Emory Conference Center Wedding, Small and Sweet

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Small weddings are often my favorites. Laid back and intimate, like Shannon and Joel's Sunday wedding at the Emory Conference Center, small weddings bring together important friends and family in a show of support for a couple entering into wedded bliss. Here are a few favorites from this Jewish wedding celebration filled with thoughtful rituals, symbolizing the exquisiteness of the relation between husband and wife, as well as their promises to each other and to the Jewish people.

preparing the hoopah for Shannon and Joel's Emory Conference Center Wedding

preparing the hoopah for Shannon and Joel's Emory Conference Center Wedding

SHannon and Joel wrapped in the tallit.

SHannon and Joel wrapped in the tallit.

Shannon and Joel share a cup of wine.

Shannon and Joel share a cup of wine.

breaking the wine glass.

breaking the wine glass.

Enjoying the reception at the Emory Conference Center Wedding

Enjoying the reception at the Emory Conference Center Wedding

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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.

Halloween-Themed Engagement Safari

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Here's the full slideshow from the Halloween-themed engagement safari with Alison and Abe. [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yga3GpJULUM[/youtube]

My goal in an engagement session is to capture the spirit of both partners in the couple, as well as the essence of their relationship. Feelin' pretty good about this one. What da ya think?

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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.

Elizabeth and Charlie's Emory Wedding

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Emory Wedding Photographer

Organ and bagpipe music, as well as congregational hymns, filled the the sanctuary at the at Emory Presbyterian Church, during Elizabeth and Charlie’s early November wedding. The ceremony was quite traditional with a twist -- the groom and male family members all were dressed in Scottish attire.

Elizabeth and Charlie considered what some call the bride and groom’s day to be their community’s day instead. According to Elizabeth,”we believe wholeheartedly that we are hosting a party to thank those closest to us for their love and support.”

As a way to make sure their guest had a good time, Elizabeth made sure to include fun activities for the kids, provide games for people who don't like to dance, incorporate music from different eras so that all generations were comfortable, and to provide flip flops and shawls.

Many of the details, including a variety of baskets, table cards and cake toppers were hand-made by Elizabeth.

Ceremony: Emory Presbyterian Church

Florist: Petals A Florist

Cake Artist: Antolina's Cakes

Officiant: Rev. Jill Oglesby Evans

Reception: Emory Conference Center

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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.

Elizabeth and Charlie's Emory Wedding

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[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fL9X0EJB2Og[/youtube]

Organ and bagpipe music, as well as congregational hymns, filled the the sanctuary at the at Emory Presbyterian Church, during Elizabeth and Charlie’s early November wedding. The ceremony was quite traditional with a twist -- the groom and male family members all were dressed in Scottish attire.

Elizabeth and Charlie considered what some call the bride and groom’s day to be their community’s day instead. According to Elizabeth,”we believe wholeheartedly that we are hosting a party to thank those closest to us for their love and support.”

As a way to make sure their guest had a good time, Elizabeth made sure to include fun activities for the kids, provide games for people who don't like to dance, incorporate music from different eras so that all generations were comfortable, and to provide flip flops and shawls.

Many of the details, including a variety of baskets, table cards and cake toppers were hand-made by Elizabeth.

Ceremony: Emory Presbyterian Church

Florist: Petals A Florist

Cake Artist: Antolina's Cakes

Officiant: Rev. Jill Oglesby Evans

Reception: Emory Conference Center

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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.

Sarah and Adam's Columbia Seminary Engagement

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A ring in a book ... but not just any book, The Odessey by Homer, a favorite. The book placed strategically in the classics section of the bookstore. The love of his life led to the corner of the store, where her eyes landed on the book. The Odessey, an edition she had never seen before. But who had translated the book? She had to know. Inside ... a ring.

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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.

Elizabeth and Charlie's Emory Presbyterian Wedding

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Ring bearer reading

Ring bearer reading

Take a look at a few sneak peak photos from the fabulous wedding we photographed at Emory Presbyterian earlier this month.

The first look

The first look

Bridesmaid helps bride with train

Bridesmaid helps bride with train

Atlanta documentary wedding photos

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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.

Sarah and Adam's Columbia Seminary Engagement Session

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Sarah and Adam love milkshakes, Scrabble, books, theology, Latin, and each other. So it was only natural that we headed to the Columbia Seminary campus and library for engagement photos. Our first meeting took place at the Landmark Diner Jr where Sarah and Adam shared a mixed flavor shake while Sharon and I shared a chocolate shake.

Couple in front of stained glass window

Couple in front of stained glass window

Sarah and Adam in the reference room

Sarah and Adam in the reference room

Sarah and Adam at Columbia Seminary

Sarah and Adam at Columbia Seminary

Not just Scrabble, but Super Scrabble.

Not just Scrabble, but Super Scrabble.

Sarah and Adam at Columbia Seminary

Sarah and Adam at Columbia Seminary

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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.

Sarah and Adam's Columbia Seminary Engagement Session

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Sarah and Adam love milkshakes, Scrabble, books, theology, Latin, and each other. So it was only natural that we headed to the Columbia Seminary campus and library for engagement photos. Our first meeting took place at the Landmark Diner Jr where Sarah and Adam shared a mixed flavor shake while Sharon and I shared a chocolate shake.

Couple in front of stained glass window

Sarah and Adam in the reference room

Sarah and Adam at Columbia Seminary

Not just Scrabble, but Super Scrabble.

Sarah and Adam at Columbia Seminary

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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.