SMJ Photography

at hands. Scott took the time to really get to know us as a couple — what we envisioned for our wedding photos, what styles we were drawn to, and even what parts of the day were most important to us. His passion for photography and genuine care for his clients were clear from the start. On our wedding day, Scott and Dan, our second photographer, went above and beyond in every way. They didn’t just show up and take pictures, they anticipated every moment, caught things we didn’t even see happening, and came up with inventive and creative shot ideas that truly captured the spirit of our day. It honestly felt like they could read our minds! Their ability to blend posed portraits with authentic, candid moments was exactly what we were hoping for, and the results were nothing short of breathtaking. Beyond just being incredible photographers, Scott and Dan were a joy to have around. They made us, our family, and our friends feel comfortable, relaxed, and excited throughout the day. Their energy was contagious, and their attention to every little detail made a huge difference. What really made the experience even more special was the reveal party Scott hosted for us after the wedding. We were invited to his studio, where he had a beautiful setup ready — not just to go through a ton of stunning photos, but to make a true event out of it. We spent the afternoon reliving the memories, laughing, (crying a little!), creating our wedding album, and even enjoying some delicious lunch and snacks he thoughtfully provided. It was such a personal, memorable touch that made us feel like more than just clients, we truly felt like part of the SMJ family. Scott’s artistic eye, professionalism, creativity, and commitment to giving his couples an unforgettable experience are unmatched. Choosing SMJ Photography was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding, and we are forever grateful to have such incredible memories captured so beautifully. We would wholeheartedly recommend SMJ Photography to anyone looking for a photographer who not only delivers gorgeous images but makes the entire experience fun, thoughtful, and truly one-of-a-kind. Stephen and Christine

also made sure we were completely calm, comfortable, and able to enjoy every moment of our special day. His attention to detail and professionalism were unmatched. He worked seamlessly with our schedule and ensured everything went smoothly, always putting our happiness first. Sticking to the timeline meant the world to me, and Scott made sure everything was done promptly without ever sacrificing quality. The photos we received left us speechless—truly beyond our expectations! Every shot was absolutely stunning, and we felt like he captured the true essence of the day. The photo website he provided was incredibly easy to use, making it simple to view, download, and share our beautiful images with friends and family. And the wedding album, it's absolutely beautiful—high-quality craftsmanship that we’ll treasure forever. We are so grateful for his dedication, hard work, and care. If you're looking for a photographer who will not only take incredible pictures but also make you feel at ease, ensure your day is all about enjoyment, and stick to the timeline, Scott is the one to trust. We couldn’t be happier with our experience and the memories he captured!

h I highly recommend. Scott knew we wanted our photos for our save the dates and was quick to process them and sent our way. When it came time for the wedding, we felt very prepared and gave him the reigns when it came to our videographer. Scott has an artistic eye for things and definitely knows how to run the show, get the shots, and adapt to any hiccups that come his way. If you are looking for an artist and not someone who takes bland staged photos, Scott is your man! We look forward to using his services when our family grows. He creates really great relationships with clients and truly was a pleasure to work with.

experience with him. All of our meetings were on time, he always kept us updated with anything we needed to do on our end, and his client portal is amazing. The portal is very user-friendly and was a great resource to have throughout the planning process because any information we needed was right at our fingertips. We had booked with Scott about 14 months before our wedding day and emailed here and there, and he was always prompt in his responses. On the day of the wedding, Scott had everything planned perfectly, even with some buffer time to relax/utilize as needed. His team was professional and a pleasure to be around. Family photos can be a little hectic but it was a breeze with Scott! The range of emotion that Scott captured in our photos is indescribable, there were so many amazing moments of the day and we will be able to look back on and see the raw emotion in our photos forever. After the wedding was over we had a ton of sneak peaks before we got all of our phots back! The reveal party, where you see all of your photos with Scott, was such a great day. You get to relive the wedding day and design your photo album all at the same time! It couldn’t have been a better experience. Our photo album is absolutely stunning and something we will cherish forever. All in all, working with Scott was phenomenal and we cannot recommend him enough!

He can be as hands on or do a totally free shoot. We asked him for more of a hands off approach at our wedding and I couldn’t ask for better pictures to really capture the day. Scott is worth every penny and I can’t thank him enough for all the amazing pictures we now have from our wedding! If you dont use Scott I promise you that you will really regret it!

for. We didn't want the bright/white washed photos, preferring the moody style and man did he deliver. Out of all of our photos (over 800!!!) there isn't a single one that I don't like. He even managed to get so many photos of my father and I'm beyond grateful for that! His creativity and capabilities are unmatched. It rained pretty much our entire wedding day but he worked around it, still getting us outside shots in between the rain and even an amazing one later in the night! He rolled with the punches without ever missing a beat. Now, there is a little bit of a wait for the reveal party but trust that it is entirely worth it! He creates a slideshow of your photos and you get to enjoy cookies and a drink while you watch, then comes the fun part... creating your photo album! And nothing will ever be harder in your entire life than having to choose which pictures make it into your amazingly well crafted album. But you'll still have access to all of your pictures in the client portal which is super simple to navigate and holds everything you'll ever need. You won't be disappointed hiring Scott. I know that we would do it all over again in a heartbeat with him. Thank you for capturing our day with everyone we loved!

l that holds key information, documents and timelines. He's super clear on deadlines and any information he needed from us, while also making sure he gets down preferences and important details for our big day. He worked with our wedding planner to align on a timeline, even quickly adjusting based on us deciding to go with a first look relatively late in the process. Day-of was easy, as Scott and his team led us through the timeline, keeping us on time and getting amazing shots throughout. We had some extra time pre-ceremony, and he got creative with some shots we didn't even know was possible! He went above and beyond and we can't be more thankful. We also had the Loose Booth for our reception, and it was a hit! Easy to use and Scott had many fun props that our guests enjoyed. A unique touch is a wedding photo reveal party a few weeks after the wedding, and it was so appreciated. Scott puts a video together with all the best shots, then helped us work to put together our wedding album. Scott is an absolute pro and we're so thankful for him capturing our day.

ming or pushy. He provides you with a client portal which is very simple to use for booking, payments, viewing, purchasing of photos, etc. He is a straight shooter and is very transparent. His quality, creativity, and attention to detail are top notch! One of the nice things about Scott is that he lets YOU call the shots. YOU are in the driver's seat to tell him what you really want him to capture as part of your special day. And, the family portraits were quick and painless because he preps you weeks in advance on who you will want to stick around after your ceremony. Again, it is an organized process and is quick. Our photos are SO incredibly beautiful. I would strongly encourage you to follow him on social media (Instagram, Facebook, etc.) as he stays current and is always posting his fantastic work! Lastly, the album he can produce for you is a DREAM come true. I would highly recommend him & his entourage! They rock.

rain, and vail, all while carrying a large lighting fixture! Scott and Chris were so incredible to work with. They were always there to catch the action which is exactly what you want in a wedding photographer. Scott made sure to capture everything that we asked for and even the things we didn’t think to ask for, such as my 90yr old grandma making it out on the dance floor. He was extremely flexible with our chaos, include when we ran away from a photo to go sing our favorite song. Chris was kind, calm, and flexible when the groom was 30 minutes late to his photos because of golf 😂 He was able to capture all the Grooms details, even through that chaos. Scott & Chris literally stayed out on the dance floor all night too, capturing all the fun. If you’re looking for more than a bunch of posed portraits, and to truly remember the emotions of your special day, Scott and his team is where it’s at.

in his desire to give you the most special memories from the most special day, and will work with couples to make that happen the way that they envision. He tailors the experience to you and makes sure that he is capturing what you want remembered from your wedding. He works with you through the entire process from creating a timeline for the day, to listing out all those special family portraits you want to make sure you don’t forget in all the crazy. Scott’s artistic portraits and dynamic actions shots from the day will take your breath away. And one of the best qualities is that Scott can be both invisible and omnipresent. You never even notice there is a camera in your face the whole day, but still somehow everything is captured. Once the wedding day is over, you breathe a sigh of relief, but also want to do it all over again (without any of the stress this time). With Scott, you get to do that. The first few images come through while still basking in your newlywed glory on your honeymoon. And then they start popping up on social media and you get fun little surprises before your full gallery is available. Now my favorite part – the REVEAL PARTY! Scott is truly unique because he doesn't leave you hanging once the wedding bells stop ringing. Instead of an impersonal email with a drive containing your images, you sit down with Scott and your new spouse and experience the whole day again. I highly recommend doing this in person if you're able to get the full experience on the big screen. Afterwards, you work with Scott designing the most beautiful album to ever exist. The quality is beyond anything I’ve ever seen in a wedding album and we will frequently look through it ourselves, show it to house guests and share it with our future children. Photographers are one of, if not the MOST important vendor for your wedding. Memories will fade of how wonderful the food was – and no one will remember that faulty mic moment, but they will love, cherish and look back fondly on the images from that day FOREVER! We truly view the album and images from our wedding as a family heirloom. Scott sets the bar high and will not disappoint. If you have any doubts, throw them out the window and book him immediately!

. He was extremely helpful throughout the entire planning process and made sure he got all of our special moments and details documented for us. Scott has truly become a friend to us and we will continue to work with him! We had some hard times during our wedding planning that happened and scott continuously checked in on us and helped to give options on how we could make things work. I will forever cherish our photos and continue to share them! We recommend Scott to everyone we come across!

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! Thank you again Scott! You and your team did amazing work and I am so happy to have these amazing memories that you captured for us!

ethodical and spontaneous, and somehow also managed to remain patient and encouraging, which produced the most AMAZING engagement photos. Although our first wedding ended up being canceled due to unforeseen circumstances and the pandemic shutting the world down, Scott made every effort to accommodate us once we began planning again. He put a lot of time and effort into communicating with us and helping us to create a realistic timeline and provided invaluable advice ahead of the wedding. And then the wedding! From the moment the wedding party started getting ready, til the last drink was poured at the reception, Scott and his team were there capturing all of the priceless moments. His professionalism and friendly demeanor put everyone at ease and made him an instant hit with everyone at the wedding. Our wedding photos were everything we had hoped they would be and more; picture-perfect, candid, surprising, creative, and just downright beautiful. Hands down one of the best investments ever. Scott really went above and beyond our expectations. His talent and creativity in photography are borderline magical. Not to mention he's a pretty cool dude! I can never thank him enough for the memories he helped us to create!

le. But when we met with the photographer, the match just didn’t feel right. Immediately upon reaching out to Scott, he sent us a video and told us he was excited to talk about working together. We chose to go with the full package (Macaron) and we’re SO happy we did - Scott was with us the whole day and made us, our wedding party, and our families feel at ease, resulting in incredible photos! Scott also came all the way to DC to do our engagement shoot and we are still so in love with those photos. Whenever we had a question, Scott answered in a timely manner and was so helpful. Scott’s personal touch and attention to detail and quality really sets him apart from other photographers. We just received our wedding album and couldn’t be happier. Scott and his team (shoutout to Brian and Nolan day-of) really captured the love and joy of our wedding. I’ve never seen wedding photos quite like these before, and we can’t wait to hire Scott again for many more major life events. Our wedding was wonderful, but Scott really helped turn it into the best day of our lives, and we’re so grateful.

expect. We did not have to worry about anything. He is professional and extremely talented. SMJ Photography has my seal of approval and I do not give that out lightly. Thank you so so much for everything!! We are grateful.

while also feeling like an old friend with how easy he is to work with. Not to mention his work is absolutely incredible.

band and I decided to have a small intimate wedding in Hershey, PA at The Hotel Hershey with our family of around 10 guests, but we still wanted to keep most of the pieces that a larger wedding has (a reception, cake cutting, first look, etc.). When it came to the look we were going for, we didn’t want the typical light and airy cookie-cutter photos many other wedding photographers provide. We wanted something vibrant and unique to us. I remember reaching out to Scott via his website and was surprised at how quickly I heard back from him via text with a video that introduced himself and what the next steps would be to see if we were a good fit for each other. My husband and I looked into a few other photographers in the area, but none of them came close to making us feel confident that they’d be able to provide us what we were envisioning. Plus, Scott’s work speaks for itself… Not only is he a very talented creative, but he’s also very easy going and enjoyable to work with. You can tell he really listens to what you want and figures out how to make it happen. The portal Scott uses for his clients is a great tool to stay organized and pay invoices. It also does a beautiful job of showcasing your wedding gallery after your wedding day. 😊 He also provides you a wedding timeline document as it gets closer to the wedding day, so you know what to expect the day of the wedding. This timeline is also a nice resource to lay out what family portrait photos you want. On the day of our wedding, it was so great to have Scott and his photography assistant, Mike by our side the entire day. No matter the size of the wedding, I think we can all agree that they can be stressful at times. However, Scott and Mike took away any “day of” stress for us by being on top of things. Our wedding ceremony was supposed to be outside, but the rain said that’s not happening. While I had in my head for months that we’d get so many photos outside in the nice Hershey gardens, I knew Scott would use his magic to create some amazing indoor shots – and I was not wrong! We even went outside in the rain for a short while to get some neat rain shots (thank you Mike for keeping us dry with the umbrella). After the wedding was over and my husband and I went off on our honeymoon, Scott reached out to congratulate us again on our special day and to let us know the next steps in terms of receiving our photos and creating our wedding album. I will say that the process Scott has in place for creating your wedding album is very well thought out. When it came time to our wedding album meeting, he had put our photos together in a way that told a beautiful visual story of how the day went. We then went through the album section by section to change around / remove any photos we wished, and it just made the overwhelming thought of creating a wedding album go so smoothly! The vendors you choose to work with for such an important life event is extremely important. My husband and I feel so lucky to have found Scott and we can’t wait to work with him again on future projects!

painless and he sets clear expectations at each step. When it comes time to the shoot you have all the creative freedom, but fear not, Scott is a mastermind of pulling together the best shot. Once the shoot is over, expect updates from him along the editing process and feel free to ask any questions. When customizing your album and picking the photos, again, the power is in your hands, but you likely won't need to make many changes since his team is *chefs kiss*. If you choose Scott, expect a partner to guide you along the process and bring out your creative side. If you, and/or your partner, is an active participant during this process, you can't go wrong with Scott.

r that stands out the most. You're not just another client with Scott, he welcomes you in as one of your friends as if you've known him your entire life. His vision is unmatched and knows how to paint the perfect picture of your wedding day. We knew from the start he was our guy and when he went on a NYC adventure with us for our engagement shoot we knew we found the perfect person to capture our special day. We cannot thank Scott enough and look forward to working with him in the future!!

a more personal level we knew we had to have him capture our special day. It was so comforting having someone who embraces diversity like Scott to capture the most intimate moments of the most cherished people in our lives. Scott and his team made everyone feel comfortable and included! Scott is without a doubt the most organized vendor we had. We loved utilizing our personalized portal, it kept us up to date with all of the information we needed and any questions we had. When it came time to create a timeline for the wedding day Scott did all of the hard work for us and gave us a rundown on how the day would unfold. He truly made wedding planning a breeze! We also used The Loose Booth for our wedding day and we are so happy we did! The photo booth was very popular among our guests and I still have loved ones asking for information so that they can use it for future events. Each photo was personalized with our names and wedding date, it was such a lovely touch. We can not thank Scott enough for all of the hard work and dedication he put into our wedding day.

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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

ly 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. P.S. 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.

ry step of our incredibly special Wedding day!! Scott and his team have an innate ability to capture true and honest moments without those being photographed even knowing it is happening. Add on top of this his knowledge of photography and editing skills and you have a photographer that transcends a couples Wedding Photographer expectations to create something spectacular! If you are looking for a photographer to document any momentous occasion, look no further than Scott from SMJ Photography! His artistry is cheer perfection and the pictures he was able to capture with his team will be something that my wife and I cherish for the rest of our lives! Book now... You won't regret it!

onable 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 (Schitts Creek reference). Thank you so much, Scott and team. For everything.

nt session in November of 2019 (in the snow!), to moving our wedding from October of 2020 to May of 2021 (thanks global pandemic), we have trusted him every step of the way. Scott works wonders with his camera and has an eye for shots that many other photographers can’t even dream about. Scott and his team handled every aspect of our wedding day with ease, even reminding us to stop and take everything in. Scott wrangled our families in such a way that we never thought was possible, especially the young ones. Thanks to Scott and SMJ Photography, we will never forget how magical our wedding day truly was. As a bonus, when viewing your amazing photos you can snuggle with his cats (Shrimp & Chloe), enjoy warm chocolate chip cookies, and a cold beer! We couldn’t have asked for anything better, thank you Scott! 5 stars just aren’t enough!

and his team assisted us in making decisions, taking care of our family members, and making sure everything went just right. We had only met Scott virtually given that we live out in Chicago but on the day of our wedding, Scott made us feel like family. He is professional and fun and I'd recommend him to anyone getting married!

really took care of us. We couldn't have our original engagement photo shoot in spring 2020 as planned--so he held a Zoom happy hour for us instead. We enjoyed our actual engagement shoot with him October 2020--and had many of those photos as decor the day of our wedding. My husband and I got married last weekend, and Scott and his team went above and beyond for us that day. He is professional, punctual, responsive, talented--and just an all-around nice, easy going guy! We are so excited to see our wedding portfolio and know the photos will be stunning. Of all the things I stressed about during wedding planning, photography wasn't one of them because of our investment in Scott.

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

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!

’d just made a friend. This easygoing atmosphere, coupled with both professionalism and passionate knowledge of his art, makes working with Scott like spending time with someone you’ve known for years. Amazing, on a crazy day! Then, have patience, as his technical skill combines with an artists touch to give you the most incredible memories. They aren’t pictures. They’re MOMENTS. And you’ll love them. Do yourselves and your family a favor and talk with Scott at SMJ Photography- even if he’s not your guy, he’ll send you in a good direction. (I doubt this...he’s just that good.) Many thanks to Scott and his assistant, Mike, for capturing the essence of our families, the spirit of our relationship, and the event we’ll never forget.

g throughout it all. I personally don't love being in front of the camera and I was able to be honest with Scott both in our engagement pictures and on the day of the wedding. He captured our laid back but loving personalities and helped us stay in the moment. The pictures turned out great and we are very happy with our choice!

. 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!

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.

e part of your wedding day as a guest if he wasn't there as your photographer. He has a way of really building a connection with the couple so it makes things seem much more natural and not awkward for those of us not using to getting our photograph taken regularly. -Photography itself: Phenomenal. His work speaks for himself in this regard. He is truly a master of his craft, creating these big, beautiful dynamic shots that bring an amazing "bigger than life" sense to the subjects, while also being able to capture intimate moments and expressions as well. He works with you to create beautiful pictures, but he is legitimately making art. I'm always going to be following him on social media because some of his pictures are just so perfectly composed -Personality: Scott is just a great guy all around. On a very hectic and busy day, he makes it look effortless and fun and there's no question he's planned ahead but also rolls with the punches. You can see his gears going nonstop, looking for great opportunities for beautiful pics, but he never feels pushy, or rushes anyone. He exudes calm and relaxed and in control. For example, we were trying to get family photos and there was a screeching 2.5 year old banshee child running around all over and he was just there controlling the situation like a boss, no sweat, and smiling/laughing the entire time.  -Professionalism: He is completely up front about costs, additional expenses, and expectations from the get go. He sets everything up for success with the initial meeting, engagement session, and phone meetings. He tells you the benefits of upgrades without feeling pushy or upcharging. He has a great intuitive website through which you complete forms he needs, billing schedule, etc. Additionally, the electronic delivery system for the photos works great without a hitch. He is accessible and knowledgeable. Cannot recommend him enough, 11/10 stars, you seriously will have a great time with him and have some of the most amazing pictures at the end.

e Scott because of his attention to detail. When you look at his work, he has a unique perspective that many other photographers do not have in relation to capturing color, personality, and emotions of the day. He is not afraid to go in for "the shot" but is never intrusive. You almost forget that he is there capturing your whole day they way he moves around so quietly. When we met with Scott the first time, he made it a point to get to know us and to make us feel comfortable in his home studio as he discussed his process and packages. One of the big selling points in his packages was the option to have a longer engagement shoot (many photographers do not give you 3 hours to do engagement shots), unlimited hours on the wedding day, and an anniversary photoshoot to use our way. Scott encouraged us to be ourselves and to be creative. During our engagement shoot, we had him and a second photographer traveling to three separate locations, and even climbing all of his equipment on a ladder to the roof of a baseball stadium to capture an epic sunset shot. He never batted an eye and was thrilled to take the journey with us. On our wedding day, he was a key component in making sure that we had what we needed. He arrived on time with his team. His team assisted in pinning boutonnieres, ensuring our grandparents had their flowers, and even stepped in to assist with the wedding ceremony timeline with our ceremony coordinator decided to be a no show. Scott understood that our first dance was going to be epic and special so he made sure to have a 360 degree setup with flashes to capture every moment, even burning out one of his flash bulbs mid-routine to capture it all. He made sure that we had something special in the end. His team had an awesome attention to detail and made us feel so comfortable the entire time! My favorite part of working with Scott is that he is completely transparent about his process and he treats all of his clients with respect like they are his own family. After we booked Scott as our photographer, he sent us a link for our own personal portal to download photos from our engagement shoot and wedding, to make and check payments, and to complete engagement and wedding day surveys. We loved having a vendor that was easy to work with and gave us a location to maintain all of our important documents. On multiple occasions we found ourselves saying, "why can't all of our vendors be like this?" In transparency, his services are not the cheapest, but they are worth every penny. Your photos are something you will have to cherish in the future, so make sure that you have someone who can do the job, is willing to be there all day, and will do it right! On a side note, he has a photo booth you can rent for use as well. This was a huge hit with our guests and worked wonderfully throughout the night! Ask about The Loose Booth!

didn’t consider until later in the process is how much of a support team your photographers are. From the moment we met Scott we knew that he was our guy. He really took time to get to know us and make sure we were a good fit before even signing anything. We appreciated the personal touch and it became evident to us that photography is clearly beyond a job for Scott and his team. They are extremely professional but also so creative and fun. They were seriously my rock on my wedding day and took so much off my shoulders so I could just enjoy each moment. From making me genuinely laugh to organizing the bridal party to holding my belongings and making sure I stayed warm for outdoor photos, they were always there and I am so grateful. At the same time, they found a way to be “professionally invisible” so that each moment felt intimate. So many of our friends and family members remarked on how friendly Scott and Brian were throughout the night and how they blended in to the dance floor and always seemed to be in the right place at the right time! Beyond all of that are the pictures themselves. Scott truly has a gift and a unique ability to look through a lens and create a magical scene. He deserves every accolade he receives. We weren’t the type of people that wanted a ton of formal wedding photos-we wanted to capture candid and natural moments and get a few epic and amazing photos. With Scott and his team you are guaranteed to get a number of photos that will make your jaw drop and a smile to come to your face . We can’t recommend SMJ enough!!!

anted 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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e booked over a year and half before our August 2019 wedding. He really helped plan out our day so we didn’t miss a single special moment. From the planning process to the wedding day to the follow up 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!

search for wedding vendors and photographers it can be overwhelming with the amount of options out there. Do yourself a favor and choose Scott. Not only are his photos/work INCREDIBLE but he is simply amazing to work with. He has such a creative eye and has the ability to turn any area into such a beautiful photo. His ability to capture moments in their most organic state while telling a story is unlike anything I have ever seen. Scott took my fiance and I’s engagement photos in different areas of Downtown York PA and we could not be more pleased!! He is very professional, prompt and quick to respond. His clients and their happiness are his number 1 priority, and that will be evident in his communication and suggestions. His experience and dedication to clients absolutely sets him apart from anyone else we looked at, and we wouldn’t have trusted anyone else to capture our special moments. Sometimes it can be awkward when is taking photos of you, but he is comfortable to be around and encourages you to relax and be yourselves. He will capture some moments you will cherish forever. Our session didn’t even feel like a photo shoot, we just had fun! And he took care of the rest. Visiting different murals downtown and areas that produced some great photos! His knowledge and tenure will be very helpful on your big day as well. When your wedding comes around you will have enough to do on your special day, leave it to the pros to handle what they do and know best. Thank you SMJ Photography, for capturing memories we can have forever!!

beautiful, emotional and fun candids that continue to help us relive our day. Many of our guests and family members have commented on how incredible our photos turned out. Scott and his team are extremely organized and professional- they fit right in with our crew! Would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a wedding photographer!

s about 5 years ago and our wedding pictures this past fall and let me tell you AMAZING does not even begin to describe them. We have had so many compliments on how great our pictures are and the care that went into each picture he took. His entire crew that helped capture our wedding day exceeded every expectation we had, they were professional and most of the day we did not even realize they were there. I have recommended Scott and SMJ photography since we first started our journey with them and I will forever recommend them to anyone looking for an all around awesome photographer.

t 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!

rtant 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!!!