The 9 Best Engagement Photographers in Atlanta

Call us a bunch of ol’ softies, but we think love is what makes Atlanta, GA “Hotlanta.” There’s something about true love, even the love of strangers, that’s endlessly compelling. You know what we mean — love stories are the best stories, and the creatives we’re highlighting today as the best Atlanta engagement photographers would likely agree with us. It’s why they’ve dedicated themselves and their tremendous photographic skills to capturing timeless, passionate photographs of couples embarking on their lives together.

If you’re looking for an engagement photographer, first let us congratulate you for taking the plunge. Next, let us assure you that these photographers will provide engagement photos that’ll exceed your wildest dreams. Take a look at their portfolios, and see for yourself!

A quick word on engagement photoshoot locations

Before we explore the work of the most talented Atlanta engagement photographers, we want to quickly share how to obtain the best Atlanta engagement shoot locations. Simply use Peerspace, the largest online marketplace for hourly venue rentals, to uncover and book stunning hidden gem spaces across ATL.

So what types of spaces can you book through Peerspace? Here are just a couple of our favorite engagement shoot-perfect options:

• The ATL Treehouse in East Point (pictured above) for romantic, whimsical shoots.
• This modern oasis loft in Kirkwood for high-end luxury, minimalist aesthetics.
• ATL’s best modern 6-in-1 studio with natural light in Poncey-Highland for chic portraits.
• These private gardens with a gazebo and more in Tucker for nature-inspired shoots.

You get the idea! No matter your style, you can find the venues to match on Peerspace. Now all you need is the skill of one of the following Atlanta engagement photographers to complete the picture (literally!).

1. Create artistic yet playful photos when you book Michelle Scott

Michelle Scott takes unique, candid, classically composed shots. Her photos are both timeless and yet remarkably now. The best photographers consider themselves truth-tellers, and it’s obvious that Michelle has plenty of truths to share with the world.

Her photos are playful and challenging, using more textures and subtlety of technique than most photographers would dare to play around with. When you work with Michelle, you’re going to receive works of art in return.

2. Get the stylish photos of your dreams when you partner with Andre Brown

Andre Brown takes stylish, super-fashion-forward engagement photos. He’s a kind, thoughtful, measured person who’s an absolute joy to work with.

Andre gets to know you, works out the subtleties of your personality, and actually develops a unique strategy to help him go about the process of capturing an authentic picture of you and your love. That nuance and artistic approach place him among the best Atlanta engagement photographers.

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3. Highlight your true love with photos by David Diener of Atlanta Artistic Weddings

David Diener has built his name working as an Atlanta engagement and wedding photographer for over two decades. This team thrives on capturing some of the most profound experiences of anyone’s life. Their work has made them incredibly insightful as well as perceptive about the small things that can connect two people for life.

This means that David and co. produce some of the most closely observed and subtly composed wedding photos around.

4. Create candid, love-packed photos when you book Anna and Spencer

Anna and Spencer are a married engagement and wedding photography team who’ve been photographing couples for more than a decade. They are known for their natural, photojournalistic wedding shots, as well as their joyful, natural light engagement photos.

We love their black-and-white photography, which is effortlessly classic. If you’re so in love with your partner that it hurts sometimes, and you want to work with photographers who really understand and know how to capture that, we recommend Anna and Spencer without hesitation.

5. Enjoy radiant and bold portraits when you work with Joey Wallace

Joey Wallace and his team are consummate professionals. He’s been recognized as one of the best Atlanta engagement and wedding photographers for years, celebrated for his ability to connect with the couples he works with. Plus, he radiates the genuine happiness he feels while sharing in the joy of others.

We appreciate his natural classic style, softly lit and elegant. If you feel like you have enough love to change the world, Joey and his team are the perfect photographers to capture it.

6. Trust your most beautiful moments to a pro like Amanda Summerlin

Amanda Summerlin describes her job as making “neat pictures of nice people,” which is quite the amusing understatement. She understands that love is what brings people together, as well as brings order to our society; it’s the fuel that powers almost everything we do. Love is also what brings her to her work.

Amanda’s photos are stunning without being fussy, amusing and personality-filled without losing an ounce of elegance. She clearly has a heart for all types of people. And, just by looking through her pictures and reading her website, we felt that she was someone we’d have no trouble trusting.

7. Be the stars of your own fine-art engagement photos when you book Ben and Colleen

Ben and Colleen Massey met each other as photography students, and they’ve since built a fruitful partnership — both a marriage and a thriving photography business — from their joint commitment to their chosen art form.

Their styles complement each other: Ben’s is modern, colorful, with just a touch of tongue-in-cheek whimsy, and Colleen’s style is a bit more classic, with an eye for architectural details and texture that lend a meaningful sense to all of her photos. Together, they’re one of the best teams of photographic storytellers in the city, never failing to satisfy their customers with one-of-a-kind works of art.

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8. Make jaws drop when you create editorial-worthy snaps with Carla Gates

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Carla Gates is a destination wedding and engagement photographer born and raised in Atlanta. She’s a born romantic with a heart for people. Her photographs reveal a deep attention to the sweet, pure moments that replenish the soul.

Carla seems to understand how love can allow us not only to endure the difficulties in our own lives but to be there for others when they are themselves going through challenges. It all comes back to love, which allows us to transcend our limitations and make the world better for others. It’s truly stunning how Carla can capture both the fire of love, but also its simple purity.

9. Experience a timeless shoot when you book the best of the best, Gary Lun

Gary Lun is an Atlanta engagement photographer who simply makes couples’ dreams come true. Not only does he take some of the most stunning low-light photography of any wedding and engagement photographer, but he’s also a kind soul and super-organized. You’d be surprised how much being organized can set you free as an artist to really experiment.

Gary sets extremely high standards for himself, so you can be sure that when you work with him, you won’t have to do anything but show up and be yourself for some amazing photos. The couples that work with him rave about his positivity and willingness to patiently walk couples through the process of capturing timeless photos.

Atlanta engagement photographers: conclusion

If you’re looking for the perfect place to take your tasteful chic wedding photos, remember to check out the photoshoot locations in Atlanta we have to offer here at Peerspace. Whether you’re looking for a modern loft, an exquisite garden, or a striking gallery space – whatever your tastes or personality, we’ve got you covered.

Before we let you go, let us congratulate you one last time. Look out for each other. Remember that when anyone sees two people who are truly in love, it inspires them to be just a little bit better, to try just a little harder. Be that couple: make the world around you just a bit better.

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