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Rob Garland’s photography has been featured in everything from The New York Times and The Washington Post to The Know, Southern Living, and the internationally acclaimed, Bride and Bloom.

Rob Garland has documented everything from celebrity nuptials to small intimate weddings and continues to show a drive and passion that allow him to capture sensitive images with a time-honored charm.

“My definition of ideal wedding photography is straightforward and unmistakable. We prefer classic, non-trendy, intuitive documentation with the utmost in visual integrity.” Rob Garland anticipates and recognizes the heart-felt feelings and interactions between people and captures them unobtrusively.

Mr. Garland’s highly trained, congenial staff will photograph your wedding with grace and style, accepting assignments on a first-come, first-serve basis for weddings throughout the United States and destinations abroad. Each wedding is unique and our photographs will allow you to relive your wedding day emotions again and again, cherished for generations.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
Digital Files

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

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Negatives
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Rob Garland Photographers

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Reviewers highly recommend the photographer for weddings, praising professionalism, friendliness, flexibility, and a stress-free experience. Photos are described as beautiful, emotionally rich, and excellent at capturing candid moments, with quick turnaround. The team handled challenging conditions smoothly and exceeded expectations.

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Reviewers highly recommend the photographer for weddings, praising professionalism, friendliness, flexibility, and a stress-free experience. Photos are described as beautiful, emotionally rich, and excellent at capturing candid moments, with quick turnaround. The team handled challenging conditions smoothly and exceeded expectations.

Camille
Camille Sent on 12/29/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Friendly, Accommodating and professional Quality Work!

We used Rob Garland Photography for our wedding on November 9th 2024. We highly recommend Rob! Rob was incredibly professional, friendly, and worked seamlessly within the church setting during our wedding He was extremely accommodating to last-minute changes, which made the entire experience as stress-free as possible. His attention to detail and ability to capture special moments beautifully exceeded our expectations. We couldn’t recommend him enough!
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Maggie Sent on 01/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

PHENOMENAL Wedding Photography

I cannot say enough good things about Rob!! Everyone I have sent wedding photos to have been completely blown away! he made it a seamless, stress-free process.
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Ricky Sent on 10/30/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful photography team!

We are so glad we chose Rob to photograph our wedding. Working with him and his associate was easy and carefree. Our photos are beautiful - everything we wanted! We will recommend Rob again and again!
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Meg G. Sent on 10/16/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful photographer and lovely person too!

The photos Rob Garland took at our daughter's wedding were just astonishing. He somehow managed to capture the beauty and specialness of the day, the loveliness of the property and the personalities of the subjects. A true feat of genius! Thank you to Rob for his patience, creativity, flexibility and super speedy turn-around. The pictures are wonderful and we all have enjoyed looking through them pretty much every day since the wedding weekend. They are treasures for sure!
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Cindy Sent on 07/26/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding photography excellence!

My now-husband took the lead on choosing our wedding photographer. Being an amateur photographer himself, I knew he’d have a clear vision on what to look for. After reviewing several portfolios he said “found the one!” There was no second choice. Rob's pictures really resonated with us like no others.

Our wedding day was not easy for Rob and his assistant, Craig. July 1 was a really hot, steamy day, it poured 20 minutes before the ceremony began and we had to mad dash to the main building. Rob was completely agile with all the changes and explained everything along the way. True professional!

We love our gallery so much! All the tenderness, funny moments, the joy and meaningfulness of our religious elements captured—not only are the photos gorgeous but they immediately transport us and our guests to each moment’s feeling.

We highly recommend Rob for your occasion! An absolutely wonderful experience, and outcome!
Chloe
Chloe Sent on 07/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Experience

Rob and his team were phenomenal. They truly made the day so incredibly special— and ensured everything we asked them to do, became a reality. We couldn’t have imagined a better photographer — and the pictures came out better than we could’ve dreamed. The posed shots were great, but what was truly magical was the way Rob and his team captured the candid moments. The moments we’ll be able to remember forever. If you’re looking for someone to capture your special day, don’t look any further.
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Martha Sent on 05/14/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Photographer!!

There just aren’t enough words to possibly describe how amazing each and every photo Rob captures. We originally reached out to him to photograph our intimate wedding at The Omni Homestead Resort. As soon as we saw his portfolio, we knew we had to see if he was available for our day. After chatting with him and emailing back and forth we quickly realized he was not only an amazing photographer but such a sweet, friendly, and wonderful person! Rob has a magical way of finding the perfect angle, lighting and of course expressions. He was instantly able to put my family at ease and capture some truly stunning photographs. He was incredibly patient with my two- and three-year-old niece and nephew and even let them have turns taking pictures! He captured every moment that mattered in such a remarkable way and all the moments we didn’t even realize made up the little bits of our day. My absolute favorite picture from our wedding was in a location Rob mentioned to us after our ceremony on a whim and I will be forever thankful he took the extra time to walk us down to the location and capture these moments. Not only did Rob go above and beyond on our day (he really is the nicest and kindest man you’ll ever meet!) he delivered our entire wedding portfolio two days after the wedding. Looking back at all the special and sweet moments he captured made us feel like we were reliving the best day of our lives! We have had so many friends and family tell us we have some of the best wedding photos they’ve seen. We will treasure all his photos forever and have wonderful memories captured. I simply cannot recommend Rob enough!!
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Amy M. Sent on 12/01/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best Photographer in and around Cville!

Cannot say enough good things about Rob! He was incredible. Our pictures were amazing and are keepsakes that we cherish forever. If you want the highest quality wedding photographer, book Rob now!!
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Jasmine Sent on 10/16/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Photographer & Person

I truly cannot fully express how amazing Rob was to work with. We originally reached out to Rob because we loved the authenticity and emotion captured in his photographs, but after chatting with him on the phone for the original consultation, we realized he is truly a fantastic human! He photographed both our engagement shoot in downtown Charlottesville and our wedding at Barn at Edgewood. As we walked around downtown, we were shocked at how many people knew who he was and how friendly he was. Having him around during the wedding day put me and my husband at ease. It just felt like he and Craig were an extension of our family to be honest. They were both so kind throughout the process, but also truly skilled. They were able to adjust my husband and I to capture some truly stunning pictures and also be alert enough to capture those little moments happening around us. As my husband and I reviewed the photos (which he got back to us so quickly), we were reliving the emotions all over again. We are forever grateful to Rob and Craig for making the day so special!
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Samantha Sent on 02/01/2022
5 out of 5 rating

The best wedding photographer in Charlottesville!

If you’re searching for a wedding photographer, look no further than Rob Garland. He is excellent! Right off the bat, I knew Rob would be a great fit. He’s kind, transparent, and professional. From preparing for our wedding to the day itself, Rob made the process so simple and efficient. When we were slightly off-schedule day-of, he didn’t miss a beat and made sure we got all the shots we wanted. My husband and I are SO happy we chose Rob to document our day. He’s the best wedding photographer!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2009 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
Splash DJ Splash DJ Wedding DJs

Absolute pleasure to work with!

Rev. Claire Frances Rev. Claire Frances Wedding Officiants

It's always a great day when I get to work with Rob Garland. Not only is he a talented photographer but his kindness, personality and sense of humor puts everyone at ease so that he can get the very best images possible. No one is better at documenting a day than Rob!

Jennifer Carroll Events, LLC Jennifer Carroll Events, LLC Wedding Planners

Rob & Meg of Rob Garland Photographers are terrific to work with! Extremely professional and pleasant - two attributes you definitely want with you on your wedding day!

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Rob Garland Photographers frequently asked questions

Rob Garland Photographers includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • Digital Files
Rob Garland Photographers includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Rob Garland Photographers offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Rob Garland Photographers offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Rob Garland Photographers offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Negatives
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Rob Garland Photographers 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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