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Capturing Stories

Hi! My name is Adam, and I'm a documentary wedding photographer and videographer in the Louisville, Kentucky, area. Capturing genuine love, happiness, and awkward moments is my specialty. I give you space to be yourselves and document those in-between moments, and let your personality as a couple shine through.

I’m a photographer, videographer, and storyteller. Let's capture your story.

Let's Capture Your Story!

Hi, I'm Adam Mescan, an award-winning wedding photographer based in Louisville, Kentucky. Capturing genuine love, happiness, and awkward moments is my specialty. I document candid moments full of emotion. I’m there with you celebrating, laughing, and tearing up. Count me as family and not a stranger behind a camera.

The images and videos I have crafted for you will last for years to come. My photography style is documentary based, with photojournalistic tendencies that are beautiful and genuine.

I can be goofy to deliver a fun and relaxed experience. I'm here to help support you on your big day and can provide additional materials with my professional expertise through your planning process.

I graduated from the University of Louisville with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. With seven years of experience photographing weddings, I started Shutter Photo & Film in 2017. Couples have entrusted me over the past three years to capture their love story. I can't wait to document yours.

Why I Take Photos

I love photography because it allows me to see things from a different perspective. Photography enables me to capture your authentic self, something you don't really see when gathered around for group selfies and "say cheese" moments. The camera lets me show off your personality and quirks, your emotions as you truly experienced them.

But my favorite thing is making memories. I create memories from a specific time and place and hold on to them with detail. Photographs spark your memory and bring your experience back to life.

Documenting your wedding is a great honor to be a part of one of your life's greatest moments and preserve that memory. Telling your story through photography lays the foundation for your new family, with images that will be cherished forever. These photographs, capturing the celebrations of your love, are a family heirloom.

How I Create Stories

This is your day I'm just here to capture it. Supporting whatever you need.

I gently guide you through the process of posing to create natural photographs.

I work in the background to capture genuine moments to avoid photos that come across as stiff or staged. I'm goofy to help you and your guests relax bringing out their genuine selves.


Services Offered
Shutter Photo & Film provides the final, high-resolution images as digital files and quality prints, with optional custom graphics. They also offer albums, save-the-dates, and proofs. Their photography services for wedding events include:

  • Additional hours
  • Willingness to travel
  • High-resolution images
  • Second photographer
  • Wedding portraits
  • Boudoir shoots
  • Engagement shoots
  • Multiple locations
  • Trash-the-dress shoot

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the starting price for your wedding photography services?

$3,000

What is the starting price for your wedding videography services?

$3,000

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Digital Files

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Def Video
Highlight Video
Multi. Cameras
Multi. Locations

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$8,000

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$4,000

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

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Albums
Digital Files

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

Add'l Hours
High-Def Video
Highlight Video
Multi. Cameras
Multi. Locations

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism

What primary style do you identify with?

Cinematic
Documentary
Short Form
Storytelling
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

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

Which wedding events do you service?

Ceremony
Pre-Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal Dinner

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date

What videography services do you offer?

Drone Footage
Full Feature Video
Highlight Video
Multi. Cameras
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day

What final video formats do you offer?

Digital Download
USB Flash Drive
USB Hard Drive
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Liz Married on 01/22/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Hire Shutter Now!

I truly can not say enough good things about Adam & Shutter. From our first zoom meeting my fiancé and I both felt so at ease with him. We are not people who are naturally comfortable in front of the camera, but starting at our engagement pictures, where he had the most perfect spots picked out, Adam made us both feel so relaxed and gave great direction to help us capture honestly the most genuine and gorgeous photos I’ve ever seen of us. I obviously couldn’t wait for wedding day! Adam worked with us leading up to the wedding to build out exactly what we were looking for that weekend, and it made planning so easy having the same company for both photo and video. Adam and his entire team were exactly what you want your photo/video team to be… quietly there for every step so you know content is being captured so you can live in the moment, but never in the way or intruding at all. He directed everyone, in order to capture the photos I wanted, but in a calm demeanor. He was so caring about us as well, ensuring we had eaten & drank water before we took photos at the reception, etc. Overall, Shutter Photo & Film was by far the best decision we made when planning our wedding.
KC
Kc Getting married on 12/17/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn't as for a better experience!

I could not recommend Adam and Aaron with Shutter Photography & Film enough! We had a very small wedding, with around 10 guest and they seemed to catch very single moment possible, while making us feel so comfortable. We've never used a photographer or even had photos taken, so we thought it would be awkward for us.. Not at all, he made sure we got the perfect photos for our special day! They even allowed us to make a quick trip to a near by park (in the middle of winter) for the most beautiful outdoor portraits. So happy with these photos and will cherish them forever!
Alyssa
Alyssa N. Married on 08/19/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Adam is always great!

Adam is not only a great guy but he takes amazing photos! He is super friendly, relatable and talented! He will definitely go above and beyond to make sure anyone has a great experience!
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Shutter Photo & Film frequently asked questions

Shutter Photo & Film includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Digital Files
Shutter Photo & Film includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
Shutter Photo & Film offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
Shutter Photo & Film offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Video
  • Wedding Portraits
Shutter Photo & Film offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
Shutter Photo & Film is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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