Jill & Steve's Engagement Session

Jill & Steve will be getting married later this summer here in Atlanta. We went out a few weeks ago for their engagement session and I loved to have the opportunity to get to know them better and see how they are together.

This is one of the reasons I love doing engagements sessions. It provides me the chance to see how each couple relates with each other, how they interact, how they are together. It is also a great opportunity for all of us to work together and generate that extra comfort level for the wedding day.

We started the session in town...


But shortly after we started we got hit by a torrential and totally unexpected rain.
So we found a spot where we could continue working under cover.



We had planned to finish the session at Piedmont Park to get some images with the background of the city, so we rescheduled to do that another day, but first we decided to go to the park and capture the reality of the day.



And we came back another day...


And had lots of fun.



I could not believe when Jill took off running running up that hill, and Steve followed... It was over 90 degrees out there!


I love this quiet moment at the end of the day...



Thanks to both of you for a wonderful time. I just can't wait until the wedding day!

Saylor & Family

I have been waiting to photograph this little lady for soooo long. Saylor is the baby of Christa and Matthew, whose wedding we photographed last year. I actually also photographed them while Christa was expecting so I just could not wait to finally get the honor to work with their little one.

They all live in Statesboro, in Southern Georgia and so do Matthew's parents who came along for the ride. I felt extremely honored that they all drove up to Atlanta a few weeks ago just for their family session.

Of course we did an extended session, with outfit changes, different location, grandparents and all.

It was very special for me to spend time with them. I feel very close to this family, they have all been wonderful to me and extremely supportive of our business. I feel they are not only lifelong clients but great friends too!

OK, enough of my ramblings.... here is the good stuff :)

Here is Saylor sporting her baptism outfit.


And how about this adorable image. She is always smiley. These are really lucky parents, trust me!




One hip family.


Still stylish even when she sports her birth suit!


Two cool chicks!


I love this family image. Yes, those are the paternal grandparents in the back... hard to believe!


Daddy-daughter time!






And of course... Matthew & Christa :)


Thanks so much for making the long drive to Atlanta. I definitely enjoyed seeing you and spending some time with Saylor. She is such a happy girl that it puts a smile on my lips to just think of her. And thanks to Dawn and Michael as well, who are true troopers! In case I have not said it enough, it was great to see you all again!

Colleen & Brian

Colleen & Brian are getting married next April. We went out for their engagement session a few weeks ago and had the time of our lives.

They were very relaxed and enjoyed the day as we went along. And after a couple of outfit changes and different locations, we ended up with some neat images that I hope they will treasure forever.

I honestly have to say I love what I do and I really enjoy working with such great clients.

Here are some images from their session.











Thanks a lot for coming out to play with me. I just can't wait until April is here. I know it will be a beautiful affair and feel honored to be a part of such a time in your lives!

Family Time

These are Casey, Stephanie, Kylie and Mackenzie. Casey is an amateur photographer, and a serious one at that! So when he asked me to photograph his family I was very flattered and excited.

We decided to spend some time at Autrey Mill and allow the girls to have some fun while being photographed. It was actually a very cute session.

Kylie loved to be in front of the camera...


...while Mackenzie was more interested in seeing what interesting things she could stick in her mouth :)


...or running away from the rest of the family.


I love this playful family moment.


Did I mention she loves the camera? Of course her dad has her "trained"!


I love the outfits Stephanie picked for them.



Of course, Casey & Stephanie got their time alone also… almost like newlyweds.


Thanks Casey & Stephanie for allowing me to capture this time in your lives!

Fun in the West Midtown Design District

A few weeks ago I participated in a super fun photo shoot in the West Midtown Design District. It was part of a big pull to promote the area which will include launching a map and new website and some other fun things.

For me it was a way to depart from my usual thing in photography and also to meet some wonderful "neighbors".

We shot at several locations in the district and used the gorgeous new collection from Erica Angeline, G.Gilbert's fall line and the men looked fabulous in Ken Barber.

This is Christi at the offices of To The Trade Only wearing a gown from Erica's collection.


And Alexis at King Plow with an amazing wedding gown by Erica Angeline.


This is Nina also at King Plow and wearing an Erica :)


Here are the guys in Ken Barber... well that is actually Ken up front :)


The next three are all from G. Gilbert's line.
Here is Christi at Savvy.


and at the G. Gilbert store.


and Alexis at Switch.


If you have not been around West Midtown, go and enjoy the fabulous restaurants, stores, art galleries and all that the district has to offer!

Taylor & Travis - The Engagement Session

In the middle of this typical summer, we ventured outside into Atlanta's steamy weather to photograph T&T's engagement session. I actually had been booked by Travis and have never met Taylor, so I was really excited to finally meet her. I thought we would have to spend some time breaking the ice but that did not take long!

What can I say; I am truly lucky to have such amazing clients that continue to make my job so fun and exciting. I loved the great disposition Taylor & Travis had. But my favorite thing is the great connection they have... they look super cute together!

Here are a few images from the day...

Thanks to my fabulous friend Carla, who once again came to help out and made it so much easier and fun for me!

And thanks Taylor & Tarvis, I really enjoyed working with you and look forward to your wedding day in September :)

A.-