Trash The Dress! by Atlanta Wedding Photographer

Hello everyone!  There has been a growing trend among the younger brides for "trash the dress" photo shots.  This involves after the wedding you go out and pick a location to trash your wedding dress.  I just got an opportunity to do one.

I think they are great ideas.  They give the bride a chance to wear the wedding dress again and have a photo shot where they are not rushed by the wedding day.  They get to have fun and not be so worried about being so prime and proper.  This way the are just a girl having fun!

This bride was so wonderful.   We decided to do some fun photos before we went and trashed the dress in the lake.  She wore some sassy cowboy boots.  We did a few shots on some railroad tracks, a covered bridge and some by the lake.  We then moved on to the lake location.

We had a blast!! She was full of energy and gave some wonderful playful poses.  As you can see from the photo the main objective was to have fun!  Which is what all photo shots should be.  I want to thank the bride for giving me the chance to photograph such a unique opportunity.

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

www.AtlantaArtisticWeddings.com
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Keep up with www.atlantaartisticweddings.com on Twitter!

Hello everyone I hope everyone enjoyed their holidays and are ready for the new year! I have like everyone else have started using twitter to update my weddings.I am also retweeting photography articles, wedding ideas and a deals that I come across.  I recently posted a deal on BBQ at http://atlanta.schmap.com/deals/bone-lick-bbq.  There have been recently a great article from ideas for bridal bouquets at http://www.theknot.com/weddings/photos/bridal-bouquets?cm_mmc=facebook-_-jan2014-_-odb-_-bridalbouquet.  There were many beautiful ideas for the Atlanta bride looking for bouquet ideas.  As a wedding photographer I also look at other photographers for inspiration and ideas.  When I was at photo.net one of my favorite sites I posted this article http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17526239 on night photography.  I also let everyone know when I have updated my blog at http://atlantaartisticweddings.wordpress.com/.  So you should follow this Atlanta wedding photographer's twitter account at https://twitter.com/atlweddings  to stay abreast on the latest wedding news!  Also please reach out to me and I would love to hear your wedding ideas!

It truly is an honor being a wedding photographer in Atlanta!  It is a dream job come true!

Thanks so much for vistiting.  If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact me at david@atlantaartsiticweddings.com and I will be happy to help in any way that I can.

Thanks again!
David

www.atlantaartisticweddings.com

Winner of the Wedding Wire Couples' Choice Awards

We are excited to announce that your Atlanta Artistic Weddings has won the prestigious Wedding Wire Couples' Choice Awards for 2014, as determined by reviews from our past clients. The Couples' Choice Awards recognize our business as amongst the top 5% of wedding professionals nationwide. 
At Atlanta Artistic Weddings I have been striving for the best for my clients.  Satisfaction is job number one for the company.  I have had the honor of doing many weddings this year and the best award is when I show the couple their photos and they are happy beyond belief.  I try to capture their special day from their perspective but not miss out on any of the details of the guests enjoy.

It truly is an honor being a wedding photographer in Atlanta!  It is a dream job come true!

Thanks so much for vistiting.  If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me at david@atlantaartsiticweddings.com and I will be happy to help in any way that I can.

Thanks again!
David

www.atlantaartisticweddings.com

Why Wedding Photographer's Love Natural Light

It is no secret that Atlanta wedding photographers prefer natural light. The color is balanced and there is just something about the light dressing the bride in sunlight.  In this photo by David Diener you can see the bride just soaking in the natural light.  I started out as an fine artist and illustrator.  One of my favorite artists is Vermeer.  His mastery of light is unparalleled and that is why he is considered the master of light.  I am know I am no Vermeer but I will often use his techniques in photography.  He is often seen using a light from a window like this one and making some very dramatic light and bringing power to his paintings. 

Girl with a Pearl Earing is a great example of natural dramatic light

I also like using natural light because it like Vermeer it is a classic.  It is something that has been used for years and will be here for a long time. 

Thank you to 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.

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Wedding at the High Museum of Art

There is nothing like a wedding at the High Museum of Art.  The staff are great!  The art at the high makes for a perfect back drop for a classy or a fun whimsical wedding. There is art for both.  For this wedding the bride was very elegant but she did have a little of that Rock and Roll there too.  The bridal party was just so fun!  They were up for anything and had a great attitude towards everything. There were not about to let a little rain spoil their day.  As you can see from the photo these ladies were there to have fun and support their girl!  You can see highlights of their wedding at:

 http://atlantaartisticweddings.com/atlanta%20wedding%20photographer/May%203%202013.html

I want to first say thank you to the bride and groom for giving such a  me such great honor of documenting their special day. I also want to give a heart felt thank you to the staff of the High Museum of Art in Atlanta for their help and support.  They made a day to remember for the couple and guests.

Thank you to 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.


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Great Wedding at Druid Hills Country Club

As an Atlanta wedding photographer I recently had the honor of shooting at the Druid Hills County Club.  It is a fixture in Atlanta.  It is a classic venue right across the street from the Fernbank Museum.  Established in 1912, Druid Hills has long offered the full array of services. The staff were great!  They made the bride feel comfortable and at home.  They have a spacious banquet room and wonderful golf course.   There are just so many places to take photographs!!   My favorite place was the huge staircase.  It just framed the bride and facility perfectly!  Oh and don't let me forget the mirrors in the brides room.  They made all brides maids look like movie stars.  I can't say enough nice things about the facility.  It was an honor to be part of such a professional and fun team.


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Video of Great Atlanta Wedding with a Country Chic feel

I had the previllage to shoot another wedding at the Braselton Stover House.  It is a wonderful venue that has such wonderful down home feel.  It is an historic house in downtown Braselton, Georgia.  It has a very southern feel.  This week they had a great bride!  She had a tasteful dress and the decorations.  The dress had a red bow and beautiful details. 

The bride and groom wanted a first look since it was daylight savings time.  I love doing this is is like being invited to capture in a very intimate moment between them.  The expression he had when he first saw her was priceless.  They were so sweet to each other!  It made me so happy to see them together.

Thank you to 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

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Wedding Photography and the daylights savings time

Hello everyone I know it has been a while since I have posted.  I have been very blessed with many photography projects this year.

Today I wanted to touch on wedding photography at night.  As you may be aware we have turned out clocks forward.  I have enjoyed the extra hours sleep that it gave me at first.  I have been less happy of taking away an hour of day light at the end of the day.  I am a wedding photographer and that means that I live by light.   I recently had the honor of photographing a wedding outside of Atlanta ar 6pm.  The facility I shot at had a Gazebo with a wonderful chandeler in it.  I was very worried that I would not have enough light at night to do the photography that I wanted. I had a wedding the day before and I was rushed to get all the photography done before sunset.  The Gazebo at this location was a savior.  It gave me the light I needed and right after sunset the blue dusk sky was dramatic.  I have shared this photo with you.

Thank you to 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

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Great Wedding at the Inman Park United Methodist Historic Church in Atlanta

This week I had the honor of shooting a great wedding at the Inman Park United Methodist Historic Church in Atlanta.  It is a beautiful church that is rich in history.  The church is located in Inman Park, Atlanta's first "garden suburb" .  The church was dedicated on April 17, 1898.  It is constructed of granite from Stone Mountain.  It's interior is a classic!  They have kept all the great historic details of the church in tact.  The wedding guild were so gracious to the wedding party.  They gave the bride a day to cherish for ever.  You can see highlights of the wedding at http://atlantaartisticweddings.com/atlanta%20wedding%20photographer/October%205%202013.html. 

The photo to the left was taken at the large doors that lead in to the scancturay.  Just look at the details on the hinges! It just makes the bride look even more grand!

Thank you to visiting and thank you to the staff at Inman Park Church.  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

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The Knife Dance at Persian Weddings

I have had the honor of shooting a couple of Persian weddings this year.  Let me tell you they are a blast!!! It is refreshing to see new and wonderful customs at weddings.  As you know I always say to each bride and groom is to make it your wedding!  If you have not seen the knife dance it is a real treat.  The brides maids and other women start to dance a typical Persian dance with the cake knife and basically asking the couple money for the cake knife.  Once the dancer gets the money, the knife is passed on to the next person and they dance for the couple.  The bride and groom continue to offer money to try and get the cake knife.  After a few dancers the couple is finally given the knife and they are able to cut the cake with the knife.  It is great fun and enjoyed by all!

It is so cool to see all the different cultures and traditions.  As a Atlanta wedding photographer I am honored witness all the diverse weddings and photograph their special occasions.

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

www.AtlantaArtisticWeddings.com

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Have fun at your wedding!

I love photographing weddings!  It is truly an honor being a wedding photographer.  I have seen litterly hundreds of weddings.  I tell you that all the best weddings are the ones when the couple and the wedding party just enjoy them selves.  They relax and enjoy the moments.  They support each other and just have a good time!  

So in closing make the wedding your own and express yourself!  Share your day with the friends and family that mean the most to you. That is a winning combination to a wonderful wedding and a great marriage.

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

www.AtlantaArtisticWeddings.com

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Atlanta Wedding Photographer Reviews

I am so blessed to be a wedding photographer in Atlanta, Georgia.  I will say that I have the best brides ever!  They have been so kind to me and leaving reviews of Atlanta Artistic Weddings all over the internet.  As you may know that I live by my reputation.  Most of my weddings are recommendations from brides or brides maids that I have shot in the past.  

I have reviews at Pictage.com and you can see the recommedations at  http://www.pictage.com/photographers/listing.do?studio=DD064.  There are over 46 reviews on Google at https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/107336593908082199234/107336593908082199234/about.  There are also reviews at Yahoo at http://local.yahoo.com/info-49990763-atlanta-artistic-wedding-photography-atlanta?csz=Atlanta%2C+GA.  I so appreciate the brides for taking the time to leave reviews of www.atlantaartisticweddings.com. It means so much to me.  It is truly an honor to be their wedding photographer.

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

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Recent Photography project in the Virgin Islands

I know it has been a while since I posted.  Recently I have been blessed to be very busy with a lot of diverse photography Projects.  I just came back from Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands.  While there I was doing photo documentation of the historic sites on one of the islands there.  It is an honor to work on such a wonderful and unique project.  Everyone has been so supportive!  Here is a quick photo I took through one of the windows of a house at the project area towards a historic battery there.  I hope you enjoy the photo as much as I enjoyed taking it.

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

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Don't let the Atlanta rain put a damper on your wedding!

Well it has been a record number of days of rain in the Atlanta area. I think I heard that in July we had as much rain as we did all of last year. I don't have to tell you if you live in Atlanta we have had a lot of rain!! Just check out the NOAA Rain fall score card.  

I know that sometimes you can be very discouraged about things that are out of your control on your wedding day such as rain.  Let me tell you that don't let a little rain put a damper on your wedding day.  The thing about booking at a good venue you are hiring people that are experienced in dealing with rain and other things.  I am the photographer that is going to make lemonade out of lemons!  I am going to go to the 10th degree to help the bridal party and put people at ease.  Remember in some cultures rain is a sign of good luck!

I also see it as an creative opportunity for my photography.  Recently was at a wedding that the rain came and thought what could I do to get the most creative wedding photos.  In the photo I have included in the post was that I said lets use the flash umbrella as a prop and let the rain work for us.  In this photo I was looking for good sources of light.  I picked this area centered the couple in the light then got my assistant to go behind the couple and use my remote flash to back light the couple under the umbrella.  This is  one of my favorite photos with the reflective light and flash.  But the most important thing is that the couple is having fun and did not let the rain stop them from having the best day of their lives!

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

www.AtlantaArtisticWeddings.com

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Recent Wedding at Indian Hills Country Club

Indian Hills Country Club photographed by Atlanta Artistic Weddings

I recently had the pleasure of shooting a wedding at the Indian Hills Country Club.  It is located in East Cobb County.  The club has 27 holes of golf and has a beautiful clubhouse.  What really impressed me the most is the staff.  The staff were a great team to work with. They were helpful to the vendors and the most importantly they were there to help in the bride in any way they could.  

The Clubhouse has a bar and full kitchen.  There is a balcony and a terrace with a fountain downstairs below the balcony.  It tastefully lit at night.  During the summer there is a wonderful breeze for your guests.  The upstairs dining area is very spacious and spills onto the balcony overlooking the golf course.  It was so nice to have the fresh air coming in during the reception.  

I would highly recommend the Indian Hills Country Club for anyone’s wedding.  It is a wonderful facility for any occasion

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

www.AtlantaArtisticWeddings.com

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Batman Wedding by Atlanta Wedding Photographer

Well I thought I have seen it all and then this come along!  As I always say that thing I like most about a wedding is when the bride and groom put their own touch on it.  It just makes it fun for them and makes the whole thing so much more personable.   This couple I shot a couple of weeks ago did just that!  They were the most wonderful couple inside and out.   I just love them!  

I don’t know who came up with the idea but they had a superhero themed wedding.

The wedding took place at the Payne Corley House in Duluth.  It is a wonder historic facility who recently renovated the interior and website.  They also have a railroad in front of the mansion so you know I had to use that in my pictures when you have a superhero!

I know that there is a lot of controversy on who is the coolest superhero.  I have to say that my personal favorite is Batman.  He has a motorcycle, batmobile and plane!  He also has that cool belt!

When I meet with the bride she was so excited about all the details and to tell you the truth I was too!  She told me how the groomsmen were going to be wearing different superhero shirts under their tuxes and then she said each bridesmaid had a matching superhero garter.  So when it came to the to do their portrait I knew exactly what I wanted to do with the bat couple!  I took them to the one place where all damsels get rescued which is the railroad tracks.  I got up high on my ladder so I can get the most out of the railroad tracks and came up with the shot you see. I just fell in love with the couple and the photo.  They were just the best!  I hope you enjoy the photo as much as I did taking it.  Like I always say it is such an honor to be a Atlanta wedding photographer.

I hope that you enjoy the photo as much as I did taking it.
Thanks so much for visiting!
David
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Atlanta Wedding Photographer Sitll Shooting Film with Large Format Camera!

I hope that everyone has enjoyed the 4th of July weekend!  I wanted to share that I am still shooting film.  I have had the honor of shooting some wonderful pieces of history in the last couple of years.  My latest projects have included documenting several buildings at Cape Canaveral NASA facility that were part of the Space Shuttle Program. 
I have always liked the quality of film and the challenge of shooting with a large format camera.  I have been shooting with a large format Sinar camera with plenty of tilt and swing.  They are capable of getting incredible detail and the film can be kept at the Library of Congress to be shared for generations to come.
I am starting to see some of my photos being published at the library of Congress.  You can go to: http://www.loc.gov/pictures/resource/hhh.ga0910.photos.208771p/ and see one of my favorite photos.  I was part of a team that documented Henry Fords Plantation at Richmond Hill Plantation, Georgia.  This particular photo was a long exposure of almost 15 minutes.  It is a photo of the tunnel under the Henry Fords Laboratory that connected to the mansion.
I hope that you enjoy the photo as much as I did taking it.
Thanks so much for visiting!
David
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Photographing Wedding Dresses | www.atlantaartisticweddings.com

My we sure have been busy!  I have done numerous weddings this year!  I have photographed many wedding dresses.  Every dress I photograph has a personality.   I try to capture it in the photo.  As you can see this dress has lots of details in the back of the dress.

As with anything I photograph the first thing I look for is light.  I want to capture it in the best light possible.  I got the bride to stand in between the two corner windows and in front of the two mirrors.  That way you can see the light cascading down both sides of the dress.  The dress has a great train also so I got down a little lower than usual to capture it and that way it looks larger and the bride looks more powerful when you look up at your subject.  I also got the bride to give me a little bit of her shoulder so the torso would have more curves.

This was a very simple photograph that did not take me long but is one of my favorites I have done this year.
Thanks so much for visiting!
David
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Atlanta Wedding Photographer in Buford, Georgia

Great wedding at the Buford Civic Center! This is a great venue for your wedding!  The staff are awesome! 
The venue has so much to offer.  It has different size banquet rooms for any size wedding.  The interior and can be spacious and still not loose it’s intimacy at the same time.  I recently worked with Amy the wedding coordinator there and she was awesome!  She was very attentive to the couples needs while still being a great hostess to the guests.  She is a great person to have on your wedding team!

As a photographer I just loved all the different opportunities that I had for photography.  They have a fountain out front, a large atrium in the middle, wonderful stair case and large columns in the front.  Just a great great facility.
Thanks so much for visiting!
David
www.DienerPhotography.com
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Great Atlanta Wedding!!!

Great wedding at the Buford Civic Center! This is a great venue for your wedding!  The staff are awesome! 
The venue has so much to offer.  It has different size banquet rooms for any size wedding.  The interior and can be spacious and still not loose it’s intimacy at the same time.  I recently worked with Amy the wedding coordinator there and she was awesome!  She was very attentive to the couples needs while still being a great hostess to the guests.  She is a great person to have on your wedding team!

As a photographer I just loved all the different opportunities that I had for photography.  They have a fountain out front, a large atrium in the middle, wonderful stair case and large columns in the front.  Just a great great facility.
Thanks so much for visiting!
David
www.DienerPhotography.com
www.AtlantaArtisticWeddings.com
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