HeroBox Packing Event At Home Depot Headquarters

Dozens of Herobox mailers waiting to be filled at Home Depot Headquarters

Yesterday, I spent quality time at the Home Depot headquarters in Atlanta as HeroBox.org volunteers worked to set up an assembly line of donated items.  The Home Depot Foundation is the highest level partner with HeroBox in assisting with initiatives to support our U.S. veterans and heroes.   I love being able to give my time to support our troops…

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My Last Wedding Of 2013 {FYI – It Rocked!}

Black and white photograph of LGBT wedding with two grooms about to kiss after their ceremony and stopping in the aisle

I was jumping up and down excited months ago when Matt + Mike asked me to be their wedding photographer.  And I’m still jumping up and down excited as I work on all of their images as I relive a fabulous celebration.  A celebration of two people who have been committed to each other for…

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BrainCore Marietta Grand Opening

Ribbon cutting with Melissa Thiel for BrainCore Marietta

Melissa Hergert is a certified BrainCore clinician and has opened her own practice in Marietta just off the 120 loop.  I have known her for over a year through our chiropractor’s office where she used to work.  Melissa is one of my 2014 brides, which is a flip for me in getting to work with…

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Atlanta Family Photographer {In The Middle Of A Senior Photography Shoot}

Remember this senior session I shared last week?  Victoria’s younger sisters came along for the afternoon.  This is Olivia.  She’s three.  And for the first half, she was shy as could be with me.  Smiles were not even a possibility. But after an hour, she warmed up a bit and felt more comfortable.  She wouldn’t smile for…

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Woodstock High School Senior Photography

High school senior girl in yellow dress and black leather jacket standing in open brick doorway at Mason Mill Park

A couple of weeks ago, I had the pleasure of photographing Victoria.  We had had our preconsult a few weeks before to talk about location, wardrobe choices and what kind of images she wanted.  We talked about the importance of creating unique photographs unlike the normal senior photographs.  That would show her personality, along with…

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One Thousand Miles For A Birthday, Memorial And Family

You might remember my Uncle Marvin died in a car accident a few weeks ago.  He was cremated and his memorial service scheduled a few weeks out to ensure my Aunt Gloria would be able to attend.  She hit her head in the accident pretty hard, which earned her stitches.  And a broken wrist needed…

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Karate Atlanta – Intraschool Tournament

A few weekends ago, my kiddos competed in the bi-annual Karate Atlanta Intra-school Tournament.  We enjoyed catching the opening ceremonies where various schools’ Demo Teams competed against each other in front of the judges.  FYI – my kids’ school’s team won.  Go Roswell! Following the Demo Team competitions, Mr. Maxwell Van Eck performed.  His martial arts skills, flexibility…

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Newborn Twins {Woodstock, GA Lifestyle Photographer} – Morgan Family

Newborn twins swaddled and lying side-by-side on a sofa

I bet you remember this family.  I photographed them for the first time, just days after they found out they were pregnant.  And by the time I showed them their first round of photographs, they had learned they were pregnant with twins. These sleepy, sweet little boys arrived October 9th in the middle of an operating room…

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Happy One Year Wedding Anniversary, Jesse + Katie!

You two.  Deserve all the happiness in the world.  I still feel so privileged to have been at your wedding.  To see the love you share, the seriousness you took in your vows and the joy you found in celebrating.  Congratulations on what will be the very soon arrival of your baby girl.  I’m wishing…

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