At your Atlanta wedding look around and take your time

by David Diener



As  a professional wedding photographer I see a lot of weddings.   When I talk to the brides after wards they all say the day just happened so quickly!  I can say when there are so many things going on constantly and it happened so fast it is important to take a little time and look around.  When you are looking just take a breath and appreciate the moment.  I guarantee that you will see people that love you, have helped you in the past and will support you in the future.  That is the point of the wedding sharing your commitment to your spouse with the people that are the most important to you.

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David Diener

Historic Color Photography

by David Diener

I know I usually blog about wedding photography in Atlanta.  Today I am going to blog about something else I am interested in and that is history.  During the day I work for a historical and archaeological consulting firm.  I have been doing this for about 20 years.  I have always had this interest in historical photography.  I my self still use large format photograph to document such things as NASA and historical properties in the southeast united states.

When recently one of my friends in the archaeology field posted this on their facebook page I had to share it!  Just go to http://blogs.denverpost.com/captured/2010/07/26/captured-america-in-color-from-1939-1943/ and you will see some of the coolest historical photographs ever!  I have not seen so many color historical photographs in one place.  Color photography really tells the story. In the photographs you can tell what they are eating, where they live and what the general condition of their housing is.  I have shared one of the photos from the collection on my blog but take your time and visit it yourself and enjoy!

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David Diener

Great Wedding with Baseball Theme!

by David Diener

As a professional wedding photographer in Atlanta I get all kinds of questions.  From where should we do engagement sessions or what ideas do you have for favors at the wedding?   In all those cases I would say let them express yourself and you will the happiest with them. 

This weekend I photographed a wedding and the groom was a baseball player from Georgia Southern.  So the them was baseball.  They were such a great and giving couple.  What they did  with their baseball theme was put out cracker jacks and peanuts.  It was inexpensive, original, a lot of fun and expressed how they meet.  The favors where very well received and I saw people admiring them and munching all night long.

So remember to express yourself it is your wedding!
 
Thank you so much for visiting! Please feel free to call me at
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David Diener

Beautiful Locations for Photography in Atlanta

by David Diener

I recently shot a engagement shot at Piedmont Park in downtown Atlanta. When I am working at a shot I am always looking at how to give some variety to my shots.  That way it breaks up the shot and the couple get some different shots.  It also keeps the couple fresh.  When working at the park I got their early to beat the Atlanta heat.  When we got there then we had the large open spaces to ourselves.  That way we could use these spaces and have the Atlanta skyline in the background.  We also had a small pone to work with for a splash of color.  On top of that we also had some great architectural elements for a resource.  We had the historic bridge, columns, gazebos and walkways to add to our photos.
For taking photos in Atlanta Piedmont Park is a great resource! 
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David Diener

Engagement Video at Atlanta Artistic Weddings

by David Diener

Hi,
I just had the privilege of photographing another great couple for a engagement session. I meet them at the historic Gwinnett Court House at a bridal show there.  They were so great to work with.  I made a quick movie so they could see their previews at http://atlantaartisticweddings.com/proof/july-18-2010/ .  I always think it is a good idea to have a engagement session.  Everyone gets to know each other and have a great time taking some great photos around Atlanta!

Thank you so much for visiting! Please feel free to call me at
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and I will be happy to help you in any way that I can.
David Diener

How to look good in Wedding Photos

by David Diener

Hey everyone I hope that everyone had a great weekend.  I recently came across this article.  I am always looking for ways to take the best photos.  After reading this article it really hit home with some very simple tips on how to look better in photos.  The best tip I saw that brides and brides maids can do is extend their arms away from their sides so their arms don't look so large.  Take a few minutes and look at this very informative article.

What a great year for Atlanta Weddings!

by David Diener

This year has been great!  I want to say thank you to all the bride and grooms that have made it so.  I have been honored to work  for so many this year.  It has been a truly a blessing to document their wedding day. 

During weddings I have been witness to so many special moments.  Like being invited to pray with bridal party before they walk down the isle.  The special moment when a daughter is walking down the isle with their father.   It is always great to see families come together and support one another!

Sometimes people tell me I say thank you too much and I say you can never be thankful enough.  So thank you again to all the people that have let me document their wedding!


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David Diener

video on natural make up for brides

by David Diener

I came across this video on how to get a very natural look with your wedding make up. 



I do hope this helps!  If you have any questions I want to help you in any way that I can to make sure you have the perfect wedding.

Thank you so much for visiting! Please feel free to call me at
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and I will be happy to help you in any way that I can.
David Diener

Great article on what you should say at a wedding

by David Diener

During a wedding it is such a special time and you don't know what to say to the bride and groom.  I recently found a article that goes over some the things you should not say.

http://lifestyle.msn.com/relationships/article.aspx?cp-documentid=24646918&Gt1=32023

I do hope this helps!  If you have any questions I want to help you in any way that I can to make sure you have the perfect wedding.

Thank you so much for visiting! Please feel free to call me at
(404) 578-6982
and I will be happy to help you in any way that I can.
David Diener


Fall wedding ideas

by David Diener

Well guys I hope that you have enjoyed your holidays this weekend.  I wanted to share with you a article that I found for "fall weddings ideas" located at http://www.ehow.com/list_5814663_theme-ideas-october-weddings.html. I thought I would post this since this week I have had 3 requests for wedding photography in Atlanta during the month of October this week.
I have done several weddings in October.  I personally think that the weather around Atlanta in October is perfect for weddings.  It is not too hot and not too cold.  The only thing you have to worry about is daylight savings time when you do plan your photography.

I do hope this helps!  If you have any questions I want to help you in any way that I can to make sure you have the perfect wedding.

Thank you so much for visiting! Please feel free to call me at
(404) 578-6982
and I will be happy to help you in any way that I can.
David Diener


Great place for engagement photos Piedmont Park Atlanta

by David Diener

I just recently shot a engagement session at Piedmont Park in downtown Atlanta you can see photos of the session at http://atlantaartisticweddings.com/proof/june%2012%202010/.   The couple were great!  We had so many wonderful places to shoot.  There is the historic bridge, flowers in bloom, gazebo, water and the Atlanta skyline for a backdrop!  The one thing I would say is to get there early if you are going to shoot in the summer because it does get crowded and it does get hot!

I do hope this helps!  If you have any questions I want to help you in any way that I can to make sure you have the perfect wedding.

Thank you so much for visiting! Please feel free to call me at
(404) 578-6982
and I will be happy to help you in any way that I can.
David Diener

Hot Atlanta and Summer Wedding Ideas!

by David Diener

Well we live in one of the literly hottest cities in the south .....Atlanta.  It is a great time to have wedding when school is out and people have a lot of free time.  But if you are a bride and are having a wedding in the summer you have to plan for it.  I came across this article in at http://www.brides.com/wedding-ideas/wedding-style/summer-wedding-ideas .  It shared a lot of insight into planning a wedding in the summer months.  Go by and check it out! and don't forget to drink lots of water!

I do hope this helps!  If you have any questions I want to help you in any way that I can to make sure you have the perfect wedding.

Thank you so much for visiting! Please feel free to call me at
(404) 578-6982
and I will be happy to help you in any way that I can.
David Diener

Fun engagement shoot at Stone Mountain Park

by David Diener

What a great couple!  I had the opprotunity to shoot Erin and Andrew for there engagement photos.  You can see highlights of the photo shoot at http://atlantaartisticweddings.com/atlanta%20wedding%20photographer/june%2026%202010/ .  They were so great to work with and I am looking forward to the wedding at Little Gardens in Lawrenceville, Georgia.
I always throw in a engagement session in my wedding packages.  That way the couple and I get a feel for each other.  It is a good way for everyone to get comfortable and in that photo mode.

I do hope this helps!  If you have any questions I want to help you in any way that I can to make sure you have the perfect wedding.

Thank you so much for visiting! Please feel free to call me at
(404) 578-6982
and I will be happy to help you in any way that I can.
David Diener

Great links for information on Atlanta Weddings

by David Diener

Hi Guys,
As a Atlanta wedding photographer I am always asked for insight for all kinds of things from what to serve to great wedding locations.

The two pieces of advice I always say  is one "it is your wedding" and the second is don't be afraid to delegate.  With that being said I am listing a couple of sites that I think are great resources for your Atlanta wedding.
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  • http://www.atlantaweddingideas.com/
  • http://www.atlantabridal.com/getstarted/default.asp
  • http://atlanta.perfectweddingguide.com/
  • http://www.wedcheaper.com/

I do hope this helps!  If you have any questions I want to help you in any way that I can to make sure you have the perfect wedding.

Thank you so much for visiting! Please feel free to call me at
(404) 578-6982
and I will be happy to help you in any way that I can.
David Diener

How to Save Money on your Wedding Photographer

by David Diener


Hi,
There are a lot of photographers out there. Most want to sale you a album or make you buy prints from them. I always tell my brides that my passion is photography not album sales. I give you a DVD of the edited high res photos from your wedding along with a photographer's release. That way you can print them yourself and save money! Also you can email them and share them on the Internet any way you please. But I also make 2 websites for you the first is a highlights website where you can see few highlights from your wedding day (http://atlantaartisticweddings.com/proof/may%2030%202010/). The second website is where I will design a album for you (but you have no obligation to buy) and others can order photos at no cost to you (another way to save money!!). The place I use in Pictage and they do a great job. If you have any questions please contact me and I will be happy to help in any way that I can.

Thank you so much for visiting! Please feel free to call me at
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David Diener

Atlanta Weddings - It is hot this summer!

by David Diener


I love weddings and I love the south! There are certain things that you need to do take care of yourself such as drink plenty of water when you are outside during the summer months. During a wedding everyone dresses up and for guys that means wearing a coat and tie in the middle of summer. Even though you want to look cool you really need to hydrate yourself. Take care of your self!!!

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David Diener

Check out latest Atlanta Wedding Photography

by David Diener


Hello everyone thank you so much for visiting. I have been trying to keep abreast of the latest wedding photography trends. I have recently updated my site with some highlights of recent weddings. I will start to update the wedding site with the latest weddings I have photographed hopefully everyone will find something they like there.

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David Diener

New Wedding!

by David Diener


Here is a new wedding that I shot recently. It is great when two families come together so seamlessly. You can see highlights of the wedding at http://atlantaartisticweddings.com/atlanta%20wedding%20photographer/june%205%202010/ The family was so kind and helpful. The kids were so awesome! They participated in the wedding ceremony and even had a little dance! Just great fun!


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David Diener

Praying at a wedding

by David Diener


Check out the latest wedding at http://atlantaartisticweddings.com/atlanta%20wedding%20photographer/june%204%202010/ . What a great wedding. I felt so honored to be invited by the family to photograph some of the most intimate parts of their wedding. While I get invited to a lot of places during a wedding. While I was shooting some detail shots of the wedding cake while giving the bride a some personal space. One of the bridesmaids came to me and said that they were getting ready to pray and the bride said that she wanted me there. It moved me in so many ways. One I thought it was so thoughtful and supportive of her friends to spend that special time to have together. It was the perfect way to start this family's wedding.

Thank you so much for visiting! Please feel free to call me at
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and I will be happy to help you in any way that I can.
David Diener

Great Atlanta Venue for Weddings

by David Diener


I just recently shot a wedding at the Trolley Barn in Downtown Atlanta. I loved the venue! It had a great rustic feel and wonderful staff. The venue was easy to get to from downtown and was in a safe neighborhood. You can see highlights of this Atlanta Wedding at http://atlantaartisticweddings.com/proof/may%2030%202010/ . The couple were so nice and generous of their time. As you can see they are blessed with some wonderful friends and family. For information on this venue go to http://www.thetrolleybarn.com/



Thank you so much for visiting! Please feel free to call me at
(404) 578-6982
and I will be happy to help you in any way that I can.
David Diener