Lake Burton, GA Engagement Photography Session – Laura + Charlie – ENGAGED!
Right from the start, these two overwhelmed me with their kindness and hospitality. Even offering me a guest room up at Lake Burton because it was a bit of a drive from Atlanta.
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We started on the upper level of Laura’s dad’s boathouse.
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It was such a gorgeous afternoon. The weather was perfect!
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I may or may not have gotten a little woozie hanging over the railing to make these photographs.
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And then Laura’s folks took me out on their boat so I could make these photographs.
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It’s very likely I was the bossiest and pickiest girl out on the lake that afternoon as I asked him to back up, pull forward, and inch a bit to the right in spite of the wind so we could be lined up perfectly in the center.
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I so appreciate her dad’s unending patience at working with me and the impossible wind that kept blowing us around.
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I came back up after they had changed outfits and got all three of their puppies looking at me. It’s amazing how some dogs perk up when you mention, “Treat!”
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Then we all went out on the boat and they enjoyed a little wine from a local vineyard.
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Riding fast over the lake was a little chilly, even in long sleeves.
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They told ghost stories and how a local cemetery was dug up and moved in the 1920s to make way for Lake Burton.
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Her folks routinely hear children playing on their lakehouse desk at night. When there is no one to be seen outside.
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Apparently, these stories are fairly common for many of the residents around Lake Burton. I was fascinated!
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We rode around the lake and they pointed out the homes of a famous country singer and a football coach.
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I could see why the famous would choose to live on the lakefront up in the North Georgia mountains. It was absolutely beautiful on Lake Burton!
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Laura + Charlie will be getting married next year on Lake Burton. I know it will be an amazing celebration of these two!
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In spite of Laura’s dad’s home being named the Love Shack, he hid under a blanket with his sweetheart to avoid seeing Laura + Charlie smooch. They were all so fun!
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Loved their reflections on the dashboard dials when the sun hit them just right!
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We knew sunset was approaching and made our way over to a cove where we could see the sun go down.
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It was rather quick and without fanfare. There were no clouds hovering over the mountains to reflect any pinks or golds.
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It was bright. And then it wasn’t.
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Then we headed back to the homefront. They changed outfits one last time. And we finished up on the boat docks.
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I think 90% of their engagement session was spent on the water.
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And it. was. awesome.
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These two make an incredible couple.
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Who live life to the fullest, enjoying time together outdoors.
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Laura + Charlie? Making your engagement photographs was definitely a highlight of my year. You two are THE best!