University of Georgia Engagement Shoot- Cody and Katie

August
31
2010

Katie and Cody. You really don’t meet couples like them everyday, that make you smile the E-N-T-I-R-E photo shoot. Their engagement session took place on North Campus, a gorgeous part of the University of Georgia with fountains, tall oak trees, and classical architecture. 

I met Katie in high school as we were both involved in the drama program and cast in the play Grease together.   




Cody and Katie met in college at UGA. Cody’s dry sense of humor makes everyone at ease; Katie lights up when he looks at her.

They fell in love and are tying the knot at Park Tavern in Piedmont Park on September 24, 2010. 


I cannot wait to photograph their wedding in Atlanta! 

Please leave messages for Katie and Cody! 

New "Best of the Week" Photo Contest! Vote today!

August
25
2010
Its Friday. Again. Congratulations Courtney! Your photo, “Waiting at the Window”, won the “Best of the Week” Photo contest. I have been editing your photos all week from your beautiful wedding, and I can’t wait to start putting together your wedding album. 
Which photo should win next week’s “Best of the Week” photo contest?
Silly Face

Heart Breaker
Free

Daddy’s Girl

Ruthie here…

August
25
2010

Just wanted to introduce myself to all of Sarah’s blog subscribers. My name is Ruthie and Sarah recently hired me as her Marketing Director. As many of you are aware, Sarah sold 2,000 photo shoots in about 8 hours back in July. I was driving back from Nashville and called her to see a.) if she was surviving b.) if she needed any help. Three days later, I landed myself a job!

She asked me to post today from my perspective…

Working with Sarah has been SO MUCH FUN. The best part? Getting your emails about how her skills have created memories that will last a lifetime.  I never considered photography in this light, but my thoughts have changed after seeing how talented she is and how many people’s lives she blesses.

An additional perk to my job is I absolutely love children (hope to have 5 of my own one day) and she takes so many adorable shots of families.

Here are a few of my favorites!

Sarah, am I allowed to advertise for babysitting on here? :)

Precious, precious little girl. My mom used to always make me wear a HUGE bow with my hair parted on the side with a matching dress (usually).

“Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass. Its about learning to dance in the rain.” Some of the best photos come from just playing in the rain. I know my friend had an outdoor wedding…it rained after 8 weeks of no rain in Georgia…but the best pictures came from the shots under the umbrella:) 

I love the pink tutus! Can’t you just see them being best friends when they get older? 
I remember feeling just like he looks when my mom used to make us take Christmas card photos! “Are we done yet???” I would ask over and over. 

Peek-A-Boo

August
24
2010

Editing away today… thought I would share this one:

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Bad Hair Days, Pretty Hair, and Mondays

August
23
2010
If you haven’t voted in our “Best of the Week” photo contest, click here to vote today! 

Monday morning. Even though I work most weekends, Monday mornings are still Monday mornings to me. Like most of you, I heard my alarm go off this morning and wished the clock would slow down so I couch catch some more zzz’s.

Check list:
Camera
Extra Batteries
Strong Coffee
Blackberry
Keys
I quickly threw myself together this morning, ‘to do’ lists running through my head, and then I noticed: BAD HAIR DAY.  Do bad hair days always come on Mondays? 
Look at Laura’s dark, beautiful hair. I shot her and her fiance, Brad, at my new favorite venue in Atlanta. It was fun shooting them and hear their excitement about starting a life together. 
Click here to read more about this hidden venue in the heart of Atlanta.  

So here’s to starting the week right, strong coffee, and people with beautiful hair!

Isn’t she precious? Arden has such beautiful blonde hair.  
And a blonde-haired baby doll to match! 

New ‘Best of the Week’ Photo Contest. Vote today!

August
20
2010
TGIF, right? Usually the weekend is one of the busiest times for me, but I am thankful to have my mom visiting me today for lunch. 
Congratulations Asha Hope! Your photo “Balloons” won the contest last week! Each week, we will award the winner with a prize. 
Please use the link to the right to vote on your favorite photo from this past week. My goal is to have 300 people vote this week, so tell your friends and family.  55 Groupon shoots down…and A LOT to go.  Focus on the here and now, and don’t let the future overwhelm you!
Have a great weekend. Happy voting.  
Senior Portrait 
Waiting at the Window
 Skipping Rocks
Bike Shot

‘Balloons’ takes the cake! (Best of the Week Photo Contest)

August
20
2010

Congratulations Asha Hope! Your photo was the winner of last week’s ‘best of the week’ contest. We award the winner each week with a prize (so check your email). Thank you all for your votes! Next week contest will be posted this afternoon. My goal is to have 300 people vote next week.

Don’t you wish you had some balloons? Joy.

Introducing Mr. and Mrs. Brad Odom!

August
17
2010

Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Brad Odom! Alison and Brad met in college and fell in love. They were married in a small church in Gainesville, Georgia and their reception took place at the Quinlan Arts Center. Their day was perfect in every way, and Alison in her lacy, elegant dress set the tone for the evening. I was privileged to be a part of capturing this couple’s memories. Please watch the slideshow for a snapshot of the wedding. You might even find yourself dancing along.


CLICK BELOW TO WATCH THE 3 MINUTE SHOW! 


Please continue to vote on this week’s photo contest! (See top right)

And the WINNER is…

August
13
2010
The winner from last week’s photo contest is….JUST DANCE! Thank you all for your vote. Verne Rowser, the mother of the dancer in Just Dance, will be awarded a $10 print credit towards her favorite pictures of her daughter.  Congratulations! 
PLEASE VOTE, using the link to the right, ON YOUR FAVORITE PHOTO FOR THIS WEEK’S CONTEST! THE ‘POLLS’ WILL CLOSE ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 20TH. THE WINNER OF THE CONTEST WILL RECEIVE A PRIZE! GET YOUR FRIENDS TO VOTE NOW! 
Just Me and You
Balloons

Shining Beauty 

My Mom’s the Best! 

Falling in Love

August
11
2010

The Groupon process is still underway and I am surviving…with a special bonus of meeting wonderful people, some of which have never had a professional portrait done before. How special for me to take their first!

I was sitting down today (well, speeding across town to get to my next shoot) thinking of all the different kinds of pictures I take: weddings, family portraits, engagement, boudoir, pregnancy, graduation pictures…

With the exception of graduation pictures, most every picture I take is because two people have fallen in love. Of course with weddings and engagements this fact is obvious, but even family portraits, boudoir, and pregnancy shots are desired because of the love these individuals wish to document.

So I love my job for many reasons, but today I am thankful that in the photography business LOVE is always in the air!

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