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    Alexa O. Sent on 11/09/2019
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    Wonderful Nashville-Based Team!

    Dan and Kelly are both so kind and talented, and were a joy to work with. We booked Watson Studios more than a year and a half before our wedding date, and throughout that time they were always responsive to my many questions and thoughts. We could not be happier with our engagement and wedding photos and would highly recommend them for anyone getting married, whether in Nashville or elsewhere!
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    Jenny Sent on 07/09/2018
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    Having Dan and his lovely wife at our wedding was like having two more friends there. They were easy to work with and the results were perfect! They captured the day in the most beautiful way. They are so incredible at what they do and as people who work in film, we were so impressed with the eye for composition, color, light, and spontaneity. Everyone looks beautiful, happy, and natural in our wedding photos. My husband says the heat was so intense and they were real troopers. He was in Starship Troopers and had to get a reference in since Dan and him are both sci-fi fans. highly recommend you use Watson Studios for all of your photography needs.
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    Corrie Sent on 01/02/2018
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    I’ve never received so many compliments about anything as much as I did with my wedding photos! They exceeded my expectations and I’m so happy with my wedding photos:-)
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    Kelsey Sent on 02/13/2018
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    Watson Studios is not only extremely talented, but also extremely personable and a breeze to work with. From a planner’s perspective, everything from the first introduction to our clients, through the process of receiving photos makes our lives easier and stress free. On the wedding day, Dan and Kelly are a stellar team. With expertise and many years of industry experience, this duo is efficient and productive with the tight schedule of a wedding day, while keeping our couples at ease and a smile on their face. Their natural talent is highly sought after and not always easy to find, I would recommend them without hesitation to any of our future clients!
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    Olivia Sent on 08/22/2017
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    This is SO long overdue since my husband and I got married almost one year ago, but I am still marveling at the gorgeous photos Watson Studios did of our wedding. Photography was THE most important thing to me regarding wedding planning, and I couldn't be more pleased. Dan got every special moment. He has a special way of grabbing those moments you don't quite realize are happening on the big day, but that warm your heart with forever memories when you see the photos. The way your groom is gazing at you when you're looking elsewhere, how truly happy you look smiling at your groom, that exact moment you burst into laughter, a tender exchange during the father-daughter dance...Every special moment captured in a very natural, beautiful quality with the perfect light.

    Other than photos beyond my expectations, Dan is the guy you want on your wedding day. Dan is exceptionally calm with great humor. He essentially laid out our entire schedule for us, and when we had a bit of a fiasco with the hair dresser taking forever (and ever), he professionally, but firmly spoke with the other vendor to get us back on track. We ended up having to switch the guys' photos for the girls' and he improvised without blinking an eye.

    Dan also delivered our photos quickly and gave us a veteran's discount. For Christmas in the following months, he even sent us an ornament of a framed wedding photo. I highly recommend Watson Studios to any other bride on her big day.

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    Jillian Sent on 04/03/2017
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    I highly recommend Dan as a photographer. From the very beginning he made the process easy and exciting. His work speaks for itself.
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    Caroline Sent on 02/08/2017
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    Dan was such a joy to work with! He is super easy going and very professional. The day of, we were running a bit late (our fault) which cut into our picture time, but Dan adapted well, and we still got all of the beautiful pictures we wanted. Our pictures turned out perfectly, and we are very happy with our decision to use Watson Studios for them.
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    Brianna Sent on 04/19/2017
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    We hired Dan for our Engagement and Wedding photos. He was great! He was detail oriented and took what little we had to work with and made it extraordinary! Very friendly and nice to work with. I will cherish our wedding pictures forever!
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    Katie Sent on 11/30/2015
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    My husband and I live in Iowa but decided to have our wedding in East Tennessee because of its unmatched beauty and serenity. When looking for photographers, I had only websites and reviews to go off of since we were not from the area. I fell in love with Dan Watson’s elegant style of photography, bringing out special and emotional moments of the bride and groom as well as the fun party moments of the reception. I took a chance, not having met Dan or knowing anyone he’s worked with, and decided to hire him as our photographer. I knew even after we got our engagement photos back that we had made the right decision – they were absolutely gorgeous! He did such a wonderful job of taking the thoughts in my head and turning them into exactly what we had wanted for our photos. Then the wedding came, and he was SO easy to work with. He knew we had a timeline to stick to for the day but was flexible to accommodate last-minute changes or requests. We recently got the photos back from the wedding and reception, and they were absolutely perfect! He captured so many perfect moments of myself and my husband, our families and friends, and the beauty of our venue (RT Lodge, Maryville ,TN). I would highly recommend Dan to anyone that wants a flawless photographer experience with incredible photos that will take you back and make you smile at the memories of your special day.
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    Leslie Sent on 12/22/2015
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    We LOVED having Dan as our wedding photographer! He was extremely professional while also being very calm and laid back which made us feel very comfortable with him. He captured every moment we wanted plus more. Our wedding photos are beautiful and we can't stop looking at them. We highly recommend him to everyone!
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    Callie Sent on 07/01/2016
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    The best decision ever! Dan and his crew made our day spectacular. They were able to capture every moment perfectly and didn't miss a single detail. We're so pleased with everything from the engagement session to the wedding day. We also booked the photo blaster and only wish we had had the time to take MORE photos with our guests. Thank you Dan - our wedding day was even better because you and your team were there to capture it all.
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    Vickie Sent on 01/04/2016
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    I highly recommend Dan Watson Studios for wedding photography. My daughter had an outdoor wedding at our family farm in June. Wedding day was a blur for me, as mother of the bride, but I had no worries about the wedding photos, as Dan and his assistant captured all the special moments and unique touches that were part of the wedding day.

    As I viewed the photos, I relived the day and caught images I had missed. Dan Watson is easy to work with. After the wedding, I needed help with my album and how to do online; all I had to do was pick up the phone and call. I can't wait to get my album of my daughter's special day! Vickie Webb
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    Cami Sent on 05/24/2017
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    Two years later, and I'm still over the moon with my wedding photos and engagement session photos! I knew once I saw his portfolio that I wanted Dan to be our wedding photographer (I love the lightness of his work and his eye for gorgeous moments!) I truly feel like our photos are timeless, and I show them off to anyone and everyone because every important moment and detail was beautifully captured. (In fact, the only downfall is that I like ALL the photos so narrowing them down for an album has been so tough for me!) Dan was super easy to work with and incredibly professional. I also loved that he was great at posing us naturally; it definitely shows in the photos. I had very high expectations for our photography, and Watson Studios definitely exceeded them! Highly recommend!
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    Debbie Sent on 11/24/2015
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    Dan Watson at Watson Studios is a fabulous wedding photographer. He took all the photos at my daughter's June outdoor wedding. Dan is very easy to work with. He is available to answer any questions you might have before, during and after the wedding. Dan's attention to all the little details is amazing. His pictures of the ceremony itself were great and no one even noticed he was taking them! The shots of the "getting ready" process were fun and such a treasure to have. He works with you to be sure he captures all the important moments of the entire wedding day. He has a wonderful artistic eye and this shows in his photos. He also has a Photo Blaster that allows guests to take photo booth type pictures. The guests at my daughter's wedding loved having that fun opportunity. I highly recommend Dan Watson if you are looking for a photographer that is above and beyond all the other photographers.
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    Alex Sent on 11/30/2015
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    Dan is a true professional and we couldn’t be more happy! We didn’t have a videographer so it was really important that we got a great photos to remember it by. It was wonderful to go back and see it all from another set of eyes. He caught the candid and special moments, group and family photos and captured the wedding details beautifully! Definitely the best part about getting the photos was that in the moment, we were having such a blast we kind of forgot how romantic our wedding was, but now we get to relive it in our photos. Truly treasure these shots, so lovely.

    Super nice guy, awesome imagery, always shooting, quick turnaround, easy to navigate his site, and great communication!
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    Dan was fantastic to work with! Once engaged and starting the chaotic and confusing process of choosing vendors, he was the first to respond, so informative on everything included and at a reasonable price. It is overwhelming to search for vendors of all kinds when you are getting married, so someone who is timely and answers all your questions and then some, is very refreshing. There aren't hidden fees, and his work is great.

    Another note, also book through him for the Photo Blaster. It was the favorite part of our wedding for all our guests. It gave us those party pics for the most amazing memories from our wedding. It it simple to operate, and guests get to leave with photo strips. The best part is all the photos are available digitally as well so you can buy or save the prints later.

    Highly recommend for both wedding photography and the photo blaster, and great to have 1 vendor to go through for both!
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    Kristin Sent on 08/29/2014
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    I was so happy and pleased with Watson-Studios. They were recommended by our wedding venue the Marco Beach Ocean Resort as one of their vendors. When I contacted them, Dan was able to accommodate my needs and fit into our budget.

    We were extremely pleased when we met Dan the day of our wedding. He was so nice and extremely professional. During the "getting ready" part of the day, you didn't even know he was there with us! He was snapping away getting shots but not in anyone's way!

    We did not feel overwhelmed or like we were being pulled in a million different directions for photographs after the ceremony. He completed my request of family photos and then took photos of my husband and I. He chose some great spots around our resort and beach and we are looking forward to seeing the photos soon!
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    Logan Sent on 09/30/2014
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    Dan and Natalie were the perfect choice for our engagement wedding photography. They are so responsive and flexible and attend to each and every detail. Our photography is stunning -- from portraits to details. I can't say enough about their professionalism. If you are looking for elegant, timeless photography, Watson Studios is absolutely the best.
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    Kristy Sent on 12/30/2013
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    Watson Studios was fantastic! Truly talented. Our photographs are GORGEOUS! We loved working with them. I highly recommend Natalie and Dan!
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    Dan and Natalie Watson are two of the most wonderful and kind-hearted individuals you will meet. I can say, without a doubt, choosing this duo was the best decision we made during the wedding planning process. My husband and I are a little camera shy, but you couldn't tell in our photos because Dan & Natalie made us feel so comfortable. On our wedding day, I was completely at ease because they kept us on time (but never in a rush) and they are also genuinely fun to be around. They are polite and considerate when managing friends & family, and they get the shots. Period.

    All of our pictures are impeccable and capture our sweetest moments between friends and loved ones throughout the day.

    We also chose Watson-Studios for our engagement pictures. On top of taking our pictures, Natalie actually created custom Save the Dates for us. Our guests raved about them -- they were better than anything we could find on Etsy or invitations sites. AND the Watsons were incredibly easy to work when we picked out the guestbook, wedding album and parent album. They have a plenty of variety and options to choose from -- we went with gorgeous leather-bound albums stamped with our names.

    It's been 3 months since our wedding and we're still in contact with Natalie & Dan. Not because we have to, just because we love them and their work.
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    Natalie and Dan are an amazing couple that being comfort with professionalism! It's as if you're meeting with family.
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    Anya Sent on 12/31/2013
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    Out of all the photographers that i have talked to , this company/team is with out a doubt the best of the best . I never had to worry whether they were going to capture the right moments,they captured everything . They are the best photography team out there . They really know how to tell a story through pictures . When looking back at my pictures , i kept telling myself " I'm so glad they were able to get that picture"
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    Rachel Sent on 12/24/2013
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    Watson is unbelievably talented. I have had nothing but wonderful compliments on our wedding pictures!!! From our first conversation to the last email I have enjoyed every interaction. Everyone looks fantastic in our pictures and they were able to captured so many unexpected moments. Natalie and Dan are wonderful! As a couple they work great together. The wedding album we received was absolutely gorgeous! They also send you an ornament for your 1st Christmas! We would highly recommend them to anyone!!
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    Bethany Sent on 12/30/2013
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    Watson-Studios rocks! Dan and Natalie Watson are such sweet people, they make it seem like you have known them forever. You can tell they love what they do and they truly care about you and your event. I am in love with every picture from my wedding! Choose Watson-Studios, you won't regret it!
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    Katie Sent on 06/18/2013
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    Dan and Natalie are fantastic people and photographers!! They were so much fun to work with and make even the most camera-shy couples feel comfortable taking a million pictures on their wedding day! They make a really great husband and wife team, and are able to work together to get the best pictures they possibly can. Dan and Natalie are very professional and take beautiful, natural pictures that aren't over done. Exactly what I wanted! Their work speaks for itself, so be sure to check out their website for proof!
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