Like Nothing You've Ever Seen in the Atlanta Area: Foxhall Resort and Sporting Club

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Foxhall, April ISES meeting

Foxhall, April ISES meeting

I had the privilege of touring the grounds of the Foxhall Resort and Sporting Club on the very south side of Douglasville last week. The International Special Events Society held there April meeting there and Wow was it delightful. I plan to go back again soon to ride horses and take more photos of the awesome landscape. If I'm real ambitious one morning, I'll get up early and go before the fog lifts. I'll be sure to share what I find.

Foxhall, April ISES meeting

Foxhall, April ISES meeting

Foxhall, April ISES meeting

Foxhall, April ISES meeting

Foxhall, April ISES meeting

Foxhall, April ISES meeting

Foxhall, April ISES meeting

Foxhall, April ISES meeting

Foxhall, April ISES meeting

Foxhall, April ISES meeting

Foxhall, April ISES meeting

Foxhall, April ISES meeting

Foxhall, April ISES meeting

Foxhall, April ISES meeting

Foxhall, April ISES meeting

Foxhall, April ISES meeting

Foxhall, April ISES meeting

Foxhall, April ISES meeting

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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.

ISES at the Amazing Foxhall Resort and Sporting Club

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The Atlanta chapter of the International Special Events Society met last week at an incredible new venue space, the Foxhall Resort and Sporting Club. The resort has been given permits to build 2,300,000 square feet of resort space, including hotels, convention space, condominiums and Private Resident Clubs. Members of ISES toured the property, shared great food from Low Country Barbeque and enjoyed entertainment provided by Amusement Masters and Burgess Amusements. Event Design including floral arrangements was provided by Steve Bales, Creative Director at Bold American and music by Lethal Rhythms.

Here are a few photos of folks enjoying themselves. On Thursday, I'll post more about Foxhall's beautiful property.

Foxhall, April ISES meeting

Foxhall, April ISES meeting

Foxhall, April ISES meeting

Foxhall, April ISES meeting

Foxhall, April ISES meeting

Foxhall, April ISES meeting

Foxhall, April ISES meeting

Foxhall, April ISES meeting

Foxhall, April ISES meeting

Foxhall, April ISES meeting

Foxhall, April ISES meeting

Foxhall, April ISES meeting

Foxhall, April ISES meeting

Foxhall, April ISES meeting

Foxhall, April ISES meeting

Foxhall, April ISES meeting

Foxhall, April ISES meeting

Foxhall, April ISES meeting

Foxhall, April ISES meeting

Foxhall, April ISES meeting

Cindy Brown | 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.

My Favorite Podcasts | Atlanta Wedding Photographer

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When I'm home working (toning photos, checking e-mails, etc.) I'm almost always listening to a podcast of some sort. I find inspiration of all different sorts in these podcasts. Here are favorites:

News & Information All Things Considered

Fresh Air

Car Talk

Green Living Earth Eats

Food The Splendid Table

Journalism On the Media

Photography

New Media Photographer

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.

My Mom is celebrating her 87th Birthday Today

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I'm heading up to Hiawassee to visit with my Mom on her 87th birthday.Here are a few photos I took during my last visit. This is the sittercize class at the Brasstown Manor. The first photo is of my Mom, Faye Brown. The last one is her friend Vi, who will be 100 in July.

sittercize class, exercise for seniors, brasstown manor

sittercize class, exercise for seniors, brasstown manor

sittercize class, exercise for seniors, brasstown manor

sittercize class, exercise for seniors, brasstown manor

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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.

"Never Skimp on Your Wedding Photography" (always nice to hear)

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Wedding Day Emotions

Wedding Day Emotions

Had to share this blog post from Southall Eden Paperie and Farm Weddings.

Shannon O'Kelley, Owner and Creative Director at Southall Eden writes: "Let’s face it. Weddings are crazy expensive. I’m all about finding ways to save money, and there are lots of ways you can do so. But if you only splurge on one thing for your wedding, LET IT BE PHOTOGRAPHY. That’s right, I’m a venue owner and a stationery designer and I’m not telling you that your splurge item should not be one of those things, but photography. Why?"

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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.

Metro Atlanta Chamber at the InterContinental Buckhead

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Glad to report that I've been quite busy the past couple of months. The paying gigs have left me scrambling to share photos from some of my favorite networking events. I am just now getting around to posting a few favorite photos from the Feb. 24th Metro Atlanta Chamber business to business event at the InterContinental Buckhead. The hotel is gorgeous as you can see in the photos below.

Metro Atlanta Chamber Event

Metro Atlanta Chamber Event

Sam A. Williams, President of the Metro Atlanta Chamber.

Metro Atlanta Chamber Event

Metro Atlanta Chamber Event

Lorna Rasmussen, Metro Atlanta Chamber Ambassador.

Metro Atlanta Chamber Event

Jim Abrahamson, President - The Americas, InterContinental Hotels Group hosted the event.

Metro Atlanta Chamber Event

John Pekas, Metro Atlanta Chamber Account Executive.

Metro Atlanta Chamber Event

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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.

Tom and Shari's Backyard Wedding | Atlanta Wedding Photojournalism

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I photographed Tom and Shari's lovely backyard wedding a couple of weekends ago in Alpharetta, GA. Their friend Jan offered her lovely yard for the ceremony and celebration. Friends and family witnessed a touching union of two committed Christians. And then everyone had lots of fun dancing and enjoying wonderful food and drink. Here are a few of my favorite photos from the day.

Tom Martin and Shari Harvey get married at Jan's house in Alpharetta, GA.

Tom Martin and Shari Harvey get married at Jan's house in Alpharetta, GA.

Tom Martin and Shari Harvey get married at Jan's house in Alpharetta, GA.

Tom Martin and Shari Harvey get married at Jan's house in Alpharetta, GA.

Tom Martin and Shari Harvey get married at Jan's house in Alpharetta, GA.

Tom Martin and Shari Harvey get married at Jan's house in Alpharetta, GA.

Tom Martin and Shari Harvey get married at Jan's house in Alpharetta, GA.

Tom Martin and Shari Harvey get married at Jan's house in Alpharetta, GA.

And here's a link to their slideshow. The music for the slideshow is a song by Michelle Featherstone that Tom and Shari chose for their first dance.

Cindy Brown | Intimate Wedding Photographer

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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.

Sneak Peak: Kylin's Afternoon | Atlanta Children's Photographer

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I had a blast last week photographing, Kylin, Lalah and Kevin at their Pine Lake home. I'm still processing the photos, but here are two favorites I just had to share.

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Atlanta Photographer

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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.