marie was her favorite vendor from her whole wedding. We were planning during COVID so even though I couldn’t meet her in person when we hired her, I knew this was the right choice.

We did an engagement shoot, and of course, she lived up to the hype! All of the photos were fantastic, and she has great suggestions to help get lots of different shots without feeling posed.

For the wedding, she helped us make our timeline, managed to get every shot of our (large) families and at sunset she snuck off with us to take golden hour photos. We wouldn’t have thought to do that, but those are some of our favorite photos from the wedding because of how she played with the light. She has a really fun vibe and fit right in - from corralling our families to jumping into the dance floor to get shots of our friends. We highly recommend her!
Julia
Julia Sent on 11/05/2020
5 out of 5 rating

A true professional

We hired Ann-Marie to be the photographer for our wedding after she was recommended to us from our coordinator. Her services were as promised: highly detailed, punctual, super competent to "figure it out" when we didn't have a plan, and, most importantly, able to keep everyone at ease, including us, the bride and groom.

The result of her work was fantastic, and I can't say enough positive things about her; I've recommended her services to another couple getting married already!

First of all, due to COVID, we were never able to meet in person before. the wedding. I worried that my husband and I wouldn't feel totally comfortable being photographed (we're camera shy to begin with), particularly by someone who we had only met over the phone. All that worry was for naught; Ann-Marie is just about the most refreshing and calming source of energy on our wedding day. She cheerfully kept our family members in line while breezing through all the family portraits at the church with ease, using a very long list we had created together before the wedding to ensure we didn't miss anyone. She kept the same demeanor throughout the evening, expertly navigating MOBs and drunk uncles to get the shots she needed.

One of my favorite parts of the day, very honestly, was the time my husband and I spent taking photos alone with just Ann-Marie. We were SO worried about being awkward in front of the camera, but her shooting style is so disarming, we felt as though we were in the park with a close friend. Our time with her helped us slow down during the hubbub of the day, and I think this helped make our photos so great and special. We look relaxed and truly happy in our pictures together, without feeling too posed or rushed. We were SO pleased with the final photos, and I attribute that in a big way to Ann-Marie's cool-as-a-cucumber style.

In addition to her overall demeanor day-of the event, Ann-Marie approached our event with a high level of detail. She ended up drafting our first timeline of the day, which our coordinator then built off of. She. walked us through her process and when and how she planned to capture the types of images every bride wants. She worked with us to build an (extensive) list of all of the photos we wanted, with which friends and family members, what time of day, and in which location. She was honest with us when we were trying to fit in too much, and worked with us to find solutions to annoying issues between family members. One really good example of this: my mom and dad are divorced and do not speak to each other, but I wanted to make sure I had "getting ready" pictures with both my mom and stepmom. Ann-Marie worked with us to do dress and make up photos with my mom, and then head to my dad and step mom's room to do a "first look" with my dad and put on some special jewelry with my step mom.

OK, on to the next reason why you should hire her: Ann-Marie's pure talent and professionalism. We've all been in those weddings where the photos with the family or bridal parties drag on for ages because the photographer is always hoping the next shot will be the best one (in other words, they're never sure they have "THE picture" yet). Ann-Marie was AWESOME because she knew: when she had the shot she wanted, we moved on to the next spot or the next set of photos. She kept the pace moving by always knowing for certain she had the photo she wanted. We ended up having extra time between the ceremony and reception because we finished taking all the photos we had planned for 2 hours. Because she knew when she was done with a set or at a location, we ended up arriving at the reception venue early and she spent some time photographing us just relaxing and having a drink before the guests arrived. Very honestly, these were some of our favorite photos of the night, just the two of us.

And finally (and most importantly) we loved working with Ann-Marie because of her style of shooting and the resulting photos. When we approached her originally it was because we loved the style of her photographs; she catches the small moments of joy, happiness, love, silliness, and friendship. We love the posed family photos she took with us outside the church and up at the alter, but really our most favorite photos are the ones that capture the smaller, tender, fleeting, and intimate moments of laughter, tears, and all feelings in-between. They are photos that treasure the bonds between partners, sisters, parents and children, and true friends.

We are so grateful, thank you Ann-Marie. We love every photo you sent us from the day, and would recommend your services to just about anyone looking for photos of events, families, engagements, etc.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

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Ann-Marie VanTassell Photography frequently asked questions

Ann-Marie VanTassell Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Digital Files
Ann-Marie VanTassell Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Digital Files
Ann-Marie VanTassell Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Photojournalism
Ann-Marie VanTassell Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
Ann-Marie VanTassell Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
Ann-Marie VanTassell Photography is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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