"Reach for the Sky!" {Atlanta Wedding Photographer}

Undoubtedly, I've seen ALL the Pixar movies too many times. And I can't blame it on children: there are no little people living at my place, and my nephews are more into superheroes and Harry Potter at this point. It's me.....I adore them and have my own collection, but the Toy Story movies are my favorite.

So of course I thought of Woody when, after careful consideration and lots of debate, I ordered my latest photography accessory. It's a hip holster for my camera, specifically a SpyderPro Single Camera System.

Once it arrives I'll have to practice, channeling my inner gunslinger until it's second nature. If this thing works as well as I hope it will, I'll have significantly less neck and shoulder pain after my next 8+ hour day shooting a wedding.

Boxer Babies {Atlanta Cumming Dog Photographer}

What's more precious than an adorable little puppy?  How about LOTS of puppies?!

Yesterday I got to visit Shelly and her family, which at the moment includes four boxer babies.  We enjoyed the unseasonably beautiful weather and got outside to play--the pups definitely enjoyed it, although they stick pretty close to the feet of the nearest human.

These are some sweet, playful little ones. Several have already gone home with their new owners, but three (one brindle, two black and white) are still available.  If you're interested in a boxer baby let me know and I can connect you with the owner.

Here they are!

Katy and Justin are MARRIED! Woodstock Community Center {Atlanta Wedding Photographer}

What was your New Year's resolution?  Most of us promise ourselves to exercise more or eat less junk (or both), but this couple decided to promise each other their love and begin 2011 as newlyweds.  And they did an excellent job of it, from the really sweet exchanges amongst the various relatives, to Katy's unabashed JOY once she got that dress on, through their lovely ceremony to the fun reception.  Once again I worked with Wendell at C &W Photography in Woodstock, and we had a great time.  Here are the images from their day...

Katy and Justin were married at Hickory Flat United Methodist Church in Canton.  I loved the stained glass windows in the foyer, and the sanctuary had large windows with lovely light.

Sneak Peak - Katy Hickory Flat UMC {Cherokee County Wedding Photographer}

Here's a sneak peak of Katy, who made a lovely bride when she wed Justin at Hickory Flat UMC in Cherokee County before the New Year holiday.  The rest of their images will be up tomorrow but for now...here she is!  Thank you Katie for being such a relaxed and truly beautiful bride.

Snowpocalypse

Also known as the day that SOME people in metro Atlanta ignored a solid 5 days of warnings about the humungus winter storm and seemed surprised by snow.  *sigh*   The weather forecasters don't always get it right, bless their hearts, but they did this time.  Snow....a LOT of snow.  Well beyond the expectations or experience of many born and bred Southerners like myself.

Being totally aware that the supermarkets would be slammed with people buying bread and milk, I stayed in all Sunday afternoon waiting for the weather to turn wintry.  And waited.  And waited.  I was starting to be quite unimpressed with the much touted Snow-bomination when my friend Scott called and asked if it was snowing yet at my apartment.  I looked out my sliding glass door to the wooded lot, saw nothing in the darkness, and said no.  Ten minutes into our conversation, he asked, "Are you sure?" and I looked again.  This time I glanced up at a streetlight and saw the precipitation coming down.  That was around 10:30.  In another 15 minutes the ground had gone from dusted to covered in white, and it didn't stop.  To someone who's rarely seen snow at all, much less accumulation, it was amazing.  In approximately an hour there was 4 inches of snow covering everything in sight.  Despite the fact that it was 11:30pm, I bundled up and headed outside with my camera.  I knew by morning the pristine whiteness would be marred by tire tracks and footprints.

Celebrating a new year, and my birthday, at IHOP (Atlanta Family Photographer)

There's a family long-standing tradition in our family, and that's having brunch together on New Year's Day.  January 1 happens to be my birthday, and I'm usually out celebrating with friends the night before.  So the day I actually have to admit to being a year older seems a good time to cope by shoveling hashbrowns into my mouth.  That and I just LOVE breakfast food.

So here we are at IHOP.  Mom and Dad, laughing, probably something to do with Dad's fondness for saying "Rooty Tooty Fresh 'N Fruity" with extra-crisp pronunciation ....

There's my sister Paula, then Carin and Sheri, who have functioned as bosom friends and sisters in my life for many years now, then Mom and Dad.

New Year's Eve at the Chik Fil A Bowl

This year was a departure for me in terms of ringing in the new year.....I went to a college football game, and a bowl game at that. I had never actually been to a college football game before, so it was quite an experience. The crew included myself, my friend Wade, and his two girls, visiting for the holidays.

Here's Kathleen and Kayleigh on MARTA. Wade's got some very good advice from one of his law enforcement brethren on where to park and ride in, which worked well. We were going the opposite of a lot of the crowd both in and out--easiest time I've EVER had going into downtown Atlanta for a major event.