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Tara & Cabot // Wahoo! Grill Wedding

Tara & Cabot // Wahoo! Grill Wedding

Wahoo! Grill Wedding // Tara & Cabot Tara & Cabot are some of the most fun and adorable weirdos: exactly my people. They’re warm and kind and hilarious, also, and hanging out with the two of them means Cabot constantly making Tara laugh. Their wedding was no exception, and it was a delight.⁠ They planned a romantic fall day in Atlanta filled with personal touches – and some of my favorite venues.…

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Linden & Pablo // North Georgia Lord of the Rings Wedding

Linden & Pablo // North Georgia Lord of the Rings Wedding

North Georgia Lord of the Rings Wedding // Linden & Pablo Linden & Pablo live in Spain but came back to the US for their Lord of the Rings wedding in North Georgia mountains and honestly, it was such a perfect setting {and day}. Linden and Pablo met because of writing – and that love of words was definitely highlighted in their wedding day. As they got to know each other, they bonded because of a…

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Candyce, Jason, Jameson & Jacynthe // Beltline Family Portraits

Candyce, Jason, Jameson & Jacynthe // Beltline Family Portraits

Beltline Family Portraits // Candyce, Jason, Jameson & Jacynthe It was so great to see Candyce & Jason’s family again for a portrait session. We met up last summer for a gorgeous Beltline and Ponce City Market family session, so seeing them again for more portraits was wonderful. I can’t tell you how much I love seeing my couples after their wedding day and watching their families grow. It’s…

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Siera & James // Marietta Square Elopement

Siera & James // Marietta Square Elopement

Marietta Square Elopement // Siera & James Siera & James’ elopement was so true to them, which is what I think all celebrations should be. I really loved planning it together! We planned a day that centered around them tying the knot in Marietta Square while exploring and celebrating their love story. The entire day was a blast {even with the heat} and I’m so happy for Siera and James! Getting…

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5 Tips for Planning an Elopement in Italy

5 Tips for Planning an Elopement in Italy

This past October, I had the absolute pleasure of traveling with one of my couples for their elopement in Italy. They did such an amazing job with the planning and helping their loved ones make the big trip as well, that I had to share some of the things I’ve learned. There’s a lot you might not have thought of when it comes to being an American planning a wedding in Italy, and it can absolutely…

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Mike, Amy, Van, & Dex // Lifestyle Family Portraits in Atlanta

Mike, Amy, Van, & Dex // Lifestyle Family Portraits in Atlanta

Lifestyle Family Portraits in Atlanta // Mike, Amy, Van & Dex As always, an utter delight getting to see this family again. Mike is a childhood friend of mine and I’m super grateful that we’ve reconnected as adults. Over the years, I’ve photographed him and his family several times, including Mike & Amy’s wedding and previous family portraits. It’s such a treat for me to watch them all grow up…

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Top Engagement Photo Spots in Atlanta

Top Engagement Photo Spots in Atlanta

When it comes to choosing a place for engagement photos there truly are endless options! Though so often I see people focusing solely on the end product, how majestic, sentimental or picturesque they want to look in the final photographs. And while yes we want the photos to be beautiful I think it’s valuable to choose a place that you feel comfortable in or connect with so that when you do look…

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Lizzy & Brock // Cator Woolford Gardens Post-Wedding Portrait Session

Lizzy & Brock // Cator Woolford Gardens Post-Wedding Portrait Session

Cator Woolford Gardens Post-Wedding Portrait Session // Lizzy & Brock Lizzy & Brock and I got back together about a month after their wedding for a post-wedding portrait session at Cator Woolford Gardens. Since they had another portrait session in their wedding package, we decided this would be a fun way to create more portraits together. The plan was for them to wear their wedding clothes again,…

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Sarah & Chris // Jennings Trace Wedding

Sarah & Chris // Jennings Trace Wedding

Jennings Trace Wedding // Sarah & Chris Sarah & Chris, an incredibly genuine and lovely couple to be around, had a glorious wedding just outside of Houston, Texas in the spring of this year. Their wedding day was so special to me because I’ve known Sarah for many years and we’ve stayed in touch on social media. Being asked to capture their engagement session and wedding day meant a lot to me.…

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Savannah & James // Sanctuary on Penn Wedding

Savannah & James // Sanctuary on Penn Wedding

Celestial Inspired Sanctuary on Penn Wedding // Savannah & James Savannah & James are already married, but wanted to celebrate and do it up big with their loved ones {and they kiiiiilled it}. They chose the Sanctuary on Penn in Indianapolis, one of the absolute coolest spots I’ve ever seen. It’s an old church converted into an event space, and it fit their vibe perfectly. Talk about a dream come…

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Chelsea & Hunter // Downtown Cartersville Engagement

Chelsea & Hunter // Downtown Cartersville Engagement

Downtown Cartersville Engagement // Chelsea & Hunter  Chelsea & Hunter’s engagement session took us to downtown Cartersville, a place chock full of meaning for them – and me too. This was a place I spent while I was in college because of its location. TO be back and to be able to photograph such a beautiful session with Chelsea & Hunter was amazing. And the best thing of all? Hunter and I…

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Rachel, Matt, & Clara // Lifestyle Family Portraits in Buford, GA

Rachel, Matt, & Clara // Lifestyle Family Portraits in Buford, GA

Lifestyle Family Portraits in Buford, GA // Rachel, Matt, & Clara Rachel, Matt, & Clara had me over to their home to enjoy some tea and stories recently and I was more than happy to oblige. I’ve known Rachel since college, and while Matt and Clara are newer to me still, I think they’re both rad. It was so good to see these three again after their time abroad. There’s something so special about…

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Hannah & Peter // UGA Founders Garden Wedding

Hannah & Peter // UGA Founders Garden Wedding

UGA Founders Garden Wedding // Hannah & Peter Hannah & Peter are married! I know for a fact that this is one wedding day I’ll remember for a very long time, because Hannah & Peter impressed me time and time again throughout their planning process. They were able to truly inject their personalities into every aspect of their wedding. Everything they chose, every moment really reflected them and…

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Lizzy + Brock // Piedmont Room Wedding in Atlanta, GA

Lizzy + Brock // Piedmont Room Wedding in Atlanta, GA

Piedmont Room Wedding Day // Lizzy + Brock Lizzy + Brock’s Piedmont Room wedding day was a dream come true. From the moment Lizzy + Brock reached out to me, I knew that they were a couple with a real vision and it was going to be a spectacular day. On the phone, they told me that their vision was of walking into the clouds at sunset, which I just think is absolutely beautiful. From the colors to…

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Kristen, Jenny, & Josh // Throuple Portrait Session in Atlanta Backyard

Kristen, Jenny, & Josh // Throuple Portrait Session in Atlanta Backyard

Throuple Portrait Session in Atlanta Backyard // Kristen, Jenny, & Josh Kristen & Jenny & Josh were celebrating their wedding together and wanted a portrait session to reflect that! This throuple wanted to focus on the wedding and their guests on wedding day. Because of that, they chose to have their official wedding day photos a few weeks before the event itself. I absolutely loved this idea…

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Amy & Rhys // Intimate Plaza Theatre Wedding

Amy & Rhys // Intimate Plaza Theatre Wedding

Intimate Plaza Theatre Wedding in Atlanta  // Amy & Rhys When Amy & Rhys reached out about their wedding plans, I was ecstatic! Their intimate Plaza Theatre wedding turned out to be an absolute blast and I truly loved every minute spent with them. Looking back on it all, I just want to say it was a complete reflection of their relationship and of them as people. I hope that Amy and Rhys remind…

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What to Expect From Your Wedding Photographer: After the Big Day

What to Expect From Your Wedding Photographer: After the Big Day

Whew! First of all, take a deep breath (and maybe a sigh of relief) you made it! Revelry was had and everything came to fruition, now it’s time to settle back into your routine with your spouse. This is, ironically, both an exciting and a relaxing time after all the excitement! So what does working with me look like AFTER the wedding day ? You’re Married. Now What? A few days after the wedding…