Yearly Archives: 2019

St Peter Chanel Wedding: Katie + Ted

The Holy Spirit always writes the best love stories… ones of freedom, great adventures and never ending love that prevails. Her roommate was dating his roommate while he was studdingView full post »

Helton Family Session: Dahlonega Georgia

20 years ago they exchanged their vows at Forest Hills here in Dahlonega. So this past weekend they flew in from Colorado, which is now home, with their three kids to take a walk down memoryView full post »

Ponce City E-Session: Nicole + Alvin

Their families knew each other from church when they were just children. Growing up together a low key, sometimes hanging out, friendship formed. It was not until high school graduation that theirView full post »

Vineyard E-Session: Mary + Mike

The moment I read this poem I thought of Mar + Mike! Forever And Always© Mercedes – Published: February 2013 You are the sun that shines brightly throughout my day.You are the gravityView full post »

Yonah Mountain Engagement Session: Lauren + Josiah

They danced in the sun, kissed in the vines and played with their pup in the grass. Love was everywhere this weekend as we documented Lauren + Josiah’s engagement session at Yonah MountainView full post »

ATL Estate Wedding at Naylor Hall: Sarah + Ron

Sarah reached out with an email sharing just how their love story began. “My fiance, Ron, and I met 2 years ago online! He has an almost 4 year old son and I have an almost 3 year old son.View full post »

Montaluce Vineyard Wedding: Haley + Kyle

When she emailed us, it wasn’t your average email.  Haley crafted a very genuine, open and honest email that read: “Hi there! My name is Haley Reid and my dashing fiance is KyleView full post »

Lake Lanier Engagement Session: Tiffany + Brent

This past weekend we set sail with Tiffany and Brent aboard their boat with champagne bubbles + lots of laughter and love! Tiffany + Brent met while going out for drinks after work withView full post »

Saint Mary Catholic Wedding: Corrinne + Edgar

Walking in you knew this was different.  Giddy conversations, joy filled excitement and spontaneous outbursts of laughter that come with the elation of a wedding day were all there. But there wasView full post »

In The Vines Engagement Session: Maria + Patrick

Their hearts are both ablaze for Christ + loving others as Christ loves. It was this love that brought these two amazing souls together at the Catholic Center At KSU. Awakening retreats created theView full post »

Juliette Chapel Dahlonega Wedding: Elisa + Hunter

They both had their little read books, each one addressed to the other. The first page filled with the first letter written to the other on the first day of their marriage. Two books that will oneView full post »

Dahlonega Maternity Session: Danielle + Josh

First comes love then comes marriage… then comes the baby – you know the rest! This weekend we had the joy + blessing of documenting Danielle + Josh’s maternity session. WeView full post »

Blue Mountain Vineyards Engagement Session: Diana + John

This Friday we had the honor of documenting Diana + John’s engagement session… talk about gorgeous people inside and out! We are so excited for their wedding in December. They met onView full post »

Retreat at Hiawassee River Wedding: Katelin + Taylor

100% chance of rain was called for….until the rain clouds got word that it was Katelin + Taylor’s Hiawassee River wedding day. So by grace, the rain clouds disappeared and theView full post »

Gorgeous Wolf Mountain Dahlonega Wedding: Christen + Laird

A soft gentle breeze and warm sunshine gracefully adorn Wolf Mountain Vineyards this past Sunday. It was the perfect day for Christen & Laird to become husband + wife. The mornin began withView full post »

Immaculate Heart of Mary Wedding: Erin + Steven

The entire day was forecasted for rain… but when God wants something to happen He makes it beautiful! As Erin slipped into her wedding dress with the sun shining through the hotel suiteView full post »

Paige + Walker SUN KISSED Misty Mountain Engagement Session

This past Friday we had the joyful blessing of documenting a spring engagement session for Paige + Walker. The session was actually a graduation gift for Paige from Walker, but since their weddingView full post »

Modern Business Headshots: Atlanta Georgia

The days of impersonal “serious strait face” headshot with a plain white background are over. Thank goodness! Can I get an AMEN! Today’s clients are savvy and personal. TheyView full post »

OUR LIVING ROOM: Before + After REVEAL

The closest words I can use to express the feeling we have to finally share this room would be beyond joyfully grateful.  It has taken us so long to finally share the reveal properly for soView full post »

Southern Spring Intimate Wedding: Andrea + Roman

It was like something strait out of a movie. A warm spring breeze gently brushed against cheeks and shoulders of guest as they began to take their seats on the hay bale pews. The sun was glisteningView full post »

Surprise Proposal at Amicalola Falls: Dylan + Gracie

The sun was just cresting over the mountain tops and the first glimmer of light fell upon the quiet morning. As the valleys began to be uncovered from the darkness of night the high peak ofView full post »

Dunwoody Baptist Church + Ventanas Wedding: Lisa + Dennis

Extravagant Ventanas Wedding Lisa & Dennis exchanged their vows this past weekend at Dunwoody Baptist Church followed by a gorgeous reception at Ventanas in downtown AtlantaView full post »

Photography Tip: Slow Down

As wedding photographers our days can last from 10 hours to 15 hours. Talk about getting in your “steps” on a wedding day, can I get an AMEN! But, the best part is that this time seems toView full post »

Roswell Waterfall Engagement Session: Evelyn + Ryan

OMG this Roswell Waterfall Engagement Session… Have you ever felt like you were dreaming while still awake?… So alive + present in a moment that the rest of the world around you justView full post »

Photography Tip: What is Included?

Sharing with your couples what is included in their wedding collection from your very first meeting is so vital to creating a beautiful working + authentic client relationship. We know how importantView full post »

WEDDING TIP: Minimize Your locations

A Good Kind of Tricky To best maximize your photo time on your wedding day, we recommend minimizing the number of photo shoot locations.  With all the beyond beautiful wedding venues out there ourView full post »

Baby Annie Newborn Lifestyle Session: Dawsonville GA

We are so excited to show you Annie’s Newborn Lifestyle session. Our hearts are literally so full we can’t even contain ourselves this week! Words are not even enough when it comes toView full post »

FEATURE: North & Peach: Emily + Jonathan

We did a happy dance of excitement today as the notification came in that Emily + Jonathan’s gorgeous wedding has been published! Seriously Emily + Jonathan are the most laid back, down toView full post »

He Asked Surprise Proposal Dahlonega GA: Tyler + Katherine

The first email from Tyler came in on January 2nd and we were already so excited! He wanted to propose to his girlfriend Katherine here in Dahlonega at Montaluce Winery & Restaurant at the end ofView full post »

How to find Your Creativity

Aren’t we all Creative? At least once a week we hear the phrase “Gosh I wish I was as creative as y’all!”. And as weird as this may sound, that statement actually breaks ourView full post »

WEDDING TIP: Wear a Long Veil

There is something just so magical when it comes to putting on a long, flowing, wispy piece of fabric that makes you feel like a fairytale bride. It’s the crowning piece to a gorgeous weddingView full post »

Thankful Thursday: Life – Memories – Moments

Life, Memories, Moments This week has been a whirlwind of life changing memories + moments happening within a split second.  Yesterday on January 9th, 2019 we celebrated what would have been our sonView full post »

Date Nights – What to do in the Winter

Date Nights Brandon and I lovelovelove our date nights!!:) We just celebrated 9 years of marriage in August and we have been doing date nights since our very first month. It’s our little way ofView full post »

How to create a warm + inviting atmosphere for your Clients during their photography session

Creating that Inviting Atmosphere Being the main subject in front of a camera for an hour or more can make people feel a little nervous… well let’s say A LOT Nervous. It’s awkwardView full post »

St. Luke Wedding in Dahlonega Georgia: Anna + Ohki

Anna + Ohki exchanged their vows at St. Luke Catholic Church in Dahlonega, Georgia followed by a gorgeous reception at the Dahlonega Market Place! To be honest we can’t even begin to put intoView full post »