With features in publications such as 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 dramatic ways to tell your story.
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:
From Corey Cagle ~
I love to see other people happy and I am a sucker for a love story.
I love the crazy things people do. You can't pay for comedy like that!
My favorites: Skydiving, white chocolate truffles, music of all kinds, obsessing over crypto, Pittsburgh Steelers, exploring new places, crying over romantic comedies, dancing, helping others succeed, road trips, sunshine, time with friends and family, laughter, adventures, and most importantly living life.
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!!!!!
What is your 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 character of the people, the families, the scene, the details, the laughter, the tears, etc. They are all unique to the couple and each event is an opportunity to really see that beauty and magic, and to help bring that up and 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.
What is your photography style? I cannot say I have a set style simply because I like to capture everything! I want to showcases YOU and your vision! There are editing styles and photography styles. A photography style will show the organic natural moments vs the posed editorial looks. I use a mixture of the two. As for editing styles, some images have a classic traditional, or should we say...timeless appeal to them. They seem true to life with the color, brightness, and natural tones. Other images have a light and airy feel, or a pop to them with bright whites and vivid colors. With over 20 years of professional experience, I can create any editing style. This is all part of getting to know you, your style, and telling your story! I want to capture your personalities in ways that let you feel at ease in front of the camera, knowing you will have incredible photos of your day!
Do you travel? Yes!!! I love love love to travel for weddings! I have had the honor to photograph in areas such as Canada, Hawaii, Vegas, DC, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, NY, Virginia, Texas, Ohio, Colorado, and Tennessee. And, it doesn't necessarily have to be for weddings. It could be for your engagement or bridal session, 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.