And then they lost it......{Atlanta Family Photographer}

Honestly, I feel very blessed to know most of my clients.  Even more blessed to share in special moments of their lives and capture those memories for them.  The vast majority are fun, cooperative, and easy to work with.  The trio from Sunday's session were definitely rock stars in front of the camera.   However, even the most awesome and cool kiddos deserve a moment to indulge in....... complete silliness.

Erin and Kevin Sneak Peak {Atlanta Wedding Photographer}

It was very special to me to be there for Erin and Kevin's wedding last Sunday. Several years ago Erin and I were in a ladies small group together around the time she met Kevin, and it was obvious there was something significant happening. These two have a beautiful love story which culminated in an intimate celebration at Post Riverside.

I'm still working on their images but wanted to share a quick peak!

Lina and Aaron Engagement {Atlanta Wedding Photographer}

Directions are such a tricky thing, aren't they? One person can explain, in detail, how to get to your direction using exact mileage and street signs, while another will be totally confused and want only landmarks. And let's not EVEN go there with online maps and GPS! When I was meeting Lina and Aaron we thought we had a super simple plan, until I arrived. There were multiple buildings and parking lots in the area we were meeting, not to mention different entrances and sides and lots with the same company name. It turned into a complete comedy as I drove around looking for them, then finally, there they were waving their arms at me! I got out of the car laughing, and it was non-stop fun for the rest of the time together.

Lina and Aaron are having a ceremony in December at Primrose Cottage in Roswell, and will be celebrating with friends and family from all over, including Lina's relatives from overseas. I think it's going to be a lovely, unique celebration, and I can't wait.

Baby Steps......The Baby and The Business {Atlanta Baby Photographer}

As I was talking with someone about the Baby Button program yesterday, I mentioned that I bought my first camera just before the birth of my first nephew.  That one decision, of course, is a major factor in my story, so I've mentioned it in conversation many, many times.  But somehow this particular chat made me a bit nostalgic.  Perhaps it's the fact that said nephew has a birthday coming up and his age will transition from single to double digits.  [A decade......HOW is that possible?!?!]

In any case, he was, absolutely, my inspiration, my favorite subject for a long time, and technically, the first ever Button Baby!  [I can almost hear his embarrassed snort of pre-pubescent disdain even as I type that.]  My original desire was solely to capture our family's memories, and both my equipment and skills were amateur.  Still, this was how it all started:  I fell in love with that baby, and fell in love with photographing him.  Although Caleb took his first steps years before my business did, the die was cast when I experienced the capability to take the essence of a lively baby, funnel it through a camera lens onto film, and then preserve it forever as a beautiful image.

So I dug into the archives, rolled my eyes at some of my early attempts at photography, and scanned these from the original film prints.  Here we go:

Caleb at 3 Months

At 6 months

Celebrating his First Birthday

And his Second

Thanks, Caleb, for being such a gorgeous baby, a fantastic model, and for inspiring me then and now.

Love,

Aunt Nina

Towel optional beach {Atlanta Dog Photographer}

Silly humans with your silly towels....

...THIS...

...IS...

...HOW...

...to shake....

SEE?!

(demonstration courtesy of Hoover the dog)

Ashley and Adam Engagement at Piedmont Park {Atlanta Wedding Photographer}

When Adam and Ashley were deciding on a location for their engagement session, Piedmont Park was the obvious choice.  They are loyal Midtown folks who regularly patronize the local restaurants and watering holes, and have a long history with the area.  And, of course, they live right across the street!

Being UGA football fans, we just HAD to take a break in the action to give some love to an adorable bulldog out for a walk with his owner.  He wasn't too keen on being separated from his mom to take part in a photoshoot, so that pic didn't make the final cut, but at least he got some belly rubs out of it!  I promised I wouldn't regale blogland with any of the fun stories I heard about their meeting and courtship (see, Ashley....I'm not mentioning karaoke!), but I can only imagine, in light of the constant joking and laughter that went on during the session.

You guys are awesome and I can't wait for the wedding!

Is that jingle bells I hear?? {Atlanta Holiday Photographer}

There's not even a whiff of fall in the air yet, but the holidays are right around the corner, people.  How do I know that?  Because I'm already in the planning stages of a Santa portrait event.....yeah!   The summer heat is starting to abate, just a bit.  School started last week here in Cobb County, and my youngest nephew Ian is now a big boy and in kindergarten (sniff, sniff).  [HOW did that happen, btw.....he was a baby, like, yesterday!]   But before we know it we'll be feeling festive.

So, have you started thinking about your holiday cards?  Let this be a year you are NOT frantically printing out a newsletter or licking stamps into the wee hours one evening because they-just-HAVE-to-be-in-the-mail-tomorrow syndrome has set in.  Plan ahead!

Get your holiday card photos done early.  Sessions for families can take place at your home or at a scenic location like Kennesaw Mountain.  We can capture a gorgeous, timeless family portrait you can feature hanging over the mantle, as well as getting a fun shot of everyone with Santa hats, at the same session.

Pets like to be festive, too!  Here's our sweet boy Lucas, who passed away this year, modeling a Santa hat in front of the Christmas tree.  Wasn't he a handsome and distinguished guy?  (Miss you, buddy.)

And you can never go wrong with a classic portrait on a simple backdrop.  This image of Oscar and Gracie  was featured on the Pilger's holiday card last year, and it looked fantastic!

Fall and holiday sessions are already booking, so give me a shout to get your's on the schedule.  You can reach me at

770-330-5414 

or 

nina@ninaparkerphotography.com