William and Thomas At The State Botanical Garden of Georgia in Athens

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Athens and Atlanta Children and Family Portrait Photographer Courtney Goldman 19

Athens and Atlanta Children and Family Portrait Photographer Courtney Goldman 20

Athens and Atlanta Children and Family Portrait Photographer Courtney Goldman 21

Athens and Atlanta Children and Family Portrait Photographer Courtney Goldman 22

Athens and Atlanta Children and Family Portrait Photographer Courtney Goldman 23

Athens and Atlanta Children and Family Portrait Photographer Courtney Goldman 24

Athens and Atlanta Children and Family Portrait Photographer Courtney Goldman 25

Athens and Atlanta Children and Family Portrait Photographer Courtney Goldman 26

Thomas is 6 months old so we headed over to The State Botanical Garden of Georgia for some photos. Six months is such a fun age - Thomas was full of smiles. And William is such a proud big brother!

Lauren & Colby's Wedding Ceremony in The Day Chapel and Reception in The Terrace Room at The State Botanical Garden of Georgia in Athens

Here are a few of my favorite photos from Lauren and Colby's wedding. They were married on a gorgeous Sunday in November in The Day Chapel at The State Botanical Garden of Georgia. Carrie Scruggs played the harp for their ceremony. We took some fun portraits in the garden after the ceremony. After that we headed to The Terrace room for the reception where I photographed the first dance and the father-daughter dance. Sound Insight Productions was the DJ for the reception and  Trumps catered a tasty southern meal. Congratulations Lauren and Colby!

Rachel and Robert's Engagement Session at The Athens Botanical Gardens

I met Rachel and Robert at a Trump's Catering Tasting last fall. I'm going to be at the one this spring too! If you are planning a wedding in Athens you should contact Andree at Trumps to find out more, and come see me and taste all of their delicious food! Anyway, Rachel and Robert might just be the sweetest couple ever. I really enjoyed photographing their engagement session and can't wait for their wedding this summer! Here are a few of my favorites.

Julie and Jared's Engagement Session at The Athens Botanical Garden

Julie and Jared's Engagement Session at The State Botanical Garden of Georgia in Athens. These two are such a cute couple!!

Megan and Mike's Wedding Ceremony at The Day Chapel at The State Botanical Garden of Georgia in Athens, GA

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Athens Georgia Botanical Garden Wedding by Courtney Goldman Photography (21)

Athens Georgia Botanical Garden Wedding by Courtney Goldman Photography (19)

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Megan and Mike were married in The Day Chapel at The State Botanical Garden of Georgia in Athens. I'm always thrilled when a couple chooses to trust me to capture their wedding, but when the groom is a professional photographer it's an even bigger compliment! Mike was great at the wedding, trusting me to do the job right and also having fun 'talking shop' (although we did decide that for the day, using Photoshop as a verb was not allowed!) Here are a some of my favorite photos from the portraits and ceremony.  Oh, and the gorgeous flowers - those are from Gardenia Floral Design.

Laura and Wes' Reception at The Visitor's Center of The State Botanical Garden of Georgia - Part 2

Wedding Photography at State Botanical Garden of Georgia in Athens by Courtney Goldman

Wedding Photography at State Botanical Garden of Georgia in Athens by Courtney Goldman

Wedding Photography at State Botanical Garden of Georgia in Athens by Courtney Goldman

Wedding Photography at State Botanical Garden of Georgia in Athens by Courtney Goldman

Wedding Photography at State Botanical Garden of Georgia in Athens by Courtney Goldman

Wedding Photography at State Botanical Garden of Georgia in Athens by Courtney Goldman

Wedding Photography at State Botanical Garden of Georgia in Athens by Courtney Goldman

Wedding Photography at State Botanical Garden of Georgia in Athens by Courtney Goldman

Wedding Photography at State Botanical Garden of Georgia in Athens by Courtney Goldman

Wedding Photography at State Botanical Garden of Georgia in Athens by Courtney Goldman

Wedding Photography at State Botanical Garden of Georgia in Athens by Courtney Goldman

Wedding Photography at State Botanical Garden of Georgia in Athens by Courtney Goldman

Wedding Photography at State Botanical Garden of Georgia in Athens by Courtney Goldman

Wedding Photography at State Botanical Garden of Georgia in Athens by Courtney Goldman

Wedding Photography at State Botanical Garden of Georgia in Athens by Courtney Goldman

Wedding Photography at State Botanical Garden of Georgia in Athens by Courtney Goldman

Wedding Photography at State Botanical Garden of Georgia in Athens by Courtney Goldman

Wedding Photography at State Botanical Garden of Georgia in Athens by Courtney Goldman

Wedding Photography at State Botanical Garden of Georgia in Athens by Courtney Goldman

Wedding Photography at State Botanical Garden of Georgia in Athens by Courtney Goldman

Wedding Photography at State Botanical Garden of Georgia in Athens by Courtney Goldman

Oops!  I forgot I had one more post of Laura and Wes' Reception at The Visitor's Center of The State Botanical Garden of Georgia.First, a quick "scene setting" photograph of the front of The Visitor's Center.  (The reception is actually going on in the conservatory - the right side of the building with the high ceiling.)Some of Laura and Wes' guests enjoying the party.How cute! I grabbed this candid of Wes and Laura being sweet together while laughing with some friends.I brought Laura and Wes outside for a few minutes to get some quick portraits that would show off the beauty of the Garden - and of course, of them!When we got back inside, the dancing had begun.  So of course, the happy couple got going!Mom showing off her dancing skills.I love to take photos of people taking photos - especially photos of themselves!More happy couples - love was in the air at this wedding.Congratulations Laura and Wes! I wish you a lifetime of happiness.

Marissa & Brant's Engagement Session at The State Botanical Garden of Georgia

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Engagement Botanical Gardens Athens Georgia Courtney Goldman

Engagement Botanical Gardens Athens Georgia Courtney Goldman

Engagement Botanical Gardens Athens Georgia Courtney Goldman

Engagement Botanical Gardens Athens Georgia Courtney Goldman

Engagement Botanical Gardens Athens Georgia Courtney Goldman

Engagement Botanical Gardens Athens Georgia Courtney Goldman

Engagement Botanical Gardens Athens Georgia Courtney Goldman

Marissa and Brant are getting married mid-October at The Thompson House and Gardens.  We did their engagement session at The State Botanical Garden of Georgia and a few other spots off Milledge.  These two are so adorable and I can't wait to photograph the wedding!

Harriet & Josh's Wedding at The State Botanical Garden of Georgia

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Harried and Josh, whose engagement photos are here, were married at The State Botanical Garden of Georgia.  It was the last weekend in June, and it was HOT!  We still managed to get some great (and quick!) photos outside before the ceremony began.I absolutely love the colorful flowers Harriet picked for the bouquets.  I couldn't resist taking a photo of the rings on them.Apparently Harriet has won the "I love you more" contest by inscribing this message inside Josh's wedding band.  Cute!More to come.www.CourtneyGoldman.com

Harriet & Josh's Engagement at The State Botanical Garden of Georgia

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Harriet and Josh are going to get married at The State Botanical Garden of Georgia, so we thought it would be nice for their engagement session to be there too.  There were so many great spring colors!  Here are a few of my favorites from the day.www.CourtneyGoldman.com