Album design from North Georgia lesbian wedding

I’ve been enjoying myself the last few weeks designing and redesigning Ashley and Marley’s wedding album. I’m delighted to report that they’ve asked me to add two extra spreads.

Spyglass Lodge, Mineral Bluff, Georgia

Now all they have to do is choose a cover — linen, velvet or leather (171 materials) — color of cover — debossed, cameo or photo strip — box, slipcase or custom box. Design for the debossing or photo for the cameo or photo strip. Slipcase design or custom box design.

So many choices.

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Ada and Greg's Holy Trinity Parish Episcopal Wedding

Ada and Greg’s simple and elegant wedding took place at Holy Trinity Parish Episcopal Church in Decatur, Georgia. The Rev. Greg Tallant officiated and relatives and friends came out in force to celebrate and show their support for the couple.

The service included prayers, hymns and a homily about how the love in a marriage gives us a tiny glimpse into the depth of God’s love for all.

The wedding ceremony was followed by a reception with shrimp cocktail, black pea hummus and tiny tacos, among other foods, in the church’s fellowship hall. The couple cut a cake, which they refrained from smashing into each other’s face.

Relatives, including the two flower girls, decorated Greg’s car while the couple greeted guests in the fellowship hall. The couple exited the church to a flurry of bubbles.

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Rangefinder Eye-Catching Photo of the Week

This morning, I was delighted to find an email from Jacqueline Tobin of Rangefinder magazine with a link to Nikki and Christian’s cake-cutting photograph on their website.

Each week Rangefinder editors publish a few “eye-catching portraits and photos of the week” that have caught their attention. Along with the photo, the magazine publishes the backstories about the way they were created.

You can find the backstory to this photo here.

Best of 2020: Part 1

Putting together a year-end summary of favorIte photos is always revealing.

While I don’t have as many photos to choose from in 2020 as I had in years before COVID, I still have several favorites. And the favorites tell a story.

Most folks won’t be surprised to find out that several of my favorites are from February, before things close down.

Here are a couple of award-winners from my son’s wedding reception at The White House in Biloxi. Thankfully, they planned their reception for February while folks could still gather safely.

Before COVID broke loose, I also had the chance to document the Elevate Conference created by K2 Productions for Bell Partners. Here are a couple of favorites.

In November, my friend Kim Jackson was elected state senator from the district I live in. I couldn’t be happier for her and for the citizens of the state of Georgia. Kim is a force for God’s work in the world. She is an Episcopal priest at the Church of the Common Ground. She serves worshippers who are unhoused. Here are a couple favorites from the weekly foot clinic, Common Soles, that was still taking place in February.

Once Georgians were asked to lockdown in April, I began a documentary project in my tiny city of Pine Lake. I took portraits of folks on their porches and asked them to write a paragraph or two about how they were thriving or at least surviving quarantine. Here are a couple of favorites from the project.

Cabin Elopement in Blue Ridge, Georgia

Tori and DeLani traveled from Canada and Florida, respectively, to tie the knot.

Due to COVID travel restrictions on travel from the US to Canada, the two were stuck apart from each other. So, they planned a romantic getaway elopement at a rustic cabin near Blue Ridge.

Here are a few favorites from their big day.

Elopement Photograph in the North Georgia Mountains

COVID wedding change of venue to parent's backyard

Due to COVID 19 and the restrictions created to keep it from spreading, Daria and Josh revamped their wedding plans from a big celebration at the Dekalb History Center, into an intimate backyard ceremony and suburban-home reception.

The intimate ceremony, dinner and party to follow was filled with laughter, love, good food, good cake and a little bit (or maybe more) of champagne.

Daria got help with her dress from her Mom.

Josh’s best man adjusts Josh’s tie.

Daria makes Josh laugh during the ceremony.

The happy couple after they are wed.

A quiet moment after all the excitement.

The posed photo session included Gaston, an important member of the wedding party.

The wedding topper toppled.

Locking arms for the traditional champagne toast.

Daria’s bridesmaid makes Daria and Josh, and the rest of the guests, laugh.

Cheers!

Dana and Derek's Lost World Wedding Slideshow

Some weddings just feel like home.

Dana and Derek’s was one of those … laid back, comfortable, fun, with lots of great food, drink and laughter.

Here’s a slideshow of favorites from the day.

Why I Love Second Shooting: Part II

A lot of couples prefer two photographers. The main photographer is referred to as the primary shooter. And the extra photographer is referred to as the second shooter.

While, some photographers work in teams, others hire second shooters as needed.

So sometimes, I am called upon to fill the second shooter shoes. Which is actually a lot of fun. While the primary shooter is expected to get all the important photos. The second shooter works under a lot less stress to come up with photos of unexpected moments and photos of expected moments from a different angle.

Here are a few favorites from a wedding at Kimball Hall I second shot with my photo friend Manuel Llaneras.

Second shooters are often tasked with taking detail shots, like this ring photo.

Groomsmen have spotted a pack of Poke”mon Go players.

Offering up the ring.

Another angle of the bride and groom leaving the ceremony.

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