New Photo Contest! Atlanta Portrait and Wedding Photography

Hi Everyone. Sorry for the missed week of photo contests. I was with Ruthie, my Marketing Director, at PartnerCon (a photographers conference) in New Orleans. I had my first "beignet" (pronounced: Benyay for those non-French speakers) at Cafe Du Monde, took lots of pictures on Bourbon Street, and walked around the streets with my 'open container' of Bourbon and coke.  I met some pretty amazing photographers and was really inspired in a variety of ways to take my business to the next level.

Saturday night I shot Jimmy and Tracy's wedding at Montaluce Winery. It was phenomenal-perfect weather, perfect venue, and immaculate planning and flow to the night. Thanks to my friend Shawn Reeder who second shot the wedding with me! Shawn is a destination wedding and lifestyle photographer out in Yosemite National Park.

Now for the contest...AMAZING COUPLES, AMAZING FAMILIES this weekend! Here are four of my "best". Vote on your favorite, and the winner gets a prize!

Window Shot

Jimmy and Tracy's Wedding

Moment Captured 

Baseball Buddies

Great Family Portraits | Sarah Esther Photography | Portraits

I have met so many beautiful families during this Groupon experience! Just a few pictures from great families I've met lately...

Happy Wednesday:)  Vote on our photo contest of the week! HERE

Sarah Esther Wedding Photography | Congratulations Courtney and Thorne!

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Courtney and Thorne. They have lived every Hollywood movie's fairytale. Thorne was the quarterback in high school and Courtney a cheerleader. The two have been dating since they knew what dating was, and are truly made for each other. 

I met Courtney through a good friend of mine who recommended me to her and we knew we were fit for each other from our initial meeting! 

Both Thorne and Courtney grew together in their years at UGA, and Thorne knew before Courtney that they were meant to be together. Courtney needed more time, as marriage is a big decision! Thorne was patient and he got the girl:) 

We did their engagement session last fall at North Campus at UGA. Their wedding took place Aug 7, 2010 in Greensboro GA. The day started at the Cuscowilla Golf and Country Club on Lake Oconee. Fantastic grounds, and a great place of relaxation before the big day. 

The ceremony was beautiful, as they exchanged their vows. Together FOREVER. 

The guests danced the night away at the picture perfect Higdon House. 

First Dance

The guests wished Courtney and Thorne a great marriage and a wonderful new beginning in NYC with sparklers! 
Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Thorne Brown! 

Best of the Week Photo Contest | Atlanta Wedding and Portrait Photography

Hi Everyone. Thank you all for voting on your favorite photo of the week. I am loving giving a $10 print credit to all my winners.

CHANGE: I am now going to start the contest on Monday and the polls will close on Sunday night. So each Monday, check my blog to vote! Excited about continuing to see which photos are your favorite.

Happy voting:)

Lily Pads

Look!

Tree Hang

Overlooking the Lake

Big Smiles

University of Georgia Engagement Shoot- Cody and Katie

Katie and Cody. You really don't meet couples like them everyday, that make you smile the E-N-T-I-R-E photo shoot. Their engagement session took place on North Campus, a gorgeous part of the University of Georgia with fountains, tall oak trees, and classical architecture. 

I met Katie in high school as we were both involved in the drama program and cast in the play Grease together.   

Cody and Katie met in college at UGA. Cody's dry sense of humor makes everyone at ease; Katie lights up when he looks at her.

They fell in love and are tying the knot at Park Tavern in Piedmont Park on September 24, 2010. 

I cannot wait to photograph their wedding in Atlanta! 

Please leave messages for Katie and Cody! 

New "Best of the Week" Photo Contest! Vote today!

Its Friday. Again. Congratulations Courtney! Your photo, "Waiting at the Window", won the "Best of the Week" Photo contest. I have been editing your photos all week from your beautiful wedding, and I can't wait to start putting together your wedding album. 

Which photo should win next week's "Best of the Week" photo contest?

Silly Face

Heart Breaker

Free

Daddy's Girl

Neely and Austin... wedded at last!

Well here we go! As promised I am now blogging Neely and Austin's wedding! Neely and Austin were married May 16, 2009 in their hometown of Waleska, GA. Yes that's right... their hometown! they met in High School and began dating shortly after that. They dated all through college and finally at the end of their student paths, Austin popped the question. When asking Neely when they met, she will say high school and promptly follow that answer with a 'but we went to middle school together too, I just didn't know him then... the Lord must have saved me from him in middle school because he was wild!' ... Now the only he is wild about is her, and she him... as you can clearly see in their photos.

I had the wonderful priviledge of shooting their wedding as a second shooter for Joy Wilson of Joy Wilson Photography check out her blog here for more of Neely and Austin!

Ceremony Location: First Baptist Curch Waleska, GA

Reception: Reinhardt College

*above photos taken for Joy Wilson of Joy Wilson Photography

I've got the sweetest love....

That is currently the song I am listening to... it's going to be a great tuesday! lately life has been full of blessings... unpredicted blessings (which I think is the way blessings are!). I am so thankful for my life and for the things that are happening right now. I've got the sweetest love, there ain't nothing sweeter (more lyrics, I can't get away!)... my sweetest love is Christ and he is so sweet :)

Sunday I attended the Georgia Bridal Show and picked up about 4000 brochures, I like to attend these for information on trends and discounts/promotions that I can pass on to my clients.

Here are all of the brochures... testing my reading and attention span.

Check back tomorrow for a wedding post! Here's a sneak peak!

*Image taken for Joy Wilson of Joy Wilson Photography

Have a terrific tuesday everyone... (and dwell on my fantastic alliteration)

A Fantastic day!

So I had a fantastic day photographing Britney and Bryce's engagement.. it rained earlier in the day but then i took one look at the sky and told it who was boss, then wouldn't ya know, it cleared up! I've got the 'look' what can I say :)

Can't wait to show you how absolutely freakin' adorable Britney and Bryce were... but until tomorrow, here is a fabulous wedding photo that I found while I was looking for some 'beach photography' to appease this rainy Georgia weather we have been having lately...

The photo is by ardent photography... check them out HERE

g'nite dudes.