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    Marie Sent on 03/22/2023
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    Could not recommend more!

    Scott is one amazing person! He made the whole process so easy. He helped keep me sane through the whole wedding process, I never had to worry about getting in contact with him or anything, he is on top of the ball every step of the way he has this down to a science. I got so many beautiful photos back that thank goodness he helped me design my wedding album because if he didn’t I would probably still be trying to figure out what photos to pick since I love them all. Scott did an amazing job at catching all the little moments that myself and my husband missed durning the day. He caught all the fun everyone was having and really captured the mood and that is what we were looking for. I cannot recommend SMJ photography enough. Scott really makes you feel like you are family!

    SMJ Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much Marie! I had a great time working with you and Dylan! Your wedding day is definitely one I'll never forget!
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    Donna B. Sent on 03/03/2020
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    Wonderful photograph compamy

    This group did an excellent job . They helped the bride if she needed anything and were even going around and asking the guest if they needed anything. Great group to work with. Would highly recommend them.
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    Gina G. Sent on 06/01/2022
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    Our favorite vendor!

    Scott was such a great photographer to work with. From the day we inquired about using him for our wedding until now months after the wedding, Scott has been such a helpful person to us. He is very available for any and all questions you have, he is prompt with his timeline, and he really takes the time to get to know you and what you're looking for. He makes the engagement session very personable which is great to get to know him before the big day! He was such a pleasure to be around and I felt very at ease the entire day. He keeps things moving in a smooth and timely fashion. When we got our photos back we were absolutely floored. The entire experience from start to finish was better than I could have ever imagined and I hope to continue our relationship with Scott in the future. Thanks again Scott, our favorite vendor!
    - Gina and Mike Boyle

    SMJ Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much Gina and Mike! It was a true pleasure working with the two of you! You two have the biggest hearts and I can't wait to see what you do in the future!
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    Ashley Sent on 11/01/2021
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    The best photographer ever!!

    I seriously couldn’t ask for a better photographer!! His work is amazing and you don’t even know he is there! We are beyond thankful to have booked him. He is on time and professional.
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    Jay S. Sent on 10/06/2021
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    Simply a magician

    Scott is not just a photographer, he is a planner, organizer, magician, and all-around amazing person. From the start, we were super impressed by his knowledge, talent and how personable he is. He is so funny and friendly and made us super comfortable. He really walked us through this entire process so seamlessly. Working with Scott felt like working with a close friend. He was always there to answer questions and we felt like he truly cared and wanted the best for us. His loose booth, photobooth was a huge HIT at our wedding. I was gobsmacked at the setup and how professional it looked. I can say so much more. You are simply the best. Thank you so much, Scott and team. For everything.

    SMJ Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much Jay! My team and I had a blast working with you and Alex! You and your crew kept The Loose Booth packed all night!
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    Anthony Sent on 03/20/2022
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    Stunning, impactful, personal, and unique

    If you’re looking for professionalism, a personal approach, and an epic moments vibe Scott and his team at SMJ photography are THE choice. From start to finish Scott worked carefully with us to make sure he understood the vision we had for our wedding photos, so that he could make it a reality. We met with Scott several times throughout the process, and he was timely, punctual, professional, and easy to work with. Each meeting felt important and helped plan out concrete aspects of the next step in our photography journey. Above all else, Scott delivered photographs that were visually stunning, emotionally impactful, deeply personal, and artistically unique. We cannot recommend him and his team enough.

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    We ordered metal prints from both our engagement shoot and wedding as well as a wedding photo book. They were excellent quality and reasonably priced.

    SMJ Photography's reply:

    Thank you so Sara and Tony! It was truly wonderful working with the two of you as well! Your prints and album turned out perfect and I’m glad they allow you to relive those moments for years to come.
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    Hannah F. Sent on 06/16/2021
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    Hands Down #1 Photographer

    In short, Scott is a genius. He produces one of a kind photos that you're not going to get by going through anyone else. Scott and his associates not only make you and bridal party comfortable and at ease, but they also have you and your bridal party laughing throughout the day. Scott is honestly the only vendor at my wedding that didn't screw up and actually went above and beyond to make our day extra special. Even our friends and family members loved having him around. He is worth every penny!

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    Thank you so much for the kind words Hannah and Joe! It's been such a pleasure working with the two of you and capturing your memories!
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    Nicole F. Sent on 08/10/2021
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    Professional

    The biggest thing I've learned from planning my wedding and talking to friends about theirs is that trusting the people you work with is key. Scott is so professional and does amazing work. His organization and knowledge are an amazing resource because you don't need to worry about all of the things you don't know especially because there are so many details when planning a wedding. Due to some last minute restrictions I ended up with a backyard wedding and was worried about how it would turn out. Scott is a master at finding the beautiful in the ordinary and I'm so grateful that he was on our team. I highly recommend him.
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    Taylor G. Sent on 06/09/2020
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    Couldn't have asked for a more perfect photographer!

    My husband and I could not have asked for a better photographer for our wedding day! Scott is not only very personable and organized but also he takes beautiful and creative photos. Planning for your wedding can be stressful at the end but Scott made us very feel relaxed leading up to and on the day of our wedding. Couldn't recommend a better photographer for your special day!

    SMJ Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much Taylor and Jeff! I had a wonderful time working with you and I appreciate you trusting in me to capture your special day!
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    Aimee R. Sent on 06/27/2021
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    Absolutely incredible!

    Scott is AMAZING!! Words cannot express how happy we are with how our wedding photos turned out!! Scott is so creative, and truly has an impeccable style that captured our wedding exactly how we wanted. Given the pandemic, we had to postpone our wedding, and Scott was so helpful and flexible in allowing us to do so. He brought a professional team with him the day of our wedding to make sure every single moment was captured, and it sure was! Over the past three years since we first met Scott at the beginning of our engagement, until our wedding now, we have seen his work grow and just continue to evolve. He has his own style that he truly embraces and it’s perfection! He’s open and honest with you, and truly wants the relationship between you and the photographer to be the right fit. If you book SMJ Photography, which I definitely think you should, you should also have him run your photo booth for you, The Loose Booth - which was honestly such a hit at our wedding (uh, hello Boomerangs!)
    Thanks for capturing our wedding in the most magical way possible!!

    Xoxo,
    A very happy bride

    SMJ Photography's reply:

    Thank you so much Aimee and Caleb! It's been truly wonderful getting to know and work with you both!
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    Amanda C. Sent on 04/11/2020
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    Incredible

    Literally THE most professional, on-top-of-it, dedicated vendor we have ever worked with. From day one, Scott went over and above any expectations that we had for a photographer. Not only is his product superior, but his service along the way is really what we appreciated the most. Any bride would be blessed to have him by their side on their wedding day.
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    Stefana Sent on 12/06/2019
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    Stunning Photographer

    Booking Scott as our wedding photographer was one of the best decisions we made regarding our wedding. His photography is absolutely stunning and his creative eye is so unique. I wanted a photographer that was comfortable shooting photos that aren’t typical, but I also wanted an experienced photographer who was comfortable handling all of the chaos that comes with a wedding. It is not an exaggeration to say that we loved every photo we got back! His entire team was professional and fun to work with. I also thought his pricing and packages were extremely reasonable considering his skill level and compared to other photographers we looked into before booking him. He was also very flexible with our specific needs - for example, our package came with an Engagement Photoshoot, but we already had one done so he worked with us and swapped that out for different items. We are so grateful we found him and are ecstatic that he captured so many incredible moments from our wedding day. Highly recommend!!
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    Caitlin M. Sent on 10/22/2019
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    Worth every penny!

    If we could give 10 stars, we would! We only met with one photographer and we instantly knew we wanted Scott to capture out big day! We connected instantly. Our initial meeting went amazing and we loved that he brought samples of his work to show us, both digital and print. We wanted someone who had shot at our venue (Cork Factory Hotel) and had a unique and artistic style. We didn't just want some beautiful photos, we wanted art and that's exactly what he delivered with our engagement shoot and wedding day. We knew photography was very important to us and we wanted to "splurge" on a photographer. It was worth every penny. The age old saying "you get what you pay for" is 1000% true. Scott may be a bit higher than the average photographer, but Scott isn't average by any means. His professionalism and passion for photography is unmatched. His was extremely timely in answering any questions we had, we got our photos back within the contracted time and he was very tech-savvy. We were able to communicate via video chat when we couldn't meet in person (we lived 2.5 hours apart). On the wedding day, Scott and his awesome team blended seamlessly into our day. Except for our photos before the ceremony, we hardly even knew they were there! Every photo was taken organically, nothing was "posed" or "re-created" except for our couples portraits which we were told what how to stand so that Scott could capture an epic photo. We kept to the photo timeline and everything was right on schedule. From the initial consultation to the album design and delivery, Scott was absolutely amazing and always gave 100%.

    We absolutely love our photos and our album and we cannot recommend SMJ Photography enough!
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    Kelsey N. Sent on 09/24/2019
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    Absolutely Amazing

    Scott and his team were absolutely amazing. Our wedding was this past July and as cliche as it sounds, it was the best day ever. Scott helped capture all the moments that were important to us and then some. Our pictures are fantastic and everyone that sees them says the same thing. I would hire him again and again! He had such a creative eye that captures amazing moments you wouldn’t even think and he stays through the reception, which trust me was some of the best/most hilarious pictures you can look back on! Please hire this man and his team you will not be disappointed!!!
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    Amanda Sent on 10/31/2019
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    Best Photographer in the game!

    Scott and his entire team are amazing. They really helped us through the entire process. If you are interested in them act quick he is in high demand! Scott was the first vendor we booked over a year and half before our August 2019 wedding. He really help plan out our day so we didn’t miss a single special moment. From the planning process to the wedding day to the follow and planning of our wedding album. Scott is just leaps and bounds above others we looked into. Everyone has said how amazing are pictures turned out. Do yourself a favor and book them right now!
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    Lindsay C. Sent on 08/08/2019
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    Best ever!

    We had an absolutely amazing experience with Scott from start to finish. We went with Scott because his portfolio demonstrated that he excelled at capturing emotionally-charged, adventurous photos... and working in low-light. Given our engagement shoot and wedding plans, we knew that his skills would be the perfect fit. And boy did he deliver!
    Scott included an engagement shoot with our package and was incredibly patient with arranging re-shoots because we were dead set on riding in a hot air balloon for but the weather just wasn't cooperating for a while. Once we finally got up in the air, we could not have been more thrilled with our photos-- they were unique, gorgeous, professional, and timely!
    As our wedding season progressed, Scott was incredibly thorough and organized. He did a great job of specifying all the photos we wanted for our big day so we weren't scrambling with requests on the day of. He was always just a phone call away but he also has a great online portal with tools to help you view your contract, preference sheets, shoot lists, and orders that are accessible 24/7.
    Once the big day came, he was prompt, supportive, and flexible. He brought an excellent team with him-- a highly skilled 2nd shooter and assistant that really made our photos the cream of the crop. They really helped with lighting, covering concurrent events, and adjusting our looks. By having this team, I was assured that they captured every moment beautifully. They were able to stay engaged to capture each moment while staying in the background enough such that we never felt like they intruded on something personal. I also got great feedback from our venue and DJ about working with him. He worked very well with our other vendors to ensure a seamless day for us :)
    It's worth mentioning that we had a wintertime wedding at a local ski resort. He and his team were great sports about freezing away and walking through snow to get the pictures we wanted. They even rode a ski lift to help get some big epic getaway shots!
    After the big day, Scott worked tirelessly to edit our photos and design a beautiful album for us. He was incredibly polite and responsive for every single revision we requested... And I'm sheepish to admit how many revisions it was! Overall, excellent customer service to make sure that he was giving us the perfect product. In the end, we got a wedding album more beautiful than we imagined that captures the best day of our lives to date.
    I really worry that this review does not do him justice. Just do yourself a favor, book him before someone else does! You will not regret it!
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    Laura A. Sent on 02/07/2019
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    Look no further for your photographer...5+ stars!

    Choosing Scott as our photographer was the best decision my husband and I made! His out of the box approach and “anything for the shot mentality” creates the most amazing photos! Scott and his assistants were the epitome of professional and organized at both our engagement shoot and our wedding day. Scott and his team possess the ability to make you feel comfortable in front of the camera and trust that they are capturing all your special moments the best way possible. His "engagement adventures" are such a fun pre-wedding activity that allow you to get to know his process and what you can expect on your big day! We love each and every one of the photos that Scott has captured of us and can't wait to share them with our family and friends! We could not have asked for a better photographer!

    SMJ Photography's reply:

    Thanks so much Laura and Joe! We had such a great time working with you and capturing your memories!
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    Jennifer Sent on 10/30/2018
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    Priceless and perfect!

    SMJ Photography is the best of the best! Scott and his team are easy going,great to work with and professional. I really enjoyed how they capture the best moments for our engagement pictures and our wedding. Everyone at my wedding keeps raving about how much they loved them and how awesome of a job they did. I will happily recommend anyone and everyone to use them. I have no negative things to say about them, I would go through the hell of planning another wedding just to work with them again.
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    Kaycee C. Sent on 10/25/2018
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    New family, beautiful pictures

    I considered our photographer to be the most important vendor we would hire for the wedding, that being said; without question Scott was the best possible choice we could have made. From the first couple emails, to our consultation at his office, we all meshed instantly. He is funny, extremely sweet, and very serious about his work. One thing that I absolutely love about him, and his team (Chuck and Bryan), was that they always made sure you were having fun. We even got them involved in an old Scottish ceremony we did at the wedding (so, sorry guys, you're all part of the family now!). Scott and his whole team made the entire process feel effortless, at least on our end, given that I know Bryan was in a bush at one point... and I may have kicked my high heels right in his face (couldn't get out of them fast enough!!). I can't thank them enough for everything that they did. My husband and I cannot wait to see our photos when they are done, and we are already in love with the teaser one that Scott sent us! So, in short; if you want a wedding photographer that will capture the most breathtaking pictures that you have ever seen, but will also make you laugh and truly forget that the camera is there, SMJ Photography is the absolute best possible choice!!
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    Cassandra Sent on 09/24/2018
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    We had a blast with SMJ Photography! Firstly, we knew immediately that we were in good hands when we had seen how responsive and organized Scott was. He is the epitome of professionalism. He fielded all of our questions easily and readily. Not to mention his photos are Beautiful. Because we weren’t available to come meet Scott for an engagement session or even to meet in general we were able to do some Skype and phone call sessions which were helpful and allowed us to actually get to know Scott a bit better and to feel more comfortable with him and the camera before the big day. Scott, Chuck and Bryan were such a delight on the day of the wedding. We felt completely comfortable with them and they were lovely to talk to, giving us an additional layer of joy to the day. They were also gracious when I had one or two photo requests (or if I decided to sprint out of the room to dance to any special songs :) ) Book SMJ!
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    Corey W. Sent on 12/24/2018
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    This talent is worth every penny!

    Scott was the best choice we could have made in a photographer. He was professional and courteous. He made us feel comfortable in front of the camera, which I personally am not! Our album came out beautifully, as well as the print we invested in. I would recommend doing the engagement shoot which was a huge help to our wedding day. It helped us feel natural in the poses and remember the silly times we had. Talent like this comes along few and far between and we were exceptionally lucky to have had it for us. His assistant Brian was definitely top notch. We also had the second shooter for our wedding. Scott chose the perfect person to compliment his work and Priscilla did a fantastic job! Thanks Scott and team!!!
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    Angela Sent on 01/26/2018
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    We highly recommend SMJ photography for your wedding day!! We really enjoyed working with Scott. Not only is he so talented but he is such a great person. He really cares and makes sure you get the most beautiful pictures. He really captures such amazing moments. He goes above and beyond! I know we relied on reviews when trying to book vendors because it is so stressful so we recommend to schedule a meeting and book asap before your date is taken!! Booking SMJ was one of the best decisions of our wedding day!
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    Dex Sent on 10/17/2017
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    Scott has been amazing to work with. He's very professional and detail oriented. Getting to know Scott during our video conferences and engagements pictures before our wedding really made us feel comfortable. The day of the wedding he helped all the guys put on the boutonnieres. I like how he created a timeline of the wedding that we used and could send out to the groomsmen and bridesmaids. We've seen a few sneak peeks of his photo's and they are just beautiful! The colors and details just pop. He has an eye for photography and his work shows. He loves what he does and it shows.

    SMJ Photography's reply:

    Thanks so much Dex and Laura! We had a wonderful time capturing your wedding day!
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    Julie Sent on 09/10/2017
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    I am so happy that we chose Scott as our photographer. We've only received a few "sneak peek" photos from our wedding so far, but they have been unbelievably stunning! We opted against doing a first look, and Scott did an amazing job of coordinating the day to make sure we still had time for all of our requested shots and his creative shots, while still getting us to cocktail hour on time! He was comfortable to work with, made the day fun, and has such an amazing eye. We're continuously wowed by his work! Choosing a photographer was a stressful decision for us, but we couldn't have been happier with SMJ. We think Scott is one of the best photographers around, and we highly recommend!!

    SMJ Photography's reply:

    Thanks so much Julie and Alex! You guys were so wonderful to work with and I can't wait to design your album!
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