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Carla Gates Photography

Carla Gates Photography

Atlanta, GA
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    Kaitlin C. Sent on 04/27/2023
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    Best Photographer EVER

    I cannot say enough amazing things about Carla. She is absolutely the BEST of the BEST and I couldn't recommend her more. Not only is Carla an incredible photographer, but she was also clear with communication at all times, on top of every detail, so incredibly fun & warm and so much more. We did an engagement shoot and her and immediately clicked. She made us feel comfortable and amazing and it truly showed in the pictures. We just had our wedding this past weekend and it went off without a hitch. She was absolutely perfect and we can't wait to see our wedding photos!!!
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    Jennifer S. Sent on 10/10/2019
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    Dream Photographer!

    Carla is a dream to work with on weddings! She is detailed and incredibly talented. She sets the client at ease while having fun and still doing her job. The photos are magnificent! As a wedding planner, I love working with Carla and her team!
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    Barbara Sent on 11/18/2020
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    November 2020 Wedding

    Carla is the most caring of people and it definitely shows in the moments she is able to capture through her lens! Our daughter reviewed so many photographers' works prior to selecting Carla, and having seen the engagement photos, she chose the perfect person!!
    As a mother, it was precious to see how Carla helped pose each person, and make certain their hair was perfect for the image.
    I won't post any images yet, as anything I might have taken would pale in comparison to Carla's eye!
    If you are looking for a photographer who cares, has an amazing eye for light and her subjects, and is a genuinely wonderful person, look no further!
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    Anna Sent on 12/16/2016
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    There is so much to say about Carla and how amazing she is!! She captured our big day perfectly. From every detail to every wonderful candid moment, she was right there! We are so thankful for the memories we will have to look back on for years to come. You cannot go wrong with Carla! Her professional and high quality photos are everything you could imagine! We have already had so many compliments on how they are the most beautiful pictures they have ever seen! Thank you so much Carla, a thousand times, thank you.
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    Jennifer Sent on 02/07/2017
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    Carla Gates perfectly captured all the love and joy from our wedding day in October 2016. Leading up to the wedding, she really took the time to get to know my husband and I, and what was important to us in documenting our special day. Carla is incredibly creative and has exquisite attention to detail - whether its the angle she had me tilt the bouquet, or little props she used to photography our rings - all these little details add such a richness to the photos. What I love most about our photos, however, is how she really captured the personalities and emotions of the 'person' behind all the dresses, tuxes, flowers, and details. You can see our love story unfolding within each chapter of the entire day. When I look at the photos, I'm truly experiencing the day again because you can really feel the love between my husband and I, and our family and friends. Carla is a very warm, kind person and she kept us very relaxed throughout the entire day with her calm demeanor and sense of humor. I think that relaxation and comfort level with Carla really comes across in the natural look and feel of the photos. After the wedding, Carla was very responsive while we were waiting for the photos and even gave me and my mom a 'sneak peek' of a few photos so we could send them out in Christmas Cards! The layout for the albums that she designed was beautiful as well, and she was very helpful and responsive with our questions and comments as we made a few revisions. Overall I can't say enough wonderful things about Carla. The pure love and joy from our wedding day shines through our photographs, and I am so grateful to have these to cherish our entire lives!
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    Katherine Sent on 01/14/2017
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    Carla was absolutely amazing. She was recommended to me and once we met, I knew that she would be able to capture my day perfectly. She sure delivered! She captured everything exactly how I wanted it. I loved that her photography was light and captured all the vibrant colors. She was so easy to work with and made it fun for Powell and me. Every single person in our wedding party commented to me on how much they loved her and how great she was to work with. I would definitely recommend Carla for your wedding photographer.
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    Samantha Sent on 12/14/2016
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    Carla is the best. She made sure that my wedding had no hiccups by providing my husband and I with a timeline of our special day. She was there every step of the way and she even bustled my dress. The quality of the pictures are more than I could ask for . Her professionalism as well as prompt service made me feel more at ease . I would recommend her to anyone who wants someone who has exceptional customer service and talent. My day was magical because of her.
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    Terri Sent on 12/14/2016
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    Carla is an extremely talented photographer. She has a great eye and her photos are gorgeous. She makes everyone feel comfortable while shooting and was very responsive to all communications. When I needed to make some date changes, she was flexible. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for high quality photographer that creates a flawless experience.
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    Sarah Sent on 12/28/2016
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    I don’t even know where to begin! I’ll just start by saying that we could not be happier with our choice to use Carla Gates for our engagement and wedding pictures! All of our pictures are absolutely beautiful. We have received countless comments on how stunning they are and we couldn’t agree more. Carla has an unbelievable talent for capturing each moment perfectly. We can’t even pick our favorites because we love them all! After researching photographers for months, I met with Carla and knew right away that she would be perfect. Not only is she incredibly talented, but she is also a super fun and wonderful person to be around. Carla makes everyone feel at ease and truly made taking pictures so much fun. Not only that, but she is incredibly attentive to detail and very professional. She was flexible when any plans needed changing and was very quick to respond to any questions and concerns. She made sure that every detail was in line before the wedding day, sending timelines and double checking everything with us. She gave great suggestions for making the day run smoother and overall helped ensure that our day flowed perfectly. On our wedding day, everyone kept commenting on how awesome she was. We are so grateful that we had the opportunity to work with such a thoughtful and talented photographer and can’t recommend her enough!
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    Leslie Sent on 08/08/2016
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    Carla was the perfect photographer for our Amalfi Coast wedding in Ravello, Italy. When I first saw Carla’s portfolio, I fell in love with her work. Every photo radiated a soft, romantic, magical light. We initially questioned the cost, but are now so happy that we chose Carla. She is extremely professional and easy to work with, and our wedding day is now captured in time like a fairy tale. Everyone who sees the photos tells us how amazingly beautiful they are, and we can’t help but agree.
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    Rachel Sent on 10/27/2016
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    We can't imagine our engagement and wedding without Carla! She did a stunning job capturing our wedding day and made me feel so relaxed and beautiful throughout the day. Everyone who sees our engagement and wedding photos go on and on about how beautiful they are, all thanks to Carla! She was willing to talk through different ideas I had and even convinced me that doing a first look was the best decision for the day. I'm so glad she did because it was my favorite moment! She is a true joy to be around, and we will always be thankful that she captured some of our favorite memories!
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    Jeannie Sent on 09/01/2016
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    Carla is AMAZING. She was the photographer for our destination wedding at Dromoland Castle in Ireland. I couldn't find a photographer there that I liked as much as Carla so I'm glad she could make it out there! On the wedding day, she captured every moment beautifully. She really has a talented eye for taking stunning pictures. Our family and friends even commented on how dedicated she was and she's super friendly. I am very picky about pictures so I was nervous to see how they turned out. When Carla sent us our photos, my jaw dropped at how beautiful they were! We love so many of them that we can't decide which ones to display in our home. That is a wonderful problem to have! Everyone loves our photos! I spent weeks looking for the perfect photographer. Save yourself the time and book Carla ASAP! Trust that she'll do an amazing job and you'll love looking at your wedding photos. :)
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    Amanda Sent on 12/14/2016
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    Carla is an amazing and incredibly talented photographer and a ball of joy to have as part of your special day (or any day for that matter!). She takes her craft very seriously and pours all of herself into capturing the most precious moments of any occasion. She takes the time to get to know those that she is working with so that she can ensure that she is able to make their photography dreams and visions come to life, which she does so well. I could go on and on but, needless to say, I can't recommend Carla Gates Photography enough!
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    Monica Sent on 01/03/2016
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    Hiring Carla was seriously one of the best vendor decisions we made for our October wedding. From start to finish, working with her was an absolutely fantastic experience. I was an out of town bride planning remotely, and Carla was incredibly responsive via email. Her online questionnaire was incredibly detailed and helped to outline what we wanted most out of our wedding photos. On the actual day of the wedding, she served as a photographer and so much more. From helping me fastening the buttons of my dress, to adjusting my veil, to fixing makeup smudges, she was truly a right-hand woman on the day of. I don't consider myself someone very comfortable in front of a camera, but Carla is GREAT at directing a shot, telling you how to hold your head and where to look, and making everything look natural. We were over-the-moon thrilled with our photos and couldn't recommend Carla enough to anyone looking for a superstar photographer.
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    Alex Sent on 11/20/2015
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    I literally just created a wedding wire account so I could gush about Carla. She is the most incredible photographer. Her pictures are seriously magically. Not only is her work unbelievable, but she is the nicest person and so accommodating. Leading up to the wedding I called her practically every day and she would alway listen to me and accommodate every request. My memories of my wedding day are now even better because of the absolutely perfect pictures she has provided us with!
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    Erica Sent on 11/23/2015
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    Carla was so amazing to work with and a fabulous photographer! From the initial meeting, to the engagement session, to the day of the wedding- she was professional, honest, fun, and easy to work with! It felt like I was working with a friend and she made us feel totally comfortable. Plus her style and the way she shoots is just breath taking and she finds a way to capture all the big and little moments.
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    Logan Sent on 01/07/2016
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    I'm so thankful to have had Carla Gates capture our wedding day! She has such a talent when it comes to photography. Our pictures were very romantic and elegant. We loved each one!
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    Carla was amazing to work with for our engagement shoot as well as our wedding day! Not only did our pictures turn out amazing, she was very professional as well as organized and made the process fun. Highly recommend using her!
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    Nicole Sent on 11/02/2015
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    Carla is extremely professional and eager to please her bride. She will do everything she can to make sure you get everything you want in your photos. Having her as my wedding photographer was such a blessing. She was so encouraging and really helped me calm down when the nerves set in. I would recommend her to anyone! I love my photos!
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    Emily Sent on 01/27/2015
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    Your wedding photographer search can stop here, Carla is hands down the BEST in the business!!! If you want to love every single one of your wedding pictures, go ahead and book this girl!! You will not only fall in love with her photography but you'll want to be her best friend too! She is the sweetest, most genuine person you'll meet and is an absolute joy to be around. She truly cares about creating your dream wedding photos and works incredibly hard to exceed all your expectations. She is a true professional and makes you feel at complete ease when it comes to your wedding day. I HIGHLY recommend Carla and promise you will not be disappointed!!!! She was definitely my favorite vendor and I'm so grateful I found her!! She's in high demand so get on her calendar now!!!! :)
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    We used Carla for our wedding this past May at Lake Burton. We found her through a blog post of pictures she had taken of a wedding at our same venue that were gorgeous and she delivered nothing less. Our pictures from our wedding are so beautiful and we have people complimenting them all the time. She did such a great job and was so easy to work with. She gave great recommendations for the timing of things and made sure we got to our reception as quickly as possible. I would definitely recommend Carla! She was awesome :)
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    Rebecca Sent on 10/21/2015
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    Spending time with Carla taking pictures was one of my favorite parts of my wedding day. She made me comfortable immediately and was very easy to talk to. The first time I met her I felt like I knew her my whole life. Her smile and kind nature is contagious and I'm so happy I choose her to spend our special day with. Her artistic eye was obvious and she put a lot of time and care into her work. I would invest in Carla's work again and again.
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    Katelyn Sent on 02/08/2015
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    Carla took our engagement photos and our wedding day photos. She was so professional, responsive, and very easy to work with and not to mention extremely talented. She answered every email and questions I threw her way. Our engagement photos were exactly what we wanted and were gorgeous! Planning for wedding day she spoke to me on the phone to get every shot detail we wanted and created a timeline. She arrived early on our wedding day and got every single shot and detail we wanted taken. She worked so very well with our Church and our wedding planner. She is just simply the best and so very talented!
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    There are tons of wedding photographers to pick from, yes, but believe me that Carla Gates and her team at Carla Gates photography are the best in the market! I could have not been more happy with the whole process and what our end result was. She was always on time, there the day of ahead of time, and kept things on schedule without me noticing. Our pictures were so romantic. Literally I am SO beyond picky about pictures of myself but I seriously loved every one of my husband and I and if I could, would have blown them all up on canvas for the wall. Carla is top notch and so great to work with, hands down!
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    From the first photo I saw of Carla's, I knew that I loved her style of photography and I was interested instantly in having her shoot our wedding. From the moment I met her, I was sold! Carla is the sweetest soul, and was so easy to work with, I felt like I had known her forever- which is a great trait for a wedding photographer. She definitely did her research on my husband and I with her pre-wedding questionnaires and made sure she knew exactly what we were wanting out of our photos. On the day of, Carla and her assistant arrived early and started shooting instantly. Her calming presence was such a plus on our hectic wedding day, and she tried to make our shoots as relaxed and natural as possible. She truly captured my husband and I in our natural state and for that I am forever thankful. Our wedding photos are so perfect, that I can't say it enough, and can't look at them enough either ;) . They were everything that I had imagined and more. I highly recommend Carla Gates Photography for your wedding day!
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