Favorite Wedding Photographs 2017: Ceremony Shots

“There is a unique anticipation that fills the hearts of every couple,
and the hearts of those who come to witness their sacred union.
While it has been experienced by so many people in love, 
throughout the ages,
it is a moment in time that is unique and unto itself.
Your wedding ceremony experience will be
your unique moment in time!”

- Rev. Laurie Sue Brockway

We photograph weddings from many religious traditions and some from outside religious tradition. 

One of the many things I love about photographing weddings is that every wedding ceremony is different. Even weddings within the same church tradition vary in spirit, emotion and energy, if not in ritual.

And while all weddings are different, no matter the tradition, or lack thereof, they are united in that they are all a sacred celebration of love.

Favorite 2017 Wedding Photos: The Young at Heart

We think of weddings as a young person's game. And yet, at almost every wedding we photograph, we find elders, parents, grandparents, great aunts and uncles, enjoying themselves. Sometimes they just watch all the young people having fun.

But, sometimes, they join in. And boy do they enjoy themselves!

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Proof of the Pudding Group Photo Session

The staff at Proof of the Pudding would like to wish everyone a happy holiday season.

Cheers!

In early December, I was called in to take a group photograph for the front of the holiday card that Proof sent out this year. You can see the group photo of the staff (at least the staff who were there that day) at the bottom of this post.

After the big group shot, Chef Vagn wanted a few photos of his fellow chefs.

While at their fabulous new corporate office in West Midtown, I was also asked to photograph members of their staff at work. Here are a few of my favorites:

The photo for their holiday card.

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Jen and Stacey's Pine Lake Clubhouse Wedding

We finally had the chance to photograph a wedding here in our tiny burg of Pine Lake.

Jen and Stacey, former residents, chose the clubhouse as the location of their laid back October festivity. Their intimate wedding  ceremony took place on the clubhouse lawn under the pine trees. Then the party moved indoors (well, most of it did) for food, drink and dancing.

Wedding and reception were both kid-friendly, which proved useful. Entertainment, in the form of singing and dancing, was provided by several of the younger folks in attendance.

A lemonade stand made by Jen's Mom was a highlight of the decor. And corn hole on the lawn prompted many laughs.

Rachael and Nem's Intimate Farmhouse Wedding in North Georgia

Wanted: Fun, outdoor, farmhouse wedding, where friends and family can gather and celebrate and have fun, too.

Needed:

1. Beautiful farmhouse.

2. Gorgeous day.

3. Fun games.

4. Great music.

5. Awesome decor.

6. Food trucks.

7. Loving family.

8. Supportive friends.

9. Lots of kids.

Result:

Rachael and Nem's farmhouse wedding turned out just as planned. Fabulous and fun!

Check out the photos below, to see just how fabulous and fun.

Nem's daughter Kira, the flower girl, getting ready with Rachel.

Nem helps Rachael's son Aiden, the ring bearer, with his Boutonnier.

Rachael's Mom helps with the veil.

Nem sees Rachael in her dress.

We're married now!

Photo Bomb.

the magazine spread photo showing the farm and the lake.

Two food trucks with great food. My favorite item -- the fried green tomato biscuit.

Playground beside the tent.

Corn Hole anyone?

enjoying the grass.

Nem's daughter Kira, joins the twin fiddlers.

Red velvet, yum.

Looking for laid-back photographers happy to document your fabulous and fun, intimate wedding? Here's how you can reach us. 601 466 2982. Or cindy@cbrownphoto.com.

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Proof of the Pudding Caters New Flyer Reception at the World of Coke

The all-star crew at Proof of the Pudding put together an all-American menu for the guests attending the New Flyer Reception at the World of Coke earlier this week.

Here are a few of our favorite event photographs starring Proof of the Pudding's food.

A choice of three passed appetizers led off the fare for the evening.
All Photos by Atlanta Event Photographer Cindy Brown

The pretzel station, included a variety of pretzels, of course, and a special cheese soup chaser.

Looking for some down-home Southern cooking taken to the next level? You couldn't find anything better than this Proof of the Pudding Biscuit Station. It included sweet potato biscuits, garlic cheddar biscuits, buttermilk biscuits, and cornbread muffins.

If you still had room after the biscuit station, you could've moved on to the Bar-B-Que, where in addition to Bar-B-Que short ribs, you could find an awesome fried green tomato creation, or some gourmet macaroni and cheese.

Yep, here's that fried green tomato concoction I mentioned above.

And if you saved room for dessert, or even if you didn't, you would have found a dessert station with delicacies, including the chocolate cup, above.

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Catrina Getting Ready: Wedding at Fountain of Faith MBC

Sometimes couples wonder if they really need to have a photographer taking photographs while they are getting ready.

Here are a few photos of Catrina getting ready for her September wedding to give you an idea of the kinds of photographs we take during the two or three hours before the wedding ceremony.

We'd love to photograph you getting ready on your wedding day.
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Aaron and Catrina's MBC and Gateway Marriott Wedding

Bride dancing with her uncle at a wedding at the Atlanta Gateway Marriott.

Sometimes, as a photographer, when reviewing the photographs from one of my shoots, I am surprised by one of my own photos.

It doesn't happen all that often, but it's always a delight when it does. The photograph above, taken at Aaron and Catrina's reception at the Marriott Gateway Atlanta, is one of those photographs.

I remember the moments, just a few, when Catrina's Uncle Jerry took to the dance floor to show off his moves. I remember focusing on the action and taking a few shots. But I have no recollection of choosing to focus my camera on the bride's reaction, which, let's face it, is what makes that photograph.

Do I attribute that shift in focus to pure luck, or to a photographer's second sense? I'm not sure. I'm just glad it happened. I'm pretty uncle Jerry will be, too.

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Candid Atlanta wedding photography by C Brown Photo