NEW- DVD's & IPODs of Slideshows

Last year we started offering online slideshows as a sneak peek of your portraits, weddings and events. All of my clients are so anxious to see their photos as soon as possible and since the slideshows are posted within a few days of your portrait or event, they are a perfect way to view some of the best images before your Viewing/Ordering Appointment. Plus they are a great way to share the photos with friends and family.

I am really excited to announce that DVD's of these slideshows are now available for purchase. The DVD's will arrive in a beautiful leather case with a featured photograph on the inside cover. Simply click the DVD icon at the bottom of your slideshow to order. Order more than one and receive a great discount. Plus, you can also purchase the slideshow for your video IPOD. How cool?! Are we hi-tech or what!?

Feel free to post any questions or comments about this great new product below. Click "Comments" to leave your message.

Growing Up So Quickly

The second portrait I was working on last week before I left town was for Avery and her parents. I photographed a "Growing Baby Portrait Series" for them since Avery was 6 months old so it was really fun to return now that she's three years old and see how much she's grown. She has become a beautiful little girl with gorgeous hair and a beautiful smile.

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Adorable Amelia

It's been a super-busy week. I just got back from photographing Courtney & Michael's wedding on the beach in St. Augustine, FL. So beautiful!!! I'll post some faves soon. Last week I was busy working on a couple portraits before I left town. While I managed to post the slideshows, I didn't have a chance to blog about them.

The first was adorable Amelia who is about to turn one on June 9th, the same birthday as my brother! He's a little older, though. :) Amelia's parents were super patient with all of our bloopers. Through spilled coffee, a bump on the head and me not being able to find the entrance to their building, I think we managed to get some really beautiful portraits. Thanks for hanging in there with me!

Take a look at your slideshow here.

The Police Heard my SOS!

DaveFM rocks! If you listen to 92.9 FM in Atlanta, you've been hearing about a huge giveaway they've been running. Everyday at 5pm they announce a winner of a Police prizepack. Each of those winners is eligible to win a grand prize drawing every Friday - two tickets to see The Police in any city in the States, plus airfare and hotel.

"I'll be just wrapped around your finger"

Last Tuesday, I was in my office struggling with a computer problem, when I got a call from Nick. "Are you listening to the radio?" I answered no, which is extremely unusual for me. I almost always have the radio on and since DaveFm came around a few years ago, it's just about all I listen to.

"Tea in the Sahara" with The Police!

"Why, what's up?"
"They just announced your name!"
Oh my gosh! I quickly hung up and called and found out it was true! I won a prize pack and the chance to see my favorite all-time band! How cool is that!?

"De do do do, De da da da"

So Friday comes around and they had told me that they'd call me to tell me about the win prior to announcing it on the radio so I kept my phone with me all day. No call.... :( Oh well, there's always next Friday's drawing.

"Walking in your footsteps"

So, yesterday, I'm sitting at my desk editing through some portraits from this weekend, and I get a call from Jay Schultz, Promotions Director at DaveFm. "How'd you like to go to Phoenix to see The Police?" he says in that all-too-familiar dj tone. He must be kidding, right? No! It's for real! I WON THE TRIP TO PHOENIX TO SEE THE POLICE!!!!!! HOLY ____!!!!! Turns out that the guy who won on Friday forfieted his win and they pulled my name next. Can you believe it! Me, The Police, Sting!!!!

It must be "Synchronicity"

So Nick and I will be packing our bags to see the best reunion tour ever. Their US dates are just about completely sold out and we get to go for free! I still can't believe my luck.

Maybe I should try the lottery this week.... :)

Wine Lovers

Krisitian and Bryan were married a couple years ago and chose a beautiful destination for their small wedding. Krisitan and I have been in touch since the planning stages of their wedding and when she emailed to see if I could do a portrait of them, I was so excited to finally work with them. It's funny how small the world really is. Kristian works at the corporate offices for PPA, the professional organization for photographers that I'm a member of and Bryan works at AutoTrader.com where I have been photographing events for three years. It's fun to find those connections - I guess we were destined to work together.

We met at Piedmont Park after the threat of rain all weekend panned out to no rain at all. Love the weather forecasters! Since K & B love wine, we thought it'd be fun to bring along a bottle and blanket to picnic in the park. Nothing like wine to take the edge off being photographed. :)


At the end of the portrait, we looked out onto the lake and saw a family of geese crossing the water and a family of ducks at the edge feeding the ducklings and mamma. Dad stood guard while they all ate. I love how Bryan expressed the adorable scene. "Dad's taking the family to the store and waiting in the car with the motor running." So cute.



Here's the slideshow!

Tassels at GA Tech

Last week I got a call from Kansas. Sue's son is graduating from Georgia Tech and she would like some pictures of him to remember this great accomplishment. The whole family will be there (driving from Kansas!) and they'd love to get some family pictures as well.

Well, this is a first. Never been called from Kansas (ha!) and never been asked to photograph college graduation pictures. Awesome! I love new challenges.

Michael just happens to be engaged too to his long time girlfriend. They went to high school together in Kansas and then headed to GA Tech for college. They seem to be really motivated students. She is going on to law school and he's already set with a job. Impressive! The family is really excited to spend the weekend celebrating this great accomplishment with them. And I was thrilled to be asked to document this happy time for them.

Here are a few shots from the afternoon.



...And here's their slideshow.

Thanks again and congratulations!

Double Cute

I photographed the Stewart twins on Friday. When I arrived, I knew I was in for a treat. It was my first twins portrait session and it proved to be so fun. It was really cool to see how each of the kid's personalities are already developing. One found comfort relaxing on mom's lap while the other loved running and playing ball with dad. Can you guess which one is which?

Here are some of my favorites.


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Thanks again!

Baby Delaney

It's been a super busy week! One of those weeks that makes me so grateful for all of my awesome clients, but also a little crazy. It's Friday night and I'm editing photos! What's wrong with me?! :)

On Wednesday, I met the Delaney's. Baby Delaney has the most adorable little smile and I had so much fun capturing the love his parents have for him. All the hugs and kisses are just so precious. Here are a few of this adorable family.

A lot of people ask me how to get great hands and feet pictures of their little ones. Honestly, the best images are those that aren't posed or forced. This moment happened naturally and I think it says so much about the beautiful bond that mom has with her baby.

This image was taken with my Lensbaby lens. It's usually impossible to photograph babies and kids with this lens because it's so difficult to focus when the little ones are moving, but since Baby Delaney had just woken from a nap, he was very accomodating. I just love how this image draws us into his beautiful big eyes.

Here's The Delaney's Slideshow. Thanks again for a fun morning!