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.
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!
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.
Atlanta wedding photographer at www.atlantaartisticweddings.com capture a surprise proposal at airport.
This week's post is a surprise proposal. To his long-time friend turned girlfriend at the Gwinnett Airport.
He contacted me through instagram and wanted me to photograph him proposing to his girlfriend on Saturday. I told him I would be honored! We set up a time for a phone call and set up the logistics for photographing the proposal.
A big thank you to Atlanta and the team at Atlanta Artistic Weddings!
Since it is close to Thanksgiving, I wanted to write a blog on being thankful. I was looking at our instagram page and I noticed that we are up to 1,000 posts!
I am so thankful to Heather who is in charge of social media and is editor of the website. She is the one that writes all those posts on Instagram. I have gotten many compliments on her posts. It was Heather’s idea to have Fun Fact Friday! I look forward to her Friday posts. I have shot 100s of weddings but I still learn something every Friday! She shares insights about weddings and historical background on many wedding traditions. You feel smarter after checking out her Friday posts.
Engagement photos serve many purposes. They can be used on a Save The Date card or in a wedding announcement in a newspaper. The engagement shoot can also be used as a practice session before the big day so the couple can get to know their photographer beforehand and see previews of what the pictures may look like. Either way, our Atlanta wedding photographers always try to bring their A-game when shooting engagement sessions and below are some poses that help them do just that.
This week’s couple is Chantal and Chris from Atlanta. They are a fun loving couple who have some of the greatest friends ever!
The wedding took place at the Four Seasons Hotel in Downtown Atlanta it is a great place for Atlanta wedding photographers. . It is within walking distance to the Piedmont Park and High Museum. When you enter the hotel the first thing you see is an impressive staircase to the second floor balcony and restaurant. Then there is another set of stairs that takes you to the 4th floor to the main ballroom where the reception was held. The wedding was held on the fifth floor terrace area. It is a beautiful terrace where you get to see the High Museum of Art and Peachtree Street.
This week’s wedding is Carly and Stewart. They are a true Ironman couple! The wedding was at my favorite venue Naylor Hall. It was a wedding to remember.
Naylor Hall is a beautiful venue that is in the heart of historic Roswell. It is a historic mansion with one of the largest front yards in Roswell. It makes a beautiful backdrop to any wedding. I am a big fan of Sunny the owner of Naylor Hall. She is an event professional with many years experience in planning and weddings. The manager Abbey is also a joy to work with! They, including their gracious staff, make a great team for any wedding or special event. It is an honor to work with so many wonderful people.
This week the Atlanta wedding photographers at Atlanta Artistic Weddings captured a family wedding at Rays on the River. It was a relatively small wedding with about 75 family and friends. The couple’s names are E-Kat and Bruce.
The day started at the couple’s home where they raise their family and where they got ready for the big day. E-Kat was getting her hair and makeup done at her home while Bruce helped the kids get ready. They have 3 beautiful daughters and the youngest child is a precious boy about 11 years old. The girls had matching green dresses that were cut the same as their moms wedding dress. They had a draped collar with a sheath cut dress. They looked very tasteful and elegant. The groom and their son wore blue blazers and purple striped ties that matched their boutineers.
As an Atlanta wedding photographer I often get asked for advice on weddings. The one piece of advice I give every bride and groom is “this is your wedding”. I think sometimes people forget that the wedding day is a celebration of their love and their vows to each other.
Often a bride and groom get overwhelmed by all the decisions that have to be made for the wedding. They have friends saying one thing and parents saying another thing. But this is their wedding. As a matter of fact I love it when a couple makes it their wedding. What I mean by that is when people come to the wedding they can see the personalities of the bride and groom reflected throughout the wedding day. Guests may see it in the wedding invitation, the food they serve, the decorations and even how they say their vows to each other. I have even seen people incorporate their pets in their weddings. I think your pets are part of the family too. They live with you and love you unconditionally!
Our couple this week is Nisha and Akshayand their two-day Atlanta wedding at The Foundry at Puritan Mill. As an Atlanta wedding photographer I love Indian weddings! They are colorful and full of beautiful attire and multiple fun ceremonies. In this blog we will cover Indian wedding customs and explain the different Indian wedding ceremonies.
Bridal parties come in all shapes and sizes and they can be tricky to photograph. You have to manage a number of people of all different looks and personalities and make sure they all look stellar. Well, our Atlanta wedding photographers have a few go-to poses they like to use to make sure that the entire bridal party comes through looking their best!
The wedding day is one of the most important days in any persons life. In our previous blog we showcased some poses our Atlanta wedding photographers utilize to ensure the bridal solo photos are perfect. Well, this week I want to walk show off poses that are best suited for the grooms portraits. These photos are going to be mementos of a very important day so when the groom looks back on them, he will want to see a mix of sophistication and class, as well as an occasional fun and playful feeling. The poses below help to ensure the grooms are all that and more!
This week’s wedding is Dun and Siming. They are from China and they met in the United States when they were going to school and met in church. They go to North Avenue Presbyterian Church at the corner of Peachtree Street and North Avenue.
I got to the church at 6:30 am. Yes I know that is really early to get to a church, but there was a reason that they wanted to start so early. They were streaming the wedding to their parents and family in China. There is a 12-hour time difference between Atlanta and China. When the wedding started here at 10am it was 10pm in China. When I got to the huge church in downtown Atlanta there were only 6 people in the building: me, Dun, Siming, two bridesmaids and 2 security guards. I introduced myself to the bride and groom separately since we had only spoken on the phone once. They were so sweet and thoughtful.
The wedding day is one of the most important days in any persons life. The bride especially has likely been dreaming of the day since she was young. When doing shots of the bride by herself, it’s super important to capture photos that show off her elegance and beauty but also reflect the natural joy and excitement she felt. This is one tricky balance, so our Atlanta wedding photographers use a variety of poses and shots to make sure the bride looks her absolute best. This week, let’s walk through just a few of our favorite bridal solo poses!
As an Atlanta wedding photographer I shoot a lot of wedding venues. Every year I shoot at a couple of Magic Moments wedding venues. This company runs six award-winning Atlanta area event venues. They run Flint hill, The Atrium, Primrose Cottage, Little Gardens, Cloverleaf Farm and Vinewood Stables. At all of those venues A Divine Event usually does the catering, floral and design work for the weddings.
As a Atlanta wedding photographer at AtlantaArtisticWeddings I share a blog on weddings I have done. This week’s wedding is Evangeline and Nathen. The wedding took place at one of my favorite churches in Atlanta, the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation. This church hosts the Greek festival every year, where you can get great Greek food and learn about Greek culture.
It’s well understood that not everyone is immediately comfortable in front of the camera. There is also a ton of added pressure on the newlyweds to look perfect on the big day. Our Atlanta wedding photographers recognize this and make it their mission to connect with our couples and help them feel as relaxed as possible. One thing that can make photo shoots less stressful for you and your partner is to choose a set of poses with your photographer beforehand so you know what to expect, and to keep those poses simple, natural, and casual so that nothing’s forced. In case you need inspiration, here are seven of our favorite poses for wedding day shoots!
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I have talked to other Atlanta wedding photographers and people in the wedding business. During the Covid lockdown a lot of things changed and had to be rescheduled because of it. This week’s wedding is over 2 years in the making. They were planning on a small wedding with just friends and family right when Covid started. A half a year later the bride's father and mother got Covid and was hospitalized. Then the groom’s mom got sick and passed away. To say that it has been a rough couple of years would be an understatement. I will say though that they are closer and more mature than most couples i’ve seen because of all they have endured.
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I was so looking forward to this wedding! It was a morning wedding and I arrived at Primrose Cottage about a half an hour early. Since I have not shot there in a while nor Have I ever shot there in the morning I wanted to scope things out. I was looking for good places with optimal lighting. While walking around I got to meet Leah Spain, the wedding director for the day. I was so lucky to run into her. I always say when you are an Atlanta wedding photographer you are on a wedding team. Leah was truly a team player who knew how to communicate, and handle everything with grace. As you may know things do not always go as planned at weddings and Leah knew how to monitor and adjust like a real pro!
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Marianna the bride arrived at Primrose with her mom and 3 sisters first. They unloaded everything and went upstairs to the beautiful and spacious bridal room that Primrose has. I took some detail shots of the dress before she put it on. While she was getting dressed I borrowed the rings for a detail shot of those. Throughout the house they had these bottles of wine for people to sign. They got the wine from a vineyard that they went to on their favorite date, so I thought it would be appropriate to have the rings with their favorite wine that only gets better with age.
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While she was getting ready I went to do a few shots with the guys. While there I got to see Logan the groom hand out his gifts to the guys. Since Logan is in the Air Force he handed out their gifts in customized ammo boxes with their names on them. In the box were handkerchiefs, shot glasses, and everything a good groomsman would need. It was a very unique and thoughtful gift.
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After everyone was dressed we were ready for the first look. We went to the back of Primrose and did a first look with the bride and he dad then we did a first look with the groom. Since we had a few minutes once we finished the first look we went around and took a few photos. There are so many little nooks and crannies for photo opportunities. There are the columns in the front entrance, patio in the back with two cute arbors, a little nature area to the south side of the house, and the house itself which is stunning! We took a few photos out front and moved to the back when guests started to arrive.
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The ceremony started at 11am and everyone lined up in the house. As they were lined up they had Laurel Katheryn playing the harp as the guests went to their seats. The ceremony was performed by a family friend and she did a great job. The groom walked down the aisle with a bouquet in honor of his mom. Marianna and Logan did their own vows. It was very sweet and heartfelt, filled with humor and love.
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After the ceremony came the reception. There was the first dance that was very touching. Then came the father/daughter and mother/son dances. Finally there were the speeches from the best man and maid of honor. After all that there was a surprise performance from the bride's sisters that got everyone to their feet dancing! The sister’s came out and mimed Queen’s” Bohemian Rhapsody'' then morphed into a fun version “We are family”. Then as with all good things they must come to an end. There was supposed to be an exit with a classic car but due to some scheduling conflicts it was not supposed to be there until 5 hours later. However with Leah’s quick thinking we got one of the guests sports cars for the exit! It was a great ending to a beautiful wedding!
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As an Atlanta wedding photographer at Atlanta Artistic Weddings I get excited when a bride and groom choose a location that is unique and reflects their personality. May it be a historical venue that reflects their love of the old city or you want a venue that has great views of the modern city and historic park.
Delta Flight Museum, is a venue that is very unique and is a symbol of modern Atlanta.
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.
It’s not surprising that wedding trends are subject to change over time. Some traditions grow and evolve with the times while others are replaced entirely. In addition, there is no end to the variety and unique twists on these trends as every couple puts their own personality into them. Every year our Atlanta wedding photographers are introduced to new and interesting trends and 2022 trends have become all about privacy and creating intimate moments for the couple. This week I thought i’d walk you through a few of the hottest new trends we’ve seen in 2020!
As a Atlanta wedding photographer I feel so lucky! The metro area is blessed with many historic event venues. As an Atlanta wedding photographer these gems make for beautiful backdrops for photography. These historic mansions scattered throughout the metro area bring grandeur and elegance to your wedding. Holding your ceremony at a historic landmark makes your wedding historic also! Here are just a few of our favorite historic wedding venues.
