Fall Foliage -- a favorite engagement photography background

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Following up my fascinating blog post about using a blank wall as a background for engagement photographs, I feel the need to feature a background that is a bit more expected … fall foliage.

This time of year just makes me want to head off to a beautiful state park in the north Georgia mountains, Vogel State Park or Smithgall Woods for example, with a camera in hand and a couple in tow.

Here are a few of my favorite couples in a few of my favorite fall foliage engagement photos.

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Cindy Brown

I'm an Atlanta wedding photographer who takes soulful, quirky and honest photos ...

I'm also an adventurous traveler and all-round nerd. I love to hike with my beagle/cattle dog Roux and best friend/spouse.

I was born in Atlanta, moved around a lot--30 cities and 5 states--and then came back.

After graduating from the Art Institute of Atlanta, I took a job at asmall newspaper in south Georgia, where I photographedhospital teas, pecan farmers, and beauty queens.

I photographed a biker funeral, death penalty protests andTed Bundy while interning with the Associated Press.

While a photographer for two dailies in Florida, I photographed Ronald Reagan, a train derailment and the dedication of a screened-in porch.

An unexpected life turn took me to Vermont where I fell in love with Bernie Sanders and on to Indiana, where I edited photos for a major daily, and nerded out getting a master’s and PhD.

After teaching photojournalism at colleges and universities in Florida, Indiana and Mississippi, I returned to Atlanta to earn myfifth degree--a Master's of Divinity.

My passion for storytelling with my camera and my interest in religious diversity led my to the field of wedding photojournalism.

I have documented weddings large and small, Unitarian and Pagan, indoors and out, Christian and Muslim, in backyards and in churches. The most exotic wedding I have photographed took place in Mexico and was officiated by aMayan shaman.

When I'm not photographing weddings, portraits or corporate events, I work on personal photo projects, visit friends in amemory-care home, and volunteer at a recovery center.

All Sam's Planning Paid Off Big Time: She Said "YES!"

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Proposal Photo Session

About a month ago I got a call from Sam asking if I photograph proposals. “Of course,” I replied. “I love them.”

Sam planned to ask his girlfriend Katie to marry him in early January. He wanted to surprise her with the ring while I documented the moment from afar. Once Sam decided to propose at Orpheus Brewing, where the couple had their first date three years ago, Sam and I worked with Alicia from Orpheus to set up the surprise. The trick was to have me close by, but inconspicuous.

Proposal Down on one knee

This morning Alicia opened the brewery a half hour early, so Sam could propose to Katie in relative private. Sam texted me when he and Katie grabbed an Uber to the brewery and again when he arrived. Alicia gave me a tasting cup of their Atalana, a sour saison, so I could look like a customer hanging out.

Sam and Katie brought a couple of beers to a side deck of the brewery that overlooks Piedmont Park. I was on an upper deck, pretending to talk on my phone waiting for the knee drop. Once Sam started to propose, I started down the steps to the deck they were on to get a better view of the reaction on Katie’s face.

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Atlanta Engagement Photographer Orpheus Brewing
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Katie was so excited when she saw Sam on one knee opening a ring box. There was no doubt in anyone’s mind what the answer would be.

Engagement Session at Orpheus Brewing
Piedmont Park Enagement Photography
Orpheus Brewing Proposal
Fun Engagement at Orpheus Brewing Atlanta

After celebrating together for a while, the pair decided to FaceTime Sam’s parents to share the good news. Katie’s parents already knew. I didn’t ask, but I think Sam had asked for their daughter’s hand in marriage before he proposed.

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Cindy Brown

I'm an Atlanta wedding photographer who takes soulful, quirky and honest photos ...

I'm also an adventurous traveler and all-round nerd. I love to hike with my beagle/cattle dog Roux and best friend/spouse.

I was born in Atlanta, moved around a lot--30 cities and 5 states--and then came back.

After graduating from the Art Institute of Atlanta, I took a job at asmall newspaper in south Georgia, where I photographedhospital teas, pecan farmers, and beauty queens.

I photographed a biker funeral, death penalty protests andTed Bundy while interning with the Associated Press.

While a photographer for two dailies in Florida, I photographed Ronald Reagan, a train derailment and the dedication of a screened-in porch.

An unexpected life turn took me to Vermont where I fell in love with Bernie Sanders and on to Indiana, where I edited photos for a major daily, and nerded out getting a master’s and PhD.

After teaching photojournalism at colleges and universities in Florida, Indiana and Mississippi, I returned to Atlanta to earn myfifth degree--a Master's of Divinity.

My passion for storytelling with my camera and my interest in religious diversity led my to the field of wedding photojournalism.

I have documented weddings large and small, Unitarian and Pagan, indoors and out, Christian and Muslim, in backyards and in churches. The most exotic wedding I have photographed took place in Mexico and was officiated by aMayan shaman.

When I'm not photographing weddings, portraits or corporate events, I work on personal photo projects, visit friends in amemory-care home, and volunteer at a recovery center.