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Bethany and Garrett's Rock & Roll Wedding at 42 West
If you’re a Stevie Nicks super fan, like I am, you might have thought everything at Bethany and Garrett’s Wedding on September 1st — the concert tickets telling you where to sit; the VIP all access pass to the event; the signature guitar picks — led up to the moment when the Emerald Empire Band to
Marnye and Marc's Magnolia Hall Piedmont Park Wedding
When the groom is one of the founders of a comedy improv theater, you better believe that wedding will be funny. And any bride who chooses to marry an improv master is bound to bring her own special sense of humor to the party Marnye and Marc’s Magnolia Hall wedding was by far the funniest weddin
Lealinda and Nathaniel's First Baptist Church of Decatur Wedding
Prayer warriors from Alabama to Georgia celebrated on Saturday when their prayers were answered in a small chapel in Decatur, Georgia. Lealinda and Nathaniel were united as husband and wife before a joyful crowd of friends and family. Lealinda had been a bridesmaid in 28 weddings before stepping in
Kelly and Frank's Galactic Glam Wedding at the Dekalb History Center
Woah! I just found this blogpost sitting in my drafts folder. Sometimes life takes over and posts don’t get posted. Well, now that I know, I must remedy the situation. Kelly and Frank’s Galactic Glam wedding at the Dekalb History Center was over the top amazing. From the bride’s purple hair and ra
WPJA's New Spotlight Awards
The Wedding Photojournalists Association initiated a new award category this year called the Spotlight Awards. During the early part of the year, before photographers have had time to shoot very many weddings, the WPJA asks for entries into the Spotlight Awards. Unlike the usual WPJA awards, where
A few recent award-winning engagement awards
Five years ago I decided to start entering the Wedding Photojournalist Associations Diamond Awards. The awards are given for engagement photos. I was surprised and honored when I actually won a few right off the bat. Since then, I’ve won 111 Here are a few recent winners.
Black men tell what they learned about the police
6/20/2020: Duane tells what his parents told him about the police: I grew up in a very small town. We knew pretty much all the police officers there. What my parents told me was to be respectful towards them. To answer “Yes sir. No sir.” The nicer you are to them, the nicer they are to you. Never
Nic and Leia's Nikah
This morning I was privileged to witness a sacred ceremony for a Muslim couple known as a Nikah. A contract between a couple, the Nikah forms part of one of the stages in an Islamic marriage. The ceremony took place at Leia’s mother’s gorgeous home in Buckhead and was attended by friends and family
Great Caterers Show Off at The Dekalb History Center
Friday night, the Dekalb History Center hosted their annual Silent Auction to raise money to support the work they do preserving the country's history. It's a fun night, not just because of all the great items folks donate for people to bid on, but because of the awesome food a host of caterers pre
Tyrae and Khadeja's East Point Wedding
Earlier this year, I was blessed to find Tyrae Campbell, a young photographer eager to learn and willing and able to assist me photographing events. I was delighted to learn that he was looking for a wedding photographer for his own wedding to the lovely Khadeja. Here are a few of my favorite phot
Elizabeth and Tanmay's St. Luke's Episcopal Wedding
I love a church wedding! Especially one in a church as beautiful as St. Luke’s Episcopal. I love a church wedding, even if the church has rules about photographing during the ceremony. At St. Luke’s, photographers are only allowed to photographed from the balcony at the back of the sanctuary. T
Summerlin and Ashley's North Georgia Mountains Engagement Session
Little did I know that Summerlin and Ashley’s engagement session at Vogel State Park would become a botany lesson. But, I’m glad it did. And I’m also glad that my wife Sharon was there to take it all in. Summerlin happily answered questions about mountain laurel, wild azelias and the rocks behi
Susana and Durryel's Costley Mill Park Wedding
Susana and Durryel’s wedding this past weekend at Costley Mill Park in Conyers brough friends and family together for fun times and good food. The couple who went to a dog park on their first date also brought their dog to the park with them on their wedding day to celebrate with rest of the guest
Nic Proposes ... Leia says "YES!"
Nic contacted me a month or so ago to let me know he’d like me to take photos of him proposing to his girlfriend, Leia. He told me that Leia knew he wanted to marry her, but that she had no clue when or how he would propose. My job was to be there to catch her reaction when he actually popped the
Brittany and Josh's Wahoo Grill Reception
The best laid wedding plans of many a couple, including Brittany and Josh, were dashed by the global spread of the coronavirus. Once they realized the significance and potential length of the pandemic, Brittany and Josh decided to go ahead and get married and delay their wedding ceremony. I don’t t
Kelly and Frank's Colorful Atlanta Botanical Gardens "Engagement Session"
Kelly and Frank tied the knot in a micro wedding in August of 2022. And, they’ve planned a larger wedding to take place at the Dekalb History Center for November of 2023. In the meantime, they decided they’d like to take “engagement photos,” really married couple’s photos, partly so they’ll have ph
Christine and Michael's Georgia Botanical Gardens Wedding
When a dancing theater creator and performer falls in love with a comedic, dungeon master and law clerk , you can expect a delightful wedding filled with theatrics, laughter, lip synching, twirling and lifts. Here are a few favorites from Christine and Michael’s Georgia Botanical Gardens weddi
Arabia Mountain Engagement Session
Pretty much everybody in Georgia and a great many folks around the world know all about Stone Mountain, the largest piece of exposed granite in the world. Not nearly as many know the granite mountain has two sisters, Arabia and Panola Mountains. They aren’t as large, but they are impressive, noneth
Relax and Enjoy the Wedding of Two Baptist Ministers
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like for a wedding photographer to attend a wedding without taking photos, here’s what it was like for me. Excrutiating! During the ceremony, I sat with my hands wrapped around one knee while I watched two of the most delightful brides smiling and waving and just
Stone Mountain Park Engagement Session
Christine and Michael’s first date was delayed by two days because a packet of fake blood exploded the wrong direction (right into Christine’s eyes) while she was onstage. Instead of going on a date, Christine spent the evening in the Emergency room. Despite the episode of the fake blood, which sou
Renee and Jeffrey's Daytime Wedding at The Retreat at Hiawassee River
Some of you might think a daytime wedding to be a naturally tame event. Well, you need to think again! Renee and Jeffrey’s midday wedding at The Retreat at Hiawassee River in North Georgia was anything but tame, partly because the bride’s energy was off the charts from start to finish. But, most
Delaney and Lauren's Cascade Heights Backyard Wedding
On a pleasant Saturday afternoon in October, Delaney and Lauren celebrated their marriage with two ceremonies. Seeing Delaney in her dress for the first time as she walked down the aisle was important to Lauren. And taking posed portraits early in the day before guests arrived was also a priority.