About this vendor
I am passionate about documenting stories for couples that love each other deeply. Real, simple, natural life moments feed my soul. I’m artistic, adventurous and have a knack for finding out exactly what makes your story special. I'll help craft your wedding day timeline so you two can sit back and take part in the celebration while I gently keep us on track.
Tell me, what types of images do you want to decorate your home after the wedding but also displayed at your 50th Wedding Anniversary? My #1 goal is to help you enjoy your day to the fullest while photographing authentic, REAL images of you two with your beloved family and friends.
Custom albums, prints, and wall galleries are my favorite ways to display your memories. I'm here to help choose, print and showcase these in your home!
Details
Business Attributes
- Native American-owned Business
- Woman-owned Business
Photo Shoot Types
- Boudoir
- Bridal Portraits
- Day After Session
- Engagement
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Printed Enlargements
- Printed Proofs
- Second Shooter Available
Photo & Video Styles
- Artistic
- Classic
- Documentary
- Lifestyle
- Modern
- Vintage
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
Awards and Affiliations
2-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2023.2021.
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Cara is the best photographer in Omaha, you can’t tell me otherwise.
We were incredibly fortunate to have such a thoughtful, nice, amazing, and caring wedding photographer captur...
e our special day. From the moment they arrived, they were punctual and professional, ensuring that every moment was documented beautifully. Her attention to detail was impeccable, and they had a remarkable ability to capture the best and most heartfelt moments throughout the day.
What truly set this Cara and Sam apart was their genuine care and consideration for not just the photos, but also for the bride's comfort. They went above and beyond to ensure the bride felt relaxed and at ease, making the photography sessions feel natural and stress-free. Their warm and kind demeanor added an extra layer of comfort, which is priceless on such an important day.
The photos they delivered so far are nothing short of perfection, each frame telling a story and evoking all the emotions of our wedding day. We couldn't be happier with their work, and we're so grateful for their dedication to making our memories last a lifetime.
If you're looking for a wedding photographer who not only captures amazing shots but also cares deeply about your experience and comfort, I can wholeheartedly recommend this photographer. They are a true professional and a wonderful person to have by your side on your wedding day.
Wow wow WOW!!! I am absolutely speechless with everything Cara does! She is an incredible photographer and one of the kindest, most caring people I know. She shot our wedding photo...
s and included an engagement session in our package as well. She bore the cold and wind with us for our winter engagement shoot and made our wedding day extremely special. She captures photos so beautifully and I couldn't be happier with the way ALL of our photos turned out. I also have had multiple compliments from friends and family that they didn't even notice her at the wedding and they couldn't believe she was able to capture such incredible images without even being seen! If you are looking for a photographer for your wedding or family photos, look no further! Cara is incredible at her craft and will do an exquisite job!
WOW! Look no further for a photographer than Cara!!! She is wonderfully organized, communicative, kind, and her photos and style are GORGEOUS. I mean, magazine-worthy. We are so pl...
eased that we worked with her to capture our wedding day!
Cara was AMAZING to work with!! She took our engagement photos last fall and our wedding photos this past weekend. She is literally the greatest!!! She really cares about getting...
to know her clients and making them feel comfortable. She works with you ahead of time to get a schedule for the day created and adds all their perfect personal touches. I would highly recommend Cara !! The day went so smooth and she’s the best hype girl around - I’ve never felt so confident having my picture taken 🥰 Hire her - you won’t regret it!
Cara is the best! She makes everyone feel comfortable, and follows through exactly as she says she will from the start. Pics are beautiful and tell a story.
Cara is absolutely AMAZING! I could go on and on about how amazing she is!!! Our engagement pictures turned out absolutely beautiful. My now husband was so incredibly nervous and h...
ates getting his picture taken and she did a great job getting him to smile and get beautiful pictures. We both were so anxious getting photographed in front of people, but she did a great job working with our nerves and calming us down!! I haven’t received wedding photos yet, but I already know they’re going to be absolutely spectacular!!! I was so busy I was unable too eat lunch and went 8 hours without eating. She ran out to her car and grabbed me a liquid IV and some trail mix and I was a completely different bride!!! She cares so much and seriously is such an incredible person. I couldn’t of picked a better photographer!!!!
Cara Yates is a joy to have at your wedding. She is organized, professional, courteous and always helpful. She shows genuine joy and appreciation for the job, and makes the photo p...
rocess easy and enjoyable. I wholeheartedly recommend using her services as I know you will not be disappointed.
Cara was absolutely phenomenal! She worked so hard to make sure our day went smoothly & was captured beautifully! Our photos turned out absolutely beautiful & every print & digital...
copy are stunning. Cara is someone who made the day feel even more relaxed & helped keep me calm & hydrated! I would recommend her for every bride & groom who is looking for photos that reflect their wedding day perfectly & for someone who truly wants your best interests & happiness every step of the way.
Cara was amazing. We had to replace our photographer a month before our wedding and, thankfully, Cara was available for our date and happily accepted the job. To be honest, we d...
id not know what to expect because we did not have a lot of time to review her previous work or talk to Cara. Cara showed up to our venue during the rehearsal to make sure she could meet us before the wedding, which was such a nice touch. On the day of the wedding, Cara was amazing. She captured everything without being in the way or imposing on any of the events. She took so many awesome bridal portraits and shots of just me and my husband. We could not be happier with the pictures she captured and I highly recommend Cara for a wedding!
Cara with CBYates Photography is hands down amazing and worth every single penny. We had her do our engagement photos and wedding photos and she blew them out of the park. She is s...
o fun and relaxing that you don't even feel like you are in the middle of a million photos. She is extremely organized and will make sure you stay on top of your itinerary for wedding photos which many brides don't think about! (She literally listed out the order of who was in what photo - I just filled in the names.) This helped tremendously for telling family when to be where so everything flowed smoothly. She has a great eye for the best pictures and ideas that turn out down right amazing. She even traveled 1.5 hours away for our wedding! She did amazing on my brother's wedding and did amazing for ours too and we couldn't be happier. Extremely professional, extremely fun, extremely timely, and the best around - hands down.
Cara is absolutely amazing! We would hands down recommend her for any photography. Our wedding photos were even more special and breath taking than we could have imagined because o...
f all the special moments she captured and locations she helped choose.
With all the venue changes and craziness of 2020 happening, Cara made sure to have everything planned so I had one less thing to worry about! She was beyond patient, kind, supportive and positive. Every single thing we needed!!
The attention to detail and the way she interacted with our kids was beyond anything we expected. I can not say enough positive things about our experience with Cara! If you are needing a photographer, please choose Cara!!! She will 1000% blow you away with not only who she is as a person and her character but the photos she takes are stunning and beyond words. We will use Cara for any pictures we need in the future!!
Cara could not have been a better choice for our engagement and wedding photos! After sitting down for a quick get to know you last year, Jack and I quickly knew she was a perfect ...
fit for us. She is an extremely good listener and knows how to connect with people. She has the best advice not only for your photography sessions, but also provided amazing recommendations for many other aspects of our wedding. Even amidst COVID and downsizing our wedding, she was a LIFESAVER in helping me to revise our entire plan! Most importantly, she didn’t lose one ounce of excitement and made our day exactly what we wanted. Thank you so much for everything, Cara! If you are at all considering working with Cara, please go meet with her. I promise you won’t be disappointed!
Cara was a fantastic photographer, and was so flexible through our COVID challenges. She is so kind and understandable, and made it such a special day for us! Our sneak peak was SO...
big and full of amazing photos that I know will last a lifetime! Don't hesitate to book!!! Thanks so much, Cara!
She helped us every step of the way, answered all questions and met with us several times. Cara reassured us she would make our day would special even after we had to downsize beca...
use of Covid. She was nice and we got so many compliments on the photos.
We made the decision to go with Cara after seeing some amazing photos of a friend's wedding - this was by far the best decision we made during the planning of our wedding. Cara mad...
e us feel so comfortable during the engagement session and captured some amazing memories for us. We were absolutely blown away with our wedding photos. The wedding day went by so fast and the moments Cara captured helped us re-live and remember the day. She was so kind and patient while making sure she got all the shots we wanted. The photos from that day are priceless and we would choose her again 1000 times over. We definitely recommend her to anyone needing a photographer!!!
We absolutely LOVED working with Cara for our engagement and wedding photos! She went above and beyond to capture every special moment for us. You can tell she really cares about t...
he couples she works with; it felt like having a lifelong friend along with us on our big day. Before the wedding she even helped create a detailed day-of timeline and helped this nervous bride calm her nerves! The pictures turned out amazing (we are obsessed) and she really did a great job making sure every last detail was included. Would 100% recommend cb Yates Photography! We are looking forward to having Cara capture more special moments in our lives in the future!
Cara was absolutely amazing! She was great at easing my nerves for the engagement photos and getting great pictures! She was always available for questions leading up to the weddin...
g and provided an awesome day of timeline that I was able to tweak and share with the band and caterer. The day of the wedding she was awesome! She kept the day moving yet went with the flow of the day, the perfect balance!! Our pictures are absolutely amazing, we already have so many hanging around our house 😍
If I could do it all again, I would not hesitate to pick her again!
We loved working with Cara! She is so easy going and truly care about each and every one of her clients. She had so many fun ideas for both our engagement sessions and our wedding ...
day but she made sure to listen to exactly what we wanted. She is very organized and one of the reason why our wedding day went so smoothly. We absolutely love the product that have received from her and will cherish them for years to come!
Cara is the absolute best! I have been a bridesmaid in 2 weddings that she photographed and I loved her work so much I chose her for my wedding! She made me feel comfortable all da...
y and was always asking how I was doing. Her pictures are gorgeous and she always finds the best outdoor spots that create the most beautiful pictures!
Cara was awesome to work with! Choosing her was probably my best decision in wedding planning. From the beginning, she was kind and patient in answering questions and very flexible...
working with my unique situation of long distance and personal preferences. She provided valuable insight from experience without making me feel stupid or inexperienced. She drafted a day of schedule to allow for all the photos we wanted and helped us stick to it almost perfectly through the day. She was delightful and so friendly on the day of our wedding - we enjoyed the whole thing without stressing, and are therefore very excited to see our pictures because of our genuine happiness in them! Cara was prompt in responding to communication and always explained why if there was a delay. She clearly cares about each client individually, making us feel we were her top priority. We would highly recommend Cara to anyone in the Omaha area!
Our wedding day was truly magical, and Cara was a big reason why the day was so special! My husband and I are so glad we chose Cara to shoot both our engagement session and wedding...
. Her down-to-earth personality instantly made us feel comfortable, and by taking the time to get to know us, she captured our quirky relationship perfectly. Cara is so genuine and truly cares about her clients.
Amazing! Would 100% recommend!
I cannot say enough great things about Cara as a photographer and a person!!! Cara is very personable, flexible, professional and a true joy to work with. During the engagement p...
rocess Cara was able to accommodate my night schedule and rearrange engagement pictures to work for everyone. She was so accommodating with family pictures the day of the wedding and made sure everything was running smoothly and in a timely manner. Cara also made sure to capture the details of my fiancé and I's special day. I would recommend Cara to anyone!
We loved having Cara with us on our big day! She was organized, efficient, and a wonderful calming presence. She captured so many beautiful moments, which made it was difficult to ...
decide which pictures to print for our home! We will definitely be contacting Cara for future photo sessions.
Hiring Cara was one of the best decisions I made wedding planning. Right from the start in her reply message to me on this app, I knew she was going to not only be a photographer, ...
but a friend. I cannot day enough good things about Cara and her work. She made everything on my wedding day run smoothly and capture exactly what I wanted. HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND CARA!!!!
Everything about our wedding day was magical, and Cara was a big reason why. Her calming presence and genuine care for us made us feel instantly comfortable and truly special. Cara...
took the time to get to know us and therefore captured our quirky personalities and relationship perfectly. My husband and I highly recommend Cara as both an engagement and wedding day photographer!
We loved Cara! She was very personable and friendly. You can tell she loves being a photographer!
Cara and her team did a fantastic job capturing our wedding day. My spouse has a large family and it was important to us that we get a great photgraph of the family at the church....
Cara suggested taking the picture from a balcony above the main floor of the church with family standing in the pews looking up at her. The resulting picture was nothing short of amazing. Every couple dreams of having at least one iconic image from their wedding and I am happy to say that Cara and her team captured hundreds of such images during our wedding day.
Cara is an outstanding photographer. She is organized and prompt to respond as you are planning your big day. On the day of your event, she is kind and brings a calming presence ...
to what can sometimes be a very busy time! She definitely captures all of the details and emotions of the day. Her photos are of the highest quality with amazing editing. I would recommend her to anyone who places a high value on capturing their wedding day through beautiful images.
Cara did an amazing job of capturing our special day! We felt like our photos were very unique and are something we will always look back at!! She also did an amazing job of making...
two very unphotogenic people be photogenic!! Her kind heart and easy going nature made the day feel like a dream come true!! could not of picked a better person to capture our day!! Would recommend a hundred times!!
Cara and Angie did a fabulous job photographing our wedding! They made us feel comfortable all day and maintained an upbeat attitude while we got some pictures in the swampy humidi...
ty of the gardens. Our pictures are absolutely beautiful! I am so happy my husband and I have so many joyful images to enjoy for the rest of our life together!
Cara is amazing! She's comfortable to be around with. She's very professional! Her pricing for packages are very reasonable. I loved how my engagement photos came out and my weddin...
g pictures.
Cara was a true joy to work with. Her expertise in photography is evident in the pictures we got both for our engagement session then on our big day. What I loved most about workin...
g with her was her down-to-earth personality. It was easy to see that Cara is invested in her clients and really takes their wishes and wants into the forefront. She came into our lives as our wedding photographer, but is staying in it as a friend. That's just the kind of person she is, kind, warm-hearted, and just a down right good person. I have gotten so many compliments of her work from my family, friends, and wedding guests and would recommend her to ANYONE! She's the best of the best! A true honor to have her capture our big day!
Cara was amazing and she helped the day go so smoothly! Couldn't have asked for a better photographer
Words cannot express how happy we are that we used CB Yates for our wedding photography! Cara immediately makes you feel at ease with her friendly and professional nature. We abs...
olutely love every picture from our May 2015 wedding. Cara was everywhere she needed to be during both the ceremony and the reception. I never had a worry that we were missing important shots from the reception. In fact, she was taking pictures during moments I had no idea I would be so happy to capture. I feel that Cara specializes in candid shots and these are our favorite to see from the wedding and the reception. She also gives great direction on posed photos without making people feel unnatural. She has a wonderful sense of humor and can get smiles out of anyone. Cara is such a delight to work with and both my husband and I would highly recommend her to anyone. We have even met with her again recently to photograph a fall session that will be used for holiday cards. With CB Yates, we have found both a photographer and a friend for all our future life events.
Cara was a delight to work with and a true professional. My husband and I selected her as the photographer for our wedding. She took the time to get to know us as a couple, and her...
insight was reflected in her beautiful photography. Her photos were ready in a timely manner after the wedding, which is not the case for many of my friends who waited a very, very long time. Cara is a truly kind person, and takes care to capture the unique aspects of the individuals she works with. I would definitely recommend her services!
Cara was phenomenal! Our wedding pictures are absolutely wonderful and we are SOO happy that we have these stunning images to cherish for the rest of our lives! She is so much fun ...
to work with and made sure everybody felt comfortable. She had a way of capturing naturally beautiful moments! I would recommend Cara in a heartbeat!
My experience may be a little bit different with Cara considering she knew me in diapers and is like a sister to me. But I promise, to all of you brides, that she will feel like a ...
sister to you the moment you meet her. Her warm hug and soft tone makes you feel so comforted and looking at her samples with her creative, lifestyle, non-posed captures is beyond words. I will never forget April 26, 2015 and how I was so happy to have Cara there with me throughout the day. If you're contemplating the money, don't contemplate it anymore. It is so worth it! You won't regret your decision to go with cb Yates Photography.
If you are looking for someone who is amazing to work with, easy going, kind and takes beautiful pictures, then you should call Cara! She was truly a delight to work with. Photos ...
were amazing and she is a true professional. She brings a unique perspective to photography and that perspective shines through in her pictures. She truly is the best!
Cara was wonderful to work with. Best decision we ever made was to hire Cara as our photographer. She captured the day beautifully. We have so many candid photos of the day and our...
wedding guests that bring back many memories. I can't recommend Cara enough!
What sold me about Cara was her view that the best photographs are the ones where the subjects are just living and loving life! We wanted less "posey" pictures- we just wanted to e...
njoy the day. Cara did not disappoint!
We had a great time doing our engagement pictures and knew we would have a great time at the wedding with Cara.
Cara certainly went above and beyond on our wedding day. She helped keep me calm and focused on what was important on that day- we had so much FUN taking our pictures. She worked well with everyone! One of our groomsmen told us he had the most fun taking wedding pictures, thanks to her. She let us be ourselves and we are so thankful! I know the pictures will turn out beautifully, but more importantly, we have great memories of our day!
She fit in so well!
Cara was great to work with! She took time to meet the groom and I before the wedding so we would feel more comfortable during the wedding. She made an amazing photo album sign in ...
book with our engagement picturesn and the day of she was great! She was very patient with all our requests and our time schedule. She had great ideas for pictures and really went above and beyond helping pin flowers on the wedding party, making sure everyone was where they were supposed to be. She stayed engaged the whole reception. I could not have found a better photographer!!
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