Monday, February 27, 2012

Lina and Aaron Wedding Pt2 {Atlanta Wedding Photographer}

And we're back with more photos from Lina and Aaron's wedding at Primrose Cottage.  The day was lovely, so we made use of the grounds.  I loved this area to the side of the house that looked like a fairy garden.  It seemed to have a romantic effect of the bride and groom, as well.



Matching flower girls with tiaras.....adorable.



So in love...


The sky was developing some beautiful color at dusk right after the ceremony.


Chocolate Bar.  Bar....of chocolate.  Table....laden with chocolate.  Need I say more?  Keeping the kids, both large and small, away from this long enough to get a decent picture was a challenge.





Aaron and his mother having an emotional moment during their dance.  And yes, I teared up, too.

Aaron's sister and father looking on...








Happily.........Ever.........After.

Lina and Aaron Wedding Pt1 {Atlanta Wedding Photographer}

After meeting these two in September for their fantastic engagement session, I was very much looking forward to their wedding at Primrose Cottage.  Let's just say it was not a disappointment!  From the lovely, elegant details they had carefully selected to the sheer beauty of Lina's dress and those killer heels, plus the perfect weather and the exquisite venue, it was absolute perfection.


The tulle skirt of her dress, with the row of buttons all the way up the back and down to the hem, was definitely in the 'princess' category.  


That bouquet.....was ravishing.  The delicate pinks and dusty greens were so feminine.





Lina and Aaron chose to see each other prior to the ceremony, and what a sweet and joyful time it was.



Aaron takes in all the details of the dress and Lina's bridal splendor.  He was actually speechless.


This shot cracks.....me....up.  That's Aaron's father, sister, mother, and grandfather watching and documenting from the back porch.  LOVE it.

Before we walked around the grounds for pictures Lina's dad helped her out of her killer pink heels into something more comfy.  Then he held them up to show them off.  It's an awesome dad who appreciates the importance of a gorgeous shoe!


The happy couple!



Because there was time with the couple before the ceremony we were able to enjoy the lovely afternoon light and take some images at various places on the property.  Primrose Cottage has some lovely details and landscaping......so many pretty places to choose from!

Okay, how adorable is this little out building with heart accent?  So charming.......


In order to make it not SO long of a blog post I'll share more images tomorrow.....stay tuned.  :)

Friday, February 17, 2012

Sarah Schad - (Model/Actress Headshots in Atlanta, GA) Nina Parker Studios

Here we go with the next face of the future... Sarah and I discovered quickly that we have several commonalities: the never-ending search for the perfect jean (long legs), Kennesaw State University (go Owls!), and proximity (she lives a mile from me). Although currently school and modeling are keeping her busy, a future in acting is a very real goal. And then there's her musical skills: singing as well as multiple instruments. All righty then! Why settle for being good at just one thing when you've got the chops to be good at a lot of things?

Go, Sarah!






Thursday, February 16, 2012

Myles Grier - {Model/Actor Headshots} Atlanta, GA

Models, and Actors, and Talent......oh, my! It's been quite the week for headshots of local movers and shakers going out and making their mark. Much, much to share, including the launch of my new website dedicated to headshot and commercial work (stay tuned!).

But for now, allow me to introduce Myles Grier, a talented you man who will soon be gracing California with his presence.  Look out, Hollywood!
















Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Perception

Is something beautiful if it's beauty is not recognized? Is acknowledgement necessary to categorize something or someone as beautiful? (Or brilliant, or important, or....you get the idea)


Consider this:


You can read the entire Washington Post article HERE.

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Bridal Extravaganza of Atlanta at 200 Peachtree

It's been a week since last Sunday's Bridal Extravaganza in downtown Atlanta, and between recovering, unpacking, and following up, it's been a busy one. We had SUCH a good time, and met some lovely people. Not only brides, grooms, and their family and friends, but also other people in the industry. And by the end we were all moaning in unison about how our feet were hurting! haha

This was my first experience at a bridal show, and it was a bit overwhelming, especially when it came to the booth itself. Deciding on the look, the design, and and the display items were challenging. Luckily, I had a lot of help. So I definitely want to give HUGE thanks to those who supported, encouraged, cheered me on, listened as I agonized over various details, and lent a shoulder, literally and figuratively. Biggest thanks go to Mom and Dad, Sis, Ellen, Sheri, Leigh Anne, Wade, and of course partner in crime Jan Madert who manned the booth with me. Also I must give thanks to PWD Labs for coming through with beautiful prints, and Sandy at Ameripress for the business cards and marketing pieces that went over very well with everyone who stopped by. Both of these companies came through with quality products that helped tremendously with my confidence and presentation at the booth.

Speaking of the booth, here it is! Honestly, I was pleased with the way everything came together.







Before the big day rolled around, though, there was the madness of preparation.  Here's how the backdrop looked when it arrived at my place.  That's the oversized, rolling suitcase it comes with on the right.  The frame does this amazing compression thing and pops out to a 9 foot width, then the fabric panels clip onto the metal bars.




Taping off the booth space to see exactly how much space I had.  Seemed like a good idea at the time, but.....then getting that tape off the carpet was MURDER.   Ugh.  But at least I could really feel the space, which helped me decide against furniture to keep the space open.

Deciding which prints to display was definitely the hardest part.  I came up with five different layout options and put them together in Photoshop.  Yes, I really did.  My apologies to those who were forced to look at those mockups and help me decide.  :o


So, the backdrop and materials are packed up but still sitting near the front door, since another show is coming up in a little less than two weeks.  Woot woot!  That one is the Indie Craft Festival.....more info about this event here: