f8 Photo Studios

peace of mind that was invaluable. Thank you, Cara and Lacy!

of a great personality, extremely professional, efficient, and a true artist. My husband and I are both not huge fans of taking photos, but Cara made both our engagement pictures and wedding day pictures so much fun! She had us laughing the whole time, which made the pictures so genuine. She is so amazing at finding the perfect lighting and positioning. Our pictures turned out perfect. Also, she does such a great job of being efficient but still capturing all of the moments we wanted, which we appreciated since we have some impatient family/friends. She really took the time to get to know us, which made all the difference. Her turnaround time with getting our pictures back to us was so fast we couldn't believe it. We were so impressed with her! I would HIGHLY recommend Cara and f8 Photo Studios, they are the absolute best!!

ting with Cara, we knew we wanted them to photograph not only our wedding but also our engagement photos. We picked the package with the associate photographer, Adrienne, and met her for our engagement photo session. With a short conversation we connected with Adrienne quickly and the photos turned out amazing. When it came to the wedding day, Adrienne and her second shooter captured every moment we could have possibly wanted as well as being able to deal with our easily distractible family. The photos from the first look still make me cry every time I look at them. Adrienne even stayed later than scheduled to capture our exit. We ended up quickly receiving over 800 incredible wedding photos. It is still difficult to narrow down our favorites since every detail is so remarkable. Thank you, Adrienne, for capturing our special day perfectly!

r photographer, Lindsay, made my husband and I feel at ease and helped us work out the jitters and stiffness in our portrait session. Lindsay kept us on track and took beautiful images of our celebration. I am thrilled with how our sneak peak photos turned out and look forward to seeing more. I live in Maine and planned a wedding in Raleigh, NC. Cara and Lindsay made it easy to plan from afar over phone and email.

one look amazing. She gets the job done, gets THE picture, and truly knows how to capture the moment. I would recommend her to anyone truly. We couldn't be happier with our pictures and will cherish them forever. Thank you f8!

s perfect. We couldn’t be happier!

f the day. She also wasn’t afraid to handle a crowd! Adrienne and Cara helped us create a wedding package that worked for us!

ghing the entire time. We've loved looking through our gallery and continuously receive compliments about our incredible pictures! Both Cara and Adrienne were absolutely incredible to work with - made the entire process easy, which is a bride's dream among all the wedding planning! A photographer is one of the biggest decisions throughout planning, if not the biggest, and we are SO happy we chose F8 to be a part of our special day. Thank you!!

ore of posing is quick, and relatively effortless. We would happily work with her again.

s we wanted and she captured all of our favorite moments throughout the night. We loved working with her and totally recommend her for your wedding photography!

t! Meeting Cara for our engagement photos was great because it gave us an opportunity to see how she worked and be more relaxed on our wedding day since we weren't total strangers. She also is fun and jokes around to make you relax and smile the whole time. My husband is a photographer himself, so Cara went above and beyond by scouting out our venue the day before and taking some great shots of the beautiful scenery! It wasn't something she had to do but was such a thoughtful way to show she cared. On the day of, she was great and both made everyone feel at ease while also keeping them in line to ensure we stayed on time and got all the photos we wanted. She was good to work with because she took input from us and also made her own suggestions so that we could come to an agreement on what shots we wanted and how things would run to make it all perfect. To top it all off, the pictures are great. They show emotion, have great color and sharpness, and help to tell the story of our day. But you can see that easily from all her great albums! The photographer is such an important part of your wedding since they will be with you all day and they will capture your memories and what you look back at year after year. Highly recommend Cara and would work with her again in a heartbeat!

very picture I dreamed of having, without asking, and brought our wedding back to life through pictures. Somehow she was around every corner, ready with her camera, to catch the special moments. This team is spectacular!

engagement shoot first and she really put my husband and I at ease. We had so much fun!! Throughout the process she was so available and responsive. And really took the time to get to know us. Then, when the wedding rolled around it was smooth sailing. The formal pictures went so quickly because we had really planned it all out ahead of time. I got the pictures back super quickly which was a huge surprise! When I saw all the candid ones that captured all of the different and beautiful emotions of the day I was truly blown away. It was exactly what I had hoped for. Really awesome job.

ght moments that we missed during the day, but got to see all of it through the amazing pictures! I am in love with our photos and recommend f8 photo studios to anyone! You could tell Cara truly cared about being part of our day and made it so special! Thank you thank you!

e photo package and her style clearly. Then, once the wedding was getting closer, Adrienne reached out with helpful planning docs. I really appreciated how she made sure to know exactly what family photos we wanted, even checking whether there were any family dynamics she should know abut to avoid any awkwardness (none in my case, but I appreciated the ask!). She was clear about the timeline we would need to get the photos we wanted so that we were able to coordinate with our makeup artist as well. On the day of, Adrienne's easy energy and sense of humor kept everyone smiling even when our cheeks were starting to hurt! We had to stay indoors for most of the pics because of the rain, but later on she still managed to get us out for some nighttime shots that came out great. I just got my full set of photos back and am LOVING them. Along with the posed shots, I love the candids from our reception and all of the detail shots, too. She beautifully captured our wedding day. I appreciate being able to have all of the digital copies and decide what prints I'll make later on. f8 also sent a slideshow set to our first dance song, which was a really sweet touch. Thanks!

well as our wedding, and she is AMAZING! During our engagement session, she captured vivid colors and details and we were so excited to see what she would do with our wedding day photos and she did not disappoint. Adrienne was joined by Lacy on our wedding day and both ladies were great to work with. They demonstrated great skill and professionalism throughout the day and produced pictures that we will cherish forever. I would love to work with Adrienne for any future photo sessions. I highly recommend F8 for any of your photography needs

fantastic job! These pictures came out more beautiful that I could have ever imagined. She also gets all her shots very quickly, which is great when you're on a time schedule. All of our guests even commented on how professional and quick F8 Photo Studios was during the wedding and reception. You are in good hands with F8 Photo Studios!!

round to get THE angle at our engagement shoot to standing in the rain with us during Hurricane Flo to get THE rainy wedding day shot.. we could not have asked for more! She made my fiance and I feel so comfortable and at ease during each photo session and it truly showed in our photos. We truly had the best time smiling and laughing with her while shooting. We get compliments all the time from our friends about our engagement and wedding photos. Booking F8 Photo Studios was one of the best decisions we made when planning our wedding.

one of the best wedding-related decisions I made. I usually hate taking pictures but Adrienne made it so much fun! We would have been excited going into the wedding based on her personality alone, but the pictures-oh my gosh. They are perfect. Cool angles, beautiful light, I don't know enough about photography to know exactly why they're that good, I just know I love them. One of my favorite compliments about them was that we look just like us, not a fake version of us. For the wedding, I can't say enough to properly thank the whole team for everything they did that day & for all the effort leading up to it. Cara answered emails immediately, spent SO much time helping me with the whole planning process, then once we were connected with Adrienne she spent several hours with us over phone & email. She handled last minute changes so graciously, we were so excited and so comfortable going into the big day! My husband said Adrienne's associate Lindsay made him feel like we had 2 lead photographers & I totally agree. We both really enjoyed how well they both played off each other & worked together. They swooped in & saved the day when my veil kept getting caught on the straps of my dress. They went above & beyond adjusting, readjusting, making sure I felt comfortable. On top of all that, we ended up with the most incredible photos that so perfectly captured our wedding. They reflect exactly how our favorite people are - their expressions, their dance moves, the way they celebrate, it's priceless. Our guests kept asking me to make sure they got the link because they felt like they'd gotten some great shots of their family. That was unexpectedly the best feeling ever. One of our cousins said "I can't stop looking at these pictures!", I feel like that says it all. I love f8!!!

ith us (and our crazy dog) to take our engagement photos at the American Tobacco Campus, they turned out amazing. For the wedding, we could not have asked for a better pair to photograph our big day. Adrienne's pre-planning for family photos was so organized, accommodating and helpful. They captured so many things that we didn't even know happened! It was a blast to go through all of the pictures. Adrienne did a fantastic job editing them. I highly recommend Adrienne and Lindsay!!

places to take pictures in Raleigh. We loved where she picked for us to go for the engagement photos and the bridal party photos. It was a super hot day, but she knew exactly where to go to get shade. We got the family pictures we needed but also some really amazing candid shots. She's quick when she needs to be but always pays attention to details! We've gotten so many compliments for the pictures and can't recommend Cara enough!

ly incredible. Second, she is personable, engaging, funny, and has a real knack for helping you and everyone else be comfortable taking pictures. We were lucky enough to have two sessions with Cara before our wedding date so we got to know her pretty well. She guided every photo with ease and effortlessness, making people laugh along the way. Don't even hesitate - reach out to f8 today. They are incredible.

s so easy to work with. She made taking a million pictures fun! Our pictures are wonderful and we have gotten so many compliments on what good quality our pictures are. Not only are they good quality she captured every special moment we shared on camera. Her talent is unmatched!

was very willing to chat with us over the phone a few times before our wedding to make sure that our wedding timeline made sense with photography and to provide suggestions for how to best work within our logistical constraints. On the day of the wedding, Adrienne and Melissa both showed up promptly and were nothing but smiles and cheer the entire day. Adrienne was extremely wonderful to work with, especially during family formals. We were able to get all of our pictures done about halfway through cocktail hour, allowing us to enjoy our own wedding reception! Adrienne was flexible with her timing (she stayed an extra 15 minutes or so at the end of her paid time to make sure to get pictures of the bouquet toss), and was nothing but professional the entire day. Finally, the handful of preview pictures we've gotten back so far have been stunning. We can't wait to see the rest!

support they've already put in completely warrants a 5 star review. I'd give them 10 stars, if that was an option. I have obsessively researched every vendor we're using and the pressure of making the right investment can be so stressful, but within a few minutes of talking to Cara I already felt so relieved, and as the planning process continues I have felt more and more confident that I made such a good choice! Cara mentioned early on that they want their clients to feel like they're a friend hanging out instead of feeling like some stranger is pointing a camera at them all day, and I can say with complete certainty she and Adrienne have 100% accomplished that, and the big day isn't even here yet! They both have this amazing mix of being down to earth but also so professional and knowledgeable at the same time. In an industry where I feel some vendors give off a vibe of being very self-important or judgy, these 2 totally shine with their knack for providing feedback in a way that truly makes me feel like I'm chatting with a good friend who just happens to know basically everything about the wedding business in this area. They've consistently encouraged me to reach out for support when I have any questions, and they have totally delivered, even on things that pretty much have nothing to do with photography. I'm so, so happy with them and I have no doubt the photos will be beautiful and they will do everything in their power to make sure we have a great experience.

(Duke Gardens). The pictures turned out fantastic too! What a wonderful day it was and what great pictures!! All i can say is don't look any further, book Cara and f8 studios right now! You won't be disappointed! Cara is super friendly, knows so many people in the wedding industry, is a great friend and person to talk with! Thanks for making this process super easy and enjoyable! You guys were awesome to work with and hope you guys have a good rest of the wedding season!!

seek out a different photographer after moving back to SC. I was impressed with Cara at F8 photo studios. She talked with me over the phone and answered all of my questions. She even brought up things that I had not considered. Some other vendors I had spoken with were not so free with their time or knowledge, like I was going to steal their ideas (hello, Pinterest!). Cara was confident enough to provide any and all info. I knew she was the photographer for us. We did bridal pictures at the Biltmore and they were stunning!!! She captured me, my dress, the background, and the continuously changing natural lighting all at the same time. I cannot imagine the amount of talent and skill that takes. One of the things I love most about Cara, beyond the beautiful photographs, is that she makes things happen. She takes charge and sticks to the agreed-upon schedule. Our wedding went so smoothly because of Cara and our wedding venue consultant. My husband and I never had to look at a clock or worry about timing. And Cara was always there with a camera. After looking through our wedding photos, I was surprised because there were a lot of photographs that I don’t remember having been taken. Cara and Melissa (her shooting partner) were everywhere! We have some of the most beautiful wedding pictures!! I keep looking through them over and over. I have no idea which ones to have framed yet because there are so many I love. Cara also had two bridal portraits framed for us to display at the reception and both turned out well. Overall, pictures are stunning and Cara is knowledgeable, professional, and outstanding at communicating with her clients. She texted, called, and FaceTimed with us throughout the planning process. Love f8 photo studios!!

Thank you SO MUCH to Adrienne, Cara, and their team for helping us make the memories of our wedding weekend even better than what we could hope for. These photos perfectly capture our wedding story. Highly recommend F8!

nal, and so fun to work with! My husband and I live in Washington, D.C. and we were having trouble finding time to drive down to Raleigh for an engagement shoot, so Cara drove up to D.C. and we had our engagement shoot here! I was blown away by that gesture from her and it's things like this that truly make her an incredible wedding photographer. On your actual wedding day, you will realize that you're kind of on a tight schedule. Cara kept everything rolling along, made sure people were where they needed to be, and still kept everything relaxed and fun! Oh and did I mention she's hilarious? She will have your wedding party laughing true laughter for those fun "candid" photos everyone loves so much. In the months leading up to our wedding, we would chat on the phone, plan out schedules, and hammer out details I wasn't even aware I needed to be hammering out! She was worth every penny and we are so blessed we found f8 Photo Studios! Thank goodness for you, Cara! We couldn't have done any of it without you!

ciated that she could command the room when necessary, too! Adrienne took GORGEOUS photos, and made sure to listen to ALL of our requests. We also really enjoyed talking with Cara, the studio’s owner. She was candid with us about our photography search, and her advice was immensely helpful. We are so grateful to have had Adrienne be a part of our day!!!

ith on the planning and for the event we had Adrienne there taking photos. She was great and so fun to be around. We planned everything from Texas so I never event met Adrienne until the day of the event but she had everything set up and ready to go and there were zero issues. I would highly recommend.

a little nervous about hiring vendors without being able to meet them in person. I spoke with Cara on the phone after taking a look at the F8 website, and she immediately made me feel at ease. She explained all of my options and walked me through what to expect with wedding photography. After making the decision to move forward with F8, my husband and I met Adrienne, our photographer, for our engagement photos. I immediately knew that Adrienne was the right person for the job. Not only was she one of the nicest people I've ever met, but she was clearly very knowledgeable and passionate about photography. When we got our engagement photos back, I could not wait for our wedding, simply for the pictures! Then, very quickly, our wedding day arrived! Adrienne was with me and my bridesmaids while we got ready, and her assistant was with my husband and his groomsmen. Adrienne knew the best shots and angles for me and my girls. She efficiently got us through pictures before and after the ceremony, and then even indulged me in some one-on-one pictures during the reception. We haven't received our full wedding album yet, but Adrienne sent us a "sneak peek" with a few photos, and I am seriously IN LOVE with them- they are breathtaking! I cannot recommend this company enough!

lanning process, she was able to figure out what was the most important to us and then captured those moments beautifully on the day of our wedding. Our photos came out great. We couldn't be happier!

photos. Cara said I would regret not having them... guess what? She was so right and I am so thankful we have those photos of that special part of our engagement. She traveled with us to Charleston for the wedding weekend. What a great weekend we had! She captured everything beautifully and we had such a good time with her. If you are looking for not only a great photographer, but a great friend in the process... look no more! Choose her! Cara, thanks for being there and capturing what was the best day of our lives! You are a treasure. xoxo

to capture our special day! She and her assistant went above and beyond ! Cara was also wonderful to work with throughout the process- very responsive and helpful ! Their prices are also super reasonable for what you get and the quality of their work. I would definitely use them again and recommend them to anyone getting married.

azy with the Pinterest wedding shenanigans). She is so fun to work with on site - she keeps you laughing and engaged the whole time, so your pictures are a perfect expression of who you are as a couple/family. Cara is no frills and I LOVE that about her (I mean, I'm sure she'd give you frills if you wanted them, she's so kind). She captures the good stuff, the genuine moments and encourages that you have fun and enjoy what's going on around you. Professionally speaking, Cara knows her stuff and will keep you on track for the big day, while ensuring your photos are beautiful. She also helped us to find a DJ! Again, I can't say enough good things about Cara and f8. Highly recommended for any couple!

family and guests. Also, Cara was great to work with on the business end - she really worked to find a package that fit our budget. Definitely recommend them for your wedding!

! She has a great energy about her; she is fun to work with and kept us at ease the entire time. The quality of the photographs we received were phenomenal. I have gorgeous photographs to look back at my wedding!

attention to detail and plays around with lighting to get a once in a lifetime shot. She listened to what I wanted in my photos and was so easy work with. My husband and I were a little nervous with our engagement session and she made it so much fun and relaxing, that the next thing we knew, we were done! It made us feel that much more comfortable on our wedding day because we knew we were in great hands. Her assistant, Adirenne, helped her on out on our wedding day and she captured such special and candid moments that worked so well next to Cara's main shots. They were the dynamic duo. Cara has such a big heart for what she does and you can see that each time you see her and speak with her. She is very easy to contact and will get back with you within the same day. I highly recommend using f8 photo studios for your big day, you will not be disappointed!

! From the moment we sat down with her to just talk we knew we wanted her to shoot our wedding. She is so sweet and fun and fit our personalities and what we wanted in a photographer perfectly. We did an engagement shoot also which was awesome and really helped us figure out what we like and didn't like for the wedding day pictures. Lindsey was also there for our wedding day, she was great and had really good insights and ideas. For us, the photographer was the most important part of our day (minus getting married!) and we could not have been happier than we were with Adrienne and F8!

rnalistic style and are able to tell a story, not just take pictures. And I think the price was a steal for what they did for us -- we had a private ceremony on a Saturday followed by a Sunday brunch reception, and Adrienne was with us for about 3+ hours both days, PLUS an engagement shoot months before! Adrienne took time to get to know us and our easy-going style. She captured the most beautiful moments, both posed and candid, and kept us laughing the whole time. She was a joy to work with, always patient and accommodating, even when I'm sure sitting around for a Sunday brunch wasn't the most exciting thing for a photographer! I'm glad we made the decision to work with F8 and would recommend F8 for anyone looking for photographers who go out of their way to make sure the story of your relationship and wedding day is told the way it should be.

elationship with her clients, and that's exactly what we got. Cara made us feel at ease, important, and like our wedding was the only thing that mattered to her. From our first in-person meeting to receiving our final images, Cara's personality and professionalism made her our favorite wedding vendor. Some specific reasons why we recommend Cara: she knows everyone in the Triangle wedding industry and helped recommend our final few vendors when we had trouble deciding; her value for money is refreshing when everything else in the wedding industry seems to cost a fortune; she brought charm and wisdom to all our shoots (engagement, wedding party, etc.) that brought out everyones' natural smiles; and the final products are breathtaking in the most artful and tasteful ways. You can't go wrong working with Cara at F8! She's a genius!

The wedding photos were extraordinary and helped capture everything special to us. She is hands- down, the best! Even if you don't live in the Carolinas, Cara will travel for your special day. We can't thank Cara and f8 photo studios enough for the memories she captured- they will last a lifetime!

he session the day of, as well as imaginative with her photograhic shots. With the hustle and bustle of the wedding day, having a photographer and team that can roll with it is key! We would highly recommend Cara for your photographic needs.

easons. She did not charge us a cancellation fee and was so understanding. Adrienne was so cool and such an awesome photographer - so fun to work with! They both made us feel very special and Adrienne talked with us numerous times to make sure she knew exactly what we wanted and worked with us to make our packed photo schedule work out. She did our engagement photos as well and they were absolutely stunning. I can't wait to see the wedding photos! I would definitely recommend f8 to anyone getting married in the area. On top of being great in terms of service and personality, they are a great value!