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Rob Garland Photographers

Rob Garland Photographers

Charlottesville, VA
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    Maggie C. Sent on 01/03/2024
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    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 J. Sent on 10/30/2023
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    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
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    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 G. Sent on 07/26/2023
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    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!

    Rob Garland Photographers's reply:

    Cindy, thank you so much for taking the time to write this....it truly means a lot. We greatly enjoyed working with the two of you and are so appreciative of your kindness. Your family and guests were also SUCH a pleasure. Please reach out if we can ever be of assistance to you two. Stay in touch! :)
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    Chloe L. Sent on 07/06/2023
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    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
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    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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    Jasmine G. Sent on 10/16/2022
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    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 S. Sent on 02/01/2022
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    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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    Taylor D. Sent on 10/09/2021
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    Outstanding!!!!

    Rob Garland shot our rehearsal dinner and wedding day and did an OUTSTANDING job. Rob was so easy and nice to work with leading up to the wedding, very responsive and accommodating. He was extremely quick to provide the edited finished photos which was awesome because we couldn’t wait to see them! He caught every moment and the photos really do tell a beautiful love story. I would highly recommend you book Rob Garland Photographers. He is simply the best in the business.

    Rob Garland Photographers's reply:

    Thank you so much, Taylor. I really appreciate your kind words. I absolutely loved our time with all of you. Congratulations once again. :)
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    Christopher E. Sent on 11/25/2020
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    Rob Garland is fantastic at his profession.

    I can’t recommend Rob Garland enough! His talent alone is amazing. Rob walked us through everything we could have ever thought or needed leading up the wedding. He gave us great expectations and answered any and all questions we had. He was patient and kind with us as we have never gotten married before. Half of the time I forgot Rob was there as we got ready, did the ceremony and the reception. I don’t think he missed a single thing that happened during any part of the day. Rob was professional, caring, understanding, fun and joyous to be around and have him there. We even gave him a challenge of having to shoot into the sunlight while the ceremony was happening and the finished product of those photos were outstanding. There isn’t one bad photo from the countless we received from Rob. They are all spectacular, stunning and capture everything of our wedding day. There is no one else I would use when it comes to wedding photography or anything to do with portraits or life events. Rob Garland is all you will ever need. We aren’t getting married again but we will surely be calling Rob for any life event that we need photographed. Rob has the experience, expertise, knowledge and he’s just a great guy to be around too. Hands down, Rob is the guy to call for any wedding photographer. These photos will last us a lifetime because of Rob’s abilities and talent.

    Rob Garland Photographers's reply:

    You've always been a pleasure to know from the beginning, Chris. I was touched that you selected me for your wedding day. Thank you. You and Ashley are a blessing to know. My best to you both. :)
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    Christine Sent on 06/11/2019
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    Amazing Work and Fast Turnaround!

    Rob and Craig went above and beyond for our wedding day. They showed up early and were dressed professionally, got every shot we were hoping for and more, and managed a lot of strong personalities. The UVA Chapel is really dark and hard to shoot in but all of our photos were amazing (and they didn’t have to put a black and white filter on to get rid of shadows). They shot thousands photos and gave us a gallery with over 1400. Their turnaround time for the full gallery is a month or less, and we got our photos in about two weeks (I’ve had friends wait three months or more in the Charlottesville area).
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    Kim Sent on 12/29/2019
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    Beautiful photos!

    Working with Rob was a pleasure! He was very flexible and easy to work with during the planning process, and his cost was reasonable. On the day of our wedding, he and his partner were very professional and they captured some truly beautiful moments for us!! Our friends and family are still raving about the sunset pictures!
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    Tara Sent on 05/18/2019
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    Could not have asked for more

    Rob and his team did everything we asked and more. He was very understanding of what we wanted and made sure every detail was documented.
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    Alyssa Sent on 05/21/2017
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    Rob was professional and very talented. I would recommend working with him for wonderful photos and service.
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    Lauren Sent on 02/17/2017
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    Such amazing photos, I can not even stand it. Rob is a true professional and gave us so many great shots, I am beside myself trying to choose which ones to frame. He really captured "us" and seemed to be everywhere all the time - he missed NO ONE which is just shocking to me. I can not recommend strongly enough. Worth every penny.
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    Shira Sent on 10/31/2016
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    Rob Garland was an AMAZING photographer!! He knew the ins and outs of our venue and worked with us to create our dream wedding photos! He put everyone at ease and helped to make our wedding weekend a perfect, sweet, and beautiful memory!!
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    Patrick Sent on 06/14/2016
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    Planning our wedding, I gave my husband the job of choosing our photographer. After sending him 25 different vendors, and spending many hours researching their websites, he came up with only one option, Rob Garland. Why? Rob captures the emotion of an event, moments that may get lost in the shuffle which are some of the most beloved photos we have from our day. We had many moving parts to the ceremony, cocktails, and reception. Rob was on board from day one and excited about the possibility to capture. It was easy to be creative working with him. His suggestions were absolutely appreciated and his willingness to try something different was equally appreciated. Not only are we delighted with our images, but our vendors love them too. Thank you Rob for giving us memories to last our lifetime.
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    Amy Sent on 11/18/2015
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    Rob was an absolute joy to work with! He was always so approachable and quick to answer questions (we had a lot!) during the planning process. He even invited my fiancé and me to his home to discuss our vision for the wedding day! He is incredibly talented and so easy going! Rob did an amazing job the day of the wedding and I simply could not have chosen a better photographer. I highly recommend Rob!!!
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    Amy M. Sent on 12/01/2022
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    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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    We are so happy Craig and Tim of Rob Garland Photographer were with us on our wedding day. They were so respectful during the ceremony and other moments at the reception, but captured our wedding beautifully. They are truly talented photographers. They really captured the story of our wedding day. We really enjoyed seeing some of the little moments we weren't a part of that our guests shared. They captured some very special moment throughout the night. We received almost 1000 pictures and there isn't a single one we don't love!
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    We worked with Rob both for our engagement photos and our wedding photos. His level of dedication to his art and to making his clients happy is unparallel. On the day of our engagement session, it started raining. Rob not only met us early but also listened to what we wanted for our photos, which was to capture the natural beauty of the Shenandoah Valley during sunset. He changed the location to try to avoid the rain (which we did!) and decided we should leave earlier to try to get some photos in case it started raining out there. Well, it never rained and as it cleared, we thought there still might be a great sunset. Rob drove us all around skyline drive and spent extra time with us at no charge because he knew I really wanted sunset photos. We ended up experiencing something extraordinary as the sun turned bright pink as it set. He truly went above and beyond that day but we realized that he always does that. Rob is also one of the happiest people you have ever met which makes working with him extremely pleasant and fun. On the day of the wedding, Rob would do anything for the perfect shot including laying on the floor at the reception (which many wedding guests commented on how incredible he was because they had never seen a wedding photographer do that before!). We love our wedding pictures as both he and his assistant captured so many amazing moments during the day! They are so beautiful and we are so happy we had the chance to work with him on our wedding day. He was wonderful to work with during the whole wedding planning process, our engagement session and at our wedding. He is so talented and we were grateful that we had him photographing our wedding. We can’t thank him enough for perfectly capturing our wedding day.
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    Jen Sent on 10/15/2013
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    I really enjoyed working with Rob for my event! He is very nice and has a way with people to help them feel relaxed. He has a great eye for unique photo opportunities. I would recommend Rob without hesitation!
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    Mary Sent on 01/23/2013
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    Rob Garland was wonderful to work with! He is extremely friendly, listened to our special requests and offered perfect solutions. Although Rob was not personally able to shoot our wedding, his partner, Craig photographed our wedding. Craig was amazing! Creative with location ideas, jumped every time we requested a shot, paid attention to details and so much more. Two days later, Craig had already sent us a few pictures that he had edited. WOW! Amazing talents as a photographer. We are so very happy with the first few pictures and can't wait to see the collection as a whole. We are very pleased with both Rob and Craig. They are talented, professional photographers.
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    Erin Sent on 01/03/2013
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    He was on time, flexible, friendly and wonderful to work with. Would 100% hire him!!
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    Rachael Sent on 10/31/2012
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    Rob and his team were incredibly talented, easy to work with, and we cannot believe how beautiful his work is. We felt so comfortable working with Rob. His demeanor makes you feel comfortable, and he makes sure that everyone around you is comfortable, too. He is laid-back, but makes sure that every shot you want captured, is captured. He was also receptive to when we were done with photos and ready to go back to the party with our guests. He also has that incredible talent of being able to spot a good scene or good light or a good situation and create an amazing photograph of that moment. We would use Rob again in a heartbeat and would recommend him to absolutely anyone. Thank you to Rob and his team for capturing our wedding day so perfectly!
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