Miles' Day-in-the-Life Portraits

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Recently I had the pleasure of meeting Rev. Dawn, an interfaith minister who performs lots of interfaith weddings in the Atlanta area. I attended a meetup of Spiritual Entrepreneurs that Rev. Dawn started and got to know her through that event. We decided it would be great for me to head over to her place one day to document the activities of her five-year-old son and his new kitten (and his much shyer cat.) Miles is a deligtful five-year-old full of energy and lots of awesome expressions.

Here are a few favorites of Miles, Mom and kitten:

5-year-old portrait

Child with kitten

Children's Lifestyle Portraits

Pet Photographer Atlanta

Miles' Breakfast

Atlanta Children's 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.

Dekalb Choral Guild Silent Auction at Glenridge Hall

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A friends from DeKalb Choral Guild invited me to donate an auction item to the Choral's annual fundraiser and gala. The event, which took place at Glenridge Hall, featured exciting live and silent auctions, elegant hors d'oevres, and live jazz music. Here are a few favorites from the night. Music Photographer Atlanta

Photographs of Choral Guild

Dekalb Choral Guilde

Event Photography Atlanta

Atlanta Event Photography by Cindy 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.

Details from Persian Sofreh Aghd at Oak Crest Mansion in Pass Christian, MS

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We had the pleasure of photographing a Persian Sofreh Aghd this past Friday night at a lovely mansion in Pass Christian. This is what we live for -- the opportunity to document diversity in all its forms. The photos below give you an idea of how elaborate the details were. We'll be posting again with photos that show the ceremony and fun to follow.

Persian Aghd

Persian Aghd

Persian Wedding Ceremony -- Aghd

Persian Wedding Ceremony -- Aghd

Pomegranates at Aghd

Pomegranates at Aghd

Decorated Eggs at Persian Aghd

Decorated Eggs at Persian Aghd

Lighting the candles at Persian Aghd

Lighting the candles at Persian Aghd

Reflection at AghdAtlanta wedding photojournalists

Reflection at Aghd

Atlanta 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.

Frances and Jack | Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Rhodes Hall Atlanta

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A few weekends back, we were privileged to photograph the nuptials of Frances and Jack. The ceremony took place at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in the heart of Atlanta. (Turns out, I was already well acquainted with the officiant, Father Thomas J. Meehan, from my days as a chaplain intern at Grady Hospital and resident at Atlanta Medical Center.) The bride and groom chose to stage a reveal before the ceremony, which is always fun and also allows for a good portion of the posed photos to be taken before the ceremony. The wedding party road together to Rhodes Hall where the bride and groom made their entrance down a curving staircase crowned by stained-glass windows. A live band, great food, lots of friends and family and a stellar send-off made for a wonderful affair. Here are a few of our favorites from the day.

For a fuller story, see the slideshow of our favorites.

Bridesmaids Getting Ready

Bridesmaids Getting Ready

Frances and Jack's wedding rings

Frances and Jack's wedding rings

The Reveal

The Reveal

Groom and Best Man before ceremony

Groom and Best Man before ceremony

Catholic Wedding

Catholic Wedding

Groomsmen at Catholic Wedding

Groomsmen at Catholic Wedding

After the ceremony

After the ceremony

Dancing at Reception

Dancing at Reception

Bride has a blast

Bride has a blast

Wedding Exit IdeasWe'd love to photograph your wedding.

Wedding Exit Ideas

We'd love to photograph your 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.

Erica and Jason | Indian Hills Country Club, Marietta

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Last weekend we were delighted to photograph the wonderfully quirky wedding of Erica and Jason. There was certainly nothing cookie-cutter about this wedding. The most traditional item at the wedding was the lovely, lace-up wedding dress worn by Erica (and laced up by her three Moms.) The groom, Jason, wore a suit that he described as having that "stuffy, professor look." A game board designer officiated the wedding. The catering staff at the Indian Hills Country Club provided a wonderful breakfast-for-dinner fare that included shrimp grits, french toast, pancakes and lovely fruit cups.

Here are a few of our favorites from the day:

Getting Ready Wedding Photo

Getting Ready Wedding Photo

Watching from the wings

Watching from the wings

Getting ready for wedding

Getting ready for wedding

Lace up wedding dress

Lace up wedding dress

Kids at Wedding

Kids at Wedding

Groom comes down aisle

Groom comes down aisle

erica and jason's indian creek country club wedding

erica and jason's indian creek country club wedding

Wedding Cake

Wedding Cake

Wedding reception Indian Hills Country ClubContact your wedding photojournalist

Wedding reception Indian Hills Country Club

Contact your 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.

Building the Pupparazzi (and Catmandoo) Portfolio

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I've decided that I love taking day-in-the-life approach to pet portraits enough to create a gallery of images to show off my work. If you'd like to meet me at a dog park not too far from Pine Lake, I'll be happy to add your pet children to my portfolio (and give you the opportunity to buy the images you love.) Here are the latest additions to my pet galleries:

Pups Play

Pups Play

Cat yawn

Cat yawn

Sadie and Max

Sadie and Max

Colonel Mustard Orange Cat

Colonel Mustard Orange Cat

Bassett Hound and child

Bassett Hound and child

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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.

Happy 40th Birthday, Jennifer

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Jennifer's Birthday

Jennifer's Birthday

Our friend and neighbor celebrated a milestone birthday today. We partied a little early, but I say stretch out birthdays for all they're worth.

Jennifer's 40th

Jennifer's 40th

Children's Portratis

Children's Portratis

Jennifer's 40th

Jennifer's 40th

jennifers_40th

jennifers_40th

Birthday Party

Birthday Party

Atlanta Event 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.

April ISES Meeting at The Rental Place in Alpharetta

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This month's ISES event took place at The Rental Place in Alpharetta. If you think a Rental Place is an odd place for a networking meeting, think again. Everyone in attendance had the opportunity to take a look around the showroom floor filled with table, chairs, linens, serving trays, sculptures in the shape of musicians, lights, ..... etc. etc. (I can't tell you how many different items perfect for entertaining they had on their showroom floor.) In addition, two tents were set up behind the showroom -- one for the meeting, with flavorful food from Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q and one for the Iron Table Design Contest that was the highlight of the evening.

Here are a few of our favorites from the evening:

ISES Tablescape Design Contest

ISES Tablescape Design Contest

ISES Tablescape Design Contest

ISES Tablescape Design Contest

Winners ISES Tablescape Design Contest

Winners ISES Tablescape Design Contest

ISES in April

ISES in April

The Rental Place ISES event

The Rental Place ISES event

Smoked BBQ Wings from Jim N Nicks

Smoked BBQ Wings from Jim N Nicks

Tending bar at the ISES April event

Tending bar at the ISES April event

Don't you just love Sharon's close-up work?

ISES is now the International Live Events Association

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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.