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Photo after photo is one special moment after the other – not only do we think the images are wonderful, others have complimented your work like this: stunning, incredible, artistic, the most beautiful wedding photos they’d ever seen. Undoubtedly, we enjoyed the end results, the photos, but we also enjoyed working with you. You were casual, friendly, and warm. After meeting you once, I felt I’d known you for years! Even my guests mentioned what a warm and friendly presence you had. Others noted how you blended into the event and were unobtrusive while working. Thank you for capturing our day perfectly. ~Alex

Anne & Joe immediately puts everyone at ease. We think that this is probably one of their greatest gifts as photographers. The time between our first two meetings was almost a year, and they remembered every want and need that we had articulated as though it was yesterday. She really, really listened to us. You know when your guests take you aside to tell you how wonderful your photographer is, that you’ve found a gem. We feel lucky to have had her share our wedding day. ~ Caitlin & Robert

An award winning commerical photographer, Joe Sachs spent much of his career in New York working for Fortune 500 companies. In 1996, Joe and wife Anne relocated to the Baltimore-DC area, where they now specialize in wedding, portrait and life-style photography. By combining the experience from years of commercial shoots with the excitement of capturing the emotions and family connections, Joe and Anne create photographs that become family memories. Their fashion-editorial style combined with unobtrusive photojournalism results in gorgeous, distinctive images. Their work has received the Bride's Choice Award by the Wedding Wire every year since 2008; as well as the Knot's Best since 2007 and Event Professional of the Year by the National Association of Catering Executives.

Joe and Anne’s work has been recognized and published by numerous publications including the Knot magazine, Brides, Elegant Bride, Martha Stewart Weddings, Elle and Baltimore magazine.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

Multi. Locations
Digital Files

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

2nd Shooter
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Toning
Albums
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

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

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs

Reviews of Artful Weddings by Sachs Photography

TC
Tc Sent on 11/16/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Throughout the process of planning our wedding, we received so many recommendations for the Sachs and so many "good choice!" from other vendors. They have a stellar reputation amongst their peers and there is no higher praise than that.
Joe did such a great job on the day of the wedding. He was so easy to work with and was so accommodating and flexible. He is a total professional and we were so comfortable working with him. The ladies were running late (shocker) and Joe made up time with his flexibility working between the bride and groom parties while we were getting ready. He was also amazingly fast and efficient moving through our group and family photos. I was surprised that he took so few shots of each photo but after seeing our photos, I realize it's because he only needed to take the one perfect shot. And Joe sure knows how to do that! Our pictures blew us away. They are spectacular and stunning! we couldn't be happier! We've received so many compliments on them, with family and friends saying how talented our photographer was. He captured so many special, intimate moments throughout the day - seeing them (and i have seen them over and over cause I can't stop looking at them!) has helped me to remember and re-live our magical night and feel the emotions of our special day. That is priceless.
We couldn't give Joe and Artful Weddings a higher recommendation. A+++!!!
Kristin
Kristin Sent on 11/11/2012
5 out of 5 rating
We were so happy we close Sachs photography for our wedding!!! Joe and Ann did such a great job! We had both of them at our wedding and we were so glad we did! Ann was great at getting a lot of carefree and whimsical photos where Joe was great at making sure we stayed on time and covered all the tradition photos we requested. Ann was wonderful to work with at all of our meetings and if I ever had a question they were so quick to respond to me! A big thanks to Sachs Photography for doing a beautiful job at capturing all of our Wedding Day Memories!!!
Amy
Amy Sent on 05/30/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Anne and Sarah were the photographers for my wedding. I am just getting photos back and am just blown away and speechless. Such perfect moments were captured that make me feel like I am reliving the day as I go through them. Both Anne and Sarah are not only so amazingly talented, but are just wonderful people in general, accommodating, and so easy to work with. I think their work, along with Joe's speaks for itself, but these are people you can't help but love working with. Just really easy going and honest.

I was in love with the photos Anne did of our engagement session and the beautiful album she presented to us from it that we used it as our sign in book. I cannot wait to see how our full wedding album turns out.

Oh, and the photo booth!! Not a typical photo booth, but a camera ready with a clicker that you to use while posing! The photos from that alone are amazing with the fun filters and all, it's definitely something you should consider.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2009 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

40 Endorsements
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Anne at Artful Weddings is AMAZING! She is warm, welcoming and not to mention extremely talented at what she does. We've had the pleasure of working alongside her multiple times and she is nothing less that flawless when it comes to professionalism. She is genuine and giving. She loves what she does each and every day and that shows in her work.

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LOVE LOVE LOVE working with Artful Weddings! One of our very favorite photographers!

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I have known Anne and Joe Sachs for a number of years, and they are incredible photographers. They are an absolute delight and have taken gorgeous photographs of our brides. I highly recommend them for their attention to detail, their artful eye and their commitment to their clients. WIthout question wonderful all around.

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Artful Weddings by Sachs Photography frequently asked questions

Artful Weddings by Sachs Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • Multi. Locations
  • Digital Files
Artful Weddings by Sachs Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Toning
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
Artful Weddings by Sachs Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Photojournalism
Artful Weddings by Sachs Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
Artful Weddings by Sachs Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
Artful Weddings by Sachs Photography is recommended by 99% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 5 in flexibility, 5 in professionalism, 4.9 in average response time and 4.9 in value.

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