Cariad Photography

ho was also getting married in that local area. My coworker could not stop raving about the pictures she saw online and when we looked for ourselves, we booked immediately. Steffi, was the most artistic and compassionate vendor during the MOST stressful planning period in our lives. She ensured we booked the best package that suited our needs without trying to gain a buck. Steffi and her husband arrived at our venue for our reheasal and stopped us in our tracks walking through the lobby. .. "You must be Jeff and the future Mrs. Sargent" and welcomed us with the sincerity and warmth of family. They attended our rehearsal to ensure they could gauge the ceremony proceedings at no additional cost. When they arrived on our wedding day, it was raining profusely... to ease my heart, they jokingly said "Hurricane effect... nice touch, we are going to make it look amazing"... and they did. The pictures are beyond PHENOMENAL and the relationship you gain with these photographers are priceless. I truly felt like I had my Mom at my wedding even though she had passed in 2012. Cariad Photography is artistic, direct and ensure you get what you paid for. Cariad sent a sweet gift right after the wedding which was a great surprise and the albums were truly a TIMELESS TREASURE. WE will never have another photographer in our lives and we look forward to many family photo sessions through her incredible company in the future. We were so incredibly blessed. Cariad Photography is barnone, the BEST in Georgia. Sincerely, Jeff and Janine Sargent

be willing to look through her portfolio and use her for our wedding. All of the photos were amazing and unique. Steffi photographs many weddings at the wedding venue we chose and knew all the special places to go take pictures. We first did an engagement session with her at a beautiful lake. She made us feel so comfortable and I almost forgot she was even taking pictures of us. She and her husband Steve love to make it fun for their clients. They climbed through the river with us to take awesome photos for our engagement session. Our family friends bought some of our engagement photos from Cariad photography on canvases and they turned out awesome. Our wedding photos turned out beautiful. Steffi makes sure to get a good mix of candid pictures of the event and plenty of posed family pictures for albums. She and her husband Steve, truly make the entire day about the bride and groom and capture every moment of that. They even stayed later for my wedding just to get amazing pictures of our sparkler exit and fire pit. They stayed and hung out with our families after the wedding and it was so great to get to know them. They even gave us an amazing gift that my husband and I will cherish forever. I can't say enough good things about Cariad Photography and I am so lucky to have had them photograph my wedding!

riad Photography until recently. Our pictures were beautiful and amazing; we truly felt it was worth every penny. But a day that was perfect is now tainted by a horribly rude and unprofessional comment that was made by Steffi Smith, the owner and photographer of Cariad Photography. A picture of me, along with a comment about being “heavy set,” was posted in a group of more than 27,000 people to see and review. This was a picture that I thought was beautiful but now all I can see is how I was thought of as “heavy set.” The post was revealed to us by a group member who asked to remain anonymous. This individual was appalled at the lack of professionalism by our photographer and felt that it needed to be brought to our attention. This review is meant for other soon to be brides to be made aware that while you may pay for great pictures, it comes at a price; the possibility that your picture, too, could end up on social media along with humiliating comments to ruin a day that was supposed to make you feel like a princess.

we wanted her to be our photographer! She did such an amazing job. She captured all my favorite moments and memories from the wedding, and was able to get moments that I didn't even know I wanted! Her pictures are amazing and we can't wait to see them printed off and hanging on the walls of our home!

f at how gorgeous their photos were. They perfectly captured the excitement, laughter, joy, and beauty of our day in a way I never imagined possible. If you are looking for the best there is, Cariad Photography is the way to go.

r engagement session and wedding. Laura is incredible & to say that I have camera tension is an understatement! Laura made me & my husband feel so relaxed on both meetings. Our engagement session (which Steffi graciously upgraded for us) turned out beautiful. I am never one to like, much less love any picture with or of me. I love these and I cannot wait to see the rest of our wedding pictures! I cannot tell you how many wonderful things we have heard about our engagement photos; I still look through them & know we will have beautiful wedding photos to look through for many years! Steffi & Laura are both so easy to work with & strive to get all those shots you've been thinking about. They go out of their way to make you feel special & we have been overwhelmed by the kindness we have received from Cariad Photography. On my wedding day, it was important to me to have "getting ready shots" & even though it wasn't part of what I had selected, Steffi & Laura made sure they happened. It really helped make my day special. I am so grateful God led us to them as they have truly brought our wedding vision in photography to life!! They are both professionals & true master talents with a camera. Laura can capture any shot & Steffi's editing skills are amazing! If you are looking for beautiful, magazine quality shots, look no further than Cariad Photography! Your wedding pictures aren't something you can just go back & redo, therefore you want to feel more than confident about who you've entrusted to capture your special moments. With Cariad, we felt all this & more than we could've asked for. Thank you Cariad Photography!! I not only feel like we have found wonderful photographers, we have found two amazing people to document our life together!

us to see. The photographers came before scheduled and stayed throughout the entire evening. Two photographers shot pictures the entire night. We have hundreds and hundreds of pictures. All of them are great-both posed and candid. We could not be more pleased with our choice of photographer. The best money that we spent besides the venue. Very professional and they did everything just as promised. We would use them again and recommend them to family and friends.

Steve are absolutely amazing! They are so professional and on time with everything. They would always get back to us immediately about any questions we had and kept us in the loop through the entire process. They kept our entire wedding day on schedule and gave us the most beautiful wedding pictures I could have dreamed of. They were such a pleasure to work with and were so friendly. I just received my photo album from them as well and it is absolutely gorgeous. I would definitely suggest Cariad Photography and will definitely be using them in the future for other photography needs.

olios are full of gorgeous photographs that highlight the beauty of her clients’ special days. She gave precise directions while photographing my wedding, which made posing easy and natural. The placement of people in the surrounding environment in my photos is spectacular. Not only did Steffi and Steve take the most beautiful pictures I have ever seen, but they even stayed at my wedding well after I had expected them to leave in order to capture my wedding’s bon fire, an event that followed my reception. I would not have pictures of this event if Steffi had not been such a dedicated photographer. The morning after my wedding, Steffi brought me a very special picture she took of my husband and I next to a waterfall as a gift, and she has sent me several more photographs as gifts since. When you hire Steffi, you will get a creative, dedicated, and efficient photographer that will turn into a wonderful friend.

possibly every wedding photography site for the Atlanta area. A vendor wish list was created and Cariad was near the top. I will save you the agony of a continued search and HIGHLY recommend working with the ladies of Cariad. My wife and I had the pleasure of working with Laura as our photographer and we could not be more pleased. Her patience, personality and vision resulted in some amazing photographs. Through open communication, all expectations were established from the beginning and exceeded in the end. We found this team to be very responsive, flexible and absolutely true professionals. I can't thank Steffi and Laura enough for the amazing photos of my beautiful bride on our very special day.

al and fun to work with.

l. This was the first time that Chota had held a wedding in that location and Steffi was very flexible about the new location. Steffi and Steve are very friendly and fun to shoot with. It was like having someone we knew shooting our wedding. I did get the sense that they have set places on the property that they always shoot because they work with Chota so often (and live right next door), but this didn't take away any of the beauty of the photos. If anything, it probably made them better because they know the sites so well. They also gave the grooms party great restaurant recommendations, which kept them busy and satisfied while the bridal party got ready. Overall, we were very pleased with Cariad and have recommended them for our sister's upcoming wedding.

r us and we were not disappointed. They are gracious and loving as well as being extremely talented photographers.

true personalty of the entire wedding party was incredible. I can look at the photos now and remember each step of the way. These photos will be something we will treasure for the rest of our lives. As they say, a picture is worth a thousand words and these could be a best selling novel. Thank you Cariad Photography for doing such a wonderful job and making my daughter and all of us feel special and truly blessed.

ey also really listen to what you want. Not only that, but they are sure to capture great moments that you might have missed. Every time I go back and look at our wedding pictures I cry a little, laugh a lot and smile BIG!. I could not be happier with the out come of our wedding photos! AMAZING, BEAUTIFUL, BREATHTAKING, STUNNING, PHENOMENAL!!! Thank you Cariad Photography for making our wedding day forever special!

r engagement and wedding pictures. I never had an issue contacting her and she always responds in a very timely manner. She began uploading engagement and wedding pictures on Facebook within days of our sessions, which truly showed how much she cares about her clients. She came to my wedding planning session to discuss the photography for the wedding day, which we did not expect. Now for the quality. Our pictures are breathtaking. Definitely buy the package with the book she makes...leather cover, comes in an embroidered box, hard pages. Looking through this book at out wedding pictures honestly looks like I am flipping through a fairy tale. She has a way of photographing that creates romance. I feel like I'm living my wedding day all over again when I look at the pictures.. she captured every feeling I had that day. I could go on all day... Steffi was definitely the best vendor we chose for our wedding. So if you are looking for a caring and direct photographer who will capture your wedding day in a romantic and whimsical way...Steffi and Steve are the ones for you!!

ch made the decision for Cariad even easier. When searching for a photographer for our wedding we wanted the best, and after viewing Cariad Photography's work, and meeting with them we knew we had made the right decision and found the best in the business. They truly pamper their brides, and are extremely professional. They captured every moment of our wedding perfectly and we could not be more pleased. We highly recommend the Cariad team to anyone who is wanting the best.

favorite places in the Georgia Mountains close to our family and friends in Atlanta. Cariad was recommended to us through our wedding venue and after meeting with Steffi we knew there was no other choice. Cariad was the most 'on top of it' vendor that we used. Their planning and communication was impeccable. But the most important thing is how AMAZING the photographs turned out. Steffi & Steve really captured the true spirit of our wedding. Steffi is a true artist and I would recommend Cariad to anyone and everyone.

o cherish our day. So, if we wanted something memorable, we needed to choose our photographer wisely. After seeing the products that Cariad Photography had to offer, our choice was easy! Steffi Smith and her husband, Steve, treated us like family and truly blessed us with her awesome talent in taking photos! She and her husband worked as a team to capture our day. She showed up totally prepared with multiple cameras and back up equipment, which impressed me. At her suggestion, we had an intimate moment prior to the actual ceremony where my fiance was able to walk down the aisle of a small church at our venue. As she came walking down the aisle, Steffi was able to capture the look on my face, seeing my bride for the first time. This was done with just the two of us and her camera caught the emotion and beauty of it all. Steffi also recommended to do a 'Trash the Dress' session. We came back to the cold waters of North Georgia to play in the waterfalls and have it all captured forever in film! Again, Steffi and Steve showed up with multiple cameras and totally blew us away with their attentiveness. My wife and I had a wonderful time and even enjoyed lunch with our two new friends. After all the wonderful time together and the amazing work that Cariad Photography did, we count ourselves truly blessed that we not only received some awesome photos but we now have some amazing friends. Most people that are hired for a job, do just that, their jobs. Steffi and her husband, Steve, go well beyond just doing a job. They have a true passion for their work and they want their clients, both bride and groom, to love what they do.They are more than just vendors to us... we count Steffi and Steve as dear friends now.

just how to capture the perfect moments. We are so pleased to finally have such lovely photographs of the two of us. The extensive list of "must have photos" was conscientiously checked off and then we were gifted to have some we didn't even think of ourselves! We were amazed at how quickly our photos were ready and were thrilled at the additional prints that were included. Cariad means "Beloved." These professionals truly captured on film a day we shall never forget, one for which we are incredibly grateful, and a time we felt most beloved. Your professionalism and craftsmanship are deeply appreciated!

to choose photos, lighting and backgrounds she can work magic! Steffi, the graphic artist that creates your photo album, is very very talented and her and Laura work so well together!!!!! Pictures were one of the most important parts of the wedding and they last forever so I wouldn't have chosen any differently!

e had many albums and packages for us to look through and choose from. She stayed in touch with us through our entire wedding planning process. Whenever we had a question, no matter how minor she responded immediately. She was a joy to work with. Steffi is an artist. She has a God given gift for capturing the perfect moment in the perfect light. All of my daughter's pictures look they belong in a magazine. If you are looking for a true artist, someone who is fair, honest, and professional, look no further. Cariad Photography is perfect, just perfect.

tes of talking with her that she was booked! She was genuinely excited for us and interested in who we were as a couple. We first had our engagement session with her and Steve.I don't like being photographed & hate my smile. She made us feel so comfortable and we had so much fun on our session. And the results? BLEW US AWAY! She spoiled us with little surprises here and there, prints of our pics, videos and take home cards with our engagement pic for our wedding guests! We had one framed for our "guest book frame" and she made sure to make the one we wanted perfect in size and all so it would work with the frame we ordered, and did it while we were on the phone. I could always reach her for any question request we had and she was more than helpful and happy to do it. As our wedding day approached she sent us messages of how excited she was. Our wedding was at a venue she had not shot at before so she made it a point to come to our rehersal to get a feel for the place and pick out the best picture spots. On our wedding day she blew us away again! Her a Steve were there with us every step of the way shooting away and the shots they got!!! WOW WOW WOW!! She even was getting I shot I wanted and took a stumble for me:) The pictures already started coming in the very next day!! She works so hard on each photo. I could not believe how beautiful they all were, how she really captured our LOVE, my love for my dad in our father daughter dance and how much fun everyone had. She captured every memory I could have ever asked her to and then some and definitely some classic face expressions, dance moves and KISSES between me and my hubby :) She absolutely SPOILED me from the second I hired her. And it did not stop after the wedding, she sent us more prints of our wedding day as a gift and made a video using the pictures for us. She guided us through picking pictures for our album , because it is not easy to eliminate ANY of her pictures. Then the album came in. The design, the quality, the presentation..everything about it was beyond my expectations! And... she had yet another surprise that our wedding that she captured beautifully is going to be featured in a wedding blog this November. So for CARIAD Photography : LOVE LOVE LOVE!! FUN, CARING!, FULL of SURPRISES, SPOILS their bride and groom.

and unique, and I can tell that they really truely care about their work. Throughout the whole process from planning what package I wanted up through the actual wedding day, they were very helpful, professional, and friendly and I am so glad I booked Cariad Photography for my wedding!

g day! I wouldn't have had it any other way as that led us to Steffi and we were so lucky to have found her! As soon as we met with her I knew we were in good hands. She was available every time I had to contact her, and she herself would check in with us to make sure everything was as we wanted it. I can't tell you how reassuring that was after our first experience. The pictures are beautiful! We had access to all of our wedding photos within weeks of our ceremony. The quality of each picture is stunning and our photo book is gorgeous! We cannot thank Steffi, Steve, and Laura enough for all that they did to help save our special day! We definitely recommend Cariad Photography. You will NOT be disappointed!!!

aphy has been absolutely wonderful! There are not enough thanks or gratitude I can give them for making my pictures and videos a truly unique gift. The level of customer service that was provided was a superior from beginning to end. From the moment we met Steffi and Steve we were sold. My husband is very particular and it’s very difficult to impress him. Well needless to say after meeting with Steffi and Steve and reviewing the wonderful product that they provide our check book flew out! Our engagement session was done beautifully and timely. Our Wedding photos are a dream! The Wedding Album, well I have never seen anything like it before. The first class grade and quality would have even Prince William and Kate green with envy! Steffi and Steve are both very professional and punctual. They also are very warm and sensitive to the needs of the bride and groom at such a stressful time. We highly recommended Cariad Photography to all! The journey with Cariad Photography has been truly unforgettable and we are happy to call Steve and Steffi our friends! Leslie and Terrence Taylor

use photos and/or video is the greatest avenue to our wedding memories, we were more picky about our photographer than anything else. Cariad blew me away. We did our engagement photos with them as well as our wedding day and I have never had so much fun and more importantly had the most amazing photo books and prints of my entire life!! Steffi and Steve will keep you on task the entire time before the event and especially the day of. Their attention to detail is so appreciated. Steffi was soooooooo easy to reach (which is so important in planning because it can be hard to juggle all the contacts)-she answered the phone EVERY single time I called her. She would call me about alerts on what to bring, what to remember, etc. It's so stress free working with them and your photos are going to be even more wonderful than you can ever imagine. My best friend is a professional photographer and she was so amazed with their work that she couldn't even believe what she saw. I would promise you over and over again that you will not be sorry you chose them. Price for photos, books, video, etc. is perfect for anyone. They have so many choices, and they bring actual books for you to see. I would have never changed my photographers/videographers for anything in this whole world!! Our wedding/engagement memories are so special to me and my husband......we love Cariad and I hope you chose the most fun, stress-free, and incredibly gorgeous experience that Cariad Photography can offer you and your family!!!

utiful wedding album, so much thought was put in to each photograph and the pages were aranged very artistically. One of the best things about Cariad was their professionalism and how quickly they got the shots they needed. The last thing I wanted to do at my wedding was be away from the party taking 1,000 pictures. Steffi took quality pictures and I am thrilled with the outcome. My husband and I will treasure her work for the rest of our lives! If she is avaliable for your wedding you would be crazy not to book her!

was our videographer, and he took additional photos after the wedding. We cannot believe how great our wedding photos turned out and are SO glad that we chose Cariad for these priceless memories!

nt to the entire recipe for a perfect wedding. Not only are they experts in the field of phenomenal photography, but they are outstanding people to work with as well. They truly CARE about your day and capture the true essence of what is important to a couple during this joyous, life changing experience. Their “all inclusive” wedding packages are custom designed to fit the need for any occasion. Our engagement session with Steffi and Steve was fun, adventurous, non-invasive, and spontaneous. We loved it! Steffi came to my rescue with the perfect make-up artist for my wedding party after a not-so-pleasant trial run. She is a master photographer who knows how to translate your dreams to an everlasting photo. You can trust Cariad to be honest with you, dependable and to go above and beyond the required services to make your wedding day special. We are from Florida and they even volunteered to store our alcohol in the basement of their home during one of several trips to GA. We got our album last week and it is truly a “Work of Art” worth every dollar spent. The end result is a gorgeous book unlike any you have ever seen which tells the entire story of your journey in perfect photo fashion. Our entire family and all of our friends are still talking about the fairytale wedding and the magnificent “Movie Star” photos. We ONLY recommend Cariad Photography going forward and consider Steffi and Steve our friends for life! Penny & Patrick Reiman

e land". From the beginning, Steffi and Steve were professional. Our entire package was a customized package which included engagement photos, wedding day photos, video of the ceremony, our customized wedding album, as well as all the photos burned to discs. When meeting with Steffi, she took her time with us, gave professional and positive suggestions, and made us feel extremely comfortable. We had our engagement pictures back within three weeks and they were fantastic! Their work is flawless, creative, and absolutely amazing! To be honest, I don't feel like I photograph well at all. However, Steffi made me believe and feel like I was the most beautiful bride ever! I felt so comfortable with her and her team. The morning after our wedding, Steffi hand delivered an absolutely gorgeous picture of Jason and I in a field surrounded by the vibrant fall leaves. Not only did Jason and I get one, but both our moms got a copy too! She was extremely thoughtful. We so enjoyed working with her and she made our dream wedding that much more wonderful! We just got our customized wedding album this week and it is even better than we could have imagined. What started out as our photographers for our wedding, turned in to a friendship. We have been recommending Cariad to anyone who inquires about needing a photographer. We can't wait to use her for future photograhpy opportunities (i.e. pregnancy pictures, baby pictures, family pictures). Their work is truly magical!! You will not be disappointed EVER with their professionalism, quality of work, pricing, creativness, and/or their dedication to you! ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!

rful. They were definitely the right choice. I highly recommend Cariad Photography for your wedding photos. You couldn't get more dependable service and quality work.

ugh good about Cariad! I recommend them 100%!

-duty Marine, and Steffi Smith was always easily accessable and super agreeable to all the changes from day 1. She connected me to our top-notch caterer and to our wonderful reasonably priced hair/nail/make up artists. Our wedding was perfect because of Steffi! She and her husband were absolutely wonderful to work with, and did an OUTSTANDING job with our photos the day of, professionally dealing with rain, bright sun, an insane amount of knats, and seperated family issues. What I really enjoyed was how fast our photos were available online, within the month, and ordering prints was super easy with low rates. She also did an excellent job assembling our beautiful wedding album, sending it only 4 months post the wedding. Most photographers take ages to get wedding photos to the couple, and especially the album. Steffi worked with me every step of the way in planning, the day of our wedding, and after to ensure all of our needs were met. Best of all, her photos are amazing! She captured many important moments of our wedding perfectly. Steffi truely knows how to perfectly manage her business and care for the needs of her clients, going above and beyond. I personally feel that for how amazing of a job she does, she could charge so much more. Her rates remain reasonable because she loves her job and her love is easily exhibited in her work. You would be blessed to have her as your photographer!!

her amazing photos and albums. Once I became engaged I was hopeful Steffi would photograph my destination wedding. Lucky for me she did! She is a true artist, loves her work, and it shows. Steve and Steffi are exactly what you want from wedding photographers. You can not go wrong with Cariad. Trust me!

ve left is a husband and photos and...some toasting glasses and cake servers anyway so I had it in my mind that I wanted great wedding pics. I met with Steffi where she showed me these great albums that she had done that just blew me away. I knew she was the right one for me, I loved her style, her dedication and most of all the way she cared about making our wedding perfect. She specially designes her wedding albums so that each one is different and I LOVE mine. I am so happy that I chose Cariad for our photography. Steffi and Steve make a great couple and an excellent team. I highly recommend them for your big day!

hotography team for our wedding day. We began with a wonderful engagement session at Chota Falls a few months prior to the wedding. It was so romantic and fun for my husband and I. Steffi then proposed the idea of taking our wedding pictures BEFORE the wedding. At first I did not think this was a good idea because it went against the tradition of "not seeing the bride before the wedding". I was hesitant at first, but this turned out to be the best way for us to get amazing pictures of the two of us. It cut out all of the chaos and let us just take our time! I highly recommend this because Steffi still gives you that special moment when your husband sees you for the first time (and of course she gets that moment on camera too!). Steffi and Laura caught some of the most precious moments from our wedding day and I know if you booked them for your Georgia wedding, you will NOT be disappointed!

ur wedding. In the months leading up to the wedding, we had very personal and attentive service (questions about our personalities, interests, etc.). Our engagement shoot was so fun and carefree (we thought it might be stressful!). On our wedding day, Steffi, Laura and an assistant were there to capture every memorable moment without being too-in-your-face. More than anything, they just want their couples to be happy with their photography. These ladies have such great hearts - in an industry that is often cut-throat and scamming. These two really went ABOVE AND BEYOND in terms of being personal, thoughtful and customer service oriented, and we love our photos. Our friends and family were so impressed with the quality, and how much you get for the money. If you want to see a few photos from our wedding, check out my blog: http://katystreamsherconsciousness.blogspot.com/2008/10/most-selfish-review-photographer.html Definitely reach out to Cariad - you won't be disappointed.

she created for us is truly a beautiful piece of art that we will enjoy forever. We also really enjoyed the slideshow she made for us, which was a surprise. I cannot say enough about Cariad Photography and would recommend them to anyone.

st decision I made in my wedding process. Steffi and Steve went above and beyond my wildest expectations. When I look back on my special day I can see the love and care that were poured into the making of them. Steffi and Steve are VERY professional but also make you feel like you have known them for YEARS! They are very easy to work with and I just dont have enough good things to say about them. Not only did I find photographers for any and ALL other of my photography needs but I have found priceless friends as well. Thank you Steffi and Steve!!

ly LOVED working with Steffi and Steve. I honestly can not say enough about how great the two of them were and how incredible our pictures turned out. And our wedding albumn was a work of art. Choosing Cariad will be by far the best decision you make for your wedding too.

printed out for us to take with us.