Allison and Kurt are married!

Saturday, April 10, 2010

SODA Salon     http://www.sodasalon.com/

St. Ann's Catholic Church    www.st-ann.org/

Naylor Hall     http://www.naylorhall.com/

What a beautiful day for a spring wedding! We rose early, Andrea and I both had to start shooting early as the wedding was a morning wedding with an early afternoon reception.

Andrea started with Kurt and the guys at Allison and Kurt's home in Roswell. Great yard, lovely flowering bushes, trees, flowers, pool and a great shaded yard to keep the sun out of their eyes. They even got a few shots in the fishing boat, perfect for that typical guy type shot. They all had a great sense of humor about it and had a little fun with some of their more creative poses!

I began with all the girls at the salon where they were all getting hair and makeup done for the day ahead. I'm not sure where SODA got the backdrops in their salon but I am jealous! I want this fabric for a backdrop if anyone knows where it can be found please let me know. Allison was relaxed and enjoying time with her girls which always makes for great images...natural ones.

Next stop, St. Ann's Catholic Church. The church staff were easy to work with and just enough light was streaming in for lovely natural light images of the ceremony. The garden area outside was the perfect setting for photos of Allison and her girls. What a pretty shade of blue!

The party began at Naylor Hall as the couple was announced and began their first dance as husband and wife. Allison was really glowing as you can see by the look on her face as she looked into the eyes of her new husband. They are such a sweet couple!

Is your wedding day approaching? Call to book the perfect photographer for your wedding! 2010 dates are still available at 404-384-7722.

Senior Season is off and running!

I Love Referrals!

Monday, April 12, 2010

Old Mill Park, Roswell GA 

www.cvb.roswell.ga.us/attractions-tours.html

Blake is a Senior in Canton. After shooting his Senior session with the photographer contracted by the school, his mom was not satisfied. As a rep for Bobby Brown who knows people, Marie knew the right photographer for Blake would have to be able to get him to open up and relax in front of the lens. Blake is quiet but comfortable with who he is...he just needed a photographer that could make him smile, maybe even laugh when his mom tried to get him to be serious for the camera. As with most Seniors, you have to find what makes them click. For Blake, it was definitely giving his mom a hard time!

We shot these images late in the day when the light is sweet and shadows are soft and contouring. After about 90 minutes of fun and exploring all the little nooks and crannies at Old Mill Park, we were satisfied.

Want just the right session for your Senior? Call to book your appointment for a personal touch guaranteed to get to the heart of your Senior. Early bird discounts apply until June 6, 2010. Sessions start at just $99!

404-384-7722

I love designing custom albums!

April 7, 2010
Naylor Hall, Roswell     http://www.naylorhall.com/

Martha and Steve were married in September of 2009 at historic Naylor Hall in Roswell. They each bring children into the marriage Brady Bunch style and the mix was magical. Martha's son escorted her down the aisle and gave the bride away. The ceremony was filled with the beautiful presence of all their children and after the ceremony, when they all gathered together it was one of the sweetest sights I have ever seen!

The reception was fun and filled with family and friends. The toast was given by Martha's son and brought tears to many eyes. On the dance floor the families truly united as the new siblings danced and celebrated together.

Weddings are all about love...between the new couples as well as between families joining together in celebration and growing more lives together.

Here are the pages for Martha and Steve's album which were just approved for printing Tuesday evening. They loved them and will be receiving the album right before they leave for their long awaited honeymoon in Italy this summer!

As with all my custom designed albums, it was specially designed with the style preferred by the Bride and Groom. They have opportunites to choose the images that go in the album and final approval on the design. After all, it was their day and they deserve to remember it in a way that is truly their style!

Call us and see how we can create an album that reflects your style!

North Springs Charter High School Performing Arts Department Presents "The Producers" by Mel Brooks

Saturday, March 20, 2010
NSPVA Friends: http://www.northspringshigh.com/

Amazing...hysterical...entertainment worth waiting for! Well, I may not be a critic, but as an avid Mel Brooks fan, I was very impressed by the talent at North Springs Charter High School and their production of "The Producers".

After shooting the headshots for the Performing Arts Department, the staff provided me with 2 tickets to see the performance. I'm not sure how long it takes to stage, choreograph, learn lines, practice and learn all the songs but it was such an awesome performance. Of course, camera in hand, I attended with my husband on Saturday for the matinee. No flash was allowed to keep the attention on the stage where it should be. I took about 400 shots, which I will donate to the Performing Arts Department to share with the talent. Enjoy!

The main characters were played by:
Adam Benz as Max Biaylstock
Brian Brandt as Leo Bloom
Chris Kaiser as Franz Liebkind
Spencer Showalter as Roger DeBris
Tommy Lennon as Carmen Gia
Mary Malloy as Ulla Inga Hansen Benson Yonsen Tallen-Hallen Svaden Swanson

The Orchestra provided the live music for the show...they were great!

You still have several opportunites this weekend to see this great performance. Click on the link above for more information!

Thanks again North Springs Charter High School Performing Arts Department!

North Springs High School Theatre Department

Monday, March 8, 2010
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
North Springs High School, Sandy Springs, GA
http://www.northspringshigh.com/

Having been a long ago fan of any type of performing arts and visual arts, it was truly an honor when I was asked to come and shoot the headshots for the members of the theatre department at North Springs High School. NSHS is a magnet school with it's base in the arts. Immediately, due to my age of course, the old tv show and movie "Fame" came to mind. With dancing, acting, singing and all the talent in that type of environment, I jumped at this opportunity. I love being surrounded by other creative types. This was not the typical high school drama club, these are students who really want to live this life and surround themselves with staff and family who support that. What an amazing group of people, students, staff and parents.

In high school the only classes I cared about were filled with creative students and teachers. I excelled in classes like drama, oral interpretation, photography, drawing, anything artistic. This was my passion as well from early in my life. My teachers understood and supported me and I understood them. My junior year, one of my drawings went in to the Upstate Eight Art Exhibit. The only drawing from my school, a school with a graduating class of about 700. So you see, I was destined to always have art in my life. I just didn't realize it until later on in life. If you have a passion...fulfill it...you won't be sorry.

North Springs High School is putting on "The Producers" from March 19 through March 27. If you have never seen this hilarious Mel Brooks musical, come and see it now! There are eight shows including two matinees. Follow the link above for more info and for ticket information.

Support the arts!