David Diener
Atlanta Wedding Photographers shoot at Historic ...

Capture your wedding day with the timeless elegance and creative artistry that only Atlanta Artistic Wedding Photographer can deliver. Specializing in photojournalistic, documentary-style photography, we bring your story to life with natural, candid moments that evoke genuine emotion. Our signature black-and-white vintage style adds a classic touch, perfectly complementing the historic wedding venues Atlanta is renowned for.

Imagine your wedding surrounded by rich architectural details and storied charm—from grand mansions to charming historic barns—while we quietly document the heartfelt moments as they unfold. Choose Atlanta Artistic Wedding Photographer to preserve your day in a way that blends artistry, history, and authenticity, creating memories you'll cherish forever. Let us turn your wedding into a timeless work of art.

Atlanta Wedding Photographers shoot at Historic Wedding Venue with Waterfall and Historic Dam
David Diener
Atlanta Wedding Photographers Share Historic ...

As an Atlanta wedding photographer, I get to shoot at some amazing locations. As some of you may know I am involved in historic preservation and I love historic venues. This week we are going to cover some of my favorite historic places of worship in Atlanta. I am also sharing a map of the historic churches, temples and synagogues in Atlanta. I hope you enjoy this little tour as much as I do.

The Temple, established in 1860 to serve the needs of the German-Jewish immigrants, is the only non-Christian historic house of worship in Midtown. The neoclassical Temple was designed by noted Atlanta classicist Philip Trammell Shutze in 1931. While dramatically scaled back from the pre-Depression plans, the sanctuary takes cues from Venetian churches Shutze saw while studying in Rome. During the 1950’s and 1960’s, The Temple was a center for civil rights advocacy. Its civil rights role was one of the central themes in the movie Driving Miss Daisy.

Atlanta Wedding Photographers Share Historic Places of Worship
David Diener
Noah and Lauren Atlanta Wedding at Ashton ...

The Atlanta wedding photographers at AtlantaArtistcWeddings photograph Noah and Lauren’s wedding at Ashton Gardens. The couple were surrounded from with family and friends. They even brought their family dog as a guest to the wedding where he was a super star!

Noah and Lauren Atlanta Wedding at Ashton Gardens with a Dog?
David Diener
Classic Black and White Wedding Photography is ...

Documentary Wedding photography includes classic black and white photos.  Black and white photos are timeless and they never go out of style.  Atlanta Artistic Weddings and it's award winning photography includes timeless black and white photography.

Shooting with Natural Light

photography by the Atlanta Wedding Photographers at AtlantaArtisticWeddings

photography by the Atlanta Wedding Photographers at AtlantaArtisticWeddings

As an Atlanta wedding photographer, I am often asked what camera I use, as if that is the only element that goes into taking a great photograph. A talented photographer friend of mine shared a piece of wisdom that I have taken to heart ever since. An amateur photographer talks about what equipment they use because they assume that is how you make great photos, while a professional photographer talks about how much money they charge to justify his photos. However, an artist talks about light because he knows that is where all great photos come from. When I am on a shoot I am always looking for the best light for my photography, because I know great natural light makes for beautiful photos.

photography by the Atlanta Wedding Photographers at AtlantaArtisticWeddings

photography by the Atlanta Wedding Photographers at AtlantaArtisticWeddings

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photography by the Atlanta Wedding Photographers at AtlantaArtisticWeddings

When I am shooting an engagement session I schedule it for the time of day that has the best lighting, which is usually when the sun is low in the sky. This happens twice in the day: once in the morning at sunrise and once in the evening at sunset. As you can see from these photos, you get this warm, romantic light that is perfect for engagement and wedding photography. You can backlight your subject and get the halo effect, which can add so much to your photos.

photography by the Atlanta Wedding Photographers at AtlantaArtisticWeddings

photography by the Atlanta Wedding Photographers at AtlantaArtisticWeddings

I personally prefer to shoot in the morning. It is cooler that way, so you don’t have to worry about sweating. Also, when you shoot in the morning you don’t have to rush to get all your photography done before sunset. You get a very natural warm light for photos, which turns out beautiful on camera.

photography by the Atlanta Wedding Photographers at AtlantaArtisticWeddings

photography by the Atlanta Wedding Photographers at AtlantaArtisticWeddings

Using natural light is not limited to outdoor photography. You can take advantage of natural light indoors by using windows and doors. Whenever I shoot at an indoor wedding venue, I get there early to survey where the light comes into the venue. Sometimes you get lucky and the venue will have these large glass windows and doors that provide some wonderful light! It is sort of diffused and makes for some stunning lighting.

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photography by the Atlanta Wedding Photographers at AtlantaArtisticWeddings

I hope you have enjoyed the post! Thank you so much for coming by this Atlanta wedding photographer’s blog and I hope you keep coming back to see what we’re up to. If you would like to learn more about shooting with natural light and wedding photography you can sign up for a class I am teaching through Emory Continuing Education. Here is a link https://ece.emory.edu/section-detail-page-ece.php?SectionID=27933 where you can learn more and sign up for the class. If you would like to contact me, you can do so on my website at https://www.atlantaartisticweddings.com/contact-atlanta-wedding-photographer. I’d love to hear from you!

Thanks again!

David

Couples Appreciation Month: Why April Is Considered Prime For Couples And For Love!

Couples Appreciation Month: Why April Is Considered Prime For Couples And For Love!

The Atlanta wedding photographers at Atlanta Artistic Weddings have been incredibly lucky to work with some amazing couples over the years. Being part of a couple takes a lot of commitment and showing appreciation for your significant other is key to a successful relationship. Almost everyone would say Valentine’s Day is the number one opportunity to do show affection for your partner and, therefore, February is the most romantic month. However, what many people don’t know is that April is actually a prime month for romance and for couples. So much so that it has become known as National Couple’s Appreciation Month!

This Atlanta Wedding Photographer is Teaching A Wedding Photography Class!

This Atlanta Wedding Photographer is Teaching A Wedding Photography Class!

As a Atlanta Wedding Wedding photographer I have had the honor of shooting shooting hundreds of weddings and to hone my skills as a photographer. Emory has given me the chance to share these skills by offering a wedding photography class. You can take advantage of this opportunity on April 25, 2021 at the historic wedding venue Naylor Hall!

Celebrating Love On National Proposal Day!

Celebrating Love On National Proposal Day!

The Atlanta wedding photographers at Atlanta Artistic Weddings absolutely love love! As it turns out, there are plenty of opportunities throughout the year to celebrate love, one of them being National Proposal Day, which takes place on March 20th each year. Unlike Valentine’s Day, where people celebrate affection of all kinds amongst family, friends, etc., National Proposal Day is where one should make a vow or commitment specifically to their significant other. This holiday is meant to give people courage to take the plunge with the one they love and commit to them in a special way. Take time to plan a romantic gesture for your loved one on the day and, if you’re stumped, here is a little bit of background and a few ideas to give you a head start.

Decatur Micro Wedding by the Atlanta Wedding Photographers at Atlanta Artistic Weddings

Decatur Micro Wedding by the Atlanta Wedding Photographers at Atlanta Artistic Weddings

This week the Atlanta Wedding photographers at Atlanta Artistic Weddings got to shoot an intimate micro wedding in Decatur for a great couple! The couple lived within walking distance to the Decatur Square, where you have the park and historic Decatur Courthouse. Their venue was centrally located to everything, which was awesome!

How To Hit The Perfect Note With Your Wedding Reception Set List!

How To Hit The Perfect Note With Your Wedding Reception Set List!

The Atlanta wedding photographers at Atlanta Artistic Weddings love to have fun at weddings, and wedding receptions are made for fun! The reception is where you get to celebrate, let loose, and dance the night away with those closest to you, and a big part of that is the music. Every guest is going to have their own taste in music, so it can be overwhelming when creating your set list for the reception. However, music means something to everyone, and there are plenty of ways you can create the perfect set list that will make your reception a night to remember!

Love Prevails: How To Combine Safety and Style For Your Wedding During The Pandemic

Love Prevails: How To Combine Safety and Style For Your Wedding During The Pandemic

Are you wanting to get married, but not sure how to go about hosting a ceremony during this crazy time? The Atlanta wedding photographers at Atlanta Artistic Weddings are all about keeping people safe and healthy, but we are also all about helping to make your wedding experience amazing! After all, life is still moving forward. You’re marrying the love of your life and that is a beautiful thing! I wanted to share with you a few unique, fun details you can add to your ceremony that prove you don’t have to sacrifice elegance and style in order to be safe and responsible.

Engagement Session in Atlanta and Roswell Georgia

Engagement Session in Atlanta and Roswell Georgia

As an Atlanta wedding photographer, I love shooting engagement sessions. This week I shot a very special couple whom I have known for a couple of years. When they said that they wanted me to be their wedding photographer, I was so honored! I could not wait to to start shooting with them.

We shot at several different locations outside of Atlanta and around Roswell, Georgia. We started in the morning at Leita Thompson Park. It is a cozy little park with lots of beautiful walking trails and an intimate little playground with benches. The walking trails go for miles with some rolling hills, which makes for some gorgeous scenery.

The Original Love Story: The History and Traditions of Valentine's Day

The Original Love Story: The History and Traditions of Valentine's Day

It’s no secret that the Atlanta wedding photographers at Atlanta Artistic Weddings absolutely love love! That being said, we also love an occasion that celebrates love, like Valentine’s Day, which is coming up this weekend. Valentine’s Day is an extremely popular holiday with a rich history, so I wanted to explore a little about the origins of the holiday and the meaning behind the well-known traditions associated with the day.

Emory Continuing Education To Hold Photography Class At Beautiful Naylor Hall

Emory Continuing Education To Hold Photography Class At Beautiful Naylor Hall

Have you ever wanted to learn more about photography from a professional photographer? Do you think you may want to pursue a career as a wedding photographer? Are you curious about what that profession entails? If so, Emory Continuing Education at Emory University may have the perfect course for you! This Spring, Emory is offering a virtual class on wedding photography, taught by a true Atlanta wedding photographer, Atlanta Artistic Wedding’s own fearless leader, David Diener. This class will take place from Sunday, April 25—Tuesday, April 27, 2021

Atlanta Wedding Photographer Captures Multicultural Wedding

Atlanta Wedding Photographer Captures Multicultural Wedding

As an Atlanta wedding photographer, it is an honor to capture so many cultures and customs. This week I had the privilege of shooting a wedding between a bride of Christian faith and a groom of Muslim faith. They mixed ceremony details and traditions from each religion, which was truly beautiful to see. It was truly a celebration of life, culture, and the love this couple has for each other.

Atlanta Artistic Weddings Celebrates National Spouses Day!

Atlanta Artistic Weddings Celebrates National Spouses Day!

The Atlanta wedding photographers at Atlanta Artistic Weddings want to celebrate National Spouses Day coming up next week on January 26. The bond between spouses and the commitment you make to one another is something that is incredibly special and we are so lucky to get to witness this in our line of work! This day is incredibly important and provides an opportunity for you and your spouse to express your love and show your commitment to one another. In case you are unfamiliar with this day, let me tell you a little more about it.

Giving Thanks to the Many Blessings That Were Bestowed Upon Us

Giving Thanks to the Many Blessings That Were Bestowed Upon Us

We all know 2020 is going to go down in the history books as one to remember, especially if you are a wedding photographer in Atlanta. Needless to say, the pandemic caused havoc on businesses and social lives alike. I do not know one person that has not been personally affected by this. However, we should remember that while the year has had its share of tragedies, there were many triumphs, too! Let us be thankful for the many blessings that have been bestowed upon us.

Historic Hotels Shot by the Atlanta Wedding Photographers at Atlanta Artistic Weddings

Historic Hotels Shot by the Atlanta Wedding Photographers at Atlanta Artistic Weddings

If you have been following my blog, you know I am a Atlanta wedding photographer that LOVES historic landmarks. I am blessed to live in a city with so many historic landmarks and some of my favorites are historic hotels. If you shoot weddings you inevitably shoot at hotels and I have been blessed to be able to shoot at some of the most iconic historic hotels in the United States.

The Atlanta Wedding Photographers at Atlanta Artistic Weddings Shoot Engagement Session at Piedmont Park

The Atlanta Wedding Photographers at Atlanta Artistic Weddings Shoot Engagement Session at Piedmont Park

As an Atlanta wedding photographer, I love shooting engagement sessions! They are so much fun! I get to know the couple and the couple gets to know me. It is a lot less stressful than taking photos on your wedding day, where there is a schedule and everyone is looking at the clock. We get to casually walk around and look at locations and lighting and can make a day of it.

How Less Is More: Finding Tradition And Meaning In Elopements

How Less Is More: Finding Tradition And Meaning In Elopements

The Atlanta wedding photographers at Atlanta Artistic Weddings have seen many kinds of weddings, especially after a year like this one. I’ve noticed that elopements especially have become more popular in the past couple of years and our photographers have shot a number of elopements. While this type of ceremony may not be what every couple imagines when thinking about their wedding, there are some really neat, unique aspects that can be incorporated into these simple, yet elegant, ceremonies to make them incredibly meaningful. After all, you’re still marrying the love of your life and you still have a reason to celebrate!

Atlanta Wedding Photographers And The Celebration Of Life!

Atlanta Wedding Photographers And The Celebration Of Life!

As an Atlanta wedding photographer, once in a while you’ll get to capture something that is more than a wedding. This was absolutely one of those weddings. It was a day full of emotion and love.

I was contacted by a friend of mine who wanted me to shoot a friend’s wedding, but I was told we’d have to do it soon because the bride, Alice, was battling cancer and was in intensive care. I told her we were 100 percent in and were going to help in any way that we could.

Atlanta Wedding photographers Support Historic Georgia Theaters

Atlanta Wedding photographers Support Historic Georgia Theaters

As an Atlanta wedding photographer at AtlantaAtisticWeddings, I am a big supporter of the many historic theaters we have in Georgia. As a matter of fact, I proposed to my wife in front of the Fox Theater, so my love of these historic venues runs deep. We are supporters of the Strand, Macon Opera House and Fox Theater. Please support this historic venues by booking your private event, weddings and live shows at these beautiful classic venues.

Naylor Hall: A Piece Of Southern Charm In Roswell, Georgia

Naylor Hall: A Piece Of Southern Charm In Roswell, Georgia

The Atlanta wedding photographers at Atlanta Artistic Weddings believe it’s important to team up with small, local businesses and vendors. Working with a small business is great, because they give you a chance to support your community, as many small businesses are local. Plus, they really take pride In their work and relationships with their customers. This week, I wanted to tell you about one small business that I mention frequently, but that some of our newer readers may not know about: Naylor Hall.