4.9 out of 5 stars and 17 reviews
4.9
(17)Best of Weddings (1x).Atlanta, Athens, all of Georgia; Happy to travel as well!
About this vendor
I use photography to tell your love story. I put my heart and soul into capturing the celebration of the beginning of your life-long journey together. I will capture the beauty and genuine emotion of each moment while being an unobtrusive and accommodating presence. I can't wait to meet you both!
Please check out my web site, and send me a note through my contact form! www.courtneygoldman.com/contact
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Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
- Trash The Dress
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Printed Enlargements
- Printed Proofs
- Second Shooter Available
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Classic
- Documentary
- Lifestyle
- Modern
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
Awards and Affiliations
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professional and personable
My boyfriend and I decided to elope over the Christmas holidays and, while we didn’t want to stress over details, knew we wanted some nice photos to capture the day. Having met Courtney when she did some work for my employer, I emailed her and was so grateful she made time for us on short notice and for the day after Christmas. We had a great time and everything was very relaxed.
Courtney was a DREAM to work with!! She was lighthearted and funny which made picture taking that much better! It is easy to get a stiff smile when you're posing for formal pictures but she helped keep everything upbeat! I only wish we had had more time with her!
One word - SPECTACULAR! Choosing Courtney as our wedding photographer was the best decision we made, next to getting hitched! ;) She is delightful - professional, but personable, hard-working, and sweet. We have had many family pictures taken with pro photographers, each time more disappointing than the ones before. But Courtney restored our faith in finding someone who can capture not just beautiful pictures, but beautiful MOMENTS. She captured pictures of things I didn't even remember, or know, had happened. And she's invisible! I don't know how she does it, but you forget she's there! She is scooting around, taking shots of everything, without disturbing the events of the day at all. One of my favorite pictures she captured is of my 5yo son snuggled up against me, a little bit nervous about the day, but listening carefully to the officiant's words. She's absolutely amazing, and I will be calling her back for all of our celebratory photo shoots in the future!
Courtney was amazing! She was easy to talk to and was able to capture exactly what I wanted. We were able to choose what photos we wanted beforehand, which made it move quickly and smoothly after the ceremony. She was very easy to work with and look forward to using her again in the future for baby and family photos! And if you brides are thinking about a Boudoir session, she is great and makes you feel very comfortable:)
WOW! Just WOW! Courtney is AMAZING! She took photos for my engagement and wedding. Pictures turned out wonderful and they really captured my now husband and I's relationship and personalities. It was so easy to work with Courtney; she made it fun but kept everything on time. She is a professional. She is detailed to make sure that all the pictures you want on your special day are captured. The best part was that a lot of the details were ironed out before the wedding so when it came time for the day it was a breeze. I would recommend Courtney to anyone with a photographer need. All I can say is that she was a true trooper with the combination of our family and friends all in the same place, she was there to capture to laughs and dancing.
I'm a very type A person, so naturally my own wedding caused a good deal of stress for me. I had to balance between my desire to control everything and my fear of becoming one of "those brides." Courtney was a dream to work with. I think she has a natural talent for reading the style preferences and personalities of not only couples but of the families and guests as well. She worked alongside my wedding planner to ensure the flow of the day was perfect, even helping me read my reception to know when to cut the cake, open the dance floor, etc. On top of all that, the pictures were awesome. I also had several members of my wedding party and family say that she was the most fun photographer they have ever worked with-I can definitely say that, and I've been a bridesmaid seven times! A lot of photographers get overwhelmed and snappy which upsets everyone. Courtney was so upbeat, it spread to all of us so we could all enjoy the day. I can't recommened her highly enough!!
If I could add more stars to the rating, I would!! Courtney far exceeded our expectations on our wedding day! She is very professional, yet laid back and FUN! She captured pictures that I wouldn't have even thought of, and she made sure to capture the ones I requested. Choosing a photographer that would mesh with our personalities was VERY important. We knew from the minute we met Courtney for our Engagement Session that we had made the perfect choice. Her artistic ability and eye for special photos is beyond amazing. Our schedule on the wedding day kept changing, but Courtney seamlessly made it all happen - she's a trooper! She even sent me a "Bridal Survival Kit" for the day of the wedding! She's very thoughtful and I feel like I have a lifelong friend in Courtney, and definitely plan to recommend her to others, as well use her again in the future (babies one day!).
Love Courtney! She was the best wedding photographer! Unobtrusive but captured every special moment beautifully. Now she takes our family Christmas picture every year.
Courtney is an absolute artist! I spent hours searching the internet for a photographer for my wedding. I came across her website, and emailed her to set up a consultation. When I met her in person, I fell in love with her personality; it didn't feel like a "business meeting", but rather like I was meeting a friend for coffee. She showed me all of the different package options, and I was so excited to book her for my March 2014 wedding. Courtney photographed my engagement session (where she traveled an hour to stand in the 100 degree Atlanta August heat), my boudoir session (what would have been an "awkward" moment turned into something comfortable and fun thanks to her), and my wedding. I had 200 guests at my wedding, and Courtney was non-stop. She photographed EVERYTHING, and was able to capture all of those special moments--even those with my 2 year old flower girls/ring bearers. Many of my friends commented on how hard she worked, how professional she was, and how she had a smile on her face the entire time. After the wedding, she sent me a sneak preview of our photos, in the form of a professional-quality video set to music, in addition to posting them on a social media site, per my request, so some of our friends could see. Although our ceremony was outside and the sun shining, every image was bright and professional, with no shadows or overly-bright photos. Each album that I received in the mail, and the disk of all of the images, was carefully packaged and included special instructions on how to preserve the photos so that they last as long as the memories do. Courtney isn't the cheapest photographer you can find, but she is extremely reasonable, especially considering the quality of work that she provides, and the passion that she puts in to capturing those special moments. I would recommend her for any form of professional photography session!
My fiancé and I were searching desperately for a quality photographer that fit our budget. We were beginning to think there would be no one that could meet our needs when I found Courtney on a wedding website. She was highly reviewed so we decided to email her for more information. Right away we noticed a difference from all of the other photographers we had reached out to. She responded quickly and enthusiastically. She shared pricing information and suggestions for locations in the area. Courtney followed up with us intermittently to be sure that she was answering all of our questions. We finally decided she was our match and scheduled! Courtney was also extremely flexible. Our initial day we scheduled "washed out." Due to rain, there was no way for us to take our pictures. She fit us into her schedule the following weekend. Then, we found out the location we had chosen would be packed due to an event in the area. She let us know immediately and allowed us to pick a new location. Also, we received an email from her with pointers from make up suggestions to clothing recommendations for the best shots! When the time came for our session, we could not be happier. She was friendly and outgoing. We felt so relaxed and at ease. Courtney was open to our suggestions and utilized the props we brought in. The turn around was also very quick. We received our pictures 3 days later and they were AMAZING! The lighting, the locations, the emotions she captured resulted in beautiful pictures. I strongly recommend Courtney for brides and grooms looking for quality and a great value. You will not be disappointed!
Courtney is the absolute best! When my now husband and I first met her, we immediately fell in love with her and her photographs. She is so fun, genuine, kind and talented. All of our family and friends just loved her. She truly captured the vibe of our wedding and reception. Even now, Courtney is our go-to photographer! I cannot recommend her enough!
Working with Courtney was great! We found her through a recommendation from a friend who has chosen her for his wedding, and we were definitely pleased with our choice. She was professional and timely in her responses in the months and weeks leading up to the wedding, which made the coordination of logistics easy. She was very thorough in her preparation for our wedding day by speaking with me directly and by having us to fill out a detailed form with several questions about what was most important to us for our actual wedding day (such as who should be prioritized, whether or not there were certain/special photos we wanted). On the actual day, she arrived early to scope out the venue, brought two additional photographers with her, and captured everything! We had our sneak peek within a couple of weeks from the wedding, and all of the photos were available within 8 weeks. Great quality, great value. I definitely recommend Courtney!
You really can't go wrong in using Courtney as your photographer for your wedding. I met Courtney at a bridal show in Athens, and the choice was easy from there. Looking at her website, you can see what a talented photographer she is, and that she has a knack for catching those special moments. Courtney was easy to communicate with from the beginning and always responded promptly to my emails. She clearly explained what she offers and was flexible in creating a package that was perfect for us. She took our engagement photos, and that was really a perfect opportunity to get to know her. And she loves dogs, that was a plus for us :)
Courtney only added to our big day. She kept everybody on schedule (even with my gigantic family) and didn't waste any time. She captured all the highlights of our wedding, without distracting from them. I could go on and on about how great she is, but you just have to see for yourself! I'm so glad we went with Courtney- and you will be too. The only complaint I have is that Courtney took SO many amazing pictures, it is really hard to pick which ones to frame!
If you are looking for a photographer who is professional, easy to work with, and who will make your day even more fun and memorable- you can't go wrong. Courtney will help make your memories last a lifetime!
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Courtney Goldman. She was so easy to work with, friendly, and fun! She added a great, fun energy to both our engagement session and wedding. Many family members commented on how great they thought she was.
Our photos are so beautiful! I highly recommend Courtney Goldman for any of your photography needs!
Candice Fleet
There are no words to express how thankful I am that Nolan and I chose Courtney as our photographer. She was so patient and calm throughout the entire event. Her expertise in coordinating the timeline with the other vendors was much appreciated. Most importantly, Nolan and I haven't stopped talking about how Courtney was there at our every move to photograph the best day of our lives.
I think the best way to describe Courtney's is through the words of my wedding DJ who also managed one of the top wedding bands in the southeast for many years. He said that in his countless years of work in the industry, that Courtney was the absolutely the hardest working photographer he has ever seen. Courtney truly worked with us throughout the entire process to make sure that every event of our big day was beautifully documented. Everyone who has seen our sneak-peek photos has commented on not only how stunning her work is but also how they felt like they were there just through seeing the pictures. Courtney strikes the perfect balance between being the consummate professional (thoroughly planning, keeping the timeline on track, working well with all of the different personalities) and a just being a fun, happy, easy-going person to work with. She made us so comfortable and that definitely comes through in our gorgeous pictures. My husband and I will treasure the moments that Courtney captured in that day for a lifetime!
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