Corporate Head Shots for Meredith

The more head shots I take, the more I realize just how much goes into a good head shot.

Here are three favorites from a recent head shot session.

Meredith came to me looking for a professional head shot for her LinkedIn profile. She decided to go with the far right photo below. 

After reviewing the images from the session, she chose that as her favorite, writing to me: "That photo is really what I wanted in terms of a professional headshot for Linkedin, etc."

Meredith decided she wanted two photos from the session, because her Mom LOVED the photo at left.

My favorite is in the middle. :)

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Mardi Gras Portraits in Pine Lake

So here's yet another blogpost about how much I love Pine Lake.

This morning, instead of the usual first Saturday pancake breakfast, Pine Lakers celebrated Mardi Gras with a brunch, complete with beignets, red beans and rice, and bread pudding with wine sauce.

Following the brunch, one adorable dog, children on bikes and children walking, dressed-up adults and a rainbow paraded around our lake. 

Before and after the parade, I took portraits of anyone willing to stand on a specific crack in the sidewalk. 

Here are a few of my favorites:

Pet Portrait of Our Amazing Dog Roux

Like most pet owners, I think my dog is the most amazing dog, ever.

So almost every time I set up my home studio for a head shot session, I convince Roux to pose for me. He sits up on the piano stool like a big dog and puts up with the camera and flash, provided he has been assured that a treat awaits. 

Here a few photos from today's session.

And ... really, my dog is the best ever!

Look close and you can see tiny drops of drool at the corners of his mouth.
"Mom, where's the treat."

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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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