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The Decisive Moment Wedding Photojournalism

The Decisive Moment Wedding Photojournalism

Atlanta, GA
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
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    Dana Z. Sent on 04/27/2020
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    The BEST Photographers!!!

    After seeing their photography, I knew I had to set up a meeting with The Decisive Moment as a potential wedding photographer for my special day. 10 minutes into our meeting with Jenn, I knew that The Decisive Moment was going to be our wedding photographer. Throughout the entire process, Adam, Jenn, and the rest of the team made every aspect so easy and seamless. Adam took the time to understand our vision and what moments we wanted captured. It was really important for us to have a photographer that didn't just do the standard or typical posed shots. We wanted to feel the emotion, love, and happiness from that day every time we looked at our album. The Decisive Moment accomplished that and so much more! HIGHLY recommend this amazing team!
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    Marissa Sent on 05/02/2020
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    Loved Adam and the Team from The Decisive Moment!

    I couldn’t have been happier with Adam and the team from The Decisive Moment. They made me comfortable from the start when we first engaged over the phone. They noted that their goal was to try to capture our special moments in a way that really captures the emotion felt in the moment. This is what I noticed about their online portfolio that made me choose them as my wedding photographer, and that’s exactly what they did for our wedding and rehearsal dinner. They came through 100%! Our photos from the weekend were amazing. I felt like they really got to know us, and it showed- it helped them capture all of the important moments. Including a moment we wanted to capture with some city views before sunset, which they worked with the videographer to make possible. They worked so well with the videographer and all of the vendors on the day of the wedding which made the day go so smoothly... which is critical on your wedding day. And during the events, we barely noticed they were they were there! They were incredibly helpful (and patient!) with us while we were choosing the pictures for the album, which I really appreciated. I highly recommend these folks and I’m so glad I chose them to capture my special day ❤️
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    Ann S. Sent on 04/28/2020
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    Outstanding Wedding Photographer

    To me, the photographs tell the story of the wedding and Adam and his team completely captured it from every angle! I look at the pictures constantly to relive the beautiful memories. The picture quality was fantastic, they were so pleasant to work with , and extremely helpful in creating a lifetime keepsake in our albums. If I am ever in control of choosing a wedding or other event photographer again, they would be my top choice, hands down. Although they captured every great moment, you never knew they were in front of you! Completely professional!
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    Julia Sent on 04/30/2020
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    Stunning Photos and Exceptional Service

    I can't say enough wonderful things about The Decisive Moment. I after seeing the gorgeous job Adam Linke did for my sister, I had no doubts in my mind about choosing them for my wedding day (October 2018). Not to mention, their photographs are absolutely stunning! Melissa Bugg was my photographer and I have such a special place in my heart for this woman! From our engagement shoot to the wedding day, her easy-going personality and happy demeanor truly set the scene for a beautiful experience. My husband is not the type who likes to be photographed, but he trusted Bugg and she was able to help him roll with some of the awkwardness of posing in front of the camera. She (and the rest of The Decisive Moment team) embraced my idea of including our dog Wilbur in both our engagement shoot and our wedding day which meant so much to us. I remember feeling nervous and jittery on my wedding day, but Bugg's calming presence made me feel so much better (it honestly felt like having a close friend photograph us).

    Perhaps the most important part though, is that their photographs are STUNNING. I've recently been going back through my photos and literally every single one is beautiful - which makes selecting pictures for your album challenging! Our Album was included with our package, and that also came out so so perfect! My one and only complaint is that your full photo library (without the watermarks) / flash drive is not released until after you complete your album. That being said, it's a small price to pay and you won't find a better company to work with or more beautiful photos. I would absolutely recommend that if you are looking for a wedding photographer - look no further. I promise you The Decisive Moment will be the best wedding decision you make! 

    The Decisive Moment Wedding Photojournalism's reply:

    Thank you Julia! We have SO loved working with you too! We have a special place in our hearts for Wilbur the Dood!! Your kind words mean the world to us! We are so thankful we get to document beautiful loves stories like yours! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!
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    Shana Sent on 04/28/2020
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    Best decision ever!

    I knew that choosing a great photographer was at the top of my wedding to-do list. I have always said if you are going to splurge on one thing for your wedding, it should be the photographer...that is what you will be looking at for the rest of your life, what you will be sharing with your children and grand-children. The Decisive Moment was my first choice and I am so glad we were able to book them. Jessica did such an outstanding job...I am so happy with how our photos turned out! Have absolutely zero regrets about booking them.
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    Allison Sent on 06/18/2019
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    Could not be happier!

    Jes McGowan and Bugg were the PERFECT photographers for our wedding! We wanted a journalistic style (didn't want cameras in our faces or too many posed shots), and boy did they deliver! Every single step of the process was delightful. So professional and easy to work with. And the slideshow when the photos were ready was so much fun! They really served us wine and cheese while we watched a selection of our wedding and rehearsal photos, set to music. We ordered an album through them, and it is truly one of our most treasured possessions. I struggled with the high price tags of some vendors, but now we have gone through the experience, it totally makes sense why these pros charge what they do. Many of our friends were disappointed with their photographers, so I almost feel bad that our experience was so wonderful (but not really :D). If The Decisive Moment is in your budget, you will NOT be disappointed!

    The Decisive Moment Wedding Photojournalism's reply:

    THANK YOU ALLISON! This means the world to us and a great review is the kindest thing - because it helps us do more of what we LOVE!! You have been a joy to work with too! thank you thank you thank you!
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    Lauren Sent on 12/06/2017
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    Decisive Moment made my day! Loved my photos and everything they captured. Hope to continue to use them for all my family photos.
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    Eleanor Sent on 06/03/2017
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    We had two photographers from Decisive Moment -- Adam Linke and Jason. Adam had also done the photography for our older daughter's wedding in 2013. We have been incredibly impressed with this group -- they take every request seriously, they manage their time and make sure to get all of the right combinations, they are unobtrusive and professional and their photography is gloriously beautiful. We could not be more pleased with the photography of our two weddings. The books from the weddings will be cherished all of our lives. Adam and Jason followed our wedding day from preparations through the wedding and then the night of celebrations. They were everywhere and yet not in the way. We are so incredibly grateful to have had Adam and Jason document our joyous occasion for generations to come. We highly recommend the Decisive Moment as wedding photographers!
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    Wangyi Sent on 07/24/2018
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    The decisive moment team is very professional and pleasant to work with. Adam Linke was my wedding photographer. He is very friendly and easy to work with. His pictures came out so beautiful and captured all our special moments. We couldn't believe these photos were from only one photographer. He is truly amazing at what he does!
    Jenn and Melissa helped me through out the album design process. They were very patient and took care of all the changes that I wanted to make. The album is very beautiful and high quality.
    They were the best vendor I hired for my wedding. I can't thank them enough for what they have done.
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    Mollie Sent on 12/05/2017
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    Absolutely incredible! Decisive moments made my wedding for me! I would absolutely recommend them to everyone/anyone! My pictures came out like an absolute dream! The whole staff makes you feel like family and couldn’t have been sweeter. So thankful to have found such an amazing company :o)
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    Maria Sent on 12/06/2017
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    I had an unconventional ceremony site and transition to reception (we walked through Piedmont park from one to the other). Our photographer took time to do a walk-through with us before our wedding date, helped us decide our ceremony time for best lighting, and took incredible photos throughout the process. Most importantly, I was connecting with my guests and new husband during the events rather than with the photographer. He totally put us at ease and the pictures capture our day perfectly.
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    Taylor Sent on 12/18/2017
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    We could not have asked for a more perfect wedding photography team as The Decisive Moment!! They were prompt, personable and made the entire day so relaxed and easy!! From the very beginning, they take the time to get to know you as a couple and make sure to incorporate those small details into all that they do! And on top of all of that, the pictures were stunning!! We were completely blown away by everything provided to us from Jenn, Adam and Melissa!! Thank you so much for making our day so wonderful and capturing so many incredible moments!
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    M Sent on 12/27/2016
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    The Decisive Moment was a great company to work with. Jes McGowan's work is amazing! Shereally captured all the moments of the wedding that really made it memorable.
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    Tippa Sent on 10/17/2016
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    All I can say is that The Decisive Moment was amazing from start to finish! Our Photographers Melissa Bugg & Jason Seagle did an awesome job of getting all of the pictures that I had hoped to get and many more than I am so happy to have. I will admit that I was one of those brides with a million questions and the Studio Director Jenn Linke was great about responding and walking me through everything. Booking with the Decisive Moment was one of the best decisions I made for our wedding and I would suggest them to anyone :-).
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    Jami Sent on 10/17/2016
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    You cannot go wrong with Decisive Moments! They are phenomenal people with phenomenal photography skills! :)
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    Francis Sent on 12/23/2015
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    They are amazing, they do exactly what they say they will- stay out of the way and not cause any distractions while managing to capture all the best moments. Their photos are gorgeous and they stay in constant email contact through-out the entire process and keep you informed. Working with them is great and made the whole photography processes painless.
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    The decisive moments did an amazing job for us at our wedding! I had seen their week and knew I loved it but when we got the day of pictures back we were speechless! They caught moments that you can't imagine possible! We never noticed them once they were so behind the scenes and everything turned out perfect! I Recommend them to anyone who wants great pictures from their wedding day! Adam went above and beyond to make sure we got all the shots we wanted! So thankful for them and how great of a job they did for us!
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    Stephanie Sent on 06/02/2015
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    Look nowhere else, if you want amazing pictures you must book The Decisive Moment! Their pictures speak for themselves. My family and friends can't get over our pictures and I've heard multiple times that our pictures are the best they've ever seen. Jen was great to work with and was able to fit our package to meet our budget. Our main photographer was Melissa Bugg-she is awesome!! Not only is she friendly, bubbly and easy to get along with, but also she takes the most beautiful pictures! We let her know what kinds of pictures we wanted and didn't want and she performed seamlessly. She was flexible, blended in the background to truly capture the best candids that show the most emotion, and showed up early to really get a feel for everything. I can't say enough about The Decisive Moment-they are great!!
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    Morgan Sent on 12/03/2014
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    Absolutely loved working with The Decisive Moment. Adam and Jason did a fantastic job with the photos and captured every moment of the wedding. Pleasure working with this entire group! Can't wait to share the wedding pictures and cherish my wedding album for so many years to come!
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    Nicki Sent on 12/16/2014
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    Jess did an AMAZING job on our engagement and wedding pictures! We will definitely use her for future events!
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    Lacey Sent on 10/23/2014
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    Working with the Decisive Moment was fun and exciting from the very beginning. Their pictures are absolutely stunning, and Jenn and the team worked with me and my husband to determine exactly what we were looking for from our wedding photography team. Throughout the wedding day our photographers (Jason & Jason) were nearby if we needed them, but they never intruded on our special moments. I felt confident in their abilities and it took so much stress away on the day of our wedding!
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    Hilary Sent on 12/03/2014
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    I can't say enough good things about the DM!! Every one who has seen our pictures comments that they are the best wedding photographs they have ever seen. Jes McGowan (with Chris assisting) absolutely captured our wedding perfectly. I really just can't put into words how much I loved working with the entire DM team, especially on our big day. No one even noticed the photographers buzzing around during the reception but they captured all the fun perfectly. I would use them again in a heartbeat and highly recommend them to everyone.
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    Claudia Sent on 12/04/2014
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    I ABSOLUTELY LOVE the pictures of my wedding. This was THE best investment EVER
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    Megan Sent on 09/02/2014
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    The Decisive Moment was one of my very best wedding decisions... Jenn and Jason were perfect! They were so sweet, very flexible and easy to work with and their work is amazing. They were recommended to me by a former boss and I am SO happy that she suggested them to me. They are such a great team and very professional but made me feel very comfortable and relaxed. You definitely can't go wrong by hiring The Decisive Moment!
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    Jedd Sent on 07/14/2014
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    Adam & Jenn at The Decisive Moment were excellent to work with and were extremely organized throughout the entire process. Not only did Adam capture fantastic images but their turn around time on releasing the photos far exceeded our expectations. During our wedding, Adam managed to blend into the crowd unseen in order to somehow always be in place to capture candid moments without people realizing that they were having photos taken. On top of the great work and professionally run business it was a pleasure working with both Adam & Jenn.
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