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I’m sure right now it’s hard to believe, but there will come a time when your wedding won’t be on your mind every moment. After the flowers fade, the cake has long disappeared, you will need something to bring you back to that day. The day when everyone stopped and smiled at you in your dress, when you saw him not fidget in that tux. I want pictures from that day to be your own personal artwork. Whether it’s on the wall in a wonderful print, on the table in a flush mount album, not just tucked away on an online album. Each image should bring back a story from the moment. From that very first kiss as a married couple, because kisses matter.

I work with a casual but professional manner, ensuring your images are those moments you want to capture, not merely a snapshot. I work primarily from Northern Virginia right on up to the Jersey Shore, but I’m centered in Washington DC. We will work together from the beginning, talking about the details, we'll plan an engagement session so your comfort and preferences will be with me on your wedding day.

The trend in boutique wedding photography is bringing the images back to being centered on the couple. While those table settings will always be darling, that fleeting moment a father looks at his child and remembers the first time he held them as he now walks them down the aisle, will be more dear as time moves on. Facebook is fantastic for groomsmen looking crazy, they're bred to be that way, but photography with us is meant to be on the walls of your childrens home one day, and you know they won't hang pictures of mason jars.

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Reviews of Daniel McGarrity Photography

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Melissa Sent on 09/20/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Daniel was absolutely amazing! He was willing to work with us from day one and helped us through the entire process, from meeting us at the beach for our engagement photos to the big day! Our photos are so beautiful and he captured every moment. I could not have asked for better shots! I highly recommend Daniel to anyone, he is totally worth it and will beautifully capture all your memorable moments!
Daniel was more than just a photographer on our Wedding day. All the groomsmen boutonnieres were pinned upside down and incorrectly. Daniel stepped in to pin the boutonnieres correctly and save the day. He gets to know you and the entire wedding party on a personal level. Daniel was involved in the entire wedding and made the day go seamlessly.
Highly Recommended!!!!!!!!
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Nicole Sent on 01/04/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Daniel is an absolute professional and expert in his field. His eye for the best shot is uncanny and his style is very natural – none of his pictures are forced/cheesy – instead his pictures capture the best of his subjects in a very real way. The end result is pictures that evoke emotional responses and bring you back to the big day just by looking at them.

In addition to all of the above, from a practical standpoint, Daniel is also very good at “herding cats” which is something that you will need him to do on your big day (especially if you have a lot of different family/friends attending). He is in charge without being bossy and somehow manages to get everyone where they need to be while having a good time doing it. Bottom line, Daniel is the best at what he does and I highly recommend him!
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Jeff Sent on 12/19/2014
5 out of 5 rating
We couldn't have been happier with Daniel McGarrity as our wedding photographer.

We met Daniel at our first bridal expo and immediately knew that we wanted him to photograph our special day. We met with a few other vendors there as well, which only highlighted how much Daniel stood out from the rest.

We had very little control over setting our actual wedding date, given that we were having our ceremony and reception at Oriole Park at Camden Yards and had to wait for the baseball schedule to be sorted out before finalizing our date. He was patient throughout the process and often checked in to make sure he would be available for the date we were assigned.

In the months leading up to the wedding, Daniel used his vast experience to offer various suggestions and bits of advice for wedding. He helped us create our timeline and acted as our "wedding planner" the day of our event as we did not have one. He kept everything running smoothly and always let us know when it was time to move on to the next item on our list.

He fit in wonderfully with our wedding parties and we received many compliments about his professionalism and dedication to his craft. He was able to chronicle one of the most important days of our lives without intruding.

Oh yeah... the pictures! Our pictures turned out amazing. From the first teaser picture he posted on Facebook, we've received countless compliments. He captured our wedding and unique venue perfectly. As someone who hates to take pictures and doesn't smile, he somehow managed to capture me smiling all day, without it looking forced or ingenuine.

We finally revisited all of our wedding pictures (thousands) to create our photobooks months later... Looking through the photos, we were able to relive our day in detail thanks to Daniel's amazing photos.

We couldn't recommend Daniel highly enough.
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User1872139 Sent on 10/19/2014
5 out of 5 rating
When my husband and I met Daniel, we knew right away that he was the right wedding photographer for us. We met him for an appointment in the studio in his house to see what he had to offer. We could tell from the sample photography he showed us that he catches all of the special moments where you can really see the twinkle in everyone’s eyes. He also is extremely easy to get along with, which is so important for a couple and their wedding photographer. The last thing you want is to feel awkward or uncomfortable telling your photographer how you feel on your wedding day. Daniel made us and all of our guests laugh and feel comfortable so that no one was camera-shy the day of the wedding. And, as expected, the pictures turned out great!
Not only did Daniel do a wonderful job photographing our wedding (and engagement photos!), but he also was extremely helpful with all things wedding-related. He was the first vendor that we booked for our wedding, and was always available to provide insight into any questions we had. He is always very responsive, which is so important when wedding nerves and stress start to get the best of you. We unfortunately had a couple of mishaps with some of our other vendors, and knew Daniel would be there to have our back and give us advice. He even spent the time to give us advice on our travels after the wedding, which was just an added bonus!
Thanks to Daniel, we have beautiful wedding photos that we will always cherish.
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Carleen Sent on 10/06/2014
5 out of 5 rating
I am so glad that we chose Daniel McGarrity to be our wedding photographer. Daniel has a wealth of many years of experience that is evident in the quality of his work as well as the advisement he was able to offer my husband and I, as I struggled with making decisions about packages, timing, photo settings, etc. Daniel was able to extract from us our unique personal essence and taste, helping us to create memorable engagement and wedding photos.

It was also important to me that I genuinely liked my wedding photographer and trusted him to bring out the best in my husband (who hates having his picture taken) and I as well as our wedding party and family. Aside from being an excellent photographer, Daniel was essential in ensuring that our big day went smoothly even when it seemed that our timeline was falling apart as a result of hair and make up running late and it taking nearly half an hour for my bridal party to figure out how to button those vintage buttons on my dress. Daniel was able to get us back on schedule and corral my mother and get her to loosen up, when she was staring stiffly at the camera like one of the undead.

If you want beautiful, natural-looking photos that will tell story of your day in addition to someone who can advise you throughout the process, make you laugh, and take charge when he needs to, then Daniel McGarrity is the wedding photographer for you!
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Kristen Sent on 10/02/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Daniel is absolutely great to work with. We used him for both engagement pictures and on our wedding day. For engagement photos, I did not want the typical portrait like pictures. Daniel is so creative and gave us some great pictures that we have actually put on canvas and are hanging in our house. As for our wedding day, he had a good mix of candid and portraits, really capturing the day for us. We also purchased a wedding album through him, which turned out amazing. We couldn't be happier with the pictures and memories that Daniel captured for us!
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User1726811 Sent on 07/22/2014
5 out of 5 rating
We could not be any more pleased with our photos or Daniel's professionalism. Daniel is a personable, funny and kind photographer who is very VERY good at his job. Daniel went out of his way to make sure he was well prepared for our wedding and knew exactly what we were looking for. He even came along for our walk-through so that he could see the venue prior to the wedding. It was his first wedding at this location and I am very thankful he took the time to come when he was not obligated. He truly did a wonderful job and by far exceeded our expectations. I also would like to note that we had a very large bridal party that may have been difficult to work with, yet Daniel had everyone focused and the photos turned out perfectly. His work speaks for its self and I would advise you to check out his website or Facebook page. After the wedding Daniel shared a few photos with us almost immediately and had all of our photos to us much faster than I expected. We are both very thankful to have found Daniel as our photographer and strongly recommend him.

Thanks again Daniel!

- Bill and Mandy
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Stephanie Sent on 07/07/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Absolutely the best!! From the very first meeting in his studio through putting together our wedding album, Daniel has been an absolute pleasure to work with! His attentive and professional manner made working with him a breeze! He was more than a photographer, providing recommendations for other vendors and lots of other helpful tips during our planning process (including to make sure we eat...LOL). The day of, we were amazed at how well he kept everything moving, especially during the lengthy list of formals we had! His humor kept it light so people did not feel rushed nor overwhelmed. In addition, we hardly even noticed that Daniel was there. He was unobtrusive, allowing us to enjoy our special day and allowing him to catch us in our natural, joyful state! When we saw the photos Daniel took, we were floored at how phenomenal they were! He captured the most amazing moments and did not miss a single photo that we "had to have". In fact, he provided more than that! I have looked at several photo scrolls that friends of mine had received from their photographers and I have always found myself wondering , "where is this photo, where is that one?" Never once did this ever cross my mind with Daniel. He more than exceeded our expectations! His attention to detail, lighting techniques, and just overall artistic ability really shined through in our photos! My husband did not meet Daniel prior to us booking him, so at first he was very skeptical about the price. Now, he tells everyone about how great our photographer was and that Daniel was worth every single penny! Hands down, he is our ONLY recommendation for a photographer! Pictures are a very important part of your wedding day and many years from now, they are the only thing that will help to recreate the memories of that very special day. We are so thankful of the lasting memories Daniel has captured for us!!! What are you waiting for? BOOK HIM, BOOK HIM, BOOK HIM!! :)
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H Sent on 05/17/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Daniel was so calm and funny, he made the photography shoot a breeze. He has an excellent professional eye for lighting and scenery so i urge you to take his suggestions, but he is also very responsive to including all the shots you might request. You never have to worry about lighting because he can truly make any light work in an artful way. Daniel's specialty is capturing the essence of you as a couple, and those photos are so much more meaningful than a lot of staged poses though he will surely get all of your family shots as well. Although we were just married, Daniel really reminds you of that joy in every instruction. I will also say that his "yes we absolutely have to have that one" shot percentage for us was more than one per minute. Very high! Though it can be difficult to choose favorites lol. Choose Daniel and photography will be the one thing you don't have to worry about on your big day. It will be the easiest part!
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Sarah Sent on 04/21/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Daniel was absolutely wonderful, start to finish. From our very first phone conversation, wherein I peppered him with questions for over an hour, to Day-Of reassurance and after-the-fact follow-up, Daniel was patient, good-humored, and professional without being stiff. In addition to his photography skills, he offered various bits of welcome advice on everything from where to stay on our honeymoon (in Rome!) to good Rehearsal Dinner spots.

Daniel's work speaks for itself, but let me say - it is amazing, ranging from intimate, vignette-type portraits to architecturally-framed backdrops, sure to stun. His eye for detail and work with lighting are truly remarkable.

We hired Daniel for both our engagement session and our wedding, and are thrilled with the results. Personality-wise, he meshed well with us, and we felt quickly at ease with his easy-going, jokester manner. Daniel kept me on-track and calm Day-Of, without ever being overbearing or bossy. Even after my wedding, when I needed to vent a bit, he offered an ear and good advice. He is an all-around good guy and an absolutely amazing photographer. I can't recommend him enough!
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Awards

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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

9 Endorsements
Phillip Michael Studio Bridal Phillip Michael Studio Bridal Wedding Hair & Makeup

Daniel has a way of capturing the best moments. He sees the character beneath the person and is able to capture that in his photography.

Wolf's Weddings By Kathleen Wolf's Weddings By Kathleen Wedding Planners

Daniel is an amazing photographer! His images are so gorgeous and unique. What makes him stand out even more is his amazing ability to get each perfect shot. He is not afraid of getting people to do what they need to do to make sure that he can catch the perfect image. I have been so impressed with Daniel every time I have worked with him!

ShutterBooth ShutterBooth Photo Booths

I have had the pleasure of working with Daniel McGarrity several times and I have thoroughly enjoyed the experience each time. He is an artist, a gentleman, and truly cares about his colleagues, clients and projects. I recommend him often!

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Daniel McGarrity Photography frequently asked questions

Daniel McGarrity Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Digital Files
Daniel McGarrity Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Slideshow
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Prints
  • Proofs
Daniel McGarrity Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Photojournalism
Daniel McGarrity Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
Daniel McGarrity Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
Daniel McGarrity Photography 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 flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in average response time and 4.8 in value.

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