we really love how much of our business comes from referrals. it’s not only flattering but it also usually means our new couples are already familiar with our style and ready to trust us behind the camera. so, THANK YOU to all of our awesome couples who are spreading the word! and a special thanks to melissa & thea (who are getting married tomorrow!!) for telling sweet kristine & michael about us!
after exchanging a few phone calls and emails with kristine, we decided on a date, rescheduled due to thunderstorms, decided on another date and finally met them! they were open to many different styles when it came to their location so we chose to shoot in grant park. we knew there would be lots of opportunities for very different settings and we always love shooting variety within a single session. luckily, they were totally cool with a little extra walking and together we discovered some great new spots! one of the many things we love about atlanta- endless nooks to explore! anyway, kristine helped michael shake off his nerves and before we knew it we’d been shooting for two hours and i had filled up my card- oops! ;) we had so many favorites from their shoot- here are just a few:
kristine & michael, happy engagement! thank you so much for asking us to capture it for you!
caitlin & nelson are one of those couples that really just FIT. they have so much in common- shared loves, temperaments, joys & passions. i’ve always questioned the confidence with which people say, ‘opposites attract’ because sometimes, being similar is just so perfect. like caitlin & nelson! of course i don’t know them as well as some of their friends (who may very well be giggling at my assessment, fair enough ;)), but after spending their full wedding day so closely capturing their every moment, i can’t help but be drawn to their similarities. wedding days can bring a different kind of pressure and stress into a relationship that has never existed there before and each couple handles this differently. in the case of caitlin & nelson, there was a moment where all of that just…vanished. it was the moment when they first saw one another the afternoon of their wedding- just an hour or two before their ceremony was set to start. the second their eyes met, all of the hustle and bustle of the day just, melted, away. it says so much about their connection that all it took, for both of them, was just that first glance- then everything was okay. and by ‘okay,’ i really mean, ‘perfect.’ because, seeing the two of them together on their wedding day was just a beautiful picture of two people completely meant for one another. i feel lucky to know them.
take a moment to absorb how fabulous this dress is:
that’s right- perfectly placed ruffles, romantic blush tones, modern but timeless- i could go on!
…and the most wonderful compliment to caitlin’s stunning features and soft curls:
meanwhile, nelson finished his final preparations before he started helping to tie each groomsmen’s bow-tie. later, matt mentioned to me that bow-ties always seems to stump the gents- until nelson mentioned off-hand that it was the same knot as tying your shoe. and then matt had a bit of an epiphany and will probably now be roped into tying groomsmen’s bow-ties in the future. ;) but still, great to know!
i admit, that is me in these next two. but sometimes you do what you have to in order to get the exact shot you imagine. and in the case of this reflection shot, i couldn’t avoid being in the frame. but even still, i really love how these came out!
caitlin’s position in this next shot just blows me away- it’s a completely natural moment as she walked to meet nelson in the japanese garden of the atlanta botanical gardens. their following ‘first look’ was the moment i talked so much about in the beginning of this post- just so wonderful:
after some portraits, caitlin and her dad took a few moments to practice their father/daughter dance. it was beautifully choreographed and they are both so graceful but what i liked most was that they made time for this practice dance. it was such a special time for them, together, with very few people around to see. they seem to have a great relationship:
caitlin & nelson’s ceremony was held in the rose garden- the perfect backdrop:
just after the ceremony, caitlin & nelson stole away for a few moments to absorb the beginning of their new life together, as well as enjoy a sampling of their menu from sun in my belly catering.
meanwhile, their guests mingled in the gardens, enjoying cocktails, the spring blooms and one another while the reception was getting the finishing touches. here are just a few details of caitlin’s clean, green and pink palette:
dinner was followed by a time of witty, sweet and insightful toasting.
caitlin & nelson, it was wonderful to spend a day capturing the beautiful relationship you guys share. we hope you enjoyed your quick break and we can’t wait to see images from your upcoming trip to italy! evviva gli sposi!
hello, JUNE!? i’m not sure what really happened in may- it’s mostly just a blur when i look back- but a good blur, you know? what i do know happened in may is TONS of shoots! we’re a few paces behind where we’d like to be right now but we’re (um, I’M) trying not to let that spiral towards a little breakdown. because really, when i step back and look through the images and remember our sweet couples, there is no way i’d rather spend the spring than surrounded by love!
so, now that we’ve all gone through my little morning pep talk, together, let me introduce you to two people i’ve been excited for you to meet for a long time- stephanie & patrick!
i was trying to remember back over the last four years to get this number right (and i could still be wrong) and i think stephanie & patrick have attended more weddings that we’ve shot than any other single couple! pretty sure we’ve seen their smiling faces at, at least 4, if not 5 weddings we’ve shot since we started this business. bottom line, we are so excited it’s their turn this time! these two are such a joy to be around- they are goofy, full of laughter and big fans of cuddling- a wonderful combination! we met them in athens and made it our goal to capture north campus in a new and exciting way- it was so fun!
we started the afternoon with a little trip to the founder’s garden:
sometimes we just can’t decide:
this little hidden garden is where patrick proposed! such a quiet and serene spot on campus:
i just love these next few images! we just can’t say no to a good parking deck:
stephanie & patrick, congratulations on your engagement! we feel so blessed to be able to capture this time in your relationship. can’t wait for your wedding! :)
