May 3, 2022

The Evolution of the Bridal Party

Photography by the **Atlanta Wedding Photographers** at **AtlantaArtisticWeddings**

One key component of any wedding ceremony is the bridal party, a group of the bride and groom’s closest friends chosen by the couple to share in the ceremony with them. This tradition has been around for hundreds of years and, thankfully, has evolved immensely since it’s origin. That being said, we did some research on this beloved tradition and want to share with you what we learned about the origins of the bridal party!

April 27, 2022

Atlanta Wedding Photographers Capture Beautiful Wedding at Naylor Hall

by David Diener

Photography by the **Atlanta Wedding Photographers** at **AtlantaArtisticWeddings Bridesmaids celebrate a Cajun tradition**

The Atlanta Wedding Photographers at AtlantaArtisticWeddings captured several details that were very unique and reflected the bride and groom’s personality. The whole ceremony had a rustic cajun sort of vibe. The first thing I noticed were the boutonnieres for the guys which had real bullet casings holding them together. I also loved the simple wooden handmade and engraved ring boxes. The wedding cake had a little detail on it that was so cool! There were strands of pearls hanging from the base of the cake. It turned out these were bracelets for the bridesmaids and at the end were symbolic trinkets that corresponded to cards that told the bridesmaid’s future or personality trait. What I believed was the most thoughtful detail came from the bride. She had these handwritten notes for everyone in her wedding party and family. It reflected how caring and thankful she was to everyone at her wedding.

April 19, 2022

Atlanta Wedding Photographer Captures Beautiful Ceremony At Little Gardens

by David Diener

The Atlanta Wedding Photographers at AtlantaArtisticWeddings went to Little Gardens is a historic wedding venue built in the mid 1800’s on a hill along Lawrenceville Highway. It has many great features, such as the rolling lawn out front, flagstone walkways, and a Koi pond in the back, which is a symbol of good luck in Japanese culture. Inside the main building, which is a traditional Georgian mansion, is a gorgeous ballroom with square columns and tall windows for an airy, classic feel. The hardwood flooring adds warmth and sophistication to the space.

April 12, 2022

Let Them Eat Cake: A Short History Of Wedding Cake Toppers!

by Heather Towhey

One of everyone’s favorite details at a wedding is the wedding cake topper! This is one piece of the wedding where the couple can really personalize the details and they can put their personalities into it. It can be elaborate or simple, silly or sentimental, anything the bride and groom want. There is a huge variety of cake toppers nowadays, but where did this decoration come from? When and why did people start using them? This week, I wanna go into detail about the history of wedding cake toppers while showing off some of our Atlanta wedding photographers favorite cake toppers from our Atlanta couples!

April 5, 2022

5 Ways To Deal With Wedding Planning Anxiety

by Heather Towhey

Anyone who has ever planned a wedding will agree that it is an incredibly stressful experience. From all the choices to be made, to deadlines, to outside opinions, it may make you feel like you’re going insane. You are not alone in this and, thankfully, there are a few things you can do to keep from feeling overwhelmed. Here are 5 ways you can combat your wedding stress anxiety.

March 30, 2022

Atlanta Wedding Photographers Capture A Celebration Two Years In The Making

by David Diener

The ceremony was held inside the chapel. The Atlanta wedding photographers captured a mixed ceremony based on Sri Lanka culture. Sri Lanka is an island south of the Indian mainland. Since it is an island it has a rich history of international trade that influences the many religions that are practiced there. It was a beautiful ceremony. The bridesmaids sang a traditional song and there was even a person playing the conch shell. The couple fed each other and shared the cup of life. The two families exchanged gifts and the ceremony ended with the minister chopping a coconut in half!

March 22, 2022

Atlanta Wedding Photographer Catches A Proposal On Top Of The World!

by David Diener

A couple of weeks ago, this guy named AJ contacted me. He wanted me to photograph him proposing to his girlfriend on the Helipad on the roof of Vantanas. It was going to be a total surprise to her!

It was going to take a lot of planning to pull something like this off, so this Atlanta Wedding Photographer contacted Vantanas to work out the logistics and timing. The plan was for him to pretend to take his girlfriend out to eat. He would go to Centennial Park and the ferris wheel then across the park to Vantanas, where he would tell her that he has access to the roof there and its beautiful view of the city.

March 16, 2022

How To Keep The Party Going: Entertainment Ideas For Your Reception

by Heather Towhey

Your wedding reception is the part of your wedding where you can drop all the formalities, let loose, and just have fun with the loved ones who came to celebrate you. This should be a fun time for the couple of honor, but a lot of times they spend the night worrying about how they, as the hosts, can keep the party going and keep their guests entertained. This week I wanted to share with you some fun party games and activities our Atlanta wedding photographers have learned over the years that will ease your worries and ensure your guests will have an amazing night!

March 12, 2022

Atlanta Wedding Photographer Teaches Class at Emory

by David Diener

Photography by the **Atlanta Wedding Photographer David Diener**

My name is David Diener and I have been teaching at Emory Continuing Education for a while now. It is very rewarding teaching photography and editing to a new batch of photographers. We have have students from all walks of life. It is nice to meet so many wonderful photographers and talented artists who want to learn photography and improve their craft. Emory Continuing Education classes are a great way to improve your photography talents or learn a new photography skill.

I am teaching Digital Photography 1 starting March 23rd. We will go over composition, selective focus, saturated colors and proper exposure all combine to produce images that make the best use of digital photography's tools in order to tell great stories. Ideal for both enthusiastic hobbyists as well as serious amateurs, our course will utilize a combination of class lectures and photographic assignments to convey the importance of megapixels, file compression, and print-versus-email output. We will also explore the more complex aspects of photography: lighting, composition, color, depth of field, and more. Students are encouraged to share work for enhancement of class discussions.

March 8, 2022

Wedding at Naylor Hall

by David Diener

**Wedding Photography** by the **Atlanta Wedding Photographers** at **AtlantaArtisticWeddings**

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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March 1, 2022

Atlanta Night Photography - Latest Trend in Wedding Photos

by David Diener

The Atlanta Wedding photographers at AtlantaArtisticWeddings capture beautiful Night Photography at the Fox Theater — **Night Wedding Photos** by the **Atlanta wedding photographers** at **AtlantaArtisticWeddings**

One of the latest trends in wedding photography is shooting at night. The wedding photographers at Atlanta Artistic Weddings have a lot of experience with this, whether it be the sparkler exit or sneaking out of the wedding and taking a few dramatic photos at the blue hour.

February 22, 2022

Intimate Wedding at Payne Corley House

by David Diener

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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.

February 16, 2022

Engagement Photos at the Scenic Piedmont Park Atlanta

by David Diener

**Engagement Photos** by the **Atlanta Wedding Photographers** at AtlantaArtisticWeddings

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!

February 9, 2022

Why Your Wedding Photographer Should Be Curious and Ask Questions

by Heather Towhey

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.

February 2, 2022

Atlanta Wedding Photographers Follow Covid Protocols

by David Diener

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.

January 26, 2022

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

by David Diener

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.

January 19, 2022

Atlanta Wedding Photographers Shoot at Little Gardens

by David Diener

**Little Gardens wedding photography** by the Atlanta Wedding Photographers at **AtlantaArtisticWeddings**

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.

January 12, 2022

Love and Weddings Can Be Spontaneous at The Cherokee Town Club

by David Diener

Photography at the **Cherokee Town Club** by the **Atlanta Wedding Photographers** at **AtlantaArtisticWeddings**

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.

January 5, 2022

Love Never Gets Old

by David Diener

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.

December 29, 2021

Atlanta Wedding Photographer Goes From Piedmont Park To Peachtree Street

by David Diener

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.