Atlanta Wedding Photographer | Christ The King Church

Atlanta Wedding Photographer | Atlanta Artistic Weddings

As a Atlanta wedding photographer I have the honor of shooting lots of venues.  There is one church that I love and it is Christ the King Church.  It is a lovely church built in 1937 and has been a corner stone of Atlanta architecture since.  They have one of the most beautiful sanctuaries that I have ever seen.  The tasteful stain glass accents the tall ceilings.  The powerful pillars that line the outside pews are stunning.  They have also recently updated the bridal room.  It is a beautiful area for the bridal party.  There are full length mirrors in the room also for the bride and as a photographer I just love them!  It is a opportunity to shoot the front and back of the dress in one shot.

People always say what makes a great church is the people.  I agree with this whole heartily.  The people of this church have always been the most gracious people.  They welcome you to their place of worship. I remember this when I first came to Atlanta and went to midnight mass on Christmas eve.  I was so moved by the people of that church that it really felt like Christmas to me even though I had just moved here and was 600 miles from home.

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

Atlanta Wedding Photographer | the Selfie

The Wedding Selfie

Hello everyone I know it has been a while.  I have been very blessed to have so many weddings lately.  This month has been full of so many fun weddings!  As part of my job I am a avid people watcher.  At the reception I am always looking for photo ops.  As you know no one leaves the house with out their cell phone.  The most popular thing is the selfie.  I have seen it at almost every wedding.  People take selfie with the bride and groom or the bride and groom will take a selfie and update their facebook page. I think these photos are great!  They so cute! So now when ever I see someone doing a selfie at a Atlanta wedding.  I run over there and take a photo of them. 

This photo is right after the couple got married.  They told me they were going to do a selfie to change their status on facebook to married.  I saw a spiral staircase for a interesting background and I switched a wide angle lens to make the whole photo more animated.  This was such a wonderful couple!  As always it is an honor to photograph all these special moments.

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

Atlanta Wedding Photographer | Indian Wedding by Atlanta Wedding Photographer

I am so blessed to be a Atlanta Wedding Photographer.  I get the privilege to work with so many wonderful cultures! This week I got to another Indian wedding.  I just love the learning new customs and meeting new people.  I just the love Indian weddings! As a photographer I just love the colors and just the fun everyone has. It is a day just full of great energy.  As you can tell during the ceremony this couple is having fun! During a Hindu wedding, rice is often sprinkled over the newlywed couple to bless them with a prosperous married life.

This wedding was shot at the Marriott Marque in Atlanta, Georgia.  The family had decorated the facility beautifully.  The stage was adorned tastefully with white curtains and gold trim.  The flowers where wonderful.

But what makes a really good wedding is great friends and family.  This couple is truly blessed with both.  It brought tears to my eyes when I heard some of the heart felt toasts to these special people.  It is a great honor to photograph such a super couple.

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

Atlanta Wedding Photographer | Beautiful Wedding at Emory University

Atlanta Wedding Photography by www.atlantaartisticweddings.com

As a Atlanta wedding photographer I have the honor of shooting at the Miller -Ward Alumni House it is next to the Houston Mill House on the Emory Campus.  It is a lovely facility with a wonderful staff!  They could have not made easier on the bride and her guests. 

The Miller-Ward Alumni House is an ideal location for your wedding ceremony and/or reception. Surrounded by beautiful gardens and stonework, our facility offers timeless charm and grandeur to make your special day unique.

In addition to its stately reception areas, elegant dining rooms, and garden patio, the facility also offers a well-equipped modern catering kitchen. Our helpful and friendly staff can suggest caterers who will take care of every detail. 

The bride looked beautiful in a slight A-line wedding dress with a with a gorgeous train with buttons going down the center.  The dress was a perfect for her!

As a side note it was fun to shoot at Emory since I am a instructor for the continuing education.   I can referance to my students where I shot this weekend!

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

Atlanta Wedding Photographer | Georgia Mountians Wedding

 

As a Atlanta wedding photographer I love the diversity that area can give you.  I recently shot a wedding at Big Canoe in the north Georgia mountains.  The area is absolutely stunning!  It has a huge golf course nestled in the middle of the mountains.  All  of this makes for a beautiful setting for photography.  Then you add a gorgeous wedding and you have some great photos. On the wedding day the bride wore a slight mermaid cut wedding dress with just the perfect length train for the dress.   It was very tastful and reflected her personalty perfectly. 

I can't say enough nice things about this wonderful couple.  From the first time I met them, I could tell they were just so thoughtful to each other.  They had such a great families and were so generious and gracious to all. 

I am sharing their exit picture with you.   I love the exit photos!  That way you get to see all the guest have fun sending them off.  I picked this picture in particlar for a couple of reasons.  One I love the lighting from the trees it gave such a warm feeling.  The second is just so random!  I just love the guy to the right in this photo.  I did not ask him to do this but him looking at the camera with that expression and pointing at the camera is just perfect!

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David Diener
www.AtlantaArtisticWeddings.com

Atlanta Wedding Photographer | Fun Wedding Exit in Pick Up Truck and Sparklers!

Wedding Exit by www.atlantaartisticweddings.com

I want to share the latest wedding exit I recently did.  As an Atlanta Wedding Photographer I get to see lots of different kinds of exits.  I just love it when some one comes up with a way to express their personality.  This couple had a family member who had a restored classic Ford Truck.  Their theme for the wedding was the 1930's and the couple really took it to the next level.  They were such fun to work with!  When the exit came around they handed out the long burning sparklers and hoped in the back of the pick up truck.  I just love the way the sparklers give off such a warm and romantic light on the couple.

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

Atlanta Wedding Photographer | Classic Car, Classic Venue and Classic Couple!

Historic Wedding Venue Outside of Atlanta Georgia

I have to share with you this wedding that I shot this weekend.  The couple where so cute!  I feel so lucky being a Atlanta wedding photographer.  They had a 1930's wedding theme and they had the perfect back drop for it.  They got married at the Braselton Stover House which is a turn of the century mansion in Braselton, Georgia.   They just so happened to have a uncle who has a restored early Ford pick up truck.  Together they were just the perfect back drop to a beautiful wedding. The guys wore tasteful tuxedos and the bride wore a beautiful taylored Column type gown with a wonderful train.  The wedding came together perfectly. Classic car, classic venue and classic couple make for some stunning artistic photography. 

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

Atlanta Wedding Photographer | Why Atlanta Artistic Weddings Loves Engagment Photos

As a Atlanta wedding photographer I love engagement photography.  It is a time that I can give the couple my undivided attention. Also it is a much more casual setting that the wedding day.  When I do engagement photography I am always talking getting to know the couple and what they are comfortable with.  This gives me ideas on how to shoot them.  When it is just the couple and I they are much more relaxed and they feel free to be theirselves.  I just usually walk around and I will get them to stop when I see some good light as in the picture above.  I then let them just have fun.  That way the can relax and not worry about posing.  I will give suggestions when asked but most of the time the best photos are when the couple are just being theirselves.  While I love taking the photos what I like best when I am doing the engagement photography is getting to know the couple.

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 | Why Atlanta Artistic Weddings loves Piedmont Park

atlantaartisticweddings.com at Piedmont Park, Atlanta, Georgia

Let me say it one more time I love Piedmont Park in the morning.  As an Atlanta Wedding Photographer I love this oasis in the middle of Atlanta.  It has the romanticism that brings a couple closer.  I had the opprotunity to shot a wonderful couple this weekend.  We were blessed with some wonderful weather and great light.  They were so sweet to each other.  I love doint engagement shoots for two reasons. One I love working with the couple on a more casual setting. Everyone knows the best photos are when you are relaxed.  In a relaxed setting the couple can just be theirselves and relax.  The second reason I like to shot engagemnt photos is that I get to know the couple.  I am always just asking them questions and chatting them up.  That way I know them and they know me.  So when the wedding day comes around I am not a stranger running around with a camera I am David their friend documenting their day.
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 | Great Military Couple! Engagement Photography at Piedmont Park Atlanta

Military Wedding by Atlanta Artistic Weddings at Piedmont Park Atlanta

Hello and thank you so much for dropping by my blog.  Where I share my experiences with shooting weddings in Atlanta.  Recently I had the honor of shooting a military couple.  I let me say they were great!  They found me online and we skyped our meetings so when they came in to town for their engagement shot I felt like I already knew them.  We meet at Piedmont Park at 8am.  I love working in the morning and especially at Piedmont Park in Atlanta.  If you get there early no one is around. You get to run all over the park and no one feels self conscious.  It is a great experience I suggest you try. As you can see the sun is still low in the horizon and gives off some great light.  I can't say thank you enough for the this couple they were great!

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 | Engagement Photography in Atlanta

Well folks it has been a while since I posted.  This weekend I have done two engagement sessions in Atlanta.  They are so much fun!  When I shoot an engagement session it is very casual and that it why I really like them.  We just have a good time!  Just the way it should be. We usually just walk around and stop where there is some good light.  It is something I like to add to my wedding packages.  That way the couple gets to know me and how I work and I get to know them and what they are looking for.  So when the wedding day comes around we are not strangers to each other and they are comfortable with the photography.   When you are relaxed that is where the best photos come from.

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David Diener

www.AtlantaArtisticWeddings.com

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Detail Shots Are So Important!

Love is in the Air!

Well wedding season is starting up and I finished my wedding I shot last weekend. It was a wonderful ceremony and two great people.  It is an honor being a wedding photographer in Atlanta.  I have been photographing weddings for a while now and it is always neat to see what shots are my favorite.  Usually they are the least expected ones from a wedding.  This photo came from just a quick little act of kindness from the groom.  He took the brides hand and kissed it.  Such a nice gesture and made for such an interesting photo.  It are these little detail shots that capture the little moments of the day.  This shot captures the love they have for each other in an almost abstract way.  It is like a little microcosm of the 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
www.AtlantaArtisticWeddings.com
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Check Out the Reviews of your Atlanta Wedding Photographer

Hi, I know some of you are just over whelmed with picking out a wedding photographer.  There are many things to look for when you are choosing the right wedding photographer for your wedding.  One is picking the style of photography you want for your wedding.  There are many talented photographers out there and just as many styles.  That is a very subjective choice and that depends on you.  One thing that is not so objective is looking at reviews.  Reviews tell you how satisfied clients were with their work.  Well I should know I am a Atlanta Wedding Photographer and I work hard for customer satisfaction and reviews from my clients.  There are many places you can check for reviews.  You can check for reviews in many places.  You can check at Google and look at their Google Plus page like this. You can check out Yahoo reviews of Atlanta Wedding Photographers like this. You can also check out Wedding Wire, My Wedding, Event Wire, and Facebook.  The point is do a little research because brides are more than happy to share their experience with a photographer.  If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me and I will be happy to help in any way that can.
Thanks so much for visiting!
David

Wedding Photography at Night

Hello everyone! This Atlanta Wedding Photographer has been very busy! I have been teaching at Emory in the evenings and getting geared up for all the weddings in May.  I wanted to share with you one of my favorite time of the days to shoot.  It is right after sunset and the sky turns blue.  I recently took a photo at that time of day and wanted to share it with everyone.  The bride wanted to use the lighting from the Gazebo for her wedding.  As you can see the timing and the light made for a wonderful and dramatic photo.   I hope that you enjoy the photo as much as I enjoyed taking it.

Historic Wedding Location in Atlanta the Marianna aka Victor H. Kriegshaber House

Courtesy of www.themarianna.com

Spring is in the air and so are weddings.  As you know I like to sing the praises of people that I like.  I am also a big fan of historic architecture.  Recently Ema from the Marianna asked me to come by and check out the wedding facility the Marianna.  It is a wonderful venue!!! You can see the website at: http://www.themarianna.com/

I have always loved this place since I first saw it.  I checked out a long time ago during the renovation period. I can tell the current owners have a deep appreciation of the historic architecture they have.   If you do any research on the venue you can search by the historic name Victor H. Kriegshaber House.  It is on the National Registrar of Historic Places and listed on several websites.  It has been a land mark in Atlanta since the early 1900's.
Come on by and say hello to Ema.  Take a tour of the facility and you will be happy you did.

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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Great Musican for Your Wedding

I would like to share with you a musician that I have know for a very long time.  John Willingham is one of the most talented guitar players in Atlanta.  He would a great addition to any wedding.  He is great with background guitar music and also he plays in several prestigious Jazz bands that would also be great to have at your wedding.  You can go to his website  at http://johnwillingham.com/ and learn more information.

I always like to share with people that would be a wonderful addition to your wedding.  As you start looking for vendors in Atlanta it can be overwhelming.  That is why I bring you this blog to give you suggestions to help you in your decision making process.   If you have any questions please don't hesitate to 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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and I will be happy to help you in any way that I can.
David Diener
www.AtlantaArtisticWeddings.com
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Add a little Class to Your Wedding

When I come across a vendor that I like I like to share it with my clients.  If you alive music to the wedding you can add the element of class to your wedding.  Especially if you use these classy musicians.  There is something special about adding a string trio to your wedding. One more bonus to having a live musician at your wedding that they can easily be available to adjust to your programs timing.  That is a good thing since we all know that sometimes a wedding can run a little behind schedule.

There is something to be said  about live music and how much it adds to your wedding.

Here is a link to their site:
Classy Chicks Trio

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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Great Wedding in Marrietta, Georgia

Atlanta Wedding Photographer – David Diener

Atlanta Wedding Photographer David DienerI love being a wedding photographer in Atlanta!  I have the honor of being there to capture the special day of some very wonderful people. This wedding party was just awesome! They were fun and a ball to work with!  The two familys were great as well.  Just such a special group!The wedding was in Marrietta, Georgia at the Whitlock Inn.  It is a wonderful Historic home in Marrietta.  It has a wonderful front yard and a wrap around porch.  The back yard is spacous and has vine gazebo that is fun to take pictures at.   The inside has all  the charm of a classic southern historic mansion.  I just love shooting at historic homes!!
The couple got a historic Bently also! The car was just plane fun.  The chauffeur was great to work with. He was very attentive to the couple and moved the car around to get the best shots.  He was a blast.
When working with professionals I always like to share with others who might need their services.  Here is a link below to the wedding team.
Whitlock Inn – Wedding Venue
Susan Gramling – Hair and Makeup
Special Day Limos – Transportation
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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Emory Continuing Education

Emory Continuing Education Class on Location at photo shoot

I want to share with you what we have been doing lately.  I have the honor of being a photography instructor at Emory’s continuing education program.  Let me tell you I have a great class of talented photographers.  They are getting toward the end of the of the program and are really shining!  They are some of the most inspiring individuals that I ever had the honor of working with.  We gone through several classes and concentrated on different aspects of photography.
This month I took the class to a photography studio in downtown Atlanta.  We had access to several backdrops and different sources of lighting.  I was amazed at how each photographer brought their own voice to the shoot.  Our model was Kristi .   I can’t say enough nice things about her! She brought her “A” game and was just down right fun!
Here are links to the photographers at the shoot.  Please take the time to view some beautiful photography.
 http://randycookphotography.smugmug.com/
If you want a portrait he is your man! He is a wonderful portrait and studio photographer!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/99452680@N02/
Wonderful photographer who has some beautiful food photography!
http://jadesphotojourney.blogspot.com/  
Great landscape photographer! and she has a  keen eye who also has one of the most beautiful Greyhounds!
We also have one more photographer and his website is coming soon (does aerial photography)
In closing the Emory Continuing Education program is a great place for inspiration and a place to take your photography to the next level.
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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A Photography Website with Shortcuts and Inspiration

Hello everyone! As a Atlanta wedding photographer I am always looking for inspiration.  I have made a website with some links to the information that I refer to most.  It is at http://atlantaartisticweddings.com/class/links.html.  There I have links to photoshop shortcuts, lightroom shortcuts and links to photographers that inspire me.  I have also embedded videos of  George Hurrell one of the greatest photographers.  He was the photographer to Hollywood for years and was the master of the black and white stills that promoted the stars of the time.  I have also embedded a video of Richard Avadon another photographer that inspired me.  His documentary "Dark and Light" is a classic that we can all learn from.  Both photographers shoot in black and white and are minimalist photographers in the since they capture the subject and there is no filler.  We could all learn from them. 
I hope that you enjoy the site and come back often.  I plan on updating it often with new links and inspiration!

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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