Courtney's Bridal Portraits

I look forward to photographing Courtney's wedding in Athens - it's just a little more than two weeks away! Last week I went to her friend's home in The Georgia Club to take some bridal portraits. Here are a few favorites I'd like to share with you.

Environmental Portraits

On Saturday the 12th I took an Environmental Portrait workshop with Andrew Kornylak from The Showcase School.

We went to SCAD's sculpture department and photographed two artists, Danny Paulete and Audrey Ward.

Danny's project is about the war in Iraq and the reality that he feels only those who have been there can truly know.


Audrey is working on a project about love and pain that consists of and "kisses" and "bites" in ceramic.

Beth & Aaron

Thank you so much Paul (Paul Beezley Photography) for letting me join you in shooting Beth and Aaron's wedding. Beth and Aaron were married on April 4th at The Duluth Festival Center. The rain didn't slow them down at all.

Georgia Wedding Photographers gathering

There are so many great wedding photographers in Georgia.  Last night, about 30 of us gathered at Vickery's for some dinner and chatting.  We had a fantastic time.  Charlie Pappas took some photos, so I thought I'd share.  The first two photos are me with EJ Sadler and Janet Howard of Blue World Studios.  The last photo was a "self portrait" taken by Steve Barnhart on the right, then Jessica Horwitz next to him.

Spring

Spring has sprung! My backyard is covered in these tiny white flowers. They only open up during the day and when it is sunny. If you know what they are, let me know!







Here's Grayce Mae - my little girl and my on-call model.

Dancers in the Garden

Yesterday afternoon Andrea Trombetta and her modern dance group performed at The State Botanical Garden of Georgia.

I enjoy photographing performances. Although the visual aspect of these events is only one part of the experience, I find that the camera captures more than just a picture. This particular performance combined music, dance, the spoken word, and nature. I enjoyed the opportunity to be a part of the story, and being able to bring my art of photography into the mix.

Colour Solutions' new stylists

Athens hair salon Colour Solutions has two new stylists, Terry and Kristin. 

Terry

Kristin

While I was there I also photographed my favorite stylist, April.

Baby Preston

Baby Preston was just 3 weeks old at this photo shoot.  I went to his family's house and took these photos by the light of the window. 

I can't resist the finger photo, it's hard to believe how quickly they grow.  These photos are a great reminder of just how little babies are when they come into this world.

Preston fell asleep right away when we put him in the basket.  We didn't want to make him move, he looked so comfortable!

I'm currently running a special on newborn portrait sessions, so give me a call if you are expecting your own bundle of joy soon!  

Entropy

Entropy played at Lenny's on Saturday.  

Alvetta


Slappy


Steve Boyd from P-funk got up and sang


Hawk


Rod


Garren


Rod with Jay Double-You

Baby Che'

Deona and Joey are the proud new parents of Che', 12 days old at this photo shoot.  I take newborn photos at the family's home.  (Generally, it is best to get the portraits done in the first week.)  There is no time frame for a session - this one took almost 4 hours!  I am very patient and happy for parents to do whatever they are comfortable with to make the new baby happy.

Joey with Che'

Che' is sleeping peacefully.

Here he is in his papa's hands.

This blanket that Che' is sleeping on is a favorite of his parents.  They got it on a trip to The Dominican Republic.  I like to incorporate these special family belongings into my portrait sessions.

His hands will never be this tiny again!

Here is the new family of three.