Ballerina Portraits {Atlanta Portrait Photographer}

Having been a fan of dance in general and ballet specifically since I was a little girl, I was thrilled to do this photo session for Miss Poppy. Her mom Lori and I worked together years ago and it seems like yesterday that Miss P was a toddler. How time does fly! Now she's a lovely 12 year old taking the next step in her dance training and taking on pointe shoes. Lori, Poppy, and her friend Hailey arrived with multiple tutus and leotards in tow and I had a giddy moment pawing at the tulle. All girls have a fascination with tutus, I think. The session combined the ballet shots with some images done in the Portrait Couture style we'll be rolling out soon, and big props to Hailey for serving as an excellent assistant and holding my reflectors and lightstand. There were SO many great shots I'm saving some of them for tomorrow's blog.... :)

                       

 

More Monica and Allen at Roswell Mill {Atlanta Engagement Photography}

Allen and Monica at Roswell Mill {Atlanta Engagement Photographer}

After a somewhat inauspicious beginning that had us huddling under foliage in a vain attempt to dodge the raindrops, Monica and Allen and I returned the next day and had a great time during their engagement session at Roswell Mill.  We're just easing into fall here in Georgia, which does NOT mean the heat is completely over.  Despite a bit of humidity these two had a glow all their own.  No matter how many times I see a couple in love it still amazes me to see the expression of a man when he's looking at his bride to be.  There's just nothing else like it.  

There were SO many good ones I decided to do two posts......so more from them on tomorrow's blog!

So cute!

Admission:  we did not bring these signs.  They were propped against a tree on the main trail, while the photographer to whom they belonged was down the slope on the rocks working with his couple.  They were nowhere to be seen, though, when we spotted these signs so we just HAD to pick them up for a quick photo!  (Thanks fellow photographer....whoever you are!)

Vintage Furniture for your wedding

Have you considered bringing your couch to your wedding?  It's not such a crazy idea if you have any unique or vintage furnishings in your home.  Family pieces or lovingly selected antiques can bring a unique quality to your celebration, whether you use them to create seating, accent the decor, or as photo  props.

When Sabrina Weinstein and Chris Van Wart wed this summer at Lake Lanier, she had several beautiful pieces there for her bridal portraits.  They were then moved to the reception area, where guests posed in a photo booth style area during the evening's festivities.

Four Inch Fold is based in Atlanta and has a wide variety of GORGEOUS pieces to choose from.  http://fourinchfold.com  Whether you are interested in rustic pews or an sofa, big pieces like upholstery or smaller, detailed items, they have you covered.  Check out this gorgeous styled shoot from Mike Colon using vintage furniture.

Here are few peaks from Four Inch Fold's blog.  They came upon these goodies at a garage sale.  Wouldn't you love for someone with an eye like this to help you style your wedding?

Awesome benches from an old church.  Can you imagine how fantastic these would look on a green lawn during an outdoor ceremony?  Yes, please!

You can mix and match pieces to create your own look.  This sofa and chairs is grouped on a lawn as a seating are for guests during cocktail hour.

Photo by Amy & Stuart from Loverly.com

Here a vintage desk is accented with a mailbox, feather pens, and vintage stationary to create a place for guests to sign in and write notes of love and well wishes for the bride and groom to take with them.

Photo from Inspired by This on Loverly.com

This beautiful Louis chair is available from Snyder Rentals out of Charleston.

So there you go, some inspiration and information on using vintage furniture for your wedding.  Many brides take a DIY approach, which is great if you have the skills and the time.  For other brides, it makes sense to delegate and outsource some things and stay focused on the aspects of your wedding that are within your abilities or time constraints to handle.  Remember to enjoy your wedding planning while maintaining your sanity and your joy at being......THE BRIDE!

Megan and Brad at The River Club {Suwanee Wedding Photographer}

What a very memorable day this was!  Megan and Brad's nuptials, planned as a lovely outdoor ceremony overlooking a golf club, happened to coincide with a blistering heat wave.  It was 108 degrees by midafternoon, but nothing could take the glow off the bride or the groom.  Surrounded by friends and family they bore the heat with a smile, stayed hydrated, and thoroughly enjoyed their celebration at The River Club in Suwanee, GA.

Megan's exquisite ring, created by Brad especially for her.

Love this shot of Brad's shoes next to those of his little son.  So cute!

Finally official.  Megan and Brad share a moment together while the marriage license is signed.

The evening's festivities kicked off with a first dance by Megan and Brad, followed by a full throttle party led by Yacht Rock Schooner.  These guys did a fantastic job, as usual, and kept the dance floor hopping all night despite the heat.