Studio Hours and Holiday Orders

Thanksgiving is almost here. I can't believe how quickly this year has gone. And just like you, I am now thinking about all the holiday gifts I need to get for friends and family. It's often a big challenge to find personalized gifts for everyone. That's why photography is a perfect gift - it's personal, something that lasts forever, and displaying it can be completely customized to their tastes.

I thought I'd post our holiday deadlines here so you can be sure to order gifts in time. If you place an order after the deadline, it may be subject to a rush charge in order to receive it in time.

• Studio Closed for Thanksgiving - November 22 - 25
• Holiday Portrait Deadline - November 30th
• Holiday Greeting Cards - November 30th
• Holiday Enlargement Orders - December 7th
• Gift Certificates - December 10th (contact us to order)
  
• Studio Closed for Holidays - December 24 - January 6

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Happy Turkey Day!

William's Second Portrait

William has grown a bunch since I last saw him, mom and dad over the summer. For his second portrait in the Growing Baby Portrait Package, I joined them at their house again. One of the things I love about photographing little ones is the range of facial expressions they have. They are completely uninhibited and fun. I was laughing so much at few points during the portrait that I had to stop shooting to regain composure. From stunned curiosity to pure happiness and laughter. I was fighting the beginning of a cold as well which created its own challenges. Sniffle, sniffle....

We then went outside onto their front porch and stairs. Love the pictures of William in the black wicker chair. Something about those images is so timeless. Then we headed to Lullwater Park for some fun outside pictures. The weather was great! Although the drought here is terrible (and a little scary that we may not have drinking water in 2 months), it is awesome for portraits! Never have to worry about rainy weather ruining a session! The glass half full, right?

Enjoy the slideshow!

Liam at 2

Yesterday I had the absolute pleasure to photograph some of my fantastic neighbors. It was Liam's 2nd birthday and his day was filled with a lot of excitement. Lesley and Diania took him to the Atlanta Children's Museum in the morning and when he woke from his afternoon nap, he was greeted by my smiling face and camera. What a day for him!

At two, he is full of endless energy. We went out to their backyard and Liam just had a blast. And yes, I did manage to get a great family portrait. For a little one like Liam who is so full of energy, trying to sit still for a family portrait can sometimes be next to impossible. But I think you'll love the "laughing family" portrait at the end of the slideshow.

Enjoy!

Monica & Morris's Engagement Portrait

So a few weeks ago I posted a few of my favorite images from Monica and Morris's engagement portrait. I thought I'd share the slideshow that was on display at their reception. Showing slideshows at weddings is something new I started offering last year. Thank you Alecia! At first I was a bit concerned that showing pictures at the reception would distract guests from the festivities. But I found that it actually enhances the celebration. As everyone gathers around our laptop, I've seen such a range of emotions - smiles, tears, laughter, surprise - and then they go running to another guest to share the fun. I think it eases many couples and their parents to know that the pictures are turning out amazing and they can just relax and enjoy themselves.

I now include these slideshows (often images from the wedding day or the engagement portrait) in every wedding package, time-permitting.

Enjoy!

October Portrait Day: Fantastic Weather/Beautiful Families

Our first ever October Portrait Day was so fun! The weather was great, a little cool in the morning but just perfect for fall portraits. When Melanie and I arrived at the park, I was shocked to see that one of the huge trees in the "spot" I had picked had been cut down. It was such a large tree and the stump that was left behind was so significant that it really changed the whole landscape of the area. Luckily Melanie thought of a great idea - why don't we use it for portraits? Sit the families there and have a natural bench. Perfect! What a great way to take an obstacle and make it work for us.


Swinging with mom and dad. This seems to be a favorite thing of many of my "mini-clients". I must have a dozen pictures of kids being swung in the air by mom and dad. But this angle is new for me. Can't you just hear her laughing as she's lifted off the ground?

How cute are these twins? Definitely holiday-card-worthy.

Everyone mentioned to us how happy they were that we did the event. It really did provide the perfect opportunity for holiday cards and automatic grandparents' gifts. We will definitely host this event again next fall. If you''d like to receive information about the event next year, send us an email and we'll add you to the list.

Thanks to all our great families!

Ridge with Mom & Dad

After last weekend's Portrait Day event (I'll post some pictures soon!), it was great to return to Piedmont Park and enjoy the fall colors and light again. Ridge is 6 months old and is so adorable. There's something so precious about regular adult clothing shrunk down to baby size. Kinda reminds me of playing with my dollhouse when I was a little girl. Ridge's sweaters, cargo pants and socks were so great, but his leather shoes really were the icing on the cake.

Thanks to Danielle and Rick! You guys are great! Enjoy your slideshow.