Gay Wedding at the Ott Farm and Winery in Ellijay, Georgia

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Two handsome grooms in tan suits and navy shirts with two adorable dogs and a beautiful wedding party … all at Ott Farms and Vineyards in the gorgeous North Georgia mountains … what more could you asked for?

Patrick and Vincent planned the perfect wedding while COVID still raged around the world in hopes that the pandemic would wane by their wedding date. Thankfully, their hopes were fulfilled. No one in attendance felt the need to wear masks. The only threat from breathing was a little pollen in the air. :)

Buster and Lady, Vincent and Patrick’s beloved pups, took the day in stride enjoying pets and kisses from many admirers.

And to top off the events of the day, Vincent’s cousin Gigi wowed the crowd with her drag performance during the reception that followed that night.

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Cindy Brown

I'm an Atlanta wedding photographer who takes soulful, quirky and honest photos ...

I'm also an adventurous traveler and all-round nerd. I love to hike with my beagle/cattle dog Roux and best friend/spouse.

I was born in Atlanta, moved around a lot--30 cities and 5 states--and then came back.

After graduating from the Art Institute of Atlanta, I took a job at asmall newspaper in south Georgia, where I photographedhospital teas, pecan farmers, and beauty queens.

I photographed a biker funeral, death penalty protests andTed Bundy while interning with the Associated Press.

While a photographer for two dailies in Florida, I photographed Ronald Reagan, a train derailment and the dedication of a screened-in porch.

An unexpected life turn took me to Vermont where I fell in love with Bernie Sanders and on to Indiana, where I edited photos for a major daily, and nerded out getting a master’s and PhD.

After teaching photojournalism at colleges and universities in Florida, Indiana and Mississippi, I returned to Atlanta to earn myfifth degree--a Master's of Divinity.

My passion for storytelling with my camera and my interest in religious diversity led my to the field of wedding photojournalism.

I have documented weddings large and small, Unitarian and Pagan, indoors and out, Christian and Muslim, in backyards and in churches. The most exotic wedding I have photographed took place in Mexico and was officiated by aMayan shaman.

When I'm not photographing weddings, portraits or corporate events, I work on personal photo projects, visit friends in amemory-care home, and volunteer at a recovery center.