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Kelly & Anthony at Flint Hill Mansion, Norcross, GA

July 13, 2011

I came to know Kelly and Anthony by a somewhat different route than I normally meet brides. I had a dear photographer friend who found himself in quite a bind and was unable to shoot his clients wedding. Of course, the situation he found himself in is pretty much a photographers worst nightmare and for a bride, choosing the photographer is such a personal decision … I can imagine it was quite an adjustment for her. But in the end, everything turned out fabulously and everyone had a great time!

Here are a few images of the happy couple… thanks so much to Kelly and Anthony for letting me experience your joy!

We started the day at one of the top salons in the Atlanta area, Muse Salon & Spa, where Daniel and his staff doted on Kelly:

The entire shindig was held at Flint Hill Mansion in Norcross, GA. Having never shot there I didn’t know what to expect. As you can see, the grounds are just beautiful…

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Jessica & Scott at Montaluce Winery – Dahlonega, GA

July 11, 2011

I first met Jessica and Scott at a bridal event at Montaluce Winery & Estates up in Dahlonega, GA last year. The event was sponsored by Modern Luxury’s Atlantan Brides magazine and though I wasn’t a vendor in the show, I really wanted to check out the winery because I heard so many good things about it. Afterwards, Rob and Jennifer (the then-owners of Montaluce), invited a number of us to stay for dinner (as an aside, I do have to say, dinner that evening was definitely in my top ten meals ever). Also at dinner that night was Rob and Amy Osaba from Amy Osaba Event Floral Design. Sitting to my right was Rob and to my left, between Amy and I, was our bride and groom… Jessica and Scott.

It wasn’t until months later that I got a call from them inquiring about having us cover their wedding day at Montaluce. The best part is that it took us a while to put two and two together that we had already met at Montaluce… total coincidence. As it turns out, Jessica had also hired Amy Osaba Event Floral Design who does just fabulous work as you can see below.

Montaluce Winery is about an hour north of Atlanta, beautifully situated in the North Georgia mountains with some breathtaking views!

Here’s her dress hanging next to her grandmother’s wedding dress. This is a special photo for Jessica!

Did I forget to mention that Raney O’Keefe, Extraordinaire, was on hand to doing hair and makeup?

Check out this awesome Cadillac from Classy Car Limo!

This is one of my favorites details of the day, captured by my second shooter, Brian Steele. What are the chances he could catch the flower girl running by in the reflection of the hub cap?!?! Amazing job!

Robert Rogers on bagpipes announced the beginning of the wedding ceremony and serenaded their exit. Highly recommended!

Jessica and Scott chose to have the ceremony in the production room where the wine is actually made. How cool it that?

Also, a shoot out to DJ Dobbs from Spectrum Entertainment who was in the house to keep the reception moving. Awesome!

Congratulations Jessica and Scott!

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Sneak Peek: The Most Interesting Groom In The World

June 24, 2011

Check out The Fretz with his Dos Angeles:

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Erika & Leroy, Married in Atlanta

November 25, 2010

I’ve gotten to know Eliana Baucicault with ellyB Events through our work in the Atlanta wedding industry so I was happy when she introduced me to Erika and Leroy. Eliana and I have worked together on a few occasions but this was our first wedding together and she did a fabulous job keeping everything running smoothly. But I’m getting ahead of myself…

You may remember Erika and Leroy from their engagement session earlier this year. One of the most important aspects of their wedding and photos for Leroy was that he wanted to make sure that Atlanta was represented. With that in mind, they chose the Ventana’s rooftop venue for their reception location. I’ve shot at Ventanas a number of times but this was my first wedding there so I was uber excited.

And this is why… does the view get much better than this?

My good friend and amazing photographer, Shawna Herring, was on hand to 2nd shoot with me. It’s been a long time coming so I was absolutely delighted to have her along.

Enjoy a few more photos…

As usual, there’s a whole host of vendors that are working together to make a beautiful wedding like this take place.

Planning/Coordination: Eliana Baucicault with ellyB Events
Ceremony Venue: North Avenue Presbyterian Church
Reception Venue: Ventanas
Videography: Ryan with Rodinis Films
Florals/Design: Jackson/Durham Flowers and Events
Catering: Affairs to Remember
Cake: Couture Cakes
DJ: Dale Thomas “DJ SixFive”

Congratulations Erika & Leroy!

P.S. Happy Thanksgiving

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Baillie & Nick, Married in Atlanta

September 13, 2010

Every once in a while you come across one of those couples that really make an impression on you… and this was one of those couples. I’ve known Ballie’s mother from previous times I’ve shot at St Peter Chanel and I was truly excited when she inquired last year about me shooting her daughters wedding. But once you meet their parents and family it becomes obvious where they get it from.

Baillie is the very picture of class…

My associate Huy Cat was on hand to 2nd shoot with me. In fact, he shot the image above. Here are a few more images from Baillie & Nick’s beautiful wedding day.