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David Payne Photography

David Payne Photography

Knoxville, TN
4.9 out of 5 rating, 80 Reviews
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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
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    Priscilla Sent on 11/22/2021
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    Amazing experience!

    David captured beautiful photos of my wedding! Super pleasant to work with. Would definitely recommend.

    David Payne Photography's reply:

    Thanks Priscilla!!! It was a pleasure to serve you on your special day. I hope you enjoy the pictures for generations to come.

    Dave
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    Louise W. Sent on 09/15/2021
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    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!!!
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    Bobbie D. Sent on 10/06/2020
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    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.
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    Megan Sent on 06/27/2019
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    Flexible and GREAT with Communication!

    Very responsive! Very professional! Shows enthusiasm and does his research beforehand!
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    Amanda Sent on 08/10/2020
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    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
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    Rebecca Sent on 08/01/2020
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    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 V. Sent on 11/08/2019
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    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.
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    Lindsay Sent on 06/04/2019
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    Best in Knoxville!

    David recently photographed our wedding. He was very accommodating and captured the day perfectly! Before the event, we met to go over shots I wanted and locations for different pictures.
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    Porsha Sent on 07/15/2019
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    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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    Sarah Sent on 06/30/2019
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    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!
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    Valerie B. Sent on 07/09/2019
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    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.

    David Payne Photography's reply:

    Thanks Valerie. You guys were a lot of fun to shoot. I wish you all the best in the future and as you begin a new life together.
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    Deanna L. Sent on 06/01/2019
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    Perfect and well priced!

    David and Rachel are awesome! Pictures came out amazing :)
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    Jenna Sent on 11/16/2018
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    Perfect Photos!

    David was beyond accommodating. His patience was much appreciated and the photos turned out great! So excited to see the rest. Thank you, David (and Debbie) for EVERYTHING!!!!!
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    Soo Sent on 04/17/2019
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    So many beautiful photos!

    Dave was very professional and worked with us to capture all of our magical moments! He had some great ideas with taking our photos at certain time of the afternoon and evening to get the perfect natural lighting. He was very patient with me while I planned everything with him over the phone. He even showed up to my venue during my tasting to meet me in person and finalize the little details (I live in San Diego and married in Knoxville)! I would highly recommend him to anyone who is in need of a professional and personable wedding photographer!
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    Whitney Sent on 08/25/2018
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    we were an out of town wedding. David was so responsive and so incredibly helpful. Any time I had questions he was able to answer the phone or even email (which worked better for me) My day would not have been a success without him. He helped to keep us on time and knew the venue better than us. our pictures are absolutely stunning, and my family cried after seeing the pictures. I wish there were more than 5 stars so give cause he deserves them all.
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    Alexandra Sent on 07/20/2017
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    David was very flexible and willing to work with us on our budget. He was always quick to respond to all of our questions and concerns throughout the wedding planning process. On the wedding day, he was great at corralling our guests to get the pictures done quickly. Most important, the pictures were incredible. We were thrilled not only with the number of great pictures, but with how quickly the pictures arrived at our door.
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    Chloe Sent on 03/09/2017
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    David Payne was an integral part of my wedding day and his services are invaluable. Aside from the stunning photos we received (just three weeks after the wedding), the wedding day itself would never had run so smoothly if it weren't for him. David was highly professional, knew exactly how to direct people in photos and how to schedule the days events, and we were so lucky to have him shoot our wedding!
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    Marissa Sent on 04/15/2017
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    David did a wonderful job on my wedding and engagement photos. He went above and beyond to capture our big day exactly how we wanted it. I love the pictures and would definitely recommend him to anyone in need of a wedding photographer.
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    Lisa Sent on 10/14/2017
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    David captured wonderful candid moments on our special day and provided high quality photos! So happy he traveled from Knoxville to Chattanooga to photograph our wedding and reception.

    David Payne Photography's reply:

    Thanks Lisa. So happy you are pleased with the photographs. I hope you and your family enjoy them for decades and generations to come.

    Cheers
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    Katie Sent on 03/27/2016
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    I cannot recommend David Payne enough. We found him through wedding wire, and decided to use him because of how well he was reviewed. We ended up getting him to do both our engagement and wedding photos. He is always available. Our engagement pictures took a little less than a week to come back and were absolutely gorgeous. Our ceremony was this past Sunday, and David was wonderful. He made a very stressful day much better. He knew exactly what we wanted pictures of, and was very good and just flowing through the room. He had great ideas for different poses and in front of different structures. He sent us a preview and I'm already in love. Can't wait to see all of him. He is a wonderful value, always available, and the pictures are gorgeous. Just go ahead and book him!

    David Payne Photography's reply:

    Thanks Katie. It was a ton of fun.

    Dave
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    Amanda Sent on 03/10/2016
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    David is a great photographer! I absolutely love my engagement and wedding photos! The pictures are classic and timeless, which is exactly what I wanted. David was so easy to work with and full of great ideas for pictures. He was prompt in his email responses and made meetings very convenient for me. His prices was reasonable, and he made sure to walk through everything with me the week before the wedding. It really helped give me peace of mind leading up to the wedding. I would certainly recommend David to anyone looking for a wedding photographer. I couldn't have asked for a better photographer!
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    Elizabeth Sent on 12/06/2015
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    David is AMAZING and his photography is perfect. He responds very quickly to emails and was always on top of things and well organized. We had an engagement session over the summer and our friends and family are still talking about the pictures! Our wedding photos are equally amazing and we are so impressed by how many pictures he took throughout the day!

    David is very professional and fun to work with. As a plus, the pictures come back FAST! He was definitely our favorite wedding vendor! :)
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    David Payne was the photographer for my October wedding at The Standard Building in Knoxville. David was prompt and informative in all our meetings and correspondence prior to the wedding day. On wedding day, David was helpful in arranging shots and posing me to look my best! He got every shot I had requested on my itinerary and was able to get each poignant moment of the ceremony. At the reception he got a pic of every single couple that was there which they all loved :) I was blown away by the clarity and artistry when I finally got the pictures back. I would highly recommend David based on price and service for your wedding event.
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    Alisha Sent on 10/17/2015
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    David is very professional and responds quickly to questions and gets photos returned in a timely manner! He did a wonderful job on our wedding and engagement photos! He is a master at his craft! I would definitely recommend hiring him for any photography needs! You won't be disappointed!
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    David was a great photographer not only for the wedding day, but also for the engagement photos!



    It was great being able to have the same photographer for both events! We were able to use our amazing engagement photos for the save the dates and for signage at the wedding.



    David is also a great guy, who is always thinking about the best interest for the wedding party. He is punctual, courteous, and a very dedicated professional.



    We are so lucky that we were able to find him for our special day!!!



    He provided so many great photos that really captured the event and was sure to include everyone!



    I would highly recommend him for any wedding event!
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