Isabella Rose is One Year Old!

March 25, 2011

Athens Children Family Photography Courtney Goldman

Remember Isabella Rose when she was just 5 weeks old? I can't believe it's been almost a year! She's grown up so much. I went over to see Isabella and take some photos last week. She was not shy at all, like some little ones tend to be at first. Isabella loved the camera, and was happy to show me around her new home! Her adorable tutu and onesie that she's wearing in the first few photos were both made by her talented Mama -- a part of "The Isabella Series."This is my favorite photo from the session. I met Isabella's dad because he's an amazing keyboard player. Like father, like daughter?Isabella and her mom, being silly, having fun.What a beautiful girl!Who doesn't love a doggie kiss?www.CourtneyGoldman.com

Keri Beth and Jonathan's Engagement Session at The State Botanical Gardens in Athens

March 22, 2011

Athens Engagement Photography Botanical Garden Courtney Goldman

Keri Beth and Jonathan are getting married this summer at Watkinsville First Baptist Church, with their reception at The Georgian in downtown Athens. Keri Beth and Jonathan, like many couples I work with, met online. They are actually getting married on their second anniversary of their first date! They wanted an outdoorsy, country setting for their engagement session, so we started at The State Botanical Garden of Georgia then headed down Milledge Rd. Below are some of my favorite photos of the day.I'm looking forward to the wedding, these two are such a fun couple!! www.CourtneyGoldman.com

Caroline and Stephen's Engagement Session in Piedmont Park in Atlanta

March 17, 2011

Atlanta Engagement Photography Piedmont Park

Caroline and Stephen are getting married in September and wanted a spring engagement session. Our original date was rained out, but we couldn't have asked for a better "rain date." It was gorgeous last weekend! It turns out that like me, Stephen was a "lifer" at Lovett - so we had lots to talk about. (Being a lifer at Lovett means that we attended from Kindergarten through Senior Year!) Stephen was actually working at Lovett when Caroline's neighbors (also her friends and bridesmaids) introduced the two of them. Five happy years later, Stephen proposed to Caroline by carving "Marry Me" into a Jack O' Lantern. How fun!

Baby Alex is growing up - He's 9 months old!

February 28, 2011

When I first met baby Alex he was just 5 weeks old. It's so fun to see the babies I photograph as they grow up. When I arrived at Alex's house he was just waking up from a nap. He just took everything in with those beautiful big eyes. Here are a few photos from the day. He looks so adorable in his overalls! I bet next time I see him he'll be running around.Look at him checking me out! Soaking it all up with those big eyes.A little unsure, he considers crawling away. Luckily he decided I wasn't so bad after all.In his 5 week old photo with mom and dad, Alex is smiling -- and this one he's waving! What a darling.What baby doesn't love to be tossed in the air by dad?Look at those teeth!I can't wait to see Alex again in a few months.

Margaret and David’s Engagement Session in Stone Mountain Park

January 16, 2011

Stone Mountain Engagement Photography Courtney Goldman

I photographed Margaret and David's engagement session in Stone Mountain Park in late December. We were all so surprised at how beautiful the day was! Just one day before it was gray and cold and no good at all. As you can see the sun came out and made the session fabulous. Margaret and David spent some of their first dates at Stone Mountain Park, so they knew exactly where they wanted to have their photos taken. They were very easy to photograph -- so natural in front of the camera and hardly needing any direction from me! Here are a few of my favorites from the day.Congratulations Margaret and David! Looking forward to the wedding this spring.www.CourtneyGoldman.com

Newborn Baby Axley

January 14, 2011

Atlanta Newborn Baby Session by Courtney Goldman Photography

Amy was my very best friend growing up. Most of my childhood memories involve her! She and I spent hours together at the pool all summer long. We were in ballet and brownies together and we even started a babysitting business together. I know (having spent so many nights watching the neighborhood kids together) that she is going to be an amazing mom! Baby Axley must have known too, because he surprised us all and came 4 weeks early; he just couldn't wait. He's a healthy and beautiful baby and I'm so happy for Amy and Scott to have started such a wonderful family.Here are some of my favorite photos from the session we did when he was about 5 weeks old.Amy's Aunt and Grandmother made this blanket, and I thought it was so cute. He's sleeping in a field of dasies!This is my favorite photo of the day. I can't pinpoint exactly why, but I just love it!Here he's totally relaxed in Mama's arms. Just chillin'Being this cute just isn't easy.Congratulations Amy and Scott!www.CourtneyGoldman.com

8 week old Baby Guy

January 6, 2011

Athens Baby Family Photography Courtney Goldman

Hello blog followers, Happy New Year! I hope you all had a fabulous holiday and enjoyed spending time with your friends, family and loved ones.My first post of 2011 is of Baby Guy. Christina is a friend and a colleague in the wedding industry. Not only does she work with Consultants Unlimited, the best planners in town, she also sings with Athens A-Train Band and has the most amazing voice! (You may also know her as a real estate agent - this woman does it all!) I was thrilled to take some photos of her adorable baby boy Guy at 8 weeks old. I fell in love with his cheeks the moment I saw him. I know you will too!This was a favorite of mine from the session. There's something so cute about babies in "grown up" clothes. This sweater just made me smile.Here's the happy family.This rocking chair is special to Christina, so we thought it would be fun to take his photo in it as he grows up. I'm thinking he'll like it better next time - when he can sit up on his own!!Christmas is coming!And he was one sleepy santa.Congratulations Christina and Wade!www.CourtneyGoldman.com

Laura and Wes' Engagement Session at The Botanical Garden in Athens

December 30, 2010

Botanical Gardens Engagement Portraits Athens Courtney Goldman Photography

Laura and Wes were such fun to work with! We met at The State Botanical Garden of Georgia on a beautiful fall day, and had such fun walking all over the gardens taking photos. Here are a few of my favorites.I was telling Laura and Wes that I love to use this arch in photos, and that some of the couples I photograph are tall enough to lean on each side while holding hands. Wes took that as a challenge and said, I bet you've never take photos of a couple hanging off the arch! I hadn't, but as you can see - now I have.This is a traditional pose, but I just love it anyway!And we had to make sure to get some photos with the vibrant glowing fall leaves!... And they skipped off into the sunset...We did run downtown and get some photos with the UGA arch. Here's my favorite.Congratulations Laura and Wes. I had such fun and can't wait for the wedding!www.CourtneyGoldman.com

Baby Harrison - 6 months and just adorable!

December 27, 2010

There's nothing I love more than getting a new client through a referral. Harrison's parents heard about me from another family I photographed, which is the biggest compliment I can get!!Thanks for sending folks my way.Baby Harrison is just adorable. He was a big smiler from the moment I arrived!He's only six months and hanging around on the chair in his nursery. (Well, with Dad just off to the side ready to catch him if needed.)In his gorgeous crib!The whole family. Look at his smile!Never forget that the dog is part of the family too.Mom and her son.www.CourtneyGoldman.com

Rebecca and Rob are Engaged!

December 21, 2010

Atlanta Engagement Photography Botanical Gardens Courtney Goldman

Rebecca and Rob and I went to The Atlanta Botanical Gardens for their Engagement Session and we couldn't have asked for better weather. We had a great time walking around and exploring the gardens and taking photos. Rebecca and Rob were lots of fun, joking around with each other and me, and very cute in front of the camera! Here are some of my favorites from their session. I'm looking forward to the wedding this summer at the Ritz Buckhead!Congratulations y'all!www.CourtneyGoldman.com

Lucia's Maternity Session

December 15, 2010

Athens Maternity Photography by Courtney Goldman

I can't believe that I haven't blogged these gorgeous maternity photos yet! Lucia's maternity session was in late August, which was such a HOT and MUGGY month. We decided it would be best for everyone to stay out of the heat and take the photos inside, but we wanted a nice, natural background for some of the photos. So we went to the perfect place -- the Conservatory of the Botanical Gardens!Jacob and Lucia are so sweet!They both have such beautiful eyes!After the Botanical Gardens we decided to do something I'd never done before -- take some photos at my house. Now, I don't have a "proper studio," but I do have a beautiful red wall and tons of natural light! I think they turned out pretty great (if I do say so myself...)www.CourtneyGoldman.com

Daphne is One Year Old!

November 29, 2010

Baby Portrait Photography by Courtney Goldman Athens

I can't believe it's been a whole year since I photographed Daphne at 5 days old. She's grown so much and has such an adorable personality! This past summer I moved up the street from Daphne and her parents, so I've gotten to spend a lot of time with her - she's one of my favorite kids!Here are some of my favorite photos taken just five days before her first birthday.We started with some photos of her in Christmas Jammies for Christmas cards. She's very serious about reading her book.Doesn't it look like she just saw Santa up the chimney?!?Daphne is one speedy crawling machine.The whole happy family.Such a beauty...contemplative...... and happy!Daphne and her Mama.Happy first birthday Daphne!www.CourtneyGoldman.com

The Etheridge Family Portrait in Atlanta

November 16, 2010

Atlanta Family Portrait Photography by Courtney Goldman

What a fun and happy family! I photographed the Etheridge family a few weeks ago and they were just delightful. The kids are the cutest, and everybody had such fun together! Shoes were kicked off, pyramids were built, and jungle gyms were scaled! I had such a hard time narrowing down the best photos, so here are my top 10ish.The Grandparents with the kidsThe whole gangCan you guess who rules in this family? The girls of course!!Although Mark would have to disagree - he thought he was the strongest...So the kids took him up on a ride!Just the ladiesThat pyramid I was telling you about.Aunt Chelsea with the little onesCan you look at this photo and not smile? Fun!!Thanks to Chelsea who gave this portrait session as a gift to her parents for their 40th anniversary, so sweet!Oh, did I mention that Waldo made an appearance?

Newborn Baby Elliot in Athens

November 13, 2010

Athens Family and Newborn Portraits by Courtney Goldman Photography

Remember my friends Anna and Josh that were expecting a baby boy? Well, Elliot arrived on September 27th, 2010! He is so handsome! Elliot was born with a full head of beautiful brown hair. I took a few photos of him at 6 days old, then some more at 10 days. Here are my favorites.The new family photo!In front of their house.www.CourtneyGoldman.com

Caroline and Sarah Mac at Burge Plantation

November 10, 2010

Atlanta Children and Family Portraits by Courtney Goldman Photography

Caroline and Sarah Mac are just as sweet as they are beautiful. I had such a fun time at Burge Plantation taking their photos. Not only is it a great background for photos, but it's special as the girls go there often for a nice weekend with their parents. Caroline's favorite outfit is her "skinny jeans and cowboy boots." She was happy to take some fun photos alone while Mom got Sarah Mac ready to go.I absolutely love this first photo of Caroline. It is one of the few where she isn't smiling, but she just looks so serious and so gorgeous! She's gonna be a heartbreaker one day.And Sarah Mac is quite the beauty herself!A sweet sister photo.Dad helping Sarah Mac climb a tree.This was my favorite "action" shot of the day. Girls being silly girls.www.CourtneyGoldman.com

Thomas and Reagan at Piedmont Park in Atlanta

November 8, 2010

Okay folks, brace yourself for some of the cutest kids on the planet!! Thomas and Reagan and their parents met me in Piedmont park on a gorgeous fall day for some fun family photos. Thomas is two and a half, such a handsome little boy!Reagan turned one in July, and it seems like she's this happy all the time!Thomas and his favorite truck.We brought this rocking chair to get some cute photos of Reagan sitting in it, but I ended up with more photos of her getting out of it! And this one, which I love.Success!Thomas on the slide with Dad.A sweet moment between Reagan and Mom.Thomas with Mom.And of course, Dad had to have a turn in the rocking chair. Boys don't ever grow up!www.CourtneyGoldman.com

Alec at Winn Park in Atlanta

November 5, 2010

Alec is a such a cutie! He of course decided that the day we had scheduled a photo shoot would be the day he'd skip his nap! Luckily, he snoozed in the car on the way over, and woke up ready to take pictures when he arrived. Check out my favorites from our session.Fun on the teeter-totter!I love that they brought their dog to the session, after all - she's part of the family too!Don't you wonder what he sees? Such a great expression of discovery!Man's best friend? More like Alec's best friend!www.CourtneyGoldman.com

Baby Evan's Portrait Session in Atlanta

October 19, 2010

Baby Family Photography Atlanta Courtney Goldman

I've known Kim and Jim for some years now. Jim is the bass player for my favorite band Entropy - the band has been on a break for 2010, though I'm keeping my fingers crossed that they may start up again in 2011!I photographed Jim and Kim's wedding in December of 2007 at Callenwolde Fine Arts Center in Atlanta, GA. Now, I've photographed the next huge adventure in their life's journey together - their handsome son Evan! Evan is about 5 weeks old in these photos. Here are some of my favorites:Congratulations Kim and Jim. He's the sweetest, most wonderful baby boy!www.CourtneyGoldman.com

Charlie is growing up! Charlie's One Year Portrait Session in Monroe GA

October 15, 2010

Baby Photography Atlanta Courtney Goldman

Remember when Charlie was only 3 months old? (See here and here to refresh your memory.)He seemed so grown up when we was 6 months. (See that post here.)Well look at him now! He's one year old and just keeps getting cuter.Here are some more of my favorites from the day:We'll see more of this guy when he's 18 months!www.CourtneyGoldman.com

Christmas is Coming...

October 12, 2010

I know, I know, it's just barely fall. But it's never too early to think about getting some family photos for Christmas Cards! Here's a great example of a card I can make for you. This example is for a horizontal folded 5x7 card, front and inside. There is room to write a nice note or just sign your name! All cards are customizable. A special thanks to the beautiful girls pictured here - Caroline and Sara Mac.Call me as soon as possible to set up your family portrait in time for the Holidays!404-310-1577 or email me at cg@courtneygoldman.comwww.CourtneyGoldman.com

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