HANNAH & RICHARD
The Seclusion- Lexington Va
We absolutely loved working with Pat literally from start to finish. She was super understanding and kind when it took us weeks to get back to her before confirming to book (we were in the middle of moving or some other life crisis).
Then she was super flexible and kind booking the engagement session, which was a total blast. She allowed us to customize our contract so that we could prioritize what we wanted. When we got sick with COVID right before the wedding she checked in on us multiple times with health tips she’d learned after having it herself and genuine care and concern.
Our photos from both engagement and wedding are spectacular. We also loved the second photographer she brought with her - Sam. Both Sam and Pat brought such a positive, caring, and awesome energy to the wedding itself.
Pat was determined to get the best pictures and she was super responsive when we had specific requests or desires. People have been floored by the wedding pictures, telling us they look like a Vogue cover - and I totally agree haha. We LOVE Pat both as a photographer and as a person and are so grateful she was a part of our experience. THANK YOU!!
JANET & TRISTAN
Roanoke Country Club
Roanoke Va
Tristan and I got married on 4/1/23 and we planned for 2 YEARS! In that planning process our Wedding Planner was strategic in matching us with the perfect Vendors for our perfect day! When we saw Pat Cori’s work we were speechless! We wanted a dark and moody look and a photographer that was going to connect with us beyond the lens! Pat, from day one, was extremely professional and personable! She made us feel comfortable on and off camera and captured poses that matched our candid personalities! Pat and her team did not come to play! The details that they were able to capture of my husband I; the wedding party; family and friends were images that Tristan and I would not have thought of! We have laughed together throughout this process and Pat’s attention to detail while capturing those candid realistic moments is unmatched! Pat, what can I say?! We wanted our pictures to be perfect because this is what we can rely on to take us back to that spectacular day! I promise you I don’t remember seeing a lot of people, but you and your team made sure that we didn’t miss a moment and we are forever grateful! Thank you thank you thank you for capturing our magical day one snap at a time!
Newly weds, I know weddings can be costly and it can be challenging to meet financial deadlines, but if I can offer any words of wisdom: DO NOT skimp on pictures because that will be what you have to reel you guys in when things in your marriage aren’t so magical! If you need a photographer that attention to detail is flawless and to connect with like family, please try my girl Pat and her team! I promise you will NOT be disappointed and you will have gained a friend for life!
Thanks again Pat to you and your team we are forever indebted to you and your team for making our day just as magical as you are!
MARGAUX & BRAD
Sundara
Boones Mill Va
From the moment we met Pat, we felt instantly connected. She was relatable, full of fresh ideas, and cared deeply about our vision.
We loved her style of photography and still do to this day. Seven years later and we still love looking at our wedding photos every single day!
KAYLA & STEVEN
Sunnybrook - Roanoke Va
Pat is so much more than a wedding vendor. She will become your sounding board, advocate, and friend throughout the wedding planning process and on your wedding day. When we were deciding on a photographer, I remembered seeing photos from a wedding that Pat had shot *years* ago - that’s how big of an impression her style and finished product made on me.
We got to know Pat first through a Zoom call and she was very thorough and transparent as we went through different packages that she offers. We left the Zoom call feeling confident that she was our pick. She makes the selection process, contract, and payment seamless.
Our engagement session was stunning and captured exactly who we are as a couple. It was a great sneak peek of what we could expect on wedding day. You will not have to worry at all about Pat as your photographer. She is reliable, confident, and will protect your time and vision when capturing your wedding.
Our photos are so special to us. They’ve allowed us to relive our day and see so many real, authentic moments captured. Nothing felt overly posed or awkward. She made us feel comfortable and that shows through our photos.
Thank you, thank you, thank you for being the photographer of our dreams. There are so many decisions when planning a wedding that may lead you to second guess yourself or worry about but hiring Pat is one decision that you will thank yourself for when things get stressful or overwhelming during planning.
SIDNEY & JAKE
Smith Mountain Lake Va
Pat did such a great job during our engagement session!! My fiancé and I had never gotten our pictures professionally done so we were quite nervous but Pat was a great guide to get us in the right mindset and tell us what we needed to do to look natural in the pictures.
She had great ideas on poses to do and was so open to hear our thoughts and ideas. On top of all of that, she was so kind and fun! We had a lovely time and I loved hearing about her traveling and family, etc. It definitely helps when you are comfortable with the person behind the camera and that’s exactly how my fiancé and I felt with Pat!
MADISON & WILL
Private Residence - Roanoke Va
Words cannot describe how fabulous and professional Pat was as our wedding photographer. She went the extra mile to come all the way down to Charlotte for our engagement shoot and the photos were stunning.
What I like about Pat is that there is no extra editing with the photos, she is just that talented to be able to capture the moment perfectly. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for wedding photos!
JESSICA & MATTHEW
Hahn Garden - Blacksburg Va
We originally scheduled Pat for our wedding that was planned this past October. Due to the unforeseen circumstances 2020 presented, we decided to push our wedding back to 2021, but continue with our original wedding date for a small elopement. Pat was incredibly easy to work with for rescheduling our big ceremony/reception to 2021, and was incredibly generous with her time for our elopement in 2020.
My wife and I loved that she took time to get to know us as individuals and a couple, and wow did it show in the final product! I am not the kind of person who likes standing in front of a camera, but Pat made it incredibly easy and fun. She really knows her stuff, exactly where to position you, the perfect lighting for the situation, and came prepared for anything.
I think the thing we appreciated most, was that she was very protective of us. I know that sounds weird, but believe, me in the moment it's amazing. Pat had no problem moving people out of the way and making sure we got exactly what my wife and I wanted. She made sure the day was all about us and getting the absolute best product possible.
We just got the pictures back from Pat this week and oh my goodness are they amazing! There's a reason Pat is the absolute best at what she does, and I would highly recommend anyone who wants gorgeous pictures that you will be able to enjoy for decades to come, to look no further.
We're already so excited and we can't wait to work with Pat again in 2021!
STEPHANIE & TAYLOR
Mill Mountain Star - Roanoke Va
Patricia is a phenomenal photographer. She took photos of my husband and I for our anniversary. She makes it so easy to be comfortable being in front of the camera, makes poses look natural, and has an easy-going nature that immediately puts you at ease.
As wedding professionals, we are always impressed with how hard she works at weddings and the exceptional results she gets with her brides, grooms, and all their guests. We highly recommend Pat Cori for all your photography needs!
NATALIE & MICHAEL
Jefferson Hotel Richmond Va
Pat is an incredibly talented and supportive photographer. She made our engagement session fun and enjoyable even though my husband and I don’t do well in front of cameras. On the wedding day, she took her time in order to ensure her artistic vision was carried out and gave advice when we began to feel nervous or overwhelmed. Pat does an amazing job of making her clients feel like a friend and not just someone paying for her services. She is truly amazing! I cannot recommend her enough.
KELSEY & STEPHEN
Sunnybrook Roanoke Va
My husband and I both hit it off with Pat on our very first meeting. She is knowledgeable, genuine, and so easy to speak to. My gratitude for her is immeasurable and she was truly the best support system while trying to plan a wedding...especially during 2020. Any anxieties I had during the engagement session or on our wedding day were quickly resolved because she truly acts as a friend during what can be a whirlwind of a day. She is always responsive, honest, and truly connects with her couples’ individuality. I could go on and on! You’re gaining a friend in Pat, as well as picture perfect memories of your most special day!
CINDY & SANDI
The Glen Roanoke Va
Pat was the photographer for our engagement photos and wedding and we were nothing but impressed by her. We loved every photo we've received from her, and she was so great to work with. She knew how to direct us to get the best shots and had so many great ideas for locations and different shots that she knew we'd love. She was also very easy to get in touch with (even when she was in Italy) when we had questions or just wanted to keep her informed on changes to the wedding. Day of, she was on time, excited, and helped us stay on track with timing. I cannot recommend her enough!
ALYSON & EUNEKE
The Patrick Henry Roanoke Va
WOW is an understatement! I’m truly amazed, mesmerized, speechless, etc. with the talent that Pat has! Not only is she a FABULOUS photographer, she’s also so kind and really gets to know her couples. Not only did she take our engagement and wedding photos, but she will be the one we go to for all of our other pictures. Such a joy to work with! So so so so happy we had her as our photographer! Wouldn’t choose another soul
SAMANTHA & SAM
Hidden Valley Country Club
Roanoke Va
Would I recommend her???? A THOUSAND TIMES, YES.
If you want to capture the true amount of love and affection you have for someone, choose Pat. Our pictures have made us laugh and cry, reminiscing on every moment of our wedding day. Pat truly has the magic touch. Whatever you do, follow her lead and you won't be disappointed.
KRISTIN & FABIAN
War Memorial Chapel
Blacksburg Va
Working with Pat was such a pleasure! She knew how to direct us to get the perfect pictures and lighting! Every photo from our wedding is so beautiful, going through them made us feel like we were reliving our wedding day all over again!
LAUREN & JACOB
The Penthouse
Roanoke Va
If you are not sure about booking Pat for you photos...stop thinking about it and just book her!! Not only do I love her work but she was so laid back, chill, made taking pictures so comfortable AND fun!! We truly enjoyed having her be a part of our day!
KATELYN & RYAN
Boxtree Lodge
Roanoke Va
Pat Cori was phenomenal to work with over the last TWO years. She answered every email, call, and text (even while in Italy) to ensure that I was happy, and calm! (Lol). Every, single shot is stunning. I am very body conscious and could not find a SINGLE flaw in any photo. Thank you for rolling around in the mud, and sprinting through the rain to get the perfect wedding photo!!! I would recommend her service to anyone!!
RACHEL & CHRIS
Four Fillies Lodge
Peterstown WV
Pat is by far the best photographer I have ever worked with...my favorite thing about Pat is how unique and artistic she is. She is enthusiastic to try something new. She will make you look and feel beautiful, but more than that, her photography will capture/enhance the connection between you and your significant other. Her pictures are unique and entrancing, and she makes you feel 100% comfortable. My husband and I are very awkward when it comes to pictures, but Pat made us feel comfortable. I would be honored to have her do all our family pictures in the future. Pat, thank you for capturing our engagement and wedding pictures. #number1fan #bookhernow
CARLEY & CHRIS
Hollins University
Roanoke Va
PAT CORI WAS OUR DREAM PHOTOGRAPHER. From the first time I met and worked with Pat professionally, I knew I wanted her to be my photographer if I ever got married. Pat has a way of capturing such natural moments of connection - not posed and awkward - and making them look magical! We wanted to go ice skating for some of our engagement photos (for sentimental reasons, not because we're good skaters), and she agreed without hesitation! There were many other people on the ice and we were trying so hard not to fall, but you'd never know that in our photos! Not only is the quality of her photos remarkable, but she captures REAL emotions and real moments. On top of that, she's so fun to work with, and makes you feel like you've always known her! I love Pat, and would recommend her to any couple who wants their photos to truly capture their unique connection.
CARMELLA + JOHN
Boxtree Lodge
Roanoke Va
Pat Cori is an amazing photographer - her work truly speaks for itself. My father is a photographer, so we were really picky when it came to who we chose. Everything Pat does is truly breathtaking, but don't take my word for it, email her yourself. When I booked her, she let me see the complete work for one the recent weddings she did. Everyone I know has complimented me and told me how surreal the photos are! To top if off, her second shooter, Jason, was so talented and so professional and friendly too! And they showed up precisely on time, stayed the entire ceremony, and took all the shots that we wanted.
JESSICA+ ALEC
House Mountain Inn
Lexington Va
It was shortly after getting engaged that I discovered Pat Cori Photography and I was immediately interested in working with the woman behind the camera, Patricia C. Giovannini. I didn’t need a reference or prior experience, her work spoke for itself. When I contacted Patricia for the first time I loved that she offered to meet with me and my fiance for coffee to get to know each other and see her portfolio. My fiance and I had such good vibes after meeting with Pat that we booked Pat Cori Photography immediately even though our wedding was over a year away! Between then and our wedding day, Pat worked with us for our engagement photoshoot (which was SO fun) and was more than willing to provide us planning advice from a photographer’s perspective (such as setting a ceremony time to get the perfect lighting). By the time our wedding day arrived, Pat was more than our photographer, she was a friend we could trust to capture all the special moments on our big day. I’ll tell one small story to illustrate her dedication to her clients. A couple days before our wedding day the forecast was showing pretty much 100% chance of rain. No matter how hard I tried not to care, I was feeling pretty gloomy about that fact. It wasn’t until speaking to Pat that my spirits were lifted. She said to me and my fiance, “If you all are willing to play in the rain, I’ll play too!”. The evening of our wedding, my husband and I slipped away with Pat to take shots of just the two of us. Pat got absolutely soaked but captured the most stunning picture of us kissing under an umbrella in the rain with candlelight cascading beside us. Patricia is more than a wedding photographer, she is a brilliant artist. I recommend her and Pat Cori Photography unequivocally.
EMILY + DANNY
The Patrick Henry
Roanoke Va
Pat was the best photographer ever. She felt like a part of the family at the wedding and the reception. She made everyone feel comfortable during all the photos. I would recommend her 100% to everyone.
JENNIFER + JIM
The Patrick Henry
Roanoke Va
The minute I met Pat, I knew she would photograph our wedding. When you first speak with her, the passion she has for her profession is palpable. It is obvious she is much more than a photographer -- Pat is a true artist who cares immensely about the quality and style of her work, while ensuring she connects with each and every one of her clients. She really cares about getting to know you and making you feel as comfortable as possible. Plus, Pat likes to keep things fun, light, and more impromptu! I highly recommend buying a package with an engagement session because it gives you a chance (& Pat) to see how you react in front of the camera - plus, more time with Pat before the big day!
BETH ANNE + MATT
The Glen
Roanoke Va
The minute I met Pat, I knew she would photograph our wedding. When you first speak with her, the passion she has for her profession is palpable. It is obvious she is much more than a photographer -- Pat is a true artist who cares immensely about the quality and style of her work, while ensuring she connects with each and every one of her clients. She really cares about getting to know you and making you feel as comfortable as possible. Plus, Pat likes to keep things fun, light, and more impromptu! She had her hands full with my (now) husband, who is definitely not a fan of the camera, but even managed to get him relaxed enough for a smile or two :) I highly recommend buying a package with an engagement session (even if you have previously had pictures made or did not intend to do such) because it gives you a chance (& Pat) to see how you react in front of the camera - plus, more time with Pat before the big day! I highly recommend Pat to anyone in Roanoke and the surrounding areas of SW VA. Our day wouldn't have been the same without her & Lindsey (who was an awesome addition and just as easy to work with) -- I can't wait to see our wedding pictures!
SWATI + ROD
The Penthouse
Roanoke Va
I am SO happy that I chose Pat Cori to capture my wedding!! Pat is extremely professional, considerate, and hard working. Pat took the time to meet with my fiancé and my girlfriends to really get to know our story. She was so excited to hear about our different cultures and made sure to incorporate the two cultures together. We originally hired her for our wedding day but then decided we also wanted her to capture some moments from the guy's golf game and the party the night before. We were having so much fun that we asked her to stay an extra hour and she was flexible with us stayed longer to get a few extra shots. Our wedding day was hectic but Pat was cool and calm and took the time to work around the hectic-ness to capture some amazing pictures. It actually was a rainy day on our wedding day and I was feeling bummed but Pat reassured me that the gray skies would make for great photos. She was right!!! Our pictures came out absoluteely stunning! The time and incredible detail that Pat puts into each picture is remarkable. She is worth every penny! I would highly recommend Pat Cori Photography for your next event!
LEAH & MATT
Doe Creek Farm
Pembroke Va
Pat and Jason were a joy to work with by making the posing pictures naturally fun and capturing fun candid photos throughout the night! They were very efficient and creative throughout the entire day and were very flexible for photos/poses I requested on the fly. They were a blast to work with and very attentive. Thank you for beautifully capturing our big day!
KRISTEN
The Patrick Henry
Roanoke Va
Pat did my bridal portraits and we had so much fun! When it rained on the day of my bridal portraits, I was bummed that we wouldn't be able to do the outdoor shoot I originally wanted, but it didn't phase her. I should have trusted her because she did amazing things with the indoor lighting and angles. She immediately made me feel at ease, which made my pictures look so much more natural. We are so pleased with the way the photos turned out and would highly recommend her!
KELLY & CHRIS
Va Museum of Transportation
Roanoke Va
My husband and I would 100% recommend Pat Cori Photography. We hired Pat to shoot our September 2017 wedding and absolutely LOVE our photos. Pat is a true professional. Not only did she take time to meet with us before the wedding, she was responsive to all of our questions and even provided some tips on timing!
MORGAN & AARON
Bernards Landing
Smith Mountain Lake Va
The best photographer you could hire to capture your special day! Pat was amazing to work with and paid attention to every detail. She was patient with a crazy bridal party, provided structure on a day that can get out of hand, and provided peace of mind for me as the bride because it was one less thing to worry about. She has a true talent for photography and I am so grateful we had her capture some of our most precious memories.
