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Shutter Photo & Film

Shutter Photo & Film

Louisville, KY
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    Kc Sent on 01/15/2023
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    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!

    Shutter Photo & Film's reply:

    Thank you so much for taking the time to let me know how we did! Thank you all for being up for grabbing those portraits in the cold! I'm glad you all enjoyed it and didn't have school portrait flashbacks, haha. I'm glad you all enjoyed your experience along with loving the photos!
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    Alyssa N. Sent on 05/18/2022
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    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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    Julianne S. Sent on 03/04/2021
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    Perfect - simply perfect!

    Where to start, where to start…

    There are just so many good things I can say. Working with Adam was so refreshing, effortless, and fun! I’ll break down my review in a couple different areas.

    1. Professional, but never stiff – Adam is a joy to work with. He has perfected the balance between professional but still lighthearted and fun. It’s all about the photos and the process, but yes, we will gab about Dungeons & Dragons in between photos. I felt the ease and comfort of working with a close friend, but the confidence and assurance of working with a seasoned professional. As someone who can be awkward in photos, this made all the difference, and I was able to relax and enjoy the wedding and know that I’m going to get good photos.

    2. Personable – Again, I felt like I was working with a friend, but never in a way that I felt I wasn’t getting professional services. We can laugh, joke, and then discuss timelines and money in the same breath without issue. He took the time to get to know me and my wife and really cater our engagement session to represent us. We did a Dungeons & Dragons theme and it was so fun, especially because he totally understands and plays the game as well so it was great to geek out about it and get some fantastic photos. But you can easily tell he was genuinely interested in us and making this a perfect experience for us, not putting us into a mold that worked best for him.

    3. Technical Ability – the photos really speak for themselves and his technical ability. His use of lighting, angles, focus, and catching those candid moments is amazing. You can just tell that he knows his way around his equipment and had created a seamless process for capturing an event. It really was seamless – while I was catching up with friends at the wedding, he’s setting up a photo station for those staged, family photos. He ushered all us in, got us set up, knocked out the photos, and then tore everything down and was back to the ceremony before I even realized I wanted him to get a photo of something else. I had the thought of “Oh, I want to get this” and boom, he’s already there. He had great ideas for photos, too, which was super helpful as I’m not really creative that way. As someone who needs a bit more direction in how to pose and facial expressions, Adam has a gentle, polite manner. But the fact that he took the time to say, “Hey, can you lift your chin a little?” or “Can you relax your shoulders just a tad?” was comforting because it shows he’s looking at the whole picture and thinking about how the client will feel about how they look in the picture. The little things that maybe seem “picky” or not “that important” can make all the difference, and he makes sure that the person in the photo is going to be their most flattering selves.


    So, yeah, 5/5 stars, thumbs up, would 100% recommend. Prices are fair and payment systems worked really well for us. I never felt like I would be cheated out of anything. I definitely got my money’s worth and then some. Turn-around time for photos was spot-on. I got married on 2/28/2021, and got a sneak-peek a few days later with polished, sharp, amazing photos.

    Shutter Photo & Film's reply:

    I can’t even say enough to thank you all for such an awesome review! It sincerely means SO much that you took the time to write this review for me and be so thorough as well as send it across all of the internet! I know we had a lot of things change up with the current climate but everything ended up being so beautiful. I’m extremely thankful to have been able to work with you all and get to know you.
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    Christine M. Sent on 06/29/2020
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    Amazing Photographer!

    We have really enjoyed having Adam photograph our engagement photos and coronavirus ceremony and can't wait till next years repeat ceremony! He's really fun and easy to work with when getting all the shots for each event!

    Shutter Photo & Film's reply:

    Thank you so much for the kind review, Christine! You all have been a lot of fun to work with and I'm excited for your ceremony next year!
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    Paige Sent on 10/07/2022
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    High quality work, great company

    I absolutely love our wedding video. Adam was really great! I interviewed a lot of people, and knew Adam would be perfect to shoot our wedding. The quality is gorgeous, and Adam is there for you and your needs. I had a lot of questions and he was happy to walk me through everything. Highly recommend shutter!
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    Amanda R. Sent on 05/10/2022
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    He went above and beyond.

    Adam is just the best. He worked with us to set everything up before, and helped me maximize the amount of time we had. He, and his team, captured the best moments of our wedding. We used him for our photographer, and videographer. I’m so so glad we did both. We worked so hard to plan everything, and now we’ve got pictures and video that captured it all perfectly. He’s been very communicative after the wedding about getting us the pictures, videos and album. He’s just gone above and beyond. You’ll be missing out for sure if he’s not documenting your day!!

    Shutter Photo & Film's reply:

    Thank you so much, Amanda! You all have been so great to me and my team. I sincerely appreciate all the kind words and I'm glad you loved everything!
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    Emily H. Sent on 08/20/2022
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    Five Stars!

    Adam and team was our videographer and photographer for our 2021 wedding. Not only was he super professional, but he truly cared about getting you the best quality of photos. Our video is a dream come true and something we love watching frequently. Adam took time to scout our location and was very patient with us. He was helpful throughout the process answering all of our questions timely. If you want someone who cares and is amazing at what they do Shutter Photo & Film is the best choice! We couldn’t have been happier!

    Shutter Photo & Film's reply:

    Thank you so much!!! It makes me so happy you all loved your photos and videos! You all were great to me and my crew which I greatly appreciate. I appreciate you taking the time to write a review.
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    Katie E. Sent on 02/11/2021
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    Excellent wedding photographer & videographer!

    I highly recommend Shutter Photo & Film! Adam's work is great and communication skills are on point. He met with us to determine what we needed, had an awesome engagement shoot, held virtual meetings with us to communicate about details, and made the day of our wedding easier! COVID complicated our plans and he rolled with everything and made generous accommodations for us that were incredibly appreciated. He went above and beyond what you might traditionally think of a photographer/videographer doing - like timeline planning, vendor recommendations, and a really neat aerial video! As someone who did not hire a wedding planner or coordinator, I cannot stress the value of his help with the timeline enough. Having another person familiar with the industry to make sure nothing looked out of place was wonderful. The skill level is a given - you can see it in the photo gallery - but I can totally attest to the important things you can't always see: organization, convenience/ease of the online client portal, customer service, industry knowledge, and communication - all A+!

    Shutter Photo & Film's reply:

    Thank you so much, Katie and Lance! I'm so glad I could celebrate with you all and help make your planning process easier! Your wedding was beautiful and I appreciate your caution under our current circumstances. Knowing you all are happy with everything makes me happy 😊
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    Kristin Sent on 12/07/2019
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    Fantastic service!

    We hired Adam Mescan and his Shutter Photography & Film LLC to be our wedding photographer because we liked his photojournalism style and his packages best fit our needs and budget. Part of our package included an engagement shoot, which is where we first met Adam in person. He’s been outstanding to work with so far! He’s a great communicator and very responsive via e-mail, and he did his research about venues before we met for our engagement shoot. He has a great eye for lighting and poses and helped put my fiancé and I at ease and feeling comfortable interacting naturally in front of the camera. As a result, our engagement photos really showcase our personality and look really wonderful because they show our natural smiles, laughter and reactions. We just got our engagement photos back, and they’re beautiful! His editing is great and he provided us both web ready and print ready digital files for our use.

    I’m so excited that Adam will be photographing our wedding! I have every confidence that he and his second shooter will do an amazing job capturing the big and little, intimate moments and also our personalities, and that they will be fun to have at the wedding, working and interacting with our guests. I highly recommend Adam and Shutter Photography & Film! Fantastic skills and customer service!

    Shutter Photo & Film's reply:

    Thank you so much Kristin! I had a blast working with you all on your engagement session! I'm glad you all enjoyed your time during the session. And perfect! It's my goal for you all to feel comfortable in front of the camera. Thank you again for all the compliments! I'm so excited for your wedding day!
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    Gabrielle Sent on 05/18/2020
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    Absolutely a joy to work with!

    Adam was so incredible to work with! After seeing his portfolio we were so impressed with his style and instantly noticed his framing ability. He gave us the exact aesthetic we wanted and we honestly didn't even notice he was taking photos during the ceremony or reception. He also made our entire wedding party feel comfortable which was huge for us! We definitely found the perfect photographer and gained an awesome friend.

    Shutter Photo & Film's reply:

    Thank you so much Gabby! You and Joe have been so kind and welcoming from the start. You all and your wedding party were a blast to work with and document! I'm excited to get to some hiking and other adventures with you all!
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    Stephanie Sent on 08/22/2019
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    Love adam!

    Everything about working with Shutter Photo & Film was fantastic! Adam and his partner did such an amazing job at capturing EVERYTHING! They laughed, smiled and joked with us, and they even joined the conga line! Such fun guys to work with! We will be using Shutter Photo & Film for our other photography needs!!

    Shutter Photo & Film's reply:

    YES! Thank you so much Stephanie for taking the time to write a review and one as positive as this! You all were so great to work with and such an easy-going couple. I still can't get over what I could only describe as a cake battle between you and Jeff, I was cracking up! And when you get pulled into the conga line you join the conga line haha!
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    Robert R. Sent on 01/15/2019
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    First Class person and job. Dianne and I feel we got a Excellent person and pictures.I will be happy to Recommend +++

    This is the Person you want to do pictures for any event

    Shutter Photo & Film's reply:

    Thank you so much Robert! I was happy to be apart of your small wedding ceremony. It was a pleasure getting to celebrate with you all.
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    Alex P. Sent on 11/26/2018
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    A Wonderful Experience!

    Adam did such an amazing job on our weeding photographs! From the moment we first reached out to him to the actual day of the wedding, he exuded patience and grace. He truly made the experience easy, and much more comfortable than I ever expected it would be. I will forever be grateful for the beautiful wedding pictures!
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    Charles Sent on 11/06/2018
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    Amazing all around

    Professional, excited and willing to be flexible and fun through the whole process. 100% would hire again
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    Stephanie Sent on 01/04/2019
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    Highly Recommend

    Shutter Photo & Film is amazing! My husband and I hired them for our September 2018 wedding and we couldn't have asked for more professional, energetic, and talented photographers. Adam was a dream to work - quick and thorough email responses, very easy to communicate with, open-minded, and approachable. We received many compliments from guests about how respectful and welcoming they were during our wedding. Adam and Josh went above and beyond as photographers, and we are so thankful to have had them be part of our day.

    Lastly, we received over 750+ high quality digital photos less than a month after our wedding - talk about amazing turnaround time! Adam and Josh truly captured who my husband and I are as a couple - people who laugh a lot and never take things too seriously!

    10/10 would hire again!
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    Emily Sent on 08/22/2018
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    Shutter was fantastic to work with!! Definitely an A++. The lead photographer for my wedding scouted the location beforehand for cool locations and to get a sense of how much we could fit in our time frame. On wedding day, the two photographers made sure to get every shot we wanted but he wasn't pushy or intrusive. They captured a lot of things I wouldn't have thought to ask for - for example, we received several photos of the signing of the marriage license, which was pretty cool. We received lots of candid shots in addition to the posed ones. Some of my favorites were taken while on the move between locations! The atmosphere was perfect and I never felt like I was being herded, nor did I hear one unpleasant word or tone. Most importantly, the pictures turned out SO WELL and there were tons to choose from.

    Adam, the owner, was so easy to communicate with. He worked with me to get a price that fit our event size and budget. He sent several images as he was working on them so that we didn't have to wait too long to see them. The final photo site was very easy to navigate and has TONS of high-quality images. I appreciate that (as of August 2018, at least) Shutter gives the client rights to print the photos anywhere you like. With some photographers, you have to order through them and it really drives up the price in an unexpected way. I'm sure that if they ever changed that policy, it would be communicated clearly up front because that's how they roll.
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    Brandon Sent on 08/02/2018
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    Choosing a wedding photographer isn't always easy, and in our circumstance, we had to find one from a distance as our wedding wasn't taking place where we live, and required a lengthy gap between the ceremony and the reception. Adam immediately responded to my initial inquiry about Shutter's services and just as quickly offered to adjust the normal wedding package that Shutter offers so that it could better work with me and my wife's planning.

    Actually meeting Adam for the first time was wonderful, and getting to meet his partner, Aaron (who I will mention is moving and isn't going to be a part of Shutter anymore but absolutely deserves to be mentioned for his talent and professionalism too) was just as great to work with.

    Together, they took nearly 1000 photos (well, they definitely took more than that, but we got nearly 1000 to look through) and they were all the quality we hoped to see. They're great photographers and even better people and anyone would be happy to have them work on their event.
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    Grace Sent on 01/05/2019
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    Amazing Photographer

    An amazing photographer with a wonderful team! Adam was focused, laid back, professional, and very talented. We love our photos and would recommend him to everyone.
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    Grace C. Sent on 11/09/2018
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    Wonderful!

    We had our wedding photos taken by Adam and he did a wonderful job! He was professional, timely, organized, enthusiastic, and engaged.
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    Tina Sent on 05/20/2018
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    These guys are AMAZING!! We had a barn wedding, so they had to travel some distance to get to the venue. They arrived way before they had to so they could get familiar with the grounds and take pictures of the barn, cottage and ceremony location. The weather was crazy to say the least! We would go back and forth whether to have the ceremony inside or outside. This had to be frustrating for them, but they were so patient and had a calm presence about them. The bride really wanted the ceremony to be outside.....rain or shine.........so there Adam and Aaron were......standing in mud puddles (with dress clothes & equipment) in the rain. They were perfect, patient, funny, from beginning to end. We can not thank you enough for capturing our daughters special day that will be treasured for a lifetime! These guys can weather any storm!
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    Iris Sent on 10/24/2017
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    I literally can not recommend them enough. They are thorough, and the pictures are beautiful. The two photographers got every single picture I wanted, posed and casual. They kept in contact thoroughly before the wedding, getting a vibe of what I wanted. Aaron and Adam became friends while we were hanging out, gave great suggestions, and made me feel beautiful!
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    Stacy Sent on 10/19/2017
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    Adam and Aaron are SO professional. I was very impressed with their punctuality, how prepared they were, and they are really easy going. These guys are funny! Not to mention talented and always willing to go the extra step. Will definitely be working with them in the future!
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    Allie Sent on 02/28/2017
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    Adam and Aaron went above and beyond for my husband and I! We are so in love with all of our images and can't say enough amazing things about the two of them and their work. They really went above and beyond for us and we can't wait to have them capture other milestones going forward!
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