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.

Wedding at Naylor Hall

Wedding at Naylor Hall

This week’s couple is Lauren and Justin. Their wedding was a ton of fun and took plac at one of our favorite venues Naylor Hall.

The bride, Lauren, wore her mother’s wedding dress. They were the same size so she didn't even have to alter it! It was a modified A line dress with lace sleeves with ruffled trim around the base of the dress and a medium length manageable train. She also had a long veil that came to her knees. Lauren looked stunning in the dress and it was a beautiful homage to her mom. There was one more sentimental accessory on her bouquet: her father’s wedding ring. It was so touching that her attire was full of family heirlooms.

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Intimate Wedding at Payne Corley House

Intimate Wedding at Payne Corley House

This week’s wedding is Jack and Gloria. It was an intimate wedding at the Payne Corley House, where a few lifelong friends and family got together on a beautiful day to celebrate two people who found a partner in life.

The Payne Corley House, built in 1873, is one of my favorite venues in Atlanta. The owners Krista and Michael Ganley have turned this historic mansion into a premier wedding turnkey venue, that can provide you with flowers from Abby’s at the Cottage, food from one the top cooks in Atlanta, talented professional wedding planners and a beautiful setting for your event.

Engagement Photos at the Scenic Piedmont Park Atlanta

Engagement Photos at the Scenic Piedmont Park Atlanta

We met at the entrance to the park by the Magnolia Room, a small wedding venue in Piedmont park. We started to walk around to the soccer field past the tennis courts. As we walked I got to learn more about their big Greek wedding! It is going to be held at The Annunciation Cathedral, a Greek Orthodox Cathedral, where the Atlanta Greek festival is held every year. They are such a sweet couple who are really thoughtful and caring. I even got to know how Nathan proposed to Evangeline and their little covid love story!

Why Your Wedding Photographer Should Be Curious and Ask Questions

Why Your Wedding Photographer Should Be Curious and Ask Questions

If you follow our blog and social media then you know that we constantly talk about the important questions you should ask your wedding photographer. However, most people may not consider that the questions your photographer asks you are equally important. Now I know that answering questions from someone you likely just met may seem nerve-wracking and nosy to some people. However, there are plenty of reasons why you’ll want a photographer who will take the time to get to know more about you and what you want on your wedding day.

Atlanta Wedding Photographers Follow Covid Protocols

Atlanta Wedding Photographers Follow Covid Protocols

As an Atlanta wedding photographer with over 20 years experience, the last couple of years have been the biggest challenge yet. It has been 3 years of curve balls and adversity for everyone. We have to address these problems honestly and together if we are going to get through this. We always have the safety and concerns of our clients at the forefront of every wedding we do.

During this long-lasting pandemic a lot of adjustments have been made to weddings. We are flexible with each client and their unique circumstances. We address any concerns that they may have.

Let us talk about safety first. I can guarantee that the Atlanta wedding photographers at Atlanta Artistic Weddings have been vaccinated and boosted. We have been tested numerous times and we also continue to test frequently to ensure that everyone's healthy. Our photographers are always looking at the ever changing covid guidelines. So that you can have a safe and joyous wedding with your guests with no worries.

Atlanta's Beautiful Piedmont Park Great for Weddings and Engagement Sessions

Atlanta's Beautiful Piedmont Park Great for Weddings and Engagement Sessions

As an Atlanta wedding photographer I get to do a lot of engagement sessions all around Atlanta. One place that I keep coming back to is Piedmont Park. It is the crown jewel of Atlanta parks in the heart of the city offering so many great photo locations.

Now you might be wondering why I went into so much of the history of Piedmont Park. Well the answer is that all these features from the past make for such wonderful photo opportunities for an Atlanta wedding photographer because they make great backdrops and showcase Atlanta. Let us go through a few of them.

Atlanta Wedding Photographers Shoot at Little Gardens

Atlanta Wedding Photographers Shoot at Little Gardens

This week’s couple is Kristin and Daniel. I met them through my church. They approached me after service one Sunday and said that they were looking for a Atlanta wedding photographer for their wedding at Little Gardens. I was excited to say yes Little Gardens is less than a mile from my house!

Little Gardens is a hidden gem in the Lawrenceville area. It is a colonial-style venue nestled in the midst of a 7-acre estate. It has an outdoor ceremony area with a picturesque waterfall and koi fish pond. There is also a large bridal suite with overstuffed sofas and a floor-to-ceiling mirror to die for as well as a large ballroom and wrap-around bar in the reception area.

It was a weekday wedding so I left work and went straight there. The bride and bridesmaids happened to arrive at the same time that I did. As they went into the bridal room I brought out the wedding dress for a few detail shots. Also while the girls were getting ready the groom arrived with his groomsmen. We kept the groups separated until the ceremony.


Love and Weddings Can Be Spontaneous at The Cherokee Town Club

Love and Weddings Can Be Spontaneous at The Cherokee Town Club

Keven and Maria are this week’s couple. Keven contacted me one week before the wedding. He explained that it was going to be a small ceremony of a few family and friends while everyone was in town for the holidays.

The wedding was held at the Cherokee Town and Country Club, a historic mansion located off of Paces Ferry Road between Midtown and Buckhead. The Town Club occupies the famed Grant Estate and was chartered in 1956. It is recognized as one of America’s premier private clubs. The Grant Estate is one of the 8 original historic properties on Paces Ferry. It is part of Atlanta’s most beautiful historic districts which includes such properties as the Swan House, Tullie Smith House, and Stuart With House.


Love Never Gets Old

Love Never Gets Old

This wedding was the last wedding of 2021 and it made me a little reflective and thankful. As an Atlanta wedding photographer you get to cross paths with a lot of wonderful people. It was great to see Monsignor Gracz and know that there are so many caring people doing God’s work. It was also great to see the staff at Naylor Hall who have become friends and are just so gracious to everyone. Finally I am grateful to my wedding team at Atlanta Artistic Weddings who bring joy to others. From Heather who edits my blogs and makes me seem like I can talk pretty. To Lizzie who edits the photos and gets the anticipated photos to the clients so quickly. To Sarah and Tara who share their photography skills and make me a better photographer. But most of all I am thankful for my family for putting up with me and my long work hours away from the people I love.

Atlanta Wedding Photographer Goes From Piedmont Park To Peachtree Street

We arrived at Piedmont Park right around sunrise. I was looking forward to the photoshoot and getting to know these two. As luck would have it, there was rain and a chilly morning in the forecast. They were real troopers and said let’s go for it! I grabbed an extra strobe light and umbrella from my car and we started in the park. We then stopped in front of the garage where they had some cool street lamps. Then we headed to the soccer field where you have one of the finest skylines in the city. Once again we used the umbrella and second strobe for lighting. After a few minutes there we headed to the dock and wrapped up our shooting at Piedmont Park. The rain seemed to be coming down a little harder so I suggested we go to the Georgian Terrace, a historic hotel in downtown Atlanta on Peachtree Street. We'd be able to park there and go do some fun Downtown shots since it was only 5 minutes away. They agreed and off we went.

The Wonderful World Of Winter: Why We Love Winter Weddings!

The Wonderful World Of Winter: Why We Love Winter Weddings!

Winter is a favorite time of year for so many people and is a very popular time for weddings. The Christmas season brings with it a certain air of magic, and the snow, decorations, and all around ambiance of winter make for a beautiful, elegant setting for any special event. With Christmas just around the corner, let’s take a look back at some beautiful winter weddings our Atlanta wedding photographers have captured that show why we love this season so much!

How To Make Your Wedding Website The Best It Can be!

How To Make Your Wedding Website The Best It Can be!

Wedding planning can be very involved and time consuming, since there are so many details and logistics to sort out. One way couples stay organized during the craziness of wedding planning is by creating a wedding website. If you’re considering creating a wedding website for your big day, here are a few things to include on the site to make it the perfect organizational tool!

Tis The Season For Giving: Check Our New Instagram Holiday Giveaway!

Tis The Season For Giving: Check Our New Instagram Holiday Giveaway!

The holidays are just around the corner! This time of year is meant for us all to sit back, reflect, and give thanks for all of the great things that have happened this year. The Atlanta wedding photographers at Atlanta Artistic Weddings have gotten so much love and support this year, from clients, vendors, and followers alike. In return, we wanna spread the love this holiday season by giving away one $100 Amazon gift card to one of our followers! Check out our post to see how to win!

Blue Lives Together - Under the Shield of Love

Blue Lives Together - Under the Shield of Love

Amanda and Robert are this week’s couple. They are two police officers who fell in love. They both have a deep appreciation of history, service to their community and devotion to each other. They are such a wonderful couple!

As a Atlanta wedding photographer I do so many weddings I have seen couples with the same occupation marry each other, wether it be archaeologists who travel a lot, EMTs that deal with traumatic accidents, or doctors who have long hours and many hours of school. It seems like these couples understand the sacrifices of their occupation. They know that it is their passion in life and they have a calling to do what they do. I can see that in people in law enforcement too.

Rustic Engagement Session - Growing Up and Growing in Love

Rustic Engagement Session - Growing Up and Growing in Love

This week’s engagement session by the Atlanta wedding photographers at AtlantaArtisticWeddings was with Amanda and Kenny. I met them right after sunrise at McDaniels Farm. It was a very cool morning in the high 40’s. They could not have been more gracious about the cold weather. She wore a beautiful long dress and he a complimenting dress shirt and slacks. Perfect for a brisk fall morning in Georgia.

McDaniel’s Farm is a hidden gem of a park. It is on a 1930’s era farm with historic barns and outbuildings. There are also mixed use trails that go around the park. In the middle of that there are fields with some great morning light. In the very center of the McDaniels Farm is the main house owned by the McDaniels family. It is a great location for your engagement photos, providing lots of options for your Atlanta photographer.

A Shower of Love on Your Wedding Day!

A Shower of Love on Your Wedding Day!

As a Atlanta wedding photographer it is an honor to shoot so many diverse weddings. Kellie and Nagy are this week’s couple. They are super a cute couple who come from different sides of the world. The bride, Kellie is from Atlanta, Georgia and the groom Nagy is from Cairo, Egypt. She was raised Catholic and he was raised Muslim. Fate brought them together and when they met they appreciated each others cultures. They saw not the differences in the cultures but the similarities, in their cultures, such as importance of family and the importance of love and respect.

Historic Naylor Hall Is A Great Venue For Weddings!

Historic Naylor Hall Is A Great Venue For Weddings!

This week’s weddings took place at my favorite venue, Naylor Hall. I love Naylor Hall for many reasons. One it is one of the most beautiful venues around Atlanta. It has a certain southern charm but also grandeur. The favorite thing about Naylor Hall is the people who work there. They could not be more gracious and welcoming to their guests.

Popular Wedding Themes We Love!

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Our Atlanta wedding photographers at Atlanta Artistic Weddings have come to realize that, just like people, no two weddings are exactly the same. There are so many different types of people and personalities in the world. Even in our city of Atlanta alone there is so much diversity, which is amazing! That being said, it only makes sense that people would want their wedding ceremonies to reflect their personalities and some people do so by assigning their wedding a theme that speaks to who they are as a couple. This week I want to take you through some of the more popular wedding themes our Atlanta wedding photographers have seen.

Classic/Traditional Wedding

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This is likely what first comes to mind when one thinks of a wedding. This type of ceremony focuses on tradition and ritual. Guests usually have a program or list of standard rituals and events, such as the vows, exchanging of the rings, and toasts, where they can follow along with what will happen and when. This type of wedding usually takes place in either a church that is meaningful to the couple or a nice event hall. The decor is simple and elegant with flowers and candles and usually includes neutral colors, like white or grey. This is a formal event, so people usually dress in formal or black tie ensembles. The bride and her bridesmaids wear formal dresses, with the bride in white and the bridesmaids in a soft or neutral color. The groom and groomsmen wear formal suits or tuxes with ties and accessories, like cuff links or socks, in a color that matches the chosen color scheme.

Rustic Wedding

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This wedding theme tends to be more organic and natural. These weddings usually take place outside or in an open-air structure so the decor normally includes a lot of wooden, floral, and forest elements. Rustic decorations also provide the perfect opportunity to DIY and put one’s own personal touch on the ceremony, such as burlap bows around the floral centerpieces, distressed wood picture frames holding meaningful pictures, or a wooden/floral arch to mark where the couple will stand. The attire is also slightly more casual than a traditional wedding. The rustic groom will wear earth tones to match the theme. most of the time he will wear the suit, but he may also wear a button down with no jacket or just a vest. The rustic bride usually wears a slim-fitting, flowing dress, sometimes with lace. She also usually wears her hair down with flowers woven through it.

City Wedding

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This is definitely one of the more modern wedding themes and is perfect for those more outgoing and social couples who enjoy the city night life. This type of wedding usually takes place at a local hotspot in the heart of a city in it’s downtown area. A city wedding can range in feeling from a Vegas club feel to old Hollywood glamour. The decor could be made of steel or metal elements and incorporate bright colors signifying the street art found around the city. It is also more likely that a DJ will play music at the reception, rather than a live band. The attire is still formal, but it is more sleek and modern than traditional formalware. The brides dress will often be fitted, or at list a slim cut, and the groom will wear a less formal suit, as opposed to a tux, and possibly a bowtie as opposed to a regular tie.

Beach Wedding

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Weddings with a beach/tropical theme can be super fun and have a relaxing feel to them, weather permitting. There is a lot you can do with this theme, from seashell and pastel decor, to coconut drinks and seafood at the reception, to leis and shell necklaces as party favors. You can also have some fun with lighting, using tiki torches at the reception after dark, or stringing lights on a pier or the chairs that have been set up. Everyone usually dresses a bit more casually for beach weddings, sometimes with no shoes, short sleeve, spaghetti strap, or strapless dress for the women, and khakis for the men. Summer is the perfect time for this sort of wedding and you can even make the perfect beach playlist for your DJ to play at the reception.

A Wedding Customized To Your Interests-It’s Your Day After All!

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This theme, which we have discussed before, is one of my favorites and can really show off the couple’s personality! It is basically the classic wedding ceremony, but with the couples own individual twist on some of the rituals and traditions. These twists can refer to a couple’s favorite show or book, their occupation or hobbies, or places that are significant to them, or that they love. They can personalize the decor by personalizing centerpieces, such as using favorite objects or photos instead of flowers, or creating a unique, fun cake topper. The couple may also customize their favors in the same way, with a favorite logo, character, or saying. The wedding attire can also be customized with, fun socks or watches for the groom and groomsmen and fun shoes and accessories for the bride and bridesmaids. This day is for the bride and groom and this theme will really let them shine!

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All of these themes are unique, as well as timeless, and never seem to disappoint. Whatever theme you choose for your wedding day, make sure you choose one that best showcases you as a couple and your personalities. Is there a wedding theme you enjoy that we didn’t include? Let us know, we would love to hear about it!

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A Mariachi Band Rocks Naylor Hall!

A Mariachi Band Rocks Naylor Hall!

If you want your wedding to rock, get yourself a Mariachi band. They had an 11 piece mariachi band with horns, vihuela mexicana, violin, guitarrón bass and male and female singers. Since the 1930 has been widely considered the quintessential Mexican folk-derived musical ensemble. The mariachi band has become an institution symbol for Mexican music and culture. Not only did the Mariachi band sound great, they looked great too. They all wore matching charro outfits with lots of details on the sleeves, coat, and pants. They introduced the bride as she came down the aisle, played during cocktail hour and rocked the house during the reception. I can not say enough good things about this band.