the perfect wedding | atlanta wedding family photographer

What a fun day! This wedding joined two families...mom + 2 and dad +3. They found a beautiful church in a perfect spot in Atlanta to exchange vows and join their families for a lifetime. I was more than honored to be asked to be a part of this special day. The Litton wedding was all about fun, family, and love. In this sense, it was so laid back, the kind of wedding we all wish we had...where attention is paid to the bride and groom and their families and closest friends. We even took a quick trip down to the Krog Stree Tunnel for some fun photo opportunities!

This was a beautiful day, ceremony, and reception. Thank you, L family, for inviting me to capture this intimate evening for you. I know you have many happy days ahead and I hope these images will always remind you of the details of this perfect day! Enjoy some of my favorites from the evening<3.

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breathtaking baby girl | atlanta baby photographer

This sweet, sweet family is so special to me! I met them after their son was born and I photographed him as a newborn, at 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, and at 1 year. A year or so passes and I hear that they are expecting a baby girl! We scheduled a fresh 48 hospital session and her newborn photos. And omigoodness, the images and our time together were incredible.

Flash forward to this fall and miss Vivian is 6 months old! We met for these photos at this family's new, custom built home. Can I just say that it was gorgeous? Vivian's nursery was beautiful so we had to get a few photos of the little miss there and then we moved out onto their property for some yummy golden light outdoor images. 

Thank you, thank you F family, again, for entrusting your memories with me. Enjoy a few of my favorites from our evening together!<3

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extended family christmas photos | atlanta extended family photographer

The big reveal of the Shadix family Christmas card photos!:) I have been counting the days to share this session with everyone. We wanted to keep it a secret until the Christmas cards were sent and delivered and now is the time.

Andrea, the matriarch of this amazing family and the mother of one of my close friends, talked to me about this styled session during her spring extended family session back in May. She had already purchased the essential wardrobe pieces for her grandchildren and always has a unique Christmas card image to send to hear loved ones so she wanted my help this year. I can't begin to tell you how thrilled and honored I was to be their photographer! We decided to meet at the clubhouse in their neighborhood where we found plenty of beautiful backdrops for their portraits.

Enjoy these images of this beautiful extended family and know that it is always an honor to spend time with them!<3

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delightful family of 4 | johns creek family photographer

I can't say enough wonderful things about this family. I "met" Natalia through our gym although we were never there at the same time! After scheduling our session, we figured out that her youngest and my oldest go to the same preschool. Small world! So much in common before we even met and our evening together was delightful! Once we met, we continued to hit it off and found even more connections and similar interests as we talked.

We met on a November evening at one of my favorite, unique Atlanta locations. The H family was adorably coordinated and were all so natural in front of the camera. We did a bit of walking on the boardwalk and then found a fun spot for the boys to throw leaves on our way back to our cars. I think we captured a nice variety of classic family images as well as a few that show the fun they have together and the love they have for one another.

Thank you for allowing me to capture your family this fall! Enjoy a few favorites from our time together!<3

creatively fun family of 6 portraits | atlanta family photographer

When a photographer contacts you about portraits of his family, this is the highest compliment! Not only is Charles a talented photographer himself, his wife Kristen is a self proclaimed critic of photography. You can only imagine my excitement when I heard from them about a family session this fall. I have seen beautiful portraits hung on the walls of their home and posted on their Facebook profiles, so I was beyond thrilled to be asked to document their family this year.

We decided to meet at the historic Roswell bridge at golden hour. Our session was pushed back by all the rain this fall, but that's beside the point. We scheduled a new time and it couldn't have been more perfect...we pretty much had Vickery Park all to ourselves! 

With a family of 6 (3 of those being young boys) you would expect crazinesss! But no, this family was AMAZING. The boys were so well behaved, cooperative, and handsome, I couldn't have asked for more. Little miss Lillian, the S family's sweet baby, was beautiful, smiley, too adorable, and the star of the day.

I could not have asked for a more perfect family to photograph on this fall evening! I am flattered and honored, more than I can say, to have been able to capture your family this year, S family! Here are a few of my favorites from our time together... 

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featured photo on the clickin moms blog | atlanta child photographer

I am beyond excited and HONORED that my image of little Olivia was chosen to be featured on a popular photography website blog. This image was an immediate favorite in the moment it was snapped, so when Clickin Moms asked for bokeh images I just knew that I had to submit it. There were over 300 entries and ONLY 29 were chosen by talented and award winning photographer, Megan Dill. I am thrilled to have my image included among so many other beautiful captures. See the full post here: 29 drool-worthy bokeh pictures

stunning senior girl ~ class of 2016 | atlanta senior photographer

I cannot say enough about this senior session. Stunning girl, super cool locations, perfect weather, and great company. Eva's mom contacted me after seeing a friend's senior photos. She knew that her daughter needed something similar - fun, unique, and different from a typical senior portrait location. And what's better than going downtown to find these spots!?! I'm always so excited when someone takes me up on an in town session:)

We met at Krog Street Market and walked up to the Krog Street Tunnel, unsure of what we would find but knowing there would be some cool graffiti. Well...the tunnel delivered and Eva ROCKED it. Not only was Eva stunning in beauty but she was SO cool, I can't think of a better word to describe her. She loves live music, fashion, family, and her closest friends ~ a girl after my own heart. It was so refreshing to meet someone wise beyond her years with ambition for her future. Fashion design and merchandising are Eva's goals and if you can tell by her images she will be a natural in this field.

After Krog Street we hopped over to Piedmont Park complete with a wardrobe change. We found some beautiful spots for images of Eva as well as some amazing dowtown Atlanta skyline views.

Eva, I know you have a bright, exciting future ahead. And Rose, thank you for entrusting me with your daughter's portraits at such an important time in life. I had an incredible evening with you!   

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gorgeous family of five | atlanta family photographer

Beautiful family, beautiful spirits, beautiful location. What more could we ask for?

Jen was referred to me by the t family, who's fall family photos I did a couple years back. When I met Jen I felt instantly connected to her on so many levels and I can't begin to describe how wonderful it is when that happens. To be brief, it's like photographing one of your lifelong friends. We have so much in common and I enjoyed learning about her family and desires for this photography session.

We met on a Sunday evening at the Big Creek Greenway and for the first time I met her gorgeous family. Beautiful. The kids were so sweet with each other, respectful, and fun. And Jen and Jon were amazing. Let's not forget Reese, the regal doggie, who was probably the most cooperative member of the session?? LOVE it.

Thank you, S family, for allowing me to capture images of your crew that will hopefully be cherished for a lifetime. Love, love, love you and wish many blessings on your family. <3

lovely extended family | atlanta family photographer

This is a very special family that my husband has known since his childhood days in Northern Virginia. I've meet Susan a few times since she moved down to Atlanta, so I was thrilled when she contacted me this summer about an extended family session for the fall! This was the first time I got to meet the grandparents and they were so much fun. There's also something special about photographing a family that your family has known for so long. It was a lovely evening.

Susan and her husband, Chris, welcomed their baby girl Allison this summer. What an adorable little doll baby! She gave us the cutest smiles with dimples big blue eyes and all kinds of preciousness. I LOVED photographing her and all the people who love her at her grandparents home in Avondale Estates. Thank you for a wonderful session, C and G families! Enjoy a few sneak peeks from our time together! 

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cutie pie 3 year old | atlanta child photographer

This cutie pie 3 year old and his family joined me for my annual fall mini sessions. I was so excited that they signed up because I hadn't seen them in over a year back when we attended church together. I very clearly remember that little Ethan was a super sweet and well behaved little boy and he had not changed a bit! He was the most adorable little guy on this evening at Barrington Hall, he turned up the charm and grins 100%, and went along with ANYTHING we asked him to do. What a handsome little man! I know Alex and Jessica love having this little guy around and what a blessing he is! Here are a few of my favorites from our session! Enjoy!

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one year old adorableness | alpharetta baby photographer

One of my favorite things about what I do is photographing families as their children grow. This is one of those families and I consider it such a joy to work with them in particular. I first met the Wells when "Little Bear" was just 8 days new and absolutely loved them from the first minute. We always have so much to talk about and all 3 are naturals in front of the camera.

This year we met at the Big Creek Greenway and walked to a little spot where I like to take families. The trees were just beginning to turn and although the mosquitos were downright evil (lol) the light was perfect on this evening. There is so much love in this family and it was so special for me to have the opportunity to capture the Wells again this year. Thank you Jackie and Matt for another beautiful session! Enjoy some of my favorites!

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fall extended family portaits | johns creek family photographer

I just love when everything works out for a family's portraits. This extended family scheduled a time for us to get together when their grandfather would be in town. With all the rain we've had lately it was a bit of a worry what kind of day we might get. But we had the most PERFECT sunny evening for their session, they were perfectly coordinated and the location was an excellent choice by them.

As I said in my Facebook sneak peek for them, this family had so much fun joking and laughing with one another during the evening. To me, this shows how much they appreciate one another and I hope that genuine happiness comes through in these images. Thank you D and V families for allowing me to capture you all together this year! Enjoy some of my favorites from our evening together!

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precious triplets ~ fall photos | atlanta family photographer

I cannot say enough wonderful things about this family. And WOW how beautiful are they?? Not only are mom and dad exceptional in every way, they have three absolutely precious babies. Littles T, S, and C have grown so much since I last saw them on their baptism day.  I could not get over their cuteness then so you can imagine how thrilled I was to hear from their mama about a family session this fall! Each baby has already started to develop a distinct personality and I loved hearing about and even witnessing some of the new things they're doing.

We met at one of my favorite locations, Lullwater Park in Decatur, on a gorgeous evening and took some photos by the lake and in a nice open field. Next, we moved to their home for an image on the front steps of their perfectly beautiful Decatur home. Enjoy this overload of adorableness that is the d family!

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golden light and beautiful family of 3 | milton family photographer

Perfection. That is the best way to describe this golden hour session with the Garcias. I am always so honored when my friends ask me to capture their families and I am thrilled when everything turns out as perfectly as this evening did. I last photographed this family a couple years ago in a different setting but they were just as amazing.

The perfect golden light, a beautiful family, perfectly dressed, and genuine interactions made this evening so special. 4 year old Olivia is one of our Jack's best friends and you can see how absolutely ADORABLE this little girl is. I am SO in love with this session and the images that we captured. Enjoy a few of my favorites from our time together!

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she's got eyes that shine | johns creek senior photographer

Being a lover of New York City, I can't hear the name Brooklyn without thinking of the borough.  And that leads me to the Avett Brothers' Brooklyn song...."that woman she's got eyes that shine." And this girl seriously has eyes that SHINE. Brooklyn is not only GORGEOUS on the outside but extremely intelligent and driven with a light that shines from within. 

I photographed Brooklyn's family when her brother was a senior and that is still one of my favorite sessions to date (jack joined me for that session and still remembers it, btw). She favors her brother so much that her mom told me that they used to be mistaken as twins when they were children!

I'm not even part of the family but I am so proud of Brooklyn and all that she is accomplishing. She is earning college credits as a Johns Creek High School Senior and has ambitions of becoming a pharmacist. Everything about this girl is impressive. Trish and Dan, you have raised one amazing, intelligent, caring, and beautiful girl...I know you are proud beyond belief!

Here are a few of my favorite images from our night together!

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happy one year - family of 4 | Johns Creek Family Photographer

I was so happy to see this family for Miss Avery's one year photos! We also got some updated family shots and some of their beautiful 3 year old Bailey who I photographed when she turned one. We braved the rain (who else is tired of all this rain that we've been having lately??) and the session turned out beautifully despite the less than ideal weather. Avery was as cute (and serious!) as she could be...I think I caught glimpses of some adorable dimples?? And Bailey is still as perfect as I remember her. This family is so blessed with these two beautiful sisters. Here are some of my favorites from our evening together!

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gorgeous senior girl | class of 2016 | johns creek senior photographer

I can't believe that this gorgeous girl is already a senior in high school! I met Caroline when she was a 5th grader and have had the privilege of watching her grow from a sweet 11 year old to a mature and beautiful high school senior. She has also become my boys' favorite babysitter:). It makes me sad to think that she will be off to college in less than a year. But at the same time I am so excited for her to begin that journey. I last photographed Caroline for her sweet sixteen session and have been looking forward to these senior photos for that long! When we began discussing locations, I gave her all the options as I normally do with clients but was thrilled when she took me up on a session in town! We met up at the Beltline on Friday evening and after a strange rain shower (weather prediction was only 10%?!?) we had the most beautiful weather. Her awesome mom and sweet boyfriend came along for the night and we even convinced Preston to jump in a few photos! Here is a sneak peek from our evening together. I am in love with these images! Enjoy!

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precious 7 day old boy | alpharetta newborn photographer

As a photographer, I get to witness many precious occasions with the families that I meet. These times are even more special when I'm asked to photograph a good friend's special moments. That's exactly what this session was for me. My good friend gave birth to her second child, a precious baby boy, and invited me to her home to capture their new family of four and baby R's newborn portraits. Big sister, who I photographed at 2 years old, was so proud of her baby and loved getting to hold and kiss him in their pictures together. Little man R was as precious as he could be and I am loving all of his newborn portraits, especially that I had a chance to use the newborn Braves hat again! Congrats, W Family, on your perfect new addition! Here are a few of my favorites from our session - Enjoy!

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family portraits ~ fall 2015 mini sessions | Atlanta Family Photographer

It's that time of year again! 

Fall mini sessions have been reserved and are open for booking. This is the perfect time to update your family photos in a quick and budget friendly way. Your images will be edited and delivered to you in plenty of time to make your perfect Christmas Card. 

Mini Sessions are only $200 and 30 minutes long and will be held at Barrington Hall in Roswell and include 5 digital files for download with the option to purchase more.

This historic home will provide beautiful backdrops to compliment your fall photos. I took my boys to Barrington recently to get some updated photos of them - Jack at 4 years old and Ryan at 6 months - you can see a few of these below. And check out some images from Caroline's Sweet Sixteen session that we held at Barrington and downtown Roswell.

My time slots are on Saturday, October 24 and Sunday, October 25 in the evenings in 30 minute increments. Use the form below to contact me, let me know a few times that you are interested in, and I will get back to you with my remaining availability!

I am also open for booking full family session for the fall and am already booking into November. Contact me sooner rather than later to reserve your date. Hope to see you and your family this fall!

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adorable triplets ~ baptism | atlanta family photographer

I fell in love with this adorable family and their precious triplets while photographing their baptisms. Could they be any more precious?? We met about an hour before the baptisms to ensure that we could get some happy baby individual, sibling, and family photos. And that we did! Then we moved inside Saint Thomas More Catholic Church for poses with the guests, godparents, and extended family. Next, I had the pleasure of photographing the holy baptisms of these sweet little ones. What a blessing filled and meaningful day. After the baptism we headed back to their home where they threw an amazing party for their family and guests! This was such a perfect celebration!
Here are some of my favorites from our afternoon together!

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