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Twelve years ago, my wife and I said those two special words, "I do". As they say, "First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes a baby in a baby carriage". We soon had our first child, and this is where our love for capturing life's special moments and our business, Craig Obrist Photography, was born. Here we are ten years later, stronger than ever, and ready and eager to celebrate with you as you say, "I do", to your loved one! We are here because we are advocates for marriage. We value it as you do, because as married people, we know that it’s the greatest gift. We remember every moment of our wedding like it was yesterday… both the fun and the stress of wedding planning and how joyful, yet overwhelming it felt all at once. We are here to make it easier! We are more than the people behind the camera. We want to be your friends! Through coffee dates, texts and phone calls, we are there to be visionaries for the unique beauty of the love between you and your soul mate. Our desire and goal are to capture your day the way it deserves to be remembered. Through our images, you will be able to laugh, cry and feel all the emotions by reliving every moment of the day that will mark the beginning of your “happily ever after.” Let’s grab coffee, maybe even dessert, and become a team to create and share with the world your unique love story.

  • Asian-owned
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
Digital Files
Negatives

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Negatives

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Negatives
Prints

Reviews of Craig Obrist Photography

Barbara
Barbara Sent on 05/17/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Is A Million Stars Too Many?

We were married on May 15, 2021, with Craig and his lovely wife Unchong as our photographers. (we found them on Instagram). Our wedding was small, 16 guests but they found a way to make seem like the event of the century! These two are so kind, calm, and easy to be around. Such wonderful photos of our wedding, we were so pleased! The wedding day can be stressful but these two took some of that off my plate. We also had after-wedding photos 1 year later - what fun! We had printed images we wanted to recreate that I found on Pinterest, they made it all happen. If you are in need of a wedding photographer, chose these two. We would choose them all over again. We so appreciate you capturing our dream come true. XOXO
Jenny
Jenny Sent on 01/04/2019
5 out of 5 rating

If you want stunning wedding photos, hire Craig Obrist!

Because I am a professional photographer myself, having someone amazing that I could trust to capture my wedding day was one of the most important things to me in the wedding planning process. After checking out many many photographers online I found Craig on Instagram and was instantly drawn to his style. His photos from our wedding day are stunning and I was completely blown away (as were many of our guests). I got so many comments from people about how friendly Craig and Unchong were at the wedding. Craig is so incredibly creative and has an eye for capturing epic scenes, especially with the portraits. They are super fun to be around, they are prompt in getting back to you, they will pose you and coach you every step of the way so you don't have to feel awkward in front of the camera. They really are the best!
Melinda
Melinda Sent on 11/18/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Booking Craig will be the best decision you make!

Booking our wedding photography with Craig and Unchong was by far the best decision that we made with our wedding planning! We knew from the moment we met Craig at a bridal show that he would be the perfect photographer for us. We wrote a check for our deposit before we even had our consultation with him...we were just that certain!

Craig and Unchong are the absolute dream team. They are the sweetest and funniest photography duo and they work so well together. They are the very definition of husband and wife goals! They made us feel so comfortable on our wedding day and they helped calm our nerves down. We had so many good laughs with them and made a lot of great memories, including getting ice cream and slushies together. Booking Craig and Unchong was more than just getting a gorgeous photo album - it was an experience of a lifetime.

The hardest part was waiting for our gallery but the results were STUNNING! The photos are incredible and we've gotten so many compliments from friends and family on how beautiful our photos are. Several have even said that we look like we belong in a bridal magazine! My husband and I aren't exactly models but Craig was able to work his magic and produce amazing results.

If I had to offer one piece of advice to a couple planning their wedding, it's to make sure you book a high quality photographer, even if that means budgeting more money towards it. Pictures are forever and you only get one chance to do it. Trust me that you won't go wrong with booking Craig. He's worth every single penny!
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Christina Sent on 11/02/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Much more than just photos

We got married about 5 weeks ago and I wanted to fully collect my thoughts before writing a review. Hiring Craig and his wife Unchong truly was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding.

Candidly, right after my wedding I had a hard time- through research I read it was called the "post wedding blues" and it's a type of PTSD. I kept harping on everything that went wrong on the wedding day (most of which no one even knew about but me!) in my mind for weeks after our big day and couldn't really pull myself out of feeling depressed. Then I got the email from Unchong that my photo library was ready for viewing.

As I went through all of our photos in their stunning quality and with an extremely high level of artistic vision, I was instantly reminded of all the good on the day and instead of all the negative thoughts that had been flooding my mind. It's amazing how all these small moments I had forgotten about were captured by Craig and his team. These were not just wedding photos- actual emotion was captured, and it was the only thing that made the "wedding day blues" finally subside.

Not only was the final product fantastic, which obviously you know since I'm sure you've seen Craig's portfolio and why you're here reading this, but the caliber of professionalism is off the carts. Craig and Unchong are genuinely good human beings, which in the world of wedding vendors is a breath of fresh air! They went out of their way several times for me and my husband over the course of the time we worked together; far exceeding my expectations.

Thank you both so much, you delivered some of the most beautiful art we have now and helped me personally far more than you know. We are talking about renewing our vows in the next few years in Italy (which was our original plan for our wedding) so we'll be contacting you when we do!
L
Leah Sent on 12/11/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We hired Craig and Unchong on the spot when we saw the beautiful photos from his portfolio. Craig has a gift for artistic shots with beautiful angles; he can turn a candid photo into a work of art. They did both our engagement pictures and wedding photography each time capturing the beauty around us, as well as, capturing the moments. Some of our photos look as if we walked of the cover of a magazine!! Craig and Unchong are both beautiful and friendly people - we felt like we'd known them forever.
M
Maggie Sent on 11/28/2017
5 out of 5 rating
After working with Craig as a wedding coordinator - I knew I wanted him to take care of my own daughters wedding. I could not have chosen a more professsional - remarkable photographer! Anyone that can capture 16 of the most uncooperative young adults and make it so much fun and on top it off with amazing shots - is the best photographer ever! We’ve tried on several occasions to take family pictures - so I know how hard his job was. The pictures are astounding! Craig and Unchong are my favorite people ever! He is always quick to respond - very reasonable- and always amazing!
B
Benny Sent on 10/29/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Although I found Craig via Google by accident, it was a very happy accident. This husband and wife team are PHENOMENAL! To be honest, I got in touch with a few photogs (i.e. Chris Brock, etc) prior to get an idea of their style. But some turned out to be pretty rude/arrogant, or lack of the quality.

Needless to say, Craig immediately invited us over for a coffee break after a few email exchanges, and we were sold upon meeting him. On the wedding day, this dynamic duo showed up earlier (a big plus) and they were able to scout out the area/bridal house for great shots and work with our schedule and videographers to make sure there's no conflicts of any shots. (another big plus) I felt very comfortable with them the whole time; they were able to understand our culture the some importance of certain process for our ceremony by asking the right questions.

Although we were too busy with all the guests during the reception, we never had any concern about them. Craig and Unchong were able to lay out concrete plans on the shots, worked with the vendors and videographers on the exact spots for all the shots without us saying a word to them. They also willingly asked us to go to a historic downtown nearby for more additional night time shots if we were up for it (of course we were!) In fact, we did another engagement shoot with them as well!

I could go on and on with them, but long story short, I am a photographer myself and been doing it for some years, so I think it can be difficult for me to find a right one to shoot the most important day of my life because I get very technical when I'm browsing their photos. With Craig and Unchong, I could tell they were my photogs right away, I would say that the quality of photos your photogs capture are certainly important, but definitely make sure you can work with them to capture your best shots, otherwise it's just like using the hammer to crack an egg; sure, it'll get the job done but it'll be a mess.
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Tanekka Sent on 08/04/2017
5 out of 5 rating
If you are in the market for a photographer for any occasion, look no further! From the first time I met them at a bridal show, I knew I had to book them. There simply aren't enough good things I can say about Craig and Unchong. Not only are they so nice, patient and accommodating but their creativity is unmatched. The last thing I wanted was for my engagement and wedding pictures to be "cookie cutter" and they did not disappoint. Craig literally stood outside in a thunderstorm to take a picture I wanted at our wedding. Please contact them, you can thank me later :)
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Ginny Sent on 03/11/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Craig and Unchong were highly recommended to us by a friend who was recently married. After speaking with Craig, I knew immediately they were the ones for our wedding. He was very friendly, understood all the crazy things I was asking, and had some great advice to help me plan the day. As our wedding day got closer, they were prompt in returning phone calls and emails and organized in their own planning.
Did you know that the bridal couple spends more time with the photographers on the wedding day than any other person, including the bridal party and family?!! We were so grateful that Craig and Unchong were such cool people to hang with. They were there from the first minute to the last, making us feel totally comfortable and gently corralling our large bridal party into each photographic setting. Our experience with them that day was EXCEPTIONAL, and then when we saw the pictures....
MAGIC. They worked absolute MAGIC. The photographs are STUNNING. They knew our venue (Callanwolde Fine Arts Center) extremely well and took advantage of every square inch of the beautiful home and grounds. They used natural light in ways I didn't know existed. My favorite picture is a reflection of my husband and I kissing in the grand window of the ballroom, with the deco architecture and flora flowing right through our reflected bodies. How on earth did they figure that out?!!
After the wedding, they were very prompt in getting us the photos. They invited us to their house, with coffee and yummy refreshments, to present it all to us. They even gifted us a fascinating book on love languages. What a lovely way to wrap up such a wonderful experience!
Needless to say, I would recommend Craig and Unchong to anyone. They were very reasonably priced and worked extremely hard for us. Their product was of the highest quality, and they are overall really good humans. I'm sure we'll hire them again to take future family photos. :)
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Taren Sent on 03/06/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Absolutely amazing! Craig and his wife did a fantastic job at our wedding--from the ideas for cool shots, to humor throughout the stressful day, to making us feel like valued customers, everything was fantastic. They are extremely professional! They get back to quickly when you email/call, and truly want to get to know you as a couple to give you the best shots they can. I highly recommend to anyone, for anything. Completely worth every penny and more--he truly is gifted at photography!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
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Craig Obrist Photography frequently asked questions

Craig Obrist Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • Digital Files
  • Negatives
Craig Obrist Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Negatives
Craig Obrist Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Craig Obrist Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Craig Obrist Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Negatives
  • Prints
Craig Obrist Photography is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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