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David Payne Photography is a wedding photography studio based in Knoxville, Tennessee. David serves areas in Tennessee, North Carolina, Kentucky, and Georgia, though he is also available for destination weddings. His style is candid and fun to ensure that couples and their guests enjoy the photography experience.

Services Offered

David Payne Photography utilizes a wide spectrum of techniques to capture beautiful images that preserve the emotions of each wedding. As a hybrid photographer, he works in both digital photography and film, giving clients footage in either medium. David has consolidated his most popular products and services into simple packages for a convenient booking experience. All packages come with full print and social media rights, no watermarks on images as well as retouched, full sized images that can be shared will all your friends and family for free. All of the images can be printed whereever you like, as much as you like, as long as you like and as big as you like. Each package can be customized to fit your budget, with the option to add extra hours, a second photographer, or an engagement shoot. Couples receive their images in an online gallery and can purchase photo items including:

  • Albums
  • Prints
  • Negatives
  • Save-the-dates
  • Thank-you cards
  • Guest Books
  • Parent albums
  • Veteran-owned
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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Toning
Digital Files
Negatives
Prints

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Add'l Hours
Custom Graphics
Engagement Shoot
Hand-Coloring
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Toning
Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Negatives
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Film
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional
Vintage

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Negatives
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of David Payne Photography

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Priscilla Sent on 11/22/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing experience!

David captured beautiful photos of my wedding! Super pleasant to work with. Would definitely recommend.
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Louise Sent on 09/15/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Unbelievable! ❤️

There is not a word written or thought spoken that can adequately express the professional quality and beauty of our wedding pictures produced on one of the most important days of our life. On a day when the bride is nervous and worried about every aspect of the wedding, this was one area that I did not have any concerns! David was a silent comforting person in the background capturing my every beautiful tender moment of our day. I cannot express how thankful I am with how he captured the emotion and true feelings from the moment we arrived until we left the country club… Without hesitation, I highly recommend this photographer for any event needs you might have!!!
Bobbie
Bobbie Sent on 10/06/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Very Professional and Great to Work With

David did a great job keeping the wedding party non track and maximizing the allotted time we had with him. He was so very generous with his time and we so appreciated his suggestions and we are so glad to have him take photos of our sons wedding. I highly recommend him.
Amanda
Amanda Sent on 08/10/2020
5 out of 5 rating

David is Fabulous!

What can I say, we picked a swelteringly hot August day to get married but David muscled through it! He is a delight to work with and I’m loving the sneak peeks (see below), can’t wait to see all the pictures.
He’ll work his booty off for you, so don’t hesitate to add him to your vendor team! He spent 7 hours with us (make sure to include him in the guest count) and that was more than enough time, however our wedding was on the small side.

Thank you Dave!!!

Amanda & Troy
Rebecca
Rebecca Sent on 08/01/2020
5 out of 5 rating

The absolute best photographer!!

David was nothing short of amazing. He is very easy to work with and is so fast on turnaround! He has a great eye for lighting and the perfect pictures. The wedding is over however his pictures have allowed me to relive it day after day and I am so thankful I chose him!!
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Raquel Sent on 11/08/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Excellence

From the first phone call, David was extremely helpful in not only giving us tips for great photos but also about the surrounding area as we were from out of town. He was very calm during the event and took some creative shots. We love our pictures and the professional service David provided.
PORSHA
Porsha Sent on 07/15/2019
5 out of 5 rating

One word.... Phenomenal

If you are looking for a wedding photographer do not thing twice! Book David Now! David comes highly recommended and you do not want any other photographer. David communicates swiftly, he is professional, and very personable. His prices are very reasonable and he is flexible. My pictures turned out gorgeous! David captured every shot. Once I viewed all of the pictures, they told a story. I did not need a videographer because he captured every moment. I am beyond pleased with David. He gets a 10 out of 10. Thank me later :)
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Valerie Sent on 07/09/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Great photographer

David Payne photography was wonderful to work with. He was accommodating and listened to what type of pictures we wanted. He was also able to Photoshop out imperfections.
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Sarah Sent on 06/30/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Photographer!!

We hired Dave for our June 7, 2019 wedding. We received our photos the other day and are in love with Dave and Debbie's work! My husband and I were impressed with his quick delivery of the photos and overall professionalism throughout the entire wedding process. He got the photos to us within the time frame that he said he would. Our wedding plans changed multiple times, yet Dave was always so patient and easy-going which helped ease my stress. Some mishaps happened on our wedding day, but both Dave and his wife handled it with grace and put us as ease about it. He was very flexible with talking on the phone (I am an hour behind him and have to work pretty late in the evenings). My husband and I are both self-conscious about getting photos taken, but Dave has a way of easing his clients and getting pictures without making you feel uncomfortable. We felt like professional models on that day with his guidance. We highly recommend Dave and Debbie. Thank you so much!
Megan
Megan Sent on 06/27/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Flexible and GREAT with Communication!

Very responsive! Very professional! Shows enthusiasm and does his research beforehand!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Robyn James Ensembles Robyn James Ensembles Wedding Musicians

Many photographers ignore the musicians at weddings but David took some wonderful shots of my string trio. Thanks, David!

Whitestone Inn Whitestone Inn Hotel Weddings

I have worked with David several times over the years. He is very easy to work with and has gorgeous work!

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David Payne Photography frequently asked questions

David Payne Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Toning
  • Digital Files
  • Negatives
  • Prints
David Payne Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • Add'l Hours
  • Custom Graphics
  • Engagement Shoot
  • Hand-Coloring
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Toning
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Negatives
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
David Payne Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Film
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
  • Vintage
David Payne Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
David Payne Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Negatives
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
David Payne Photography is recommended by 99% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in average response time, 5 in flexibility, 5 in professionalism, 4.9 in quality of service and 4.9 in value.
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