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Tammy Swales Photography delivers unique, fun, colorful, different, non-traditional, beautiful wedding images. Tammy Swales captures YOU. Your style, your love, your dream and all the unique details of your day.

Tammy Swales is a Rochester NY Wedding Photographer serving Rochester, Buffalo, Syracuse, the Fingerlakes, NYC and anywhere else you can dream up! Passport is burning to travel.

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Frequently asked questions

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary

What photography services do you offer?

High-Res Images

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount

Reviews of Tammy Swales Photography

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Bailey Sent on 09/17/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Tammy could not have been more wonderful! She was fun and happy while shooting bridal party photos, and no nonsense for family photos, getting our huge families in and out at record pace! She was even helpful during the planning process. I had a lot of questions, and even if it had nothing to do with photography, Tammy was happy to help me out! Oh! And the photos? Stunning.
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Emily Sent on 08/13/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Tammy was outstanding! On wedding day, she was prompt and full of energy. She was looking for those real smiles that are sometimes tricky to get out of people, and she was successful at making picture-taking fun! During the ceremony and reception, she was unobtrusive and stealth-like. Our pictures are amazing, and we would highly recommend Tammy!
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Steve Sent on 05/08/2016
5 out of 5 rating
There are photographers and then there is Tammy Swales. There is a word limit so I'll keep it short. This woman is the absolute best in her profession. Your wedding photographs are forever, hire the best.
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Catherine Sent on 06/18/2015
5 out of 5 rating
I worked with Alexandra Dean through Tammy Swales studio and could not be more pleased. I definitely got my money's worth and then some!
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Britt Sent on 12/29/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Tammy is AMAZING! I can't say enough good things about my experience with her personally and her team as well. My engagement photos and what I've seen of my wedding photos so far are just beautiful. Tammy knows exactly how to get your dream wedding shots. I will recommend her to everyone in need of a photographer and hope to work with her again in the future!
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User5811877 Sent on 06/11/2013
5 out of 5 rating
We had Ali Dean from Tammy Swales Photography shoot our engagement photos and our wedding and cannot say enough amazing things about her. She is a fabulous photographer and produces absolutely gorgeous shots. She is such a sweetheart to work with but also a true professional and provides incredibly helpful direction without making photos look too posed or generic. She could not have been less intrusive, and throughout the ceremony and reception it was almost as if she disappeared, only to end up capturing every detail we hoped she would. The team at Tammy Swales Studio is also a pleasure to work with, and everyone is accommodating and very friendly. We could not be happier with our choice!!!
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Susan Sent on 04/12/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Tammy Swales is an artist and hand's down, the absolute best photographer around. She has this uncanny ability to bring out the emotion in every single shot. When we saw our engagement session results (a "must" if you hire her), I cried. I could not believe how she was able to not only get the lighting and the background in each photo PERFECT, but the shots each conveyed how much we love each other, the joy, the zaniness and ESSENCE of who we are. We had a HUGE wedding party (24), ranging in ages from 10 - 52. She was able to not only corral everyone, but she made it a blast for all of us during our group shots. Our priest allowed her full reign at our ceremony - she could go anywhere she needed, and yet, she was so unobtrusive, I didn't realize she was even there until afterwards.
Tammy Swales is not a photographer, she's an artist. Do yourself a HUGE favor and put yourself in her capable hands and you will have shots that are magazine worthy, and you will have a lot of fun along the way!
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Jenna Sent on 02/01/2012
5 out of 5 rating
We planned our wedding from out of town and didnt have any referrals for a photographer. I found Tammy online and knew that I really liked her style of photography so I made the call. I felt a little funny that I wasnt speaking to her directly, but Jess, her studio manager, is an honest extension of Tammy and the process was fun and comfortable. We didnt do engagement photos and so didnt meet Tammy until the day of the wedding. She is so friendly and personable that I felt completely at ease and as if I was working with a friend. We had a lot of fun with her and the photographs really are incredible. I can't recommend her enough!
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Colleen Sent on 01/30/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Tammy's work touches my heart whether I personally know the people in the photos or not. She does not take pictures...she captures emotions so that we can relive and relish them forever. Tammy (and Jess and Sullivan and the whole crew at Tammy Swales Photography) made our wedding a very special day that we can remember forever, because she caught all of the little "in between" moments, as well as all of the more traditional moments. Tammy has a heart of gold and it allows her to brilliantly bring out the best in everyone around her (even those that hate having their picture taken!). We get so many compliments on our wedding photos and that is 100% due to Tammy's artistic eye and quirky style. There is no one who puts more heart into her work than Tammy Swales!
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Beth Sent on 01/28/2012
5 out of 5 rating
The instant I saw Tammy’s work online, I knew I had found our wedding photographer. Tammy has an uncanny way of capturing seemingly mundane moments and transforming them into unforgettable treasures. Aside from being a brilliant photographer, Tammy is one of the nicest people I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting. She loves what she does and it shows in her photos. Her personality instantly puts people at ease, and as someone who hates having her photo taken, I felt immediately comfortable in front of her lens. We’re thrilled with our wedding photos and will continue to use Tammy for all of our photography needs. I cannot recommend Tammy Swales and her team enough!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner

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Tammy Swales Photography frequently asked questions

Tammy Swales Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
Tammy Swales Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • High-Res Images
Tammy Swales Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
Tammy Swales 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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