Sylvan - the ultimate distraction

I can't believe I let almost two weeks go by without posting!  I feel like I have a great excuse, though.  My sister and her son Sylvan came to visit for 10 days from their home on the other side of the country.  Since they live in Oregon, I don't get to see them nearly enough.  Also - if you've ever spent any time with a 21 month old you'll know, they don't like to let you sit at your computer and work!  Of course, as adorable as they are you don't want to either.  

Anyway, I'm going to be busy busy busy for the next week catching up, but will try to post some photos as I get them done.  For right now, I leave you with one photo from Heather and Sylvan's trip.  This is a self portrait taken by auto-timer with the camera on a tripod. (By the way, it is true that right before the click it is inevitable for at least one person to look away, close their eyes, talk, or do something else that creates the need for a do-over!)


From left: 

My mother Paula - aka Oma (grandmother in German)

Me - aka Cago (Sylvan's name for me, don't know why!)

My sister Heather - aka Mama

Sylvan - aka Baby (he calls himself baby)

My father Stephen - aka Saba (grandfather in Hebrew)

My aunt Bobby - aka Tia (aunt in Spanish)

*We hope that next year this photo will also include Heather's husband Ryan (aka Papa) as he was unable to get the time off work this year!!

Eggs

This is a random post, but one I've wanted to share for a while... 

I took this photo when visiting my parents in Asheville.  They get their eggs from the farm up the road.  Being a city girl, I've never seen so many different colors of eggs.  

Rainbow omelets for all!

Toccoa

I'd like to introduce the newest addition to my extended dog family - Toccoa.

Toccoa is a doberman rescue, who is now the lucky baby of Dona & Bill.  I took these photos on his second day in his new home, and he is clearly one happy puppy! 

He knows how to work the camera!


And has the puppy dog eyes down to a science.


I might have gone a little crazy with the processing, but he looks so regal in red!

Laura & Trey

Laura and Trey were married on May 25th. The ceremony was at Peachtree Christian Church. I photographed their wedding with Blue World Studios.  Here are a few of my favorite shots from the day.

Laura and Trey saw each other before the ceremony.  This makes for a more private and personal moment seeing one another for the first time on the wedding day.  

Laura has such a beautiful smile.

Laura and Trey are so sweet together.

Trey's father had this wonderful smile on his face all day long.  He was quite the proud father!

Laura and Trey get some love from the maid of honor and best man.

Laura's dad kisses her as he gives her away.


One of my favorite moments to capture at weddings is when the bride and groom are walking back down the aisle after the ceremony. They're so genuinely happy and excited at that moment, and you can really see it on their faces.


The reception was held at The Fernbank Museum of Natural History.  EJ from Blue World Studios brought some creative lighting and made the room look even more impressive than usual.  You'll notice in other photos that the dinosaur had a great blue glow.  I love this shadow.


The groom's cake was one of the most intricate and impressive I've seen!  It was made by Classic Cheesecakes & Cakes.  The cake was an exact replica of Georgia Tech's "The Ramblin' Wreck."  (And it was amaretto cheesecake - yummy!)

The happy couple under the dino head.

I can't help myself when it comes to babies.  This little guy was quite curious, and his grandma was so proud.

Laura's sorority sisters sing to her.


Last, but not least - the bouquet toss.

Suzanne & Steven

I was the second photographer at another wedding with Lamar Gee Photography on May 3rd. Suzanne & Steven were married at Dunwoody United Methodist Church and held the reception around the corner at The Pavillion of Dunwoody.

Steven waits - eyes covered - waiting to see his bride for the first time of the day!

The reveal

Suzanne's bouquet.  

Proud grandmothers

Suzanne looking gorgeous!  

Suzanne's father walking her down the aisle.  The cut of her dress was so beautiful.

The reception was held at The Pavillion at Dunwoody.

One of the yummiest looking cheese plates I've ever seen!

Shrimp and Grits - another beautiful presentation.

Suzanne always wanted the man of her dreams to show up with a big red bow on him - and there he is!


The cake topper

Cutting the cake

Suzanne and Steven gave "perfect blend" coffee as their party favors.

Zoe & Ben

On April 13th Zoe and Ben were married at Callanwolde. I was second shooting with Lamar Gee Photography.

Zoe and Ben had this "logo" created to combine their initials. It was a great way to decorate their special day.


These martini glasses were for the mashed potato bar.

Zoe places the ring on Ben's finger.  The tree you see on the right is one of the four pillars on the chuppa.

Love is in the air...

Courtney & Matt

On April 26th, I got to photograph another bride named Courtney!
I was second shooter to the wonderful EJ & Janet of Blue World Studios. Here are a few of my favorites from the day.

Bride Courtney


Groom Matt


A silly moment!


Dad gives Courtney away.

Matt gets the party started.

Courtney doesn't miss a beat - and keeps the party going.

... and they lived happily ever after...

A special thanks to Janet and EJ of Blue World Studios. 

Courtney & Matt were married at St John's Lutheran Church and held their reception at The Magnolia Hall at Piedmont Park. The bride and I were not the only Courtneys there either, Courtney Surber Paz was the wedding planner. Heather at Stylish Stems did the flowers.