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Craig Obrist Photography

Craig Obrist Photography

Atlanta, GA
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    Barbara C. Sent on 05/17/2022
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    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
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    Jenny L. Sent on 01/04/2019
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    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!
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    Christina S. Sent on 11/02/2018
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    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!
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    Melinda Sent on 11/18/2018
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    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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    Maggie Sent on 11/28/2017
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    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!
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    Leah Sent on 12/11/2017
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    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.
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    Benny Sent on 10/29/2017
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    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
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    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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    Taren Sent on 03/06/2017
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    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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    Ginny Sent on 03/11/2017
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    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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    Cristen Sent on 06/13/2016
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    I met Craig at a bridal show and didn't realize until I got there just how important photography was to me for the wedding. He is one of the nicest, sweetest people and even though the prices were higher than I expected I have received AMAZING service. We were late to our engagement shoot due to traffic and he still worked with us and produced the best photos ever. I can't wait to see out wedding pictures and know without a doubt I'd book him again
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    Kanani Sent on 10/15/2016
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    If I could give Craig Obrist a 10 out of 10, I would! I found Craig Obrist at a bridal show and was immediately impressed by his portfolio. His creativity never ceased to amaze us. The engagement shoot was included in our package and the photos were amazing. He and his wife also gave us tips on how to dress, shoot location, etc. We used our engagement photos for our 'Save the Dates' and it was difficult to choose a photo.

    Our wedding was a week ago and the preview shots were stunning. I am so excited to see all of the photos because Craig came up with some extremely cool ideas. Not only is he great with the camera and has a good eye, but he also has a way of making everyone feel comfortable. Our bridal party loved him so much that he booked a pre-birth photo shoot with one of my hubby's friends. He and his wife were also extremely helpful in establishing the timeline for the day as I had a number of questions and changes.

    I could go on and on about how fantastic the Obrist team is, but to save you some time...I highly recommend Craig O'brist as your wedding photographer!
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    Craig Obrist is the BEST photographer!! My fiance and I recently had engagement shoots with Craig and we found that he is very passionate, humorous,and professional. We are very pleased with his work.
    There are not enough words to describe how great he and his team are.
    Highly recommend him!!
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    Craig and his team are beyond amazing. My fiance and I had our engagement shoot and cannot wait for our October wedding. Craig is patient, funny, artistic and very attentive. Well worth the price.
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    Natasha Sent on 06/11/2015
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    Words cannot describe how happy I am with Craig's work. If you want a photographer that is dependable, fun to work with, and produces amazing quality work, then you need to hire Craig Obrist. Craig and his wife Unchong, go above and beyond to provide a great experience for all of their clients. I can't thank them both enough for the lasting memories they have provided my husband and I.
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    Judy Sent on 04/30/2015
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    Craig and his staff are amazing!
    I couldn't have better for my daughters wedding
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    Tara Sent on 12/09/2014
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    When choosing a photographer we wanted someone that came highly recommended, and by mutual friends on Facebook, as well as knowing the Obrists' on a personal level, in addition to looking at their work on their website and in magazines, it was important to my Fiance and I, we hire Craig Obrist as our Photographer.
    The decision was made after doing extensive research, interviewing other photographers and reviewing other types of wedding packages available for a good photographer, it was Craig's experience and professionalism that made it very easy to choose him, over other 'highly' recommended photographers.

    What I liked about Craig Obrist Photography:

    - His website is user friendly
    - His wedding packages are reasonably priced (no surprises at the end)
    - He has top of the line equipment
    - He is flexible with dates and times
    - He returns calls and emails in a timely manner (bonus for me) I like timely communication
    - He is super friendly and down to earth, eager to make your day 'above the top' special
    - His staff was extremely patient for this 'first time bride' and made my entire wedding party, filled with all sorts of character types, feel important, feel comfortable and never rushed to get a picture in
    - A bonus my wedding party and guests enjoyed, was the availability to see the pics on a flat screen that were taken during the evening. They were able to see his creativity firsthand.
    By choosing Craig Obrist:
    - My pics gained rave reviews from all my friends, even friends of friends
    -He put our special day in photos that my 'future' great grandchildren can see what an amazing time we had at our wedding
    -I would recommend him to anyone that asks, my entire family has him as their 'preferred' photographer
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    Best photographer in Atlanta. Your pictures will never look like anyone else's.
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    Brittany Sent on 12/11/2014
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    What is there to say about Craig that hasn't been said already!?
    He is absolutely amazing! We fell in love with his online portfolio and fell even more in love once we met him! He was incredibly easy to work with, extremely professional, and he has a true gift for photography! He is so creative and makes your day very unique to who you are as a couple. Sometimes having a photographer around can be an awkward experience, but that is completely untrue when it comes to Craig. He makes you feel so comfortable and everything is just so easy with him! He is a truly talented person, and I will use him every chance I get!
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    Planning a wedding can be very hectic when you have multiple vendors involved. We were immediately set at ease when meeting Craig! We felt like we had known him for years! He really took the time to get to know our story and what our wedding day meant to us. He captured absolutely wonderful pictures of everyone that came to show their love and support on our special day. Craig's team were extremely polite and focused and it showed in our photographs. I highly recommend Craig and his team for anyone looking for a photographer that cares just as much about capturing your moment as you do!
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    Craig Obrist Photography is amazing! Funny and easy to get along with, a great team to work with. And the pictures of course are absolutely beautiful and captured our perfect day. We really can't say enough positive things, we would recommend him to anyone and can't wait to work with him again!
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    We checked out Craig's website after one of our friends recommended him for our wedding. We were very impressed with his work so we emailed him to ask a few questions and to see if we could schedule a time to meet. He literally responded to my email within 5 minutes, and after exchanging several emails that evening, we had coordinated a time to meet.

    We knew after meeting with Craig that he was the right choice for us. He really wanted to get to know us and what our vision was for our wedding. He was very friendly, professional and even a little silly (which we like!). We felt very comfortable with him so we booked him!

    Craig didn't disappoint. He was awesome from the day we hired him until after the wedding. Very quick to respond to our many questions. Guided us and gave advice when appropriate. The day of the wedding he arrived early. I was nervous about getting my pictures taken and being the center of attention, but he helped me relax and feel at ease. He was very organized and stuck to the timeline of pictures he had prepared.

    Most importantly we are absolutely in love with how our pictures came out! He truly told the story of our wedding day with the moments and details he captured. We can't say enough great things about Craig. He's a gifted photographer and great guy. We were 100% satisfied and would highly recommend him without hesitation.
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    Craig and his team were awesome!!! Craig has a great personality and uses humor to make everyone comfortable with him. The quality of his photography is top notch and he's very creative with his shots. He's also dependable and got our pictures to us in 1 month even during a very busy wedding season. He is worth every penny!
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    Craig did the photography for our wedding back in March and also our engagement shoot the fall prior. He is AMAZING!!! He was so great to work with. He made the whole process easy and simple with no headaches. The photos we got were even better than we expected. You can tell he loves what he does and wants the couple to have the best pictures possible to remember their special day by. We have a canvas of one of his prints in our living room and constantly get compliments on it. He's that good :)
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    Craig is caring and very hard working. He arrived ready and didn't stop taking pictures all day. His pictures are unique, well thought out, and beautiful. I am proud to show off my pictures to everybody I know because his work is such high quality.
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