atlanta locations | johns creek family photographer

July 7, 2015

After you've chosen the date for your photo session and your family's perfectly coordinating outfits, what's next? Location! This can be hard to choose but no matter the spot, I assure you that your images will be amazing. The most important thing is that YOU are in them. Location is secondary but can also help set the mood or vibe that you're going for with these portraits. I'm including some of my favorite shots from some of my favorite locations in the greater Atlanta area. I often do sessions on location in clients homes so know that is an option as well. But please know that I am always up for adventure and trying somewhere new!

Poole's Mill Bridge Park in Ball Ground, GA

amazing family ~ extended family portraits | alpharetta family photographer

June 2, 2015

I met this amazing family almost four years ago. I can't say enough about how wonderful and welcoming they are to everyone they meet. This session happened because the kids knew how much their mom needed family photos so this was their gift for mother's day. How perfect was this to forever capture their extended family at this point in time?? My good friend Amanda, who's little family I have photographed many times from newborn to family portraits, is one of the daughters that organized this and I am so grateful for her friendship and how her family has made me feel so included every time I am around them. Each member of the S family has so much contagious personality and joy that you can't help but love life when you're around them. Thank you for allowing me the chance to spend an evening with your crew, enjoying and capturing the spunk and amazing connections that are so prevalent in your lives! Enjoy this sneak peek of our time together!

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happy siblings ~ 4 year and 9 month photos | Johns Creek Child Photographer

May 20, 2015

I was so happy to see this beautiful mama and her babies for an afternoon mommy and me session! Big sister Hazel is 4, and that's a 4 going on sixteen I might add! This precious girl is so smart, imaginative, and mature, I would happily hang out with her any day of the week. Baby brother Malachi has the most beautiful eyes and platinum blond hair and his smile would make anyone happy. These siblings mama is a special friend of mine - an intelligent, caring, loving (the list could go on) woman that Malachi and Hazel will be proud to always call her mommy. :) D family, this session was an honor and I'm so happy that I had the opportunity to capture these adorable kids and their mommy. Here are a few sneak peeks from our session - enjoy!

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tiny newborn love | Johns Creek Newborn Photographer

May 12, 2015

I loved meeting this tiny newborn! 11 day old Vivian was such a lovely baby I was so excited to see her family again. Her big brother Joseph was one of my very first newborn sessions! I had the opportunity to meet this sweet girl at Fresh 48 hospital session for her family. It was such a special time! Vivian’s mama looks so incredible after giving birth just 11 days ago (it's so not fair!)! I had the best time at our shoot. Newborn sessions have a special place in my heart I can't ever get enough of beautiful new baby features! HUGE congratulations to Alicia, Joshua, and big brother Joseph! Vivian is the perfect addition to your family. I hope these images will help you remember these early days with your little girl <3.

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Fresh 48 Hospital Session | Atlanta Newborn Photographer

April 14, 2015

My first Fresh 48 session! Oh my goodness, this was so special. If you aren't familiar with a Fresh 48, these are in-hospital lifestyle photos that occur within the first 48 hours of baby's birth. I did my own when our Ryan was born in January and couldn't wait to offer this type of session to other families. I am so glad the Forsters were interested! As some of my first clients, it was meaningful to me to meet their sweet newborn Vivian at just 2 days old. I captured a variety of images for this family - hospital details, tiny newborn baby features and candid moments I thought they would want to remember. Fresh 48's will now be competing for my favorite type of session I am looking forward to more of these in the future! To the Forsters, I hope these images bring back precious memories of the early hours with your baby girl! XOXO

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One Year Session | Johns Creek Baby Photographer

April 9, 2015

Miss Avery is ONE!!!
Miss Avery is ONE!!! This was my first session back from maternity leave. I cannot tell you how excited I was to be back photographing these adorable kids We met at a beautiful park in Johns Creek. The weather was absolutely perfect too!

Avery, her big brother Luke, and big sister Addison were too cute together. I loved my evening with them! I brought my 6 week old newborn Ryan as my “assistant” to the session and Avery NEEDED to have him. It was the most precious thing ever. Mom snuggled Ryan while I did the shoot. Then every time she walked away, Avery would reach her arms out and squeal for them to come back. At first we thought Miss Avery just wanted mom but later figured out she has a baby obsession. Might be time for baby Adams #4 ??? Right Amber?

Adams family, I had a blast with your children and hope that you enjoy these images! Happy 1st Birthday Avery!!!

family of 4 ~ beautiful sisters | milton family photographer

March 2, 2015

I met this awesome family of 4 through a friend of theirs who did their fall photos with me. Kacy reached out to me after seeing her friend's images that were taken on this very bridge. It is such a great spot and I love taking families here to this unique Atlanta setting. The time of year that the p family contacted me was perfect for a relaxed and fun setting.

We met in mid-December, after the rush of holiday photos, so we had the entire area ALL to ourselves! We started on the bridge and wandered around the park to hit the most scenic areas available. It was relaxed, this family loved to joke together, and because of that we got some pretty incredible images of the 4 of them! Thanks for a fun evening, p family! Enjoy some favorites from our time together...

family of 6 ~ 4 siblings | johns creek family photographer

February 24, 2015

I love photographing big families! This one was no exception. Melissa and I became fast friends through church and boys love playing together. She loves taking photos of her kids so I was honored that she asked me to do their family portraits this year! Because I know how important images are to her<3

We met on a warm december afternoon at a park in johns creek. I love the lighting in this field and we got some pretty amazing images of their family of 6. One reason big families are so fun because they always have the best time together...joking and laughing and teasing one another. All of that happened on this evening!

I hope you can see how your love for each other shows through these images, S family! Enjoy a sneak peek of our evening together!

Project 365 | February 1-15, 2015 | Johns Creek, GA Family Lifestyle Photographer

February 23, 2015

February has started out wonderfully... such a magical time with our new tiny baby.

2.1.2015Big brother loves to help and insisted on wearing his "big brother" button every time he came to the hospital.

2.2.2015love these little boys — 2.2.2015
love these little boys

2.3.2015Jack's big brother gift and our last day in the hospital

2.5.2015First visit to Dr. Harbaugh! Jack got to be the big brother helper — 2.5.2015
First visit to Dr. Harbaugh! Jack got to be the big brother helper

2.6.2015Ryan's baby quilt from Gran and Poppy — 2.6.2015
Ryan's baby quilt from Gran and Poppy

2.8.2015Newborn session round 1 — 2.8.2015
Newborn session round 1

2.9.2015One of the rare awake moments of these early days — 2.9.2015
One of the rare awake moments of these early days

2.10.2015Faces of the day:Ryan's in between more newborn photosJack's as he prepares his Jake valentines for school — 2.10.2015
Faces of the day:
Ryan's in between more newborn photos
Jack's as he prepares his Jake valentines for school

2.11.2015A much better day for newborn photos

2.12.2015Valentine sweetheart lunch with my big boy. And his sweet answers about mommy:) — 2.12.2015
Valentine sweetheart lunch with my big boy. And his sweet answers about mommy:)

2.13.2015little assistant loving his camera — 2.13.2015
little assistant loving his camera

2.14.2015Happy Valentine's Day from our little loves — 2.14.2015
Happy Valentine's Day from our little loves

2.15.2015All the tiny details. — 2.15.2015
All the tiny details.

2.16.2015Yes, Jack rides his tricycle in the house:) But the best part is when he takes toys for a ride. On this day it was his "Elmo Friends." — 2.16.2015
Yes, Jack rides his tricycle in the house:) But the best part is when he takes toys for a ride. On this day it was his "Elmo Friends."

2.17.2015I just love how relaxed sleeping tiny babies are

2.18.2015Pre naptime snuggles. — 2.18.2015
Pre naptime snuggles.

2.19.2015sweet baby face — 2.19.2015
sweet baby face

2.20.2015It's so hard to make yourself get in front of the camera when you're the one making the pictures happen. When my mom was in town to help, I was determined to get some shots with my boys. As moms, we may not love how we look (especially afte… — 2.20.2015
It's so hard to make yourself get in front of the camera when you're the one making the pictures happen. When my mom was in town to help, I was determined to get some shots with my boys. As moms, we may not love how we look (especially after giving birth!) but I know when I look back on these, I will be so thankful that I got in the frame. This is already one of my favorite photos so far this year.

2.21.2015Learning to take the paci. We had these elephant wubbanubs with jack, so had to stock up on some new one for Ryan. — 2.21.2015
Learning to take the paci. We had these elephant wubbanubs with jack, so had to stock up on some new one for Ryan.

2.23.2015Had to capture our favorite newborn outfit of Ryan's before this big boy outgrows it! — 2.23.2015
Had to capture our favorite newborn outfit of Ryan's before this big boy outgrows it!

2.24.2015Goofy face before school on an almost snow day. — 2.24.2015
Goofy face before school on an almost snow day.

2.25.2015Ryan's first "snow." I guess we should call it his first snowfall since nothing ended up sticking over here. — 2.25.2015
Ryan's first "snow." I guess we should call it his first snowfall since nothing ended up sticking over here.

newborn baby boy | Atlanta Newborn Photographer

February 21, 2015

Newborn session overload of our tiny new Ryan!

At over 9 pounds, he's one of the biggest newborns that I've worked with. I thought maybe that would help him sleep deeper but no so much! He was pretty particular about which poses he would go into so I ended up spreading out my time to take his photos over a few days- the benefit and also the downside of having my own newborn model:) I kept wanting to do more! Ryan also was not a fan of the hats or being swaddled tightly but I did end up getting all the shots I wanted- hats and poses. Here are some of my favorites... (and I am still working on our lifestyle and family photos!)...

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Project 365 | Week 4 | January 22-31, 2015 | Johns Creek, GA Lifestyle Family Photographer

February 16, 2015

Such an exciting and what felt like an incredibly loooooooong week! The days leading up to the birth of Ryan and our first couple days with him. My c section was originally scheduled for the 26th but our dr (who we love!), ended up traveling to see his first grand baby so we postponed until he got back. Baby and I held out but it really made this feel like the longest week ever.

22|365Jack's preschool celebrates summer birthdays as half birthdays so Jack got to have a 1/2 birthday party on this day:) He was so excited and cute about getting to have a "party" and cupcakes. My friend Collette at Shaddy Cakes ma… — 22|365
Jack's preschool celebrates summer birthdays as half birthdays so Jack got to have a 1/2 birthday party on this day:) He was so excited and cute about getting to have a "party" and cupcakes. My friend Collette at Shaddy Cakes made the cupcakes with a cake flavor of cookies n cream. So yummy, everyone wanted more! And almost a month later, Jack is still talking about this day.

23|365We gave jack this umbrella for Christmas and it is arguably his favorite present ever. He has also always been all about his rain boots and coat so on this rainy day I decided to take him to a local park for some puddle jumping. He only made i… — 23|365
We gave jack this umbrella for Christmas and it is arguably his favorite present ever. He has also always been all about his rain boots and coat so on this rainy day I decided to take him to a local park for some puddle jumping. He only made it through this one jump and then was too upset that his pants and socks got wet. We'll have to do this more often!

24|365Jack asks to read about baby brother every night. This Berenstein Bears book is one of his favorites! — 24|365
Jack asks to read about baby brother every night. This Berenstein Bears book is one of his favorites!

25|365On the lookout for Captain Hook! — 25|365
On the lookout for Captain Hook!

26|365"Double Tickles" Part of the "night night go go daddy" routine that's been going on for almost 2 years on John's nights to put jack down. They have a long list of made up games that they play on our bed on these nights that produce l… — 26|365
"Double Tickles"
Part of the "night night go go daddy" routine that's been going on for almost 2 years on John's nights to put jack down. They have a long list of made up games that they play on our bed on these nights that produce lots of squeals and giggles!

27|365One of Jack's frequent requests is to visit Whole Foods...its all about that cart and shopping for his foods. — 27|365
One of Jack's frequent requests is to visit Whole Foods...its all about that cart and shopping for his foods.

28|365Jack's big boy room! — 28|365
Jack's big boy room!

29|365The finished half of baby's native american themed nursery. Bedding made by my mom and teepees made with the help of Jack. We'll show the other half before too long! — 29|365
The finished half of baby's native american themed nursery. Bedding made by my mom and teepees made with the help of Jack. We'll show the other half before too long!

30|3651:36pm: our hearts and family grew to welcome this little love. Ryan Lee Orton 9lbs 3oz | 20.5 in — 30|365
1:36pm: our hearts and family grew to welcome this little love.
Ryan Lee Orton
9lbs 3oz | 20.5 in

31|365More love every day. — 31|365
More love every day.

Project 365 | Week 3 | January 15-21, 2015 | Johns Creek, GA Family Photographer

January 22, 2015

Week three of project 365!
Some everyday adventures, some out of the ordinary. But a fun week to capture!

15|365My new assistant. We were picking out paint colors for baby's room at Home Depot and Jack insisted on "helping" me take a picture. Now he does this almost every day! — 15|365
My new assistant. We were picking out paint colors for baby's room at Home Depot and Jack insisted on "helping" me take a picture. Now he does this almost every day!

16|365"Look Mommy, I in there!" Putting final touches on the big boy room. — 16|365
"Look Mommy, I in there!"
Putting final touches on the big boy room.

17|365So many good photos from the birthday party at INK today, I had such a hard time choosing... but finally settled on these because: 1. It was Millie's bday at ink2. Our friend, Joel, makes the 365 pic3. Michael covering Madeleine… — 17|365
So many good photos from the birthday party at INK today, I had such a hard time choosing... but finally settled on these because:
1. It was Millie's bday at ink
2. Our friend, Joel, makes the 365 pic
3. Michael covering Madeleine's mouth as she was trying to help blow out Millie's candle...lol
4. Jack and Millie's cousin are "helping" her blow the candle
5. (Pic #2) Jack stuffing his face with birthday cake- something we recently discovered that he loves!

18|365Hopefully our last grocery trip before baby! — 18|365
Hopefully our last grocery trip before baby!

19|36538 weeks. Comparing bellies. — 19|365
38 weeks. Comparing bellies.

20|365My little assistant loves trips to the post office to mail photo orders.Jack has been loving trips to the post office for about a year and a half now. He loves to put packages in the big door and knows the process of weighing and stamping firs… — 20|365
My little assistant loves trips to the post office to mail photo orders.
Jack has been loving trips to the post office for about a year and a half now. He loves to put packages in the big door and knows the process of weighing and stamping first. I had to capture this moment of one of his favorite things.

21|365A day in the life of a little superman... flying, preschool, napping...These velcro cape tshirts are the cutest invention ever! I have been getting them in every size from Gap since started walking. He obviously loves them! — 21|365
A day in the life of a little superman... flying, preschool, napping...
These velcro cape tshirts are the cutest invention ever! I have been getting them in every size from Gap since started walking. He obviously loves them!

Project 365 | Week 2 | January 7-14, 2015 | Johns Creek, Alpharetta, GA Family Photographer

January 16, 2015

8|365 Home Depot visit to pick out paint for baby brother's room

10|365 Contemplating mischief for the day

11|365 "The Monster at the End of This Book" is not so scary

12|365 One last mommy and Jackie outing...visiting the aquarium on Monday morning!

13|365 Garbage day is still so thrilling! But if they don't notice Jack watching and fail to honk at him, he gets very offended:/ This was a good day though, honks and waves all around!

If you missed week 1, check it out here: Project 365 | Week 1

canton mansion | johns creek real estate photographer

January 13, 2015

This was my first opportunity to dabble in real estate mansion photography. A client of mine hired me to photograph a 7000 square foot custom home that he helped to design and build. A dream home if I do say! All I can say is WOW, this homeowner will have an amazing place to rest and enjoy life. Enjoy these shots that we got of his newly finished home!

Project 365 | Week 1 - January 1-7, 2015 | Johns Creek, Alpharetta, GA Family Photographer

January 8, 2015

This year I have decided to embark on a Project 365... a photo a day for an entire year. I have been wanting to complete one of these personal projects for a couple years now, but finally felt the true motivation and desire to do it in 2015! With our new addition of baby brother at the end of this month, I know I'll have lots of great subject matter.

I hope to mostly capture each day with my d800 as a way of refining and expanding my photography skills but there may be some iPhone shots sprinkled throughout. So please excuse the quality of those few! Day 2 and Day 7 of this first week are iPhone captures - day 2 because I left my memory cards at home and day 7 because the moment happened and I only had my phone:)

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2|365 - Dinner at Ruth's Chris - "mommy, come take my picture!"

3|365 - Gran and Poppy were in town - Jack and Poppy wore match pjs!

6|365 - Construction site viewing on the way home from preschool

7|365 - "Baby brother, are you in there growing bigger, bigger, bigger??"

christmas mini session ~ family of 5 | johns creek family photographer

December 22, 2014

One of my favorite families! I get to see them often and I love that. Usually for multiple photo sessions each year:) Our christmas mini was perfect once again. This adorable family of 5 is so easy to photograph and I am beyond thrilled with these gorgeous winter images.

We met at a new spot in a familiar location. I love trying out new scenery and this location is a keeper for sure. After the most important family poses, we got some of the kids individually and mom and dad together~ I always love to get the parents alone since that's not one most of us think of taking often enough:)

Another memorable session for the books with the S family. Enjoy a few of my favorites from our evening together!<3

georgia family of 5 | alpharetta family photographer

December 21, 2014

Another awesome family Christmas card photo session. I love that they wanted to bring along doggie and he did so well for the family images with him! This family was so much fun and chose red and black for their wardrobe (for UGA of course!) and they were a pleasure to photograph. Big brother and big sister were so sweet with their baby, you can see how much they adore her from these images.

We met on an abnormally nice December morning for these photos. The light was gorgeous at this atlanta park and I just love the images we were able to get together. I hope you will enjoy these for many years to come, enjoy a few sneak peeks from our time together!<3

precious newborn baby girl | johns creek newborn photographer

December 20, 2014

Oh how I LOVE newborn baby sessions!!! This precious girl did not disappoint. In fact, she was completely PERFECT and her family was as well. I can't say enough wonderful things about my time with this family. Emma's mom was so welcoming to me, she is a friend of a friend but it felt like I had known her for years. This is one of my very favorite newborn baby girl sessions EVER and I know these images will tell that story. I hope that you treasure these photos of your beautiful Emma forever, P family! Enjoy these favorites from our morning together!

christmas family of 5 smiling at camera front porch

family of five fall photos | Johns Creek Family Photographer

December 12, 2014

Meet the Doldo's! My beautiful friend, Faith, and all her handsome boys! Their oldest son and my Jack are big buddies so I knew what an adorable personality the little man had and the twins couldn't be cuter if they tried!

Faith's husband, Neil, works as the fitness director at the Atlanta Athletic Club, so when Faith mentioned that location as an option, I knew we HAD to go for it. Nothing like a private photo session for your family of five on the golf course! Their perfectly coordinated outfits totally made the session. I had so much fun photographing your family, Faith and Neil, and hope you will enjoy the images for many years to come!

sweet family of 4 ~ brother and sister | alpharetta family photographer

December 8, 2014

I can't say enough about this sweet family. Their precious children are so blessed to be led by a woman and man of such strong faith. The love that this family shares is evident in each interaction, not only between each other but they portray the same kind of love to those outside their family. I know them from church and have always felt so appreciated, cared for, and loved by them. So naturally, I was honored that they asked me to capture their family this fall. I hope the photos below show the sweet love that this family shares...