Sara and Nolan's Engagement Session in Downtown Athens, GA

Sara and Nolan are getting married next weekend! I'm so excited for the wedding, so I thought it was a great time to show you their engagement session from last summer. We walked around downtown Athens, stopping at The First Presbyterian Church where they are getting married, and of course the UGA Arches and North Campus.I'm looking forward to a fun wedding with some of my favorite Athens Vendors, who are also all members of The Athens Wedding Professionals. The reception is in The Rialto Club at Hotel Indigo, food by A Divine Event, entertainment by David Osborne of Sound Insight Productions, and flowers by Gardenia!

Wendy and Charlie's Engagement Session at The Intramural Fields at UGA in Athens, GA

 I met Wendy at The Athens Wedding Professionals Bridal Show in January, and I'm so glad I did! She's an adorable, energetic and fun woman who is marrying Charlie (also adorable, energetic and fun!) this summer. We met behind the Intramural Fields at UGA to take their engagement photos while walking along some of the trails. Here are a few of my favorite photos from the session.And of course we had to include their sweet dog Roo!I can't wait to photograph their wedding this summer! 

Claire and Garrett's Wedding Reception at The Thompson House and Gardens in Athens, GA

Claire and Garrett's first dance, followed by the bride dancing with her father and the groom dancing with his mother.How cool is this groom's cake? Garrett is a Deputy Sheriff and his cake symbolizes the Thin Blue Line.Toasts were made by the maid of honor, father of the bride, and best man - ending in a surprise of 'snowballs' being thrown at the couple in honor of the story of how they met for the first time 5 years ago to the day - when Garrett threw a snowball at Claire!Don't worry folks - the cuffs here are in reference to Garrett's job, nothing more...This was the first time I'd seen a bride and groom taken away with blue lights flashing! Their getaway Humvee is used by the Sheriff's office to promote car seat safety. Congratulations Claire and Garrett!!! Venue: The Thompson House and GardenCaterer: Epting EventsDJ: MusicMaster DJ

Claire and Garrett's Wedding Ceremony and Portraits at The Thompson House and Gardens in Athens, GA

The perfect spring weather was ideal for Claire and Garrett's outdoor ceremony.Claire and Garrett had a big wedding party! The junior bridesmaids were adorable and so much fun!Claire and Garrett are each holding their parents' wedding photos.Venue: The Thompson House and GardensFlowers: Flowers by OnCeremony Music: MusicMasters DJDress: I Do I Do Bridal

Claire and Garrett's Pre-Ceremony Wedding Photos at The Thompson House and Gardens in Athens, GA

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Claire and Garrett's March 1st wedding at The Thompson House and Gardens was the perfect start to my very busy Spring wedding season! Venue: The Thompson House and GardensFlowers: Flowers by On

Farrell and David's Wedding Ceremony in the Firehall at The Classic Center in Athens, GA

David is a Firefighter, so it was totally fitting for Farrell and David to get married in The Firehall at The Classic Center. You'll probably notice the fire pole that sits in the middle of the room! Also, they had a fire truck pick them up at The Classic Center and take them to Hotel Indigo for their reception.Here are some of my favorite images from their wedding ceremony.

Farrell and David's Wedding Images at Hotel Indigo and The Classic Center in Athens, GA

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Farrell and David's wedding reception was in The Rialto Club at Hotel Indigo, and I was thrilled that Farrell and her bridesmaids got ready in the Presidential Baby Grand Suite. It is the most amazing, beautiful space with great light and a stunning blue baby grand piano. David surprised Farrell with these gorgeous purple earrings!Farrell and David's ceremony was held in The Firehall at The Classic Center.If you are looking for a photographer for your Athens or Atlanta wedding, contact me and let's chat! 

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!

Newborn Baby Charlie in Atlanta, GA

I photographed Courtney and Brent's wedding in the Fall of 2011. And last week, I photographed their son Charlie. The only thing better than seeing a couple get married, is seeing their love and their family grow! Courtney's sister, Michelle, was also there to help out and get some time to love on Baby Charlie too! He was almost two weeks old at the session. Here are a few of the photos.

Melanie & Zach's Reception in The Conservatory at The State Botanical Garden of Georgia in Athens

Melanie & Zach's reception was in The Conservatory at The State Botanical Garden of Georgia in Athens. A Divine Event was responsible for the delicious meal and the incredible decor including flower arrangements by Gardenia Floral Design.The Flavor Band provided the entertainment, but Melanie & Zach's family got on stage and helped out too! 

Melanie & Zach's Wedding Portraits at The State Botanical Garden of Georgia in Athens

One of the greatest perks of getting married at The State Botanical Garden of Georgia is, of course, having your photos taken throughout the garden. The spring-time trees were blooming, and the flowers were gorgeous. Plus, the timing was perfect for the portraits of Melanie and Zach to be taken as the sun was sitting low in the sky, adding a beautiful glow to their already very happy faces.

Melanie & Zach's Wedding Ceremony in The Day Chapel at The State Botanical Garden of Georgia in Athens

Melanie and Zach were married in The Day Chapel at The State Botanical Garden of Georgia in Athens, GA. The photo below shows the bride and bridesmaids being interviewed for TLC's show Say Yes to The Dress Bridesmaids!

Portrait Session with Coach Vince Dooley at his Home Garden in Athens, GA

It was such a pleasure to do a portrait session with Coach Vince Dooley. I was hired to take some photographs of Coach Dooley for a magazine article about his passion for horticulture and gardens. I met him at his Athens home, and basically had a private tour of the garden - with a few stops for some photos! He was quite the Southern Gentleman, showing me around as if I were a guest. He stopped and showed me many of the flowers and plants, telling me their names, about their origin, when they bloomed, and other great information, even when we weren't going to photograph him in from of those plants. Coach Dooley is particularly passionate about his Japanese garden. I had no idea there were so many varieties of the Japanese Maple, but he had quite a few. Here are a few of my favorite images.

Katie & Walker's Wedding Reception at The Piedmont Driving Club in Atlanta, GA

Katie and Walker's Wedding Reception was held at The Piedmont Driving Club in Atlanta, GA. It's an elegant ballroom that was perfect for Katie and Walker's style. The Piedmont Driving Club provided the cake and did the catering, Chelsea Floral and Event Designs provided the flowers, and The Neons provided the entertainment. This was such a sweet moment - Katie and Walker were practicing for their first dance while their guests were outside enjoying the cocktail hour.