About Us

About Us

Cottrell Photography is a husband and wife team. 

Michael Cottrell is a locally award winning photographer who specializes in capturing timeless photography. His works have been in Atlanta Magazine, The Gaineville Times, Dahlonega's Nugget Newspaper and several other local publications.  His photography is exhibited in the World Congress Center of Judy Claxton with the Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau.  He has photographed U.S. Representative Tom Graves and State Senator Steve Gooch for their campaigns.  Michael currently serves on the North Georgia College and State University Department of Visual Arts Advisory Council and is on Board of Directors at the Dahlonega - Lumpkin County Chamber of Commerce.

Kim Cottrell is Michael’s wife and assistant extraordinaire. Her love of people, nature, and beauty help Michael create amazing photographs. Not only is Kim very helpful creatively, she also makes the special day very relaxed and enjoyable.