Dekalb History Center Wedding for Melanie and Jeremy

Wedding Day Priorities

One thing I've learned from being a wedding photographer is that wedding day priorities differ from couple to couple. Melanie and Jeremy's priority was to have fun day with friends and family. They were especially excited to see their children enjoying themselves as a part of their new blended family.

I learned from Jeremy's brother Robert, during his reception toast, that Melanie and Jeremy's children had orchestrated the blending of the families by playing matchmakers early on in their relationship.

Their wedding day went off just as planned. As you can see from the photos, the newlyweds and their three children all had a blast at the wedding and reception. Friends and family did, too.

Looking for a photographer to capture friends and family having fun at your wedding? Give me a call at 404 298 6263.

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Vendors:
Peachy Keen Planners, wedding planner and florist
Fox Brothers Bar B Q, catering
Dekalb History Center, venue

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Four Seasons Host the Atlanta Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce

The folks at the Four Seasons pulled out all the stops, including my favorite--frozen s'mores--for the Atlanta Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce membership drive.

Here are a few of our favorite photographs from the evening.

For those wondering about the logo on the photographs, that's the logo for our sister brand, Cindy and Sharon, Same Sex Wedding Photographers.

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Documentary Photo Project about the Gwinnett Heat

The Gwinnett Heat basketball team rocks. Last year they advanced to the 2016 wheelchair basketball Georgia state championship game. This year they hope to bring home the first place trophy.

The team practices once a week at Hull Middle School in Duluth.

Here are a few favorites from their first practice.

Best Wedding Photographs 2016: The In-Between Moments

A documentary photographer at heart, I have always been attracted to the in-between moments. The moments that would never make it on to a list of must-have photographs.

The must-have photographs are ... yes, you said it ... must haves. A bride (or brides, or groom/s) coming down the aisle, the exchange of the rings, the kiss, the happy couple exiting the ceremony, the first dance, the parent dances, the toasts, the cake-cutting, the exit.

But there is so much more to the wedding day. As a photojournalist, I find the challenge of photographing a wedding is capturing moments that tell the story of the day that would have been forgotten, if I had not been there with my camera.

Here are a few of my favorites.

If you'd like a photographer who looks for more than the must-have photos, give us a call at 4040 298 6263 to see if we're the right fit for you.

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Favorite Wedding Photographs 2016: Ceremony

The heart of a wedding day is the ceremony. I love a good wedding ceremony.

Recently I listened to a photographer talk about how monotonous wedding ceremonies can be. I totally disagree. Every ceremony I've attended has had its own essence. And every couple responds to the solemnity of the service differently.

Sometimes the ring doesn't fit ... or doesn't seem to fit ... or maybe somebody just makes it seem like it doesn't fit.

Sometimes the kiss is delicate.

Sometimes the ring goes on without a hitch.

Sometimes there's an appeal to the congregation. 

And almost always there's a celebration at the end.

We'd love to document the uniqueness of your wedding ceremony.

Call us at 404 298 6263, if you'd like to find out if we're the right photographers for you.

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Favorite Wedding Photographs from 2016: Getting Ready

"Looking back at my life's voyage, I can only say that it has been a golden trip."
Ginger Rogers

One year ends and another begins. We look back and we look forward, like Janus, the god.

I take the time to look back at the photographs I've taken during the past year and think about all the wonderful people I've met through my photography.

Here are few of my favorite photographs from the Getting Ready part of the wedding day. Ties seem to be a theme for the guys and surprise for the ladies.

If you're getting ready for your big day, give us a call (404-298-6263) to find out if we're the right photographers for you.

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Giving Back: Photography for Non-Profits

One of the many saints in my life was my grandmother, known by everyone as Mammaw. As far as I could tell, she lived a life as close to pure love as any mere human could.  "It is more blessed to give than receive," was etched on her heart.

Whenever I live from that place of benevolence, I tell others that the spirit of Mammaw has come over me.

Lately the spirit of Mammaw has encouraged me to share the gift of visual storytelling with those who are doing good in the world. If I lived into her spirit completely, I would charge nothing for my services to nonprofits. I am not that saintly, and neither is my spouse. I give nonprofits a substantial discount, but I do charge something.

If you know a nonprofit who could use some good visual storytelling, have them give me a call. I'll tell them just how generous a discount I give.

Here are a few photographs I took for the Georgia Center for Nonprofits at their recent gathering that took place at The Atlanta History Center.

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The holiday decor at the Emory Conference Center

When I was a kid I loved helping my Mom and Dad decorate our Christmas tree. The tree was always artificial--green with plastic needles. (The story behind our fake tree was that one year the real tree in our house shed all its needles less than 24 hours before the big day.)

We covered our tree with colored glass ornaments and a variety of tiny sleds, bells and angels and, of course, silver tinsel. I loved throwing the tinsel on the tree, even though it was quite difficult to keep if from sticking together in clumps. I don't see much of that silver tinsel these days. Wonder if that's why.

Now, I get my fill of Christmas cheer elsewhere, like the Emory Conference Center, for example.

I had the pleasure of photographing their holiday decorations just last week. Here are a few of my favorites. 

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