OK, So I'm Getting Carried Away with the Blogposts About the New Puppy

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Self-Portrait with Roux

Self-Portrait with Roux

Roux gives Mama a kiss

Roux gives Mama a kiss

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More photos of my new puppy Roux. Here's a self-portrait with Roux. Oh yeah, check out the new glasses. His ears still can't decide if they want to be Beagle ears or Goat ears. We vote for Beagle ears.

Atlanta Wedding Photojournalist

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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.

Matt and Joy's St. Pete Wedding | Florida Wedding Photojournalism

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My assistant Sharon and I had the privilege of photographing my cousin Matt Easterwood's wedding in St. Petersburg, FLorida on Saturday. His bride, the lovely Joy Strickler Easterwood, and family made all the Easterwoods and those related feel very welcome in the warm weather of Florida. The rehearsal dinner and reception took place at the awesome Isla Del Sol Yacht and Country Club. The wedding took place at the First United Methodist Church of St. Petersburg and was officiated by Pastor David Miller. In my meeting with the pastor before photographing the wedding, I found out that we are both graduates of the same seminary -- Candler School of Theology at Emory.

The family highlights of the reception were my 83-year-old Aunt Margaret dancing with my brother Scott and my 87-year-old mother Faye dancing with my cousin Larry. (See below.)

So here are just a few favorites:

Matt and Joy's Wedding | St. Petersburg, FL Wedding Photography

Matt and Joy's Wedding | St. Petersburg, FL Wedding Photography

Matt and Joy's St. Petersburg Wedding

Matt and Joy's St. Petersburg Wedding

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Matt and Joy's Florida Wedding | Tampa Wedding Photography

Matt and Joy's Florida Wedding | Tampa Wedding Photography

Joy and Matt's Florida Wedding

Joy and Matt's Florida Wedding

Matt and Joy's Florida Wedding | Florida Wedding Photography

Matt and Joy's Florida Wedding | Florida Wedding Photography

Matt and Joy's Isla Del Sol Wedding Reception | St. Pete Wedding Photographer

Matt and Joy's Isla Del Sol Wedding Reception | St. Pete Wedding Photographer

Matt and Joy's Florida Wedding | St. Petersburg Wedding Photography

Matt and Joy's Florida Wedding | St. Petersburg Wedding Photography

My Aunt Margaret dances with my brother Scott (below.)

Matt and Joy's Wedding

Matt and Joy's Wedding

Mom dances with my cousin Larry (below.)

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Lucky Penny

Lucky Penny

Lucky Penny played at the reception and "Wow", they were great!

Matt and Joy's Isla Del Sol Reception

Matt and Joy's Isla Del Sol Reception

Florida Wedding Photojournalist

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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.

Nicole and Patrick | Eagle's Landing Country Club Part II

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Yesterday I promised to post some of my favorite photos from the other members of my photo team. Today's post focuses on photos taken by my intern, Kara Johnson. She took a black-and-white photo class several years ago, but has only recently become serious about her photography. She has a wonderful sensitivity to people and a great eye. Here are a few of my favorites Kara took at Nicole and Patrick's wedding.

Nicole and Patrick's Wedding

Nicole and Patrick's Wedding

This photo Kara shot from the terrace level above and behind the ceremony may be my favorite shot of the day.

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Eagle's Landing Country Club

Here's another favorite of one of the groomsmen checking out the wedding ring that Kara shot. The layering is delightful.

Wedding Photography at Eagle's Landing Country Club

Wedding Photography at Eagle's Landing Country Club

Groomsmen | Atlanta Wedding Photography

Groomsmen | Atlanta Wedding Photography

Kara made the most of the graphic elements available from the view from above.

Watching the wedding | Atlanta Wedding Photography

Watching the wedding | Atlanta Wedding Photography

The wait staff watching the wedding ceremony.

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Nicole and Patrick

Great job, Kara! Atlanta Wedding Photography

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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.

Nicole and Patrick's Eagle's Landing Country Club Wedding | Stockbridge Wedding Photographer

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My second shooter, Sharon McMahon, and intern, Kara Johnson, all had a blast photographing Nicole and Patrick's amazing Eagle's Landing Country Club wedding this past weekend. Nicole and Patrick were so sweet and tender with each other it made Sharon cry. Here are a few of my favorites from the day. I'll share photos that Sharon and Kara took in tomorrow's post.

Nicole's Wedding Dress

Atlanta Wedding Photography

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Eagle's Landing Country Club Wedding Photography

Eagle's Landing Country Club Stockbridge Wedding Photography

Eagle's Landing Country Club Wedding Photography

Eagle's Landing Country Club Wedding

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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.

Wedding Photographic Society Convention | Part III

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The second day of the convention, my friends and colleagues Sharon and Kara and I joined Cristobal Perez's live engagement portrait shoot. I showed up with my Quantum Trio and Phottix 4-in-1 Wireless transmitter/receivers. The only problem ... Cristobal is a photojournalist and wanted us to work on seeing and capturing emotion in natural light. Rebel that I am, I ended up spending most of the time practicing my epic lighting. I figured since I was at a conference I should try some things I rarely use. Here are a few of the funky photos I took during Cristobal's shoot. He was awesome and fun and inspiring and easy-going AND he let us shoot and shoot and shoot. Thanks Cristobal!

Cristobal Perez Live Shoot

Cristobal Perez Live Shoot

Engagment Portrait Live Shoot

Engagment Portrait Live Shoot

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Cristobal Perez

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Atlanta Wedding Photojournalism

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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.

Wedding Photographic Society Convention | Part II

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In WPS Convention Part I, I talked about photographing with Tim Sayer during the live shoot. Below left is a photo showing what his beauty dish set up looked like and below right is a photo I took while he was lighting a model with a video light. Here are a couple of photos by my second shooter, Sharon McMahon. The one on the left was taken while Tim was holding the video light. In the one on the right, we commandeered the light, I asked the model to sit under the portrait, and Sharon came up with this awesome photo.

WPS Bridal Shoot by Sharon McMahon

Atlanta Wedding Photographer Cindy M Brown

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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.

Fenuxe Magazine Awards Party: Atlanta Event Photography

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My friend Karla Kreitner from Kardon Events hooked me up with a fun Event Photography gig this week -- Fenuxe Magazine's Best of Atlanta Awards Party at By Design. Here are a few of my favorite photos from the evening.

Fenuxe Awards: Atlanta Event Photography

Fenuxe Awards: Atlanta Event Photography

Fenuxe Awards: Atlanta Event Photography

Fenuxe Awards: Atlanta Event Photography

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Food was catered by Radial Cafe, winner in the Best Gay-Owned Restaurant category.

Fenuxe Awards: Atlanta Event Photography

Fenuxe Awards: Atlanta Event Photography

Entertainment and eye-candy was provided by the Rokk Vodka models.

Here are a few of the award winners.

Fenuxe Awards

Fenuxe Awards

Fenuxe Awards

Fenuxe Awards

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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.

Kelly and Daniel's North Georgia Winery Wedding | Georgia Wedding Photojournalist

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Thought I'd share some of my favorites from Kelly and Daniel's Blackstock Winery wedding. These were taken by my assistant photographer Sharon McMahon and my intern Kara Johnson. We all had a delightful time photographing the event. The Blackstock Winery is a perfect place for a wedding. I love the way they have it set up so that instead of walking down the aisle, the bride and her Dad enter through an aisle of grape vines.

This wedding included some wonderful touches, including Adirondack chairs for guests to sign, some artsy boutineers, and paper bags with the letter "T" (for Terrell -- Daniel's last name and Kelly's, too now) cut in a variety of typefaces:

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Georgia Wedding Photojournalists

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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.