Kate Altmix - ALTMIX Photography

May 29

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elizabeth & david are married!

By Kate Altmix | Weddings | 12 Comments

after ten minutes of sitting on our couch, typing no words, let me start with just this- elizabeth & david are classy with a little bit of saucy and massive amounts of fun. they like jazz and theatre, art and film, literature and… the colbert report, the outdoors and all things batman. how could we not immediately LOVE these two!?

we met for a few pictures of hair and makeup before heading to le jardin blanc to meet the other bridesmaids and finish getting ready. after spending the last few hours laughing and chatting with elizabeth i was so excited to meet her best friends- they were all so sweet and so focused on helping and encouraging their friend- it made shooting their relationships such a pleasure! when it came time to put the dress on there was a pause- everyone knew elizabeth was planning on wearing her grandmother’s dress from the 1950s and there really weren’t words for how special that was. we all quietly oooed and ahhhed over the delicate vintage lace and the timeless shape of the dress- it was perfect for elizabeth. as she put it on and zipped it up, it hugged her figure- so similar to her grandmother’s sixty years ago- i looked around at teary eyes and big smiles and fell in love with my job all over again.

after a few moments of absorbing the fact that she was indeed in a wedding dress and getting married in a few short hours, elizabeth was ready to see david. they planned on taking some time to connect before the ceremony and it was the perfect time for us to grab some images. but first! the stunning elizabeth as her mom placed her veil- i just love how she looks so peaceful and happy:

they were both beyond excited to finally see one other but it took elizabeth a few seconds of recomposure before she could start walking down the stairs. i love witnessing these first few moments- the emotion is so beautiful. first up, matt’s view from downstairs:

and my view from upstairs:

we took some time to explore the gardens and found some great spots! the rain came down lightly but neither of then cared in the least! here are a few of our favorites:

don’t you love how this bluish metal contrasts with her stunning red hair!? i’m in love:

back inside david and elizabeth shared notes they’d written to each other for their wedding day. i love this series of elizabeth reading, and, sidenote: HER DRESS IS AMAZING!

i love how dramatic the lighting in this image of elizabeth peeking out as guests start to arrive:

laura, elizabeth’s sister and best friend, stole a look back before walking out to the garden and down the aisle.

how perfectly adorable was their ceremony?! shaded by a huge tree that acted as a bit of an umbrella and backed by a vintage window salvaged just for this purpose, i love everything about it!

‘for the first time!’ love the excitement here:

we took just a few more minutes for portraits after the ceremony- how could we resist!?

the rain held off for the outdoor reception and the party started right away! a few toasts were given before the cake cutting, and the rest of the evening was marked with crazy dancing and laughter atop a perfect black and white checkered dance floor! it was a great evening! but first the toasts:

ahhh, the mother/son dance. so emotional and sweet:

here, elizabeth’s parents hug the new couple just before they danced to the final song. elizabeth’s mom is such a funny person, always ready with a joke or quip but i love her emotion in this shot:

and the last dance. love this shot- the expressions, the colors, the clarity- everything:

elizabeth & david, thank you so so much for asking us to be part of your day. everything and everyone was so genuine and natural and beautiful, we were so happy to be capturing it all. best wishes to you both in marriage and grad school!

May 25

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lindsey & stephen are married!

By Kate Altmix | Weddings | 11 Comments

we first met lindsey & stephen over drinks last may. we talked about life, careers, weddings, honeymoons & a little about photography. ;) we left with a suspicion that we had just met two of the most genuine and talented people ever…

…but nothing could have prepared us for the amazingness that was last weekend! we arrived at the rehearsal dinner and immediately started shooting details- everything was stunning! when the guests had finished dinner and settled into their desserts the toasting began. we loved the toasts. it was incredible to hear all about lindsey & stephen and the many ways they have impacted the lives of so many. we smiled with the guests at the stories of their relationship, their individual successes & the unique and perfect couple they are together. by the time we left we felt very attached to the marriage we were going to photograph the next day and the families that would be watching- we couldn’t wait!

the wedding day dawned…overcast and rainy. they say that’s good luck though, right!? a large white tent was placed over the outdoor ceremony location and no one’s spirits could be dampened! there was a general excitement throughout the house- the ladies were all laughing and chatting as they grabbed lunch in pink towel wraps and navy heels with pink polka dots. while they relaxed and helped each other with makeup, matt and i grabbed a few images of the many stunning details that helped to make lindsey’s day so perfect. here are a few of our favorites:

when the ladies were ready we looked out the window (something we’d all been avoiding!) and realized that the rain was coming down too hard for outdoor portraits. we cleared out an amazingly light and beautiful area of the house and grabbed some killer indoor portraits. as soon as we were finished the rain cleared up and since everyone was so energetic and excited we took some extra portrait time to grab a few in the stunning pine forest in front of the house- i am so glad we did! love this:

sometimes a more traditional, straightforward image strikes our fancy- this is one of them. classy:

the dark clouds returned and from the ceremony tent we could see a storm making it’s way across the landscape- it really was such a awe-inspiring sight:

after a few finishing touches it was time for the ceremony. i love lindsey’s dad’s expression & how she is peeking around the bushes to see the ceremony in this image, too cute:

also too cute- the little ring bearer! lindsey and stephen both grew up swimming competitively so what could be more fitting than their rings coming down the aisle on lindsey’s old kickboard!? what a unique idea and so appropriate for them!

during the recessional the flower girl and ring bearer couldn’t stop laughing as they ran back up the stairs, what sweet siblings!

after the ceremony we took some time to grab couple portraits of lindsey & stephen who were absolutely thrilled to be married and ready to celebrate! while we were shooting stephen suggested a shot where they both look up and it turned out to be one of our favorites! stephen, you rock:

a couple more details for you, we couldn’t resist! how perfectly southern is this!?

the finesse band kicked the reception into high gear- no one could resist catching their excitement! i love this first image of lindsey’s two sisters and mom as they watched lindsey dance with her father, so sweet!

oh yes that IS an ice cream cone! later in the night when everyone was warm from dancing, ice cream was brought out and served to the guests- what a great idea for a summer wedding!

just before the exit, it was time for the garter and bouquet toss on the front porch. everyone was cheering and happy and they tossed and exited in a haze of smoke and sparklers- what an awesome way to end the perfect night!

lindsey & stephen, you had the most amazing wedding! it was wonderful getting to know you guys better and your friends and families as well- you couldn’t be a more perfect fit for one another! hope you’re loving married life and we hope you love your pictures!

May 14

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sara & george are engaged!

By Kate Altmix | Engagement Sessions | 24 Comments

when i first met skay* she was couch surfing to avoid living in her freshman dorm. she had tossed clothes, books and sketch pads in a bag and was basically living in the apartment downstairs. we became inseparable fast and when a 1/2 room opened up in our place she was the first one called. we spent the next two years watching the zillions of movies her grandfather mailed us- sprawled out on the floor, hands covered in charcoal, bagel bites and art projects creating a disaster that only we could create. it was awesome.

i met george right around the same time i met skay. he played guitar with some of my best friends and when skay moved into my place george moved into a house up the street. we spent many nights half-working/half-watching reality tv- mostly just laughing and relaxing and enjoying life.

just after i graduated and matt and i got married we went back up to athens to visit and found skay and george attached at the hip. they were planning a trip to new york together and, as i heard from other friends, you never saw one without the other. they swore they were best friends and nothing more- and not one of us believed them. finally, after months of rumors, george grabbed her hand and they realized what the rest of us had already seen- that they were made for each other. is there a more perfect way to start a relationship!?

when we found out they were getting married we were beyond excited! they wanted to get married within the year and they wanted to elope. YES. ELOPE. remember how i said they planned a trip to new york together? well, they started dating right after they bought their tickets and ended up having a blast up there together so what more appropriate than a city hall wedding in the heart of nyc? it started as a joke but shortly they realized that, really, nothing was more perfect for them than a small nyc wedding, so that’s what’s going down. they’ll get married this fall with just their immediate families present- and matt & me of course! like we’d let them work with anyone else!- and it’s going to be amazing. TOTALLY their style. surrounded by families that are already great friends and in the magical city they both love- is there a more perfect way to kick off the rest of their lives!? they do things right.

anyway, i’ve talked 650% more than i should have- picture time! george proposed on jekyll island so we were excited to do the shoot there as well!

it’s been quite a while since we pulled off a few one light shots but as we were driving off the island the marsh called for it. something a little fun and different:

skay & george- thank you for trusting us, can’t wait for september! all our love.

*skay=sara. i will eventually learn to call her that but ‘skay’ stuck early on and i’m not ready for change. ;)