With features in publications such as The North Carolina Weddings Magazine, The Bride's Book, Sophie Magazine's I Do!, The Knot NC, WNC Magazine, Weddings Unveiled blog, Borrowed & Blue blog, Live It Loud, and more, Corey's work has won several awards and accolades. She is a true professional; invested in her craft, and constantly discovering, and inventing new and authentic ways to tell your story.
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It’s important to realize, especially for weddings, that the photographer you choose will be with you all day! Ideally, you should feel comfortable, at ease, encouraged and inspired by the professional you choose to work with. You and Corey will be getting to know one another as you plan and discuss the details of your event, but here are some things you might like to know about her:
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From Corey Cagle ~
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I love to see other people happy and I am a sucker for a love story.
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I love the crazy things people do. You can't pay for comedy like that!
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Friends call me Sunshine: shining my light - even in the hardest of days.
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My favorites: Skydiving, white chocolate truffles, music of all kinds, obsessing over crypto, Pittsburgh Steelers, crying over romantic comedies, dancing even though I have no rhythm, helping others succeed, road trips, time with friends and family, beach days, laughter, adventures, and most importantly living life.
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Education: I have two degrees, one in Mechanical Engineering and one Mechatronics Engineering. And yes I will brag about my 3.86 GPA because I worked hard for it!!!!!
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Experience: I’ve been professionally capturing weddings since 2003. Mostly self taught with a few college courses and several seminars, I've studied everything I could to help me learn the technical aspects of my work. I crave learning and finding new and creative ways of conveying what I see into images for clients to keep. I am consistently practicing and perfecting my craft. I maintain my equipment with the most up to date tools and resources available. Each wedding has its own personality, the guests, the families, the scene, the details, the laughter, the tears, etc. They are all unique to the couple and each day is an opportunity to bring that to life through the images I capture. Combining a keen understanding of the technical aspects of photography with my artistic view of the world... I love what I do, and love being able to share my talents, skills, experience, and passion with my clients.
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Wedding Approach: Most importantly, I want you to have fun! I want to laugh with you, cry with you, celebrate this incredible day while getting amazing photos of everything from the real, the epic, the details, the little stuff and the big stuff. I'm going to wipe the bench before I ask you to sit on it. I'm going to fix your veil. I'm going to hype you up because I naturally just get excited over awesome images! Happy is contagious, just sayin'! You don't have to know how to pose, I'll help you. I'm going to catch those moments you didn't even know were happening. When you get your gallery after the wedding, turn it into a date night. Then I want to hear that you have gone through your photos a million times and cannot get enough!
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The reviews say:
"The calming presence every bride needs."
"More than a photographer, Corey is part of your wedding day comfort system."
"Professional enough to run the timeline, fun enough to dance with your bridal party!"
"Perfect mix of organized and go-with-the-flow."
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When I asked ChatGPT to help describe my style, this is what it said (which is true, however it just sounds so stuffy and formal) - My approach to wedding photography is rooted in connection, emotion, and timeless storytelling- blending genuine moments throughout your day that feel natural, effortless, and true to you. From the quiet in between times to the joyful celebrations, I focus on creating photographs that not only look beautiful and captures the details, but also feels meaningful. I work closely with my couples to create an experience that feels authentic from beginning to end. I want you to feel fully present on your wedding day - not overly posed or pulled away from the moments that matter most. My style combines classic refined imagery with real emotion, resulting in memories you can hold on to. - Thanks ChatGPT! You Nailed it!
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Do you travel? Yes!!! I love love love to travel for weddings! I have had the honor to photograph in areas such as Canada, Italy, St Lucia, Hawaii, Vegas, DC, Florida, California, N Carolina, S Carolina, Georgia, NY, Virginia, Texas, Ohio, Colorado, and Tennessee. I say "#HaveCameraWillTravel" and maybe one day I'll have photographed in all 50 states. And, it doesn't necessarily have to be for weddings. It could be for your engagement or bridal session, honeymoon, or now you've added a new addition to your family and celebrating their arrival with newborn photos. I love that the couples I work with become lifelong friends and I get to see their family grow.
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