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Scott McNamara Photography

Scott McNamara Photography

Knoxville, TN
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2009 Winner
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    Emily Sent on 09/05/2016
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    Hire this guy! It's always a risk booking a wedding vendor for your big day. A photographer, in our opinion, is one of the most important and risky decisions to make when investing your money. The product they produce will be with you for a lifetime, unlike an underwhelming meal from a caterer or a dry piece of wedding cake. You can eliminate the "risk factor" if Scott is your photographer. Trust us, this guy knows what he's doing. Working with Scott was a treat, and this is coming from two people who don't particularly enjoy being photographed. We always felt comfortable and laid back with him, and the photos that came out the other end were phenomenal! Even his "worst" photos are still frame-able and something an amateur would be thrilled with. He was very easy to communicate with during the planning process, and was the perfect blend of assertive and fly-on-the-wall during the wedding day. We had many guests after the wedding tell us "You had a great photographer!" even before they saw the photos. You could just tell he was tirelessly working his magic the whole day -- capturing the little shots and artsy angles that we wouldn't think to photograph. We are so thankful to have a wonderful collection of images to look back on to remember our wedding for years and years to come. Like we said -- hire this guy!

    Scott McNamara Photography's reply:

    Emily - Thanks so much for the glowing review! You guys made my job easy :) As always I appreciate the opportunity and hope you guys enjoy the images for years to come.
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    Shannon Sent on 03/26/2013
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    My husband and I found Scott by chance. We Google searched Trash The Dress Portland Oregon and he was the first to pull up. We had been looking for a wedding photographer for quite some time and knew it was what we wanted to lay the money down for. Pictures last forever so it was important to us that this be a photographer who would capture us as a couple in our true form not staged or posed like every other wedding photo. After meeting with Scott we knew he was the one the second he told us he used to be a wildlife photographer and had never shot an indoor wedding. It was a perfect match to our laid back life-style and our camp wedding. Not to mention the first photographer we could agree on, after looking at his pictures hands down he took the cake. My husband is in the creative biz as well and is VERY picky. VERY!
    Scott was wonderful to work with, easy to get along with and quickly made himself a friend. He's very passionate about what he does and easily makes you feel comfortable with him. He captured our wedding perfectly and caught priceless moments that shouldn't be forgotten. When he showed us our wedding video there was a clip of me on the phone with my grandmother who passed away the day after our wedding. In all the hustle and bustle I thought I had forgotten to call her. It brought me to my knees to see me tell her one last time that I loved her and I'll have that forever.
    Scott captured our engagement photos, wedding photos, and trash the dress. All of them turned out AWESOME! We were very happy with his work and with the awesome table topper book he provides that is specially made in Italy for you.

    Scott McNamara Photography's reply:

    Thanks Shannon. Your wedding was AMAZING and will remain one of my faves. So glad to hear I captured your last conversation with your grandmother. THAT is why I love what I do - capturing moments like that so you can relive them forever. Thanks so much!!
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    Pamela Sent on 11/15/2011
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    Scott is Incredible! He is friendly, considerate, profession - and his work is unlike anything else I've seen. It is artistic and so beautiful. His passion for photography is clearly visible in every photo he takes. He used the scenery to set the stage and really captured the essence of us in the images and told the story of our day through them.

    The day after the wedding, we set out with Scott on a “Trash the Dress” photo shoot. I cannot recommend this enough – we road tripped all the way down the Florida Keys and back – stopping along the way to take some shots. We took photos everywhere from an abandoned construction project covered in graffiti to a lone mangrove tree on the edge of the ocean. The backdrops were outstanding and we look so amazing set in them.

    We began the weekend as clients/vendor, but we absolutely parted ways as friends. Hire Scott McNamara for your wedding – you will not be disappointed. He is so talented and such a great guy. He really is the best you can find!

    Scott McNamara Photography's reply:

    Hey Pam! Thanks again for the opportunity to be a part of your beautiful wedding. We did part as friends and look forward to you guys visiting in Portland soon!!
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    Shelly Sent on 10/30/2011
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    I can not say enough good things about working with Scott. We knew that we wanted a less traditional and more "editorial" approach to our wedding photos and Scott fit the bill perfectly. You'll still get the shots you want, he'll just add a creative twist or a subtle detail or a bit of a modern edge that will surprise and amaze. Looking at our wedding photos I find it hard to believe that's US in the pictures. They look straight out of a magazine.

    Scott is also incredibly professional and doesn't make you or your guests feel awkward or like he's imposing himself on every big moment. In fact, I was surprised to see some of the shots because I had no idea he was even there! He also shoots video along with photos so you'll get a really cool added bonus. The video is currently circulating around to family and friends and making people cry coast to coast!

    I love our wedding photos. I can't imagine not looking back on them a decade from now and still loving them as much as I day I first saw them. Everyone who has seen them comments on the beauty and uniqueness of every, single photo. We got shots at Pike Place Market in Seattle, against a wall of graffiti in Capitol Hill, even doing shots with some locals at a really cool diver bar across the street from our venue. (The shot of our guests looking at us through the window of the venue is priceless.)

    Scott is a true talent. You'll feel incredibly special to be his "subjects" for the day. I feel truly lucky to have had him be part of our day.
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    Chris Sent on 01/17/2011
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    Being a photographer myself, I get picky about many things. We knew Scott was the perfect fit, he was very helpful throughout our out of the country wedding. He is professional, creative, considerate, helpful and extremely friendly, all in one package. What more can you ask for from a great guy?
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    Sallie Sent on 09/27/2010
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    Scott is an amazing photographer. He went over and out of his way to meet all of our needs. Very professional & great attitude!!! Would definitely recommend him for your wedding!! You'll have no regrets!!
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    Lisa Sent on 09/08/2010
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    We couldn't have been happier with Scott as our wedding photographer! I wondered how it would feel to have a relative stranger with us during many of the more private moments on our wedding day, but Scott was so charming and easy to be with, that he made everyone feel instantly at ease. He was friendly, unobtrusive, and of course he passed the acid test - the photographs are fantastic! Looking back, I count hiring Scott as one of the best decisions we made in the wedding planning process.
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    Crystal Sent on 03/16/2010
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    Scott was an excellent Photographer. He was very prompt with his responses, either returning my emails or my phone calls within 24 hours. He was very professional the entire time both in demeanor and attire. Scott did my engagement shoot, wedding, and an alternative shoot the day after the wedding, so we spent a lot of time together. He is very intuitive and creative; he has great ideas for shots that the common eye cannot see. He was very accomidating and easy to work with; my husband and I felt very comfortable around him. Several guests at the wedding commented that he blended in well and hardly knew he was there snapping photos, but that he was definitely capturing every moment. Scott is also very prompt in developing/publishing the shots that were taken. We were able to preview a sample within a matter of days and recieved all our shots in a couple of weeks. I would highly recommend Scott McNamara Photography to any bride, or couple, looking for a Photographer. He is much more than just a photographer : )
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    Janice Sent on 12/08/2009
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    Scott did more than what we would dream of from a photographer. He showed up at 7am on the wedding day with a rake to help clean up the ceremony venue to ensure that it was 'picture perfect'. I definitely recommend him to all brides who are looking for a friendly, professional and creative photographer.
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    Rachel Sent on 05/18/2010
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    Scott took our honeymoon pictures. I wanted to have a day with a photographer on our honeymoon because I couldn't stand the thought of being in paradise and having underwhelming pictures to show of one of the most special trips we would take in our life.

    My husband and I had such a wonderful time working with him. I know typically husbands don't enjoy taking pictures much less taking time away from our honeymoon while in paradise {Kauai, HI} but my husband actually had lots of fun that day and the end pictures were worth every second we spent with Scott!

    I recommend him to EVERYONE! He has a special eye for unique, out of this world photos. I have friends that referred him to us and people that we know that are now using him after seeing our pictures. Such an amazing photographer and overall awesome person!
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    Natalie Sent on 08/19/2009
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    As soon as we met Scott we knew that his style and demeanor would be perfectly suited to us. He is easy going, friendly, and always professional. We wanted our backyard wedding to be sweet and personal, and Scott fit right in.

    Scott was the ideal wedding photographer. Our family loved him, he was ever-present but never intrusive, and he became an instant friend.

    Our pictures are beautiful. In fact, quite a few people have said that they are "the most beautiful wedding photos" that they've ever seen!

    We are so, so lucky and thankful that Scott was there to document our wedding day. We will treasure these pictures for the rest of our lives!
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    Melissa Sent on 06/10/2009
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    Scott did a wonderful job with our wedding. We did 3 different shoots with him and all of them were amazing and FUN!!! My husband is not a photogenic guy & hates having his picture taken, but with Scott's work - you would never guess that.

    The level of flexibility and handling a group of 43 people on the windy public beach was great. I felt 100% stress-free which was awesome!!! Leading up to the wedding, we had several phone conversations to discuss ideas, needs/wants, timing, etc & when the day arrived, we never thought twice about anything.

    Every single guest from our wedding would recommend Scott for any photo shoot -- he is truly awesome. My husband and I would HIGHLY recommend Scott McNamara Photography without any hesitation whatsoever -- you won't find a better well-rounded, customer-service oriented, professional, kind & creative photographer!!
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    Joshua Sent on 06/16/2009
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    Scott was fantastic! He not only brought his eye for capturing the moment but also great patience and a wonderful attitude. By the end of the evening it felt as if Scott had been a part of the family the entire day. We both highly recommend Scott for your occasion.
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    Eryka Sent on 10/08/2008
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    Scott Mcnamara was the photographer/photo journalist at our wedding at Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu. We did not have a videographer so it was important that I found a good photographer. I took my time and really did my research and he was the best. Weddings can be hectic and it's funny when I think about our wedding and all that went right or wrong, the one thing we are grateful for and we wouldn't change was our photographer. He was the ABSOLUTE BEST and out of all of the vendors (including wedding coordinators) he was our favorite to work with. He's so easy to talk to and to be around. He made all of us completely comfortable(inlcuding my husband who hates to take his picture). His work is amazing. All of my photographs look like they could be in a magazine. He is a truly talented man. I feel extremely fortunate to have found Scott.
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    Samantha Sent on 08/09/2008
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    Planning a wedding can be a very stressful and intense time in a bride and groom’s life. Any chance you are able to hire someone for your wedding that makes things run smoothly, it’s stands out. The experience we had with Scott Mcnamara as our wedding photographer was unforgettable. We found him to be personable (let me point out that we met at Starbucks by his willingness to engage in easy conversation about his passion in wedding photography) and equally professional. One point during our wedding our DJ was out of answers on how to run our wedding slideshow, who came to the rescue? Scott did! He ran out to his car and grabbed his personal lap top and saved the show J

    “Your wedding photographer was never pushy or in the way of anyone.” Grandmother of the Bride

    “OMG your pics are beautiful! What and awesome good job Scott!” Maid of Honor

    “I liked that guy, he was so cool.” Groomsman

    “He’s Good! Is it alright if I share these with people you guys don’t really know? “ Family Friend

    “Every time I look at the slideshow online I can’t get through it without crying. He just captured the moment.” Mother of the Bride

    “He was totally cool and witty, and stayed out of everybody’s way. You couldn’t even tell he was there. Super nice dude.” Nephew/Groomsman

    Scott we are SOOOO THANKFUL you were our wedding photographer!!! Thank you for being so flexible with our schedules, sharing your creative photography style with us, and truly being a genuine person. Our wedding picture were beyond our wildest dreams and expectations. They will be with us forever. The DVD you created is like nothing we’ve ever seen before. We know you are going places, thanks for allowing us to be apart of your passion. May the Good Lord Bless you and your wife with happiness and prosperity. Keep in Touch! Ted and Sam Hardin
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    Cheryl Sent on 07/20/2008
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    Scott was awesome. He was extremely easy to work with. He had wonderful ideas and his pictures turned out so well. They were just phenomenal! One of the most amazing things I remember, is that he was practically invisible during our outdoor ceremony. We never saw him, he was never in the way, but when we saw the shots he got we were just blown away! Also, he dedicated his entire day to us for the wedding. From the bride getting ready in the morning, right on through the reception that night. Then, he took an another day for an "alternate" shoot. Scott was professional, smart, and easy to work with. I'd recommend him to anyone. He was just great.
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    Shay Sent on 07/28/2008
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    Don't think twice about hiring Scott for your special day. You won't be disappointed. He did an absolutely fabulous job for us. We got more than we expected and couldn't be more satisfied. He's very professional and easy to work with. We will always treasure every one of the beautiful photos Scott took for us. They are amazing.
    S. White
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    Rebecca Sent on 07/25/2008
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    Scott was a great photographer. He did a great job in getting photos that were really important to me and coming up with ideas for really unique photos. Every single person that has seen our photographs has talked about how amazing and professional they look. Scott was also very easy to talk to and get in touch with. I would highly recommend him to anyone. He was worth every penny and more.
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    Ted Sent on 08/10/2008
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    Scott was the answer to all of are prayers. He truly was the best photographer that my wife and i could have had.God bless him and his vision to be the best!!
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    Joann Sent on 08/24/2010
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    Scott took our engagement pictures (unfortunately due to scheduling, he couldn't do our wedding). I am a photographer myself, so I am incredibly picky - but Scott exceeded every expectation I had. I can't recommend him high enough. Hire him. You won't be sorry.
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