Alyssa Acker
We LOVE Bud Johnson Photography! To know Bud is to love Bud. He knows exactly how to capture our family and get our genuine smiles. He is fabulous at capturing photos you will cherish for a lifetime! Bud and the whole Johnson crew have become family to us and we are so grateful for every shoot we get to have him take for us! If your photographer doesn’t feel like family, you should call Bud ASAP!
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Awwww we love y’all too!! It’s been so special for Bud to be able to capture your family’s memories for these last several years! Y’all are the best! Thank you so much for this!
Mark & Meg Royston
Local wedding planner here! We love working with Bud Johnson & team. He’s professional, fun, and the photos are always OUTSTANDING. He is a true professional photographer who is so easy to work with. Our clients love him and love that he does a little photo sneak peek AT the weddings. He makes you feel so comfortable in front of the camera. We love Bud & his work so much, we asked him to do our family photos last fall! 10/10 recommend hiring him for all your photo needs!
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Wow guys!! Thank you SO much! You are too kind! We love working with y’all as well! Amazing wedding planner team! Can’t wait for the next one!
Judy Bardis
We had a family reunion in Hilton with 22 people including 5 children. Bud was fun and enthusiastic and was able to maintain the attention of the children so that we now have some absolutely beautiful photos. The best we have ever had In Hilton Head! I would absolutely recommend Bud if you want some beautiful memories. We could not be happier!
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Thank you so much, Judy! You have such a beautiful and kind family! Bud really enjoyed getting to know y’all!
Calley Sholder
Bud and Sarah met with me and took photos of my treats! They are great people and are so nice to work with. They are so helpful and know what they are doing! Bud is amazing at photography. He makes things look better than they do in real life. Next time I need a styled shoot for my cakes or desserts, I am going to them!
***6 months later I got engaged and asked Bud to do my photos! Just look at examples of his work, they are amazing! I loved how my photos came out! He truly captures beauty! Not only that, him and his wife are amazing people in general! 🙂
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Thank you, Calley!! And your cakes are amazing!!
Dianna Cavanah
Bud and his wife Sarah were an absolute joy to work with! Bud met us in St. Simons, GA where he photographed our 3rd Wedding Anniversary session and we couldn’t be happier with our photos! Bud was very personal and made us feel comfortable in front of the camera. Sarah was very prompt responding to my questions via email and even sent me tips on clothing and color coordination for the best possible photos. We will definitely be using Bud Johnson Photography to capture the special occasions to come in the future. Overall, my husband and I were very satisfied with their product, service, hospitality, and professionalism!
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Am I blushing?! Thank you so much, Dianna for your kind words!! Bud thoroughly enjoyed hanging out with y’all on such a beautiful beach! And I’ve enjoyed chatting with you over email! We wish y’all a very happy anniversary and hope to get together in the future! -Sarah
Stephanie Bauman
We live out of state and had our wedding In Tybee Island 5 years ago and Bud was our wedding photographer. 5 years later we came back to Tybee for our Anniversary and we did family photos with Bud and he did not disappoint! This time we did our pictures in Savannah! He was great with the kids. He made everyone laugh! He was playful, professional and saw any and every opportunity to take a photo for us! He is great! We love him and his work! If we come back 5 years from now for our 10 year anniversary I’d have him do our photos again!
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And y’all were awesome for being willing to get in the ocean!! Bud definitely aims to bring a calming presence to the hectic wedding day, so we’re so glad to hear that!! Thank you so much, Stephanie!!
Hilary & Randy Hull
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We absolutely loved working with Bud to get photos taken of us on our anniversary! Not only do we now have beautiful photos of this time in our life but also photos that really show our personalities as well. Bud has a such an amazing quality of making you feel comfortable in front of the camera. We had so much fun and it was the perfect way to spend our anniversary!
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Thank you so much you guys!! Y’all are the best! Bud had such a great time doing this fun session for y’all! Happy anniversary to an amazing couple!! <3
Anna Swanson
As a destination wedding planner in Savannah, I love recommending brides to Bud Johnson! He is friendly, personable and easy to work with. Not to mention he is extremely knowledgeable about photography!
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Thank you so much, Anna! You are a delight to work with! Hope to get the dream team back together soon!
Christine Hansen Lefevre
I can’t recommend Bud enough! His pictures are so creative and artistic so you will love the end product. But, you will also love having your picture taken! Bud made us so comfortable during the shoot and really allowed us to be ourselves. It was so fun and he is genuinely such a nice person! He and his wife, Sarah are great at communicating too. You won’t have to wait days or weeks for a response. I am in love with our engagement pics and cannot wait to spend our wedding day with Bud. I have no doubt we hired the very best.
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That’s my main goal is to make my couple comfortable in front of the camera and make the experience fun & memorable, so that makes me so happy to know that’s how you felt about it!! Thank you for sharing your kind thoughts 🙂
Preeti Narwani
We did maternity photoshoot with Bud, had an awesome time! Thank you, Bud & Sarah!
My husband was very skeptical about getting photographed but Bud made us feel comfortable, we laughed and had fun throughout the shoot! He’s an exceptional photographer! Loved it!! Can’t wait to see our pictures!!😍
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Thank you so much, Preeti!! Bud had a great time with y’all! You look amazing, mama! We’re so happy for y’all and can’t wait to see pics of your little one!
Kate Twillmann Radinovic
Bud is exceptional — not only did he take & edit BEAUTIFUL, magazine-worthy photographs for us but he single handily kept my husband and I cool, calm and collected throughout our entire wedding day. Bud has a way of making you feel at ease immediately, and consistently had a smile on his face… making whoever and whatever he encountered more fun. Countless friends and family members went out of their way the day following to compliment him — his ability to gracefully direct, capture every moment big and small and have fun while doing it. When both the hotel staff and our planner were no where to be found while we were trying to move against a tight schedule just before our vows, Bud took me and our wedding party under his wing and directed our entire first look… we wouldve been 30 mins+ late to our own wedding had he not stepped up. This guy does it all!
Beyond the day-of, Bud and his wife Sarah were an absolute pleasure to work with. Responsive, laid back, supportive and helpful… the type of people you want to hang out with!
Bud was the best decision we made for our big day. He caught every single emotion, feeling and moment with such authenticity. I wish we hired him to capture our rehearsal dinner as well. Worth every. Single. Penny. Thank you Bud!!
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THANK YOU, Katie!!! Wow, what an amazing review! You are too kind! We loved working with y’all and are so happy for y’all! You’re such a wonderful couple and we wish you all the best!!!
Cathy Circle
Bud was so amazing. What a great experience! Highly recommend!
Amy Gray
We absolutely LOVED Bud as our wedding photographer! Not only is Bud’s photography stunning, but he is an incredibly kind and nice photographer. You spend your entire wedding day with your photographer, *trust me* you want Bud to be that person. Bud does a great job of making you feel comfortable and is not overbearing. He was also timely about getting our pictures back to us. We are EXTREMELY pleased with how our pictures turned out!!
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We’re so glad you enjoyed Bud’s presence all day! 😉 It’s definitely a lot of time together! Lol! He had a great time with your crew!!
Hannah Towns
I found Bud through the bridal store I used and could not have asked for a better photographer for our wedding. From our first meeting to our engagement session, we immediately felt at ease knowing we chose the perfect photographer. With each photo on our wedding day, Bud was making everyone in our party laugh, smile, and feel comfortable. He complimented me all day long. All our guests loved him! Our photos are absolutely stunning. We recommend Bud for all your wedding photography needs!
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THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! You are too kind! Bud had an amazing time getting to know y’all and your family! What an awesome crew y’all have! We wish y’all the absolute best and look forward to the future!!
Karla Herrington
Bud did our engagement photos, and we knew right away that he had to be our guy for our wedding photos too. Not only were all of our photos everything we wanted and so much more, Bud and Sarah make one amazing team to work with! Bud brought a fun spark to our engagement shoot and wedding (guests loved him!) that made all of the experiences even more fun. They take the time to plan ahead with you, have the patience of saints, and create photos and memories that will last a lifetime.
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Lol! Bud is one patient guy, I tell ya (Sarah here)! We’re so glad the whole experience was everything you wanted!! That’s our goal!! Thank you for your review!!
Sarah Price
Where to begin?! Bud is simply the best!! When searching for a wedding day photographer my husband and I agreed we wanted someone we “clicked” with since we would be spending the entire wedding day with them. Bud checked all of the boxes. He is so talented and so much fun to work with. I highly reccomend doing the engagement photos as well. Although we are a couple that doesn’t particularly enjoy taking pictures, Bud made it fun! We laughed the whole time and most importantly got amazing pictures! He also shared a few pictures with us during the reception and then set up a slide show for the guests to see. Everyone LOVED it. I got so many comments and texts from guests raving about how amazing our photographer was
and that they loved the slide show. Bud is professional, extremely hard working, and in my opinion the best wedding photographer around! Five stars all the way!!
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Thank you SO much!!! It was so fun hanging out with y’all during the engagements and the whole wedding day! Y’all are an awesome couple! So great to know we checked all the boxes!! 🙂
B R
I have only had one wedding and, therefore, one wedding photography, but I feel 100% confident in saying that Bud Johnson is THE most friendly, enjoyable, fun, easy-going wedding photographer – no point of comparison needed. The popular quote around our house after the wedding was “Bud Johnson – wedding photographer; friend to all.” Beyond that, he is SO talented. Rain was in the forecast so we made a very last minute decision to rent a tent, which turned out to be a terrible idea because the rain held out for the ceremony and our ceremony was dark. BUT Bud managed to capture beautiful, bright photos even in the dark tent. He was also great about finding creative, dry locations for our formals and couple photos when the rain hit after the ceremony. Bud was there shooting all night long. It seemed like he didn’t miss a beat. We know this because we have an endless supply of incredible photos of our friends and family on the dance floor. He captured such great, candid, fun moments. In fact, the photo we chose for our thank you cards (and which is our very favorite photo) is a candid. Bud and Sarah were beyond accommodating and flexible to meet our wants and our budget. We loved all of our wedding vendors but we loved Bud Johnson the best! TIP: If you’re getting married in Savannah and want amazing getting ready photos of the guys, have the groom and groomsmen get shaves and cuts at Bell Barber Co.!
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You ended up having such a beautiful wedding despite the rain!! And the photos look like no one cared that it was raining – they were all just having a blast!! Y’all are awesome!! Thank you so much for your super kind review!!!
C SR
Working with Bud Johnson Photography was one of the best decisions we made in planning our wedding! We decided to have a destination wedding in Savannah and the first time we would visit the city was the weekend of our wedding so it had to be right the first time. Bud was fantastic! He really spent the time and effort to get to know us despite the long-distance and that came through in the photos, which were gorgeous, unique and capture the emotion and happiness of our special day.
He was flexible and accommodating despite the venue change one hour before the ceremony when our outdoor wedding got rained out. Bud was fun, professional, creative, and a pleasure to work with! He really made the day special, and we couldn’t be happier with our beautiful photos!
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Awesome, Cara!!! Thank you so much!! I’m so glad everything turned out so wonderful despite the rain!! We wish y’all the best!!
Anna Warren
Bud is amazing! He has done our engagement photos, wedding photos, and now photos of us welcoming our new baby. My family loved him so much he did my brother’s wedding as well! I can’t say enough good things about how easy Bud is to work with (he can make anyone photogenic!) and how well his wife, Sarah, runs the business. We will continue to use him any time we need to hire a photographer.
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Thank you, Anna!!! <3 We are so honored that we’ve gotten to be a part of so many of your huge life moments!!! Congratulations on baby Coy!! He’s so precious! -Sarah
Katherine Harper
From start to finish, Bud was the best choice we made for our wedding. We booked him early on in the process based on multiple recommendations from friends who knew him professionally. Bud and his wife Sarah were instrumental in helping us choose other vendors, our venue, work through a timeline, and get a plan together for our wedding day. He was constantly available via text and email, and answered countless questions from us. On the day of the wedding, he spent the entire day with us. He was professional and funny, knowing both how to be loud and corral people to get family photos, and also how to fade into the background and get the best candid moments. He was up for any location or ideas we had for photos and had a bunch of great ideas for how to get couples portraits after our ceremony. During dinner, Bud edited about 20 of our photos, and set them up at the reception to be displayed for our guests, meaning we had great photos as soon as the wedding was over. Bud’s photos are unique, and he has a great eye for color and light. We’ve already had several engaged couples who attended our wedding ask for Bud’s contact information to book him for their wedding. We will be recommending Bud to anyone who is getting married in Savannah!
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Wow, Katy! Thank you so much!! Y’all were so much fun to work with and certainly made it very easy to create such beautiful images! We loved getting to be a part of your wedding dream team!! Y’all know how to throw a party!!
Kimberly Fox
We got married in Charleston SC but came across Bud in Savannah Georgia and INSTANTLY knew I had to have him for my wedding! Cannot thank Bud Johnson Photography enough for their outstanding work! I knew that we wanted to keep our budget as small as possible but one thing I stressed was a good photographer. Well we received GREAT and not good!!! They were worth EVERY dollar, my family is very large and they like to joke and not take serious photos and that was my biggest fear. Bud let them get the sillys out and then snapped some of our best family portraits! He listed to all the details we wanted to capture and is still the talk of the wedding. He put together a small slide show while we were eating dinner to see what he had gotten so far. He made sure to backup the photos several times throughout the wedding to make sure nothing was lost or deleted! His second photographer he brought in was absolutely amazing as well. We were able to get photos of the groomsmen getting ready as well as the ladies who were getting ready at 2 separate locations. If you are hesitant to book Bud Johnson I promise you will NOT regret it one bit!!!
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Thank you so much, Kim!! Bud had such a blast with y’all! I’m so glad your day was so amazing!!Russell Thomason
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Long story short: Bud is terrific to work with. He was able to accommodate our semi-rigid timeline (we were married in the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist and had to get all the photos we could before it was opened back up to the public) and was able to adapt when a thunderstorm came through right when we were planning to take photos in the park. His prices are excellent and the product he delivers is superb!
You’d think after getting through the wedding weekend (finally!) that I’d want to take a break and not worry about writing any reviews, but I was so pleased with Bud’s work this weekend that I wanted to get this out there today in case anyone is looking for a photographer at this second! Bud was a pleasure to work with. He was friendly, organized, creative, and able to adapt. We were working with a few restrictions that may not affect you, but I wanted to share how happy I was with my experience. First, we were married in the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. There are hard deadlines on when they’ll open the doors back up to the public after your wedding, so I was initially concerned we wouldn’t be able to get all of our photos before the crowds started wandering into every shot. We gave Bud a wishlist of photos we hoped to get, and Bud got every one and then some. He didn’t rush at all. He took time on each photo, but he was so well organized that we maximized our window. The second external hiccup was a thunderstorm that popped up just as the wedding ended. We were hoping to get wedding party shots inside them move outside to get shots with extended family/friends because of the limited time allowed in the Cathedral. Bud was able to get every outside shot we wanted inside the beautiful Cathedral.
Bud’s work is phenomenal! I mentioned to my wife on our ride home that, “I don’t know how to say this so it doesn’t sound conceited, but I looked really good in those photos!” I had to explain that I knew she would be beautiful, but I just expected I’d kinda just be there. Bud really knows how to get the most out of every shot! There were tons of shots of the wedding of course, from all angles. We missed some of our shots in the park next door due to the storm, but we were able to take our shuttle around to a few spots in Savannah that Bud recommended. I can’t describe how beautiful those settings looked and how GOOD we looked in them! Bud is super creative, and was able to invent shots on the fly. In a classic example of turning lemons into lemonade, Bud took a shot of my wife and I in the reflection of a puddle on the side of the street that might be one of my favorites!
Now you may be asking yourself “how does this guy know that the photos will be any good…they just took them Saturday?” That’s a reasonable question, because Bud was snapping photos from early Saturday morning straight through to the final exit at 9pm…when would he have time to show us photos? He provided a photo slide show DURING THE RECEPTION while still taking photos! And I don’t mean that he just flipped through the shots on his camera to show us a few, he had a full slide show! I honestly don’t know how he did it all – he has to have an invisible clone or something. And since that *must* be the case, then you’re absolutely getting a steal by only having to pay one of the Buds!
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Hahaha – LOVE that last line!!! WOW!!! Thank you SO much for such kind words!! Bud had an absolute blast working with y’all on your big day! Your whole group was amazing! I (Sarah) had a wonderful time chatting with Amanda throughout the months leading up to your wedding day! Y’all are a wonderful fit and we’re so happy to have been a part of the start to such an incredible journey! All our best, Sarah & Bud
Jenna McNicholas
We discovered Bud when we realized that not one, but TWO of our favorite couples were using him for their weddings. We were absolutely blown away by the gallery he put together- every photo was of incredible quality and he has a way of capturing the truly best moments of the day. We used Bud for our small elopement wedding with only immediate family and will also be using him for our big wedding celebration in November. Photography is definitely an investment, but Bud makes the entire process easy and enjoyable. He is extremely responsive and available, as well as having a fun and exciting social media presence! He schedules phone calls with you prior to booking and again prior to the wedding to make sure everything will be just the way you want it. He also uses very easy payment and contract services. You can just tell Bud and his family are wonderful people, and their energy and passion for what they do flows right into their business. I would highly recommend booking with Bud if you’re looking for a reliable and personalized experience.
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Thank you for your extremely kind words, Jenna!!! You’re too kind! Bud thoroughly enjoyed being a part of your elopement and can’t wait for the big celebration!!
Jason Reader
“Our wedding happened to take place outside during a Tropical Storm! From the moment Bud arrived, he kept us calm and on schedule. He even spoke to me ahead of time to understand the family dynamic and which pictures we must have. The day was already stressful due to the rain, but Bud never stopped smiling and boy was it contagious! I have heard from everyone at our wedding, how much they loved Bud and his dedication to getting pictures that will last us a lifetime. He truly felt like a part of the family and was the perfect choice. Not to mention, his photos are INCREDIBLE! Bud is someone that makes you feel at home even while your being photographed by someone you don’t even know. From the moment he arrived at our wedding, Bud felt like an old friend. He was never in the way of our crazy day, but instead kept us calm and on track. He went above and beyond to take pictures of us in the pouring rain and didn’t stop until we said we were done. This is the only photographer I ever will hire. He is AMAZING! You will not regret picking Bud for any photos you need. Thank you Bud!”
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Thank you so much for saying such kind things!!! It means the world to us! Y’all were such a fun crew & it was an amazing day! We’re soo happy for y’all!
Megan Hoover
Bud was the best wedding photographer I could have hoped for! He and his lovely wife and partner Sarah went out of their way to make us feel like the stars of our special day and treated us like family. The photos are priceless and fill our home with love and joy. We were so lucky to meet them and feel like we have gained friends for life!
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Aww, we loved being a part of your wedding day!! It was absolutely beautiful and so many amazing memories were made! Thank you!!
Kelsey Rothera Day
Bud and Sarah were absolutely wonderful to work with! From the very beginning, they patiently stepped us through the process of planning for our wedding photography and making sure we got the photos we wanted. It was so nice to have Sarah as a contact, as she was extremely prompt and helpful in answering any emails or questions as they arose. We booked a package that included an engagement session, and it was hugely helpful to have that time with Bud as he stepped us through a variety of poses and learned what we liked and what made us comfortable. Neither my husband nor I are incredibly comfortable in front of a camera, but Bud made the experience easy and fun – and, most importantly, he captured beautiful images that feel very authentic to us. We really cherish the photos from our engagement session and our wedding, and we are so thankful that we found Bud and Sarah!
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Wow, Kelsey! Thank you so much!! Y’all were so much fun to work with and certainly made it very easy to create such beautiful images! We loved getting to be a part of your wedding process and getting know y’all along the way!
Mark Royston
My wife & I own an event planning business in Savannah Georgia & have had the pleasure to work with Bud at Bud Johnson photography. Bud is not only a phenomenal photographer, he is easy and fun to work with too! You can tell his passion is photography. We HIGHLY recommend booking him for your wedding, your photo’s will turn out beautiful, and he will make you laugh in the process!
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THANK YOU, Mark & Meg!!! So enjoyed working with y’all (Elegant Savannah Weddings)!
Stephanie Davis
Having Bud do a family shoot for us was awesome! Right away, we felt at ease, we had the most fun ever and we all just waned to keep hanging out with him! He spent so much time with us and shot everything! The pictures are amazing – his creativity, talent, and attention to detail comes though – and Bud and Sarah were a delight to work with! Have him shoot EVERYTHING!
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😀 😀 😀 Thank you so much, Stephanie, for all those amazingly sweet things!! We’re SO glad you loved the experience and the photos! <3
Alyssa Acker
Bud & Sarah are AMAZING!!! We had so much fun during our shoot and they took the time to reschedule for weather so we would have the best lighting! They truly care so much about each and every one of their clients. Sarah got us booked and helped us style our family outfits for the best photos. Bud made sure we had shots of everything we wanted! We laughed so much and had a blast! Our photos are so special and will last us a lifetime! I can’t wait for our next shoot!
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And your family is just so beautiful!!! The shoot turned out so lovely!! Y’all are one awesome family!! <3
Corey Murray
Bud and Sarah are top-notch, an incredible team! Bud photographed our fall wedding on Jekyll Island–and we were thrilled with his service and professionalism. Not to mention the final product! Bud went out of his way to ensure we got the shots we wanted, while adding his own style and touches. He even brought along a second shooter to ensure we had coverage in different venues, and from different angles. Bud is personable, and made for a calming presence on an otherwise hectic day. He has a subtle way of letting you be you–and it comes through in his work. He’s also great at collaborating with other vendors. We still talk about how Bud and our videographer worked so well together. If you’re looking for a great photographer, who also happens to be genuinely nice and a joy to work with, Bud Johnson Photography is a sure bet.
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Thank you SO MUCH Corey!! This means the world to us! I’m so glad I could make you comfortable & calm – that’s one of my main goals for such a crazy day!! Your wedding was gorgeous and we were thrilled to be a part of it!Jessica Shefsick
Bud is warm, fun and welcoming. He takes such stunning photos! When we work with Bud Johnson Photography we always know he will be on time, professional and catch all those little moments you didn’t know you needed to catch! Great business and great individual.
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Thank you so much! It’s been so wonderful to work with you and Bride’s Side Beauty! Y’all do amazing work and make our job easier! 🙂
Emily Dickinson Scrivner
From engagement to the wedding to post-big-day bliss, Bud and Sarah were absolutely phenomenal! The pictures are stunning works of art, and we had a blast during the shoots. They are very responsive and will make sure your photos match the magic of your love story!
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Y’all certainly have a magical love story!! We were so honored to be a part of your gorgeous, special day!! Thank you!!
Nicole Durham
Bud and Sarah are absolutely amazing to work with. From the moment we met with Bud, we felt so comfortable– none of the other photographers we met with could even compare. Bud is a mixture of a lifelong friend you never knew you had and a consummate professional. His pictures are stunning, they’re clear, creative and capture the moment, but most importantly for us he has a way that brings out the heart and emotion in each and every shot. We simply couldn’t go with anyone else.
Now we’d seen his amazing photos, but we do not consider ourselves particularly photogenic– we both greatly prefer to be behind the camera ourselves. From the moment we began our engagement shoot he made us feel so comfortable in our own skin. He also teaches you some techniques for how to pose. Most importantly, he brought us both out of our shell and helped capture us for who we are together rather than unnatural posed pictures. He even took some polaroids so that we had special mementos of the day. When we got the results, we were amazed– and we got more photos in our 2 hour engagement shoot than most photographers will guarantee for an entire wedding day! And the editing he does is just the perfect amount.
Later was the bridal portrait. Bud and Sarah helped pick the perfect location and took absolutely stunning pictures of the bride. The groom was absolutely blown away when he finally got to see them.
Finally, on the wedding day, Bud was the best. We had the package where he would bring in another photographer and Bud brought in his best friend and brother in law Su. Bud captured the bride’s side while they got ready while Su hung out with the groom’s. The pictures they took are worthy of a magazine and they found a way to capture our relationships with all of the special friends around us. For the ceremony, bridal party pictures, and reception, they took utterly amazing photos and absolutely captured everything we wanted them to and more. We had a very large wedding, but during all of the craziness getting to hang out with them– particularly during the more calm moments– was one of the best parts.
We cannot recommend Bud and Sarah any higher. Sarah is super responsive and handles all the business side of things and is an absolute pleasure. And Bud is an amazing artist who really will become like one of your best friends who you never knew you had. Just check out his Instagram to see just how awesome and creative he is (and also how cute his kids are)! 100/5 stars
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Nicole!!! That was like a super doting novel to read about ourselves 🙂 *blushing over here* You are amazing for writing such an expansive review! We super appreciate it! Y’all are an awesome couple and we’ve had the best time working with y’all!!
Amanda Calamari
I stalked Bud’s photography before I was even engaged. His photos are so much more than I could’ve imagined, they are truly art! He is probably one of the easiest people I have ever worked with. Him and his wife make a great team and communicating with them was simple. He is professional, kind, talented & just amazing. I can’t recommend Bud enough.
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Thank you so much, Amanda!!! 🙂 You & Walker are such an awesome couple! Your wedding day was a blast! We’re so happy for y’all! We really appreciate you leaving us a review!
Fantasy Team
We have had the opportunity to work with Bud many times, we have all great things to say! His professionalism is great, very talented and great to work with, he really becomes friends with everyone he meets. His talent stands for itself, unmatched in the wedding photography business, We would give 10 stars if we could!
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Thank you so much!!! Y’all are awesome!! 🙂
Patricia Barrett
Wow! Wow! WOW!! In addition to spending a delightful, fun-filled couple of hours with Bud and six other members of my family, I now have so many pictures to enjoy and treasure for ever! What a treat! The only problem, if you want to call it a problem, is how to choose some “best” ones. Each picture speaks and has its own personality. Not only do I recommend Bud’s photography talent, the entire experience was a fun time for our family and one we will cherish for sure. Thanks Bud!
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Thank you so much, Trisha!! We’re so glad the experience was memorable for your family! We love hearing that! Y’all have a precious family!
C H
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Bud and Sarah were FANTASTIC!!! They helped setup my surprise engagement and I couldn’t be more impressed! Sarah helped get everything planned and was so responsive and helpful! On the day of, Bud was excellent! He made the entire process so fun and I couldn’t have been happier with how the pictures turned out! You both are amazing and I’m so happy we had the chance to work with you! Thank you!!!
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YAY!!! We’re so happy for y’all!! Thank you SO much for this super kind review!! We really appreciate it and it means the world to us that we got to be a part of such a special moment in your lives! Thank you for trusting us with such a huge occasion!! We can’t wait for your wedding!!! 😀
Amy Adair
Are there even words?! My husband and I don’t even know how to begin to thank Bud for everything he did for us on our wedding day. From last minute changing family picture location to having sneak peeks during the reception, he really made us feel cared for and truly gave us the confidence we needed on a crazy day, to know everything would work out with Bud at the helm. We truly appreciated him working with us and our crazy families to help make everyone happy – all with a smile on his face! He has such a gift! Bud made everything so perfect and rolled with the punches on a rainy wedding day.
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THANK YOU so much, Amy!! Y’all are such kind & thoughtful people! Y’all also handled the rain extremely well and still had an amazing wedding!!
Allyson Mills
We cannot say enough great things about Bud. His work speaks for itself. We had some special engagement photos taken in Savannah, GA and he did an amazing job. If you are looking for timeless photos with an artistic edge, Bud is your guy!
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We’re so glad you love your photos as much as we do!! Y’all made it easy to get great photos!!
Rebecca Polchek
Bud was amazing!! When my boyfriend (now fiancé) proposed he captured all the perfect moments and was just the sweetest to work with! We are from Ohio and we want him to come and capture our big day!! AMAZING!!! This man deserved ALL THE STARS!!!!!!
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WOW!!! Thank you SO MUCH, Rebecca!! Your fiance was sure to plan the perfect proposal for you and we’re so honored we could be a part of it! Y’all are such a sweet couple and deserve the best day!! So excited for your wedding day!!
Erika Lueskow
I found Bud on Instagram, and he replied within minutes. He was super professional throughout the whole process. I got engaged 5 days before our Savannah trip and thought it would be a good idea to have engagment shoot there, so that’s where finding Bud comes into play. His prices were reasonable and his work was artsy and stunning. Bud made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. We honestly had the best session and it was a highlight of our trip in Savannah!
Bud Johnson Photography:
I’m so happy to hear that Erika!!! Thanks for leaving these kind words! I’m so glad I got to shoot your engagements not even a week after the proposal!! So special!
Keyed Up Events
I have worked with a lot of photographers before, but I’m not sure that I have worked with one that was so fun and nice, but also super focused on the couple and his job for the day. He was willing to do whatever he needed to get the shot, but was also super flexible when things changed at the last moment. As a planner, that is a HUGE plus for us! We loved working with Bud and hope to work with him again!
Bud Johnson Photography:
Thank you so much, Dana!!! You were also a pleasure to work with and really helped keep the day organized and low stress!
Jessica Salem
Don’t hesitate. Hire Bud. It was the best money spent on our wedding and hands-down the best decision we made for our big day. He and Callie Beale (his second shooter who is also based out of Savannah, GA), were so accommodating and easy to be around and that is reflected in the essence of our photos. He captured us in genuine moments we don’t even remember from the blur of the day, and they are amazing. They catered to my sensitive eyes and positioned us properly so I wasn’t squinting from the sun for our beach wedding photos. At dinner, we were unexpectedly handed an iPad with sample photos from the day thus far and we were blown away. What a great teaser to be able to share with our families immediately! Our friends are still talking about what great people Bud and Callie were, and how they were absolutely everywhere capturing great moments for the full 12hours we had them with us. We honestly don’t know how to choose favorites — the poses and the angles are so flattering and really show off the details of my dress, our rings, us staring into each others eyes, etc. We definitely recommend Bud (and Callie!) for any special occasion — you will be thrilled with the finished product, we promise.
Bud Johnson Photography:
Thank you so much, Jessica!!! We’re so glad to hear how much you loved all of your photos!! Y’all made it easy to get gorgeous shots 😉 And we’re so happy to hear how wonderful Bud & Callie were to be around throughout the whole day! Everything turned out perfect!
Heather Ferguson
I work with Bud Johnson all the time as a fellow wedding vendor and let me just say..he is fantastic!! Not only as an amazing photographer..so talented..but as a person as well. He is truly one of the kindest and most caring souls you will meet! He definitely takes great care of his clients and treats everyone like they are his friend!! Wonderful vendor!!!
Bud Johnson Photography:
Making me blush! Wow, thank you so much, Heather! I always enjoy working with you and your sister! Y’all are super nice and bring joy to the room!
Brittany S
I was looking for a photograph to do our engagement photos before my fiancé deployed overseas. I contacted Bud Johnson Photography and got a response right away saying that he was available a couple days we were in town (on family vacation). I live in Ohio and my fiancé is station in Mississippi. We met and fell in love in Savannah, he was stationed in South Carolina when we first met so it just felt right to get our engagement photos taken there.
I am pretty picky when it comes to photography, that might be the graphic designer in me, but as soon as I found Bud I knew I wanted him to take our photos.
We decided on sunrise shoot and my fiancé can back me up on this, I am not a morning person but I gotta say you would never have guessed that. Bud’s energy is so contagious, it brought out all the good! We did the beach first, it was a gorgeous sunrise and with Bud’s direction and help, he made us look better than that sunrise.
After that we headed into town and got some picture in the park, the morning flew by and all three of us had a blast! I wouldn’t have changed anything about that morning, especially after seeing our sneak peeks!! Gosh. I’m in love with all of them.
The best part was that Bud even when walking back to our cars, he would be like, wait! Stop right there. That would be a perfect shot. He took our picture right up until we got into our car and left. It was amazing how he works all the different angles and the lighting.
Can’t say enough good things. I still catch myself just flipping through my online album.
Bud Johnson Photography:
Aww I’m so glad you love how the sunrise shoot turned out and that Bud could help energize you so early in the morning!! (I’m not a morning person either!!) Your shoot was magical! I’m so glad we got to be part of y’all’s story 🙂 -Sarah
Grace Ann Polasek
I CANNOT EVEN SAY HOW MUCH WE LOVE OUR PHOTOS. I sat with my Mom today going through them and we had tears in our eyes seeing how gorgeous Bud and Sarah made us look. Some of the expressions on our faces my Mom says she has not seen in years. We cherish and love these photos- I cannot wait to have them for years to come to share of my Brother and I. You guys are so special. I look forward to coming back to Savannah and doing more photos with you! xoxo Grace
Bud Johnson Photography:
AWWW Grace!!! That is so amazing!! This makes us so happy to hear! The memories is what it’s all about! We’re so glad you and your family love the photos and can cherish them forever! Can’t wait to have y’all visit again! -Sarah
Tim King
Bud is a photographer who not only produces a great finished product, but meets you every step of the way to let you know you’re being taken care of. Thorough service, thorough experience, and thorough in details following the shoot. Can’t recommend him enough!
Bud Johnson Photography:
Thank you so much, Tim!! That’s so kind of you! It really means the world to us! Y’all are one awesome couple and we’re honored to have been a part of your wedding!
Jacob Davis
Bud and his team did an excellent job with our wedding photography. An absolute natural. Extremely professional and very down to earth. Made us feel very comfortable the entire time. Highly recommend using to anyone looking.
Bud Johnson Photography:
Thank you so much, Tres! It was so fun to be a part of your wedding day! Y’all make a great team! We’re so happy for y’all!
Sanaz Anvarinia
Amazing experience and photos. Bud walked us through the process and listened to our vision. Our engagement and wedding photos are incredible and we are grateful to have these memories captured so beautifully.
Bud Johnson Photography:
You are SO welcome, Sunny!!! That makes us so happy to hear!! Thank you for this! 🙂
Yensy Guerrero
The best photographer around! Oh my goodness. I can’t say enough about Bud and how fun, energetic, amazing he is in his craft.
Stop searching, he’s the perfect photographer. You won’t regret it!
Bud Johnson Photography:
Thank you SOOOO much, Yensy!! 😀
Landmark TwentyFour
We’ve worked with Bud Johnson Photography on several projects and are
impressed by the level of enthusiasm, creativity and professionalism. We really enjoy working with them and will definitely call on them for future projects.
Bud Johnson Photography:
Thank you so much, Sharon!! We definitely enjoy working with y’all as well! Y’all always have a good time!
Shalena Jones
Dear Bud and Sarah!!
Thanks so much for sending the photos from our anniversary shoot. I’m sitting here at my desk thinking: “God has perfect timing!” These pictures were the perfect highlight to an otherwise dreary day. Two words: THANK YOU!
The next thought that comes to mind is: “I LOVE this Guy!!” (My husband, that is!….Bud, you’re not bad, but you’re taken…and Sarah might kill me!) These pictures really made me SMILE….from the deepest corner of my HEART. Boy, did I need that today! Every time I remember how much I love Dre, it makes me feel good so deep inside. When you’ve been married this long or longer, you have to go back to that place in your heart as often as you can. That feeling….when it’s real, it never gets old. I just love that I now have pictures that capture that feeling perfectly.
The next thought that comes to mind is: “Who knew I was such a junkie for black and white photos!?!?!?!?” I have a NEW thing!! So classic, so clean, so timeless, so emotive. I just can’t find the words! There were some photos I absolutely loved in color like 110 and 164, just to name a few. But, the few photos that were “just okay” in color seemed to come alive in black and white. Who knew?
The next thought that comes to mind is: “The man behind the camera is a genius!” You make magic with a camera, you emote feelings with your lens; you present this otherwise ordinary world in all its glory so that we humans can see it just as God intended it.
Amazing!! Can’t wait to book our next session.
Kait Bowen
If you’re looking for a photographer to lessen the stress of your big day, and give you the most beautiful and candid shots ever, BUD IS THE MAN! The easiest, calmest and most enjoyable photographer to work with ever!
Bud Johnson Photography:
Thank you so much, Kait!! Wedding days are stressful enough – I’m glad I could bring some calm into your big day for you! That’s one of my biggest goals is to help you, the bride, feel at ease! I certainly appreciate your kind words 🙂
Jocena Avery
Highly recommend Bud. Our pictures were wonderful!!! A true professional!!!
Bud Johnson Photography:
Thank you so much, Jocena! We’re so glad you love your photos! Bud had a great time with y’all! Hope y’all have a very Merry Christmas!
John Ellis
Such an absolute pleasure to work with! One of the BEST wedding photographers in the US by far… Now I just need to find someone who will marry me, lol!
Bud Johnson Photography:
Thanks, John!! Lol! You’re too kind! Hope that happens soon for you!! 😀
Adeline Taylor
Bud was so nice and a fun photographer! We loved having him do our family pictures! ☺️
Bud Johnson Photography:
Thank you, Adeline! Y’all were so fun to hang with!
Brandon Polcawich
My wife and I couldn’t be happier with our pictures! Hands down the best pictures we’ve ever had taken, and the most fun experience! Couldn’t recommend Bud Johnson more!
Bud Johnson Photography:
Thank you so much Brandon & Rachel!!! Y’all are so kind! I had a great time with y’all!
Michelle Royal
Really excellent work! Love Bud’s photography skills and professionalism. Highly recommend!
Bud Johnson Photography:
Thank you, Michelle! We love getting to work with you too!
Stephanie Gordon
Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
He is amazing and I am so thankful he was able to capture such special moments for us! The pictures made me cry!
Bud Johnson Photography:
Aw, we’re so touched! Y’all have an amazing family! We’re so glad y’all were able to come to Savannah for family photos!!
Nicole Rene Mason
Amazing photography!! Super friendly!! Very awesome and does a beautiful job capturing weddings! Highly recommend 🙂
Bud Johnson Photography:
Thank you, Nicole!! You are awesome!
Lauren Rossi
Bud is super talented and a pleasure to work with!
Bud Johnson Photography:
Thank you so much, Lauren!
Ashley Robbins
Amazing photographer, we absolutely love their work and love working with them!!!
Bud Johnson Photography:
Thank you so much, Ashley! We love working with you as well!
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These guys are wonderful to work with and I think their photography says it all….. awesome!!!!!
Bud Johnson Photography:
Thank you so much!! Loved getting to work with you too!
Unique Dining
Great to work with! Captures beautiful moments, but also is very creative!!!
Bud Johnson Photography:
Thank you so much!! 🙂
Stephen Barrow
The pictures he returned was spectacular!!
Bud Johnson Photography:
Thanks, Steve!! We appreciate the review! You made the pictures spectacular 😉
Bonnie Kaar
great to work with! awesome photos!
Bud Johnson Photography:
Thank you, Bonnie! Looking forward to working with you again soon!