SMJ Photography

tt 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.

t 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!

s 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!

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!

tient 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!

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.

onal 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.

rk with. Not to mention his work is absolutely incredible.

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!

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.

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!!

cial 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.

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

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.

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!

ortable. 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.

ding 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!

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!

t 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.

r 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

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!

oth 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.

he 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!

t 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!