Emory Presbyterian Wedding + Trolley Barn Reception

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One of the many blessings associated with being a wedding photographer is the opportunity to get to know wonderful new couples and their families on one of the happiest days of their lives. 

Sometimes I am privileged to meet and get to know a couple before their wedding, as well. Tim and Vanessa were one such couple. I photographed their engagement session in Pine Lake on a drizzly afternoon. Instead of griping about getting wet, they enjoyed hamming it up for the camera in the rain.

So, it was no surprise that both of them spread joy to friends and family who joined them for their wedding ceremony and celebration. Vanessa's laughter was contagious. Tim's antics kept everyone in stitches, including the youngest ring bearer. 

Here are just a few favorite photos from the day.

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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.

Favorite Weddings Photographs from 2015

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Pulling together favorites from a year's work is always revealing. We're always looking for joy, laughter, humor, all wrapped up in a surprising and delightful visual package. Here are a few favorites from this last year. We'll have more favorites to share soon.

Bride dancing with Dad At Academy of Medicine

Bride dancing with Dad At Academy of Medicine

Bridesmaid threatens groom.

Bridesmaid chastises groom at emory conference center

101 Gay Weddings 

cupcake "cutting" at 101 gay wedding event at the intercontinental hotel.

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Bride and groom at AN ACADEMY OF MEDICINE reception

Avrum's Best man toasts the bride and groom.

Best man toasts the bride and groom AT CATOR WOOLFORD GARDENS WEDDING.

Listening to the toasts AT THE TWELVE HOTEL.

Listening to the toasts AT THE TWELVE HOTEL.

Michelle Dons her blue wedding dress.

Bride getting ready AT CATOR WOOLFORD GARDENS.

TIRED CHILD AT WEDDING AT The 12 Hotel Atlantic Station.

TIRED CHILD AT WEDDING AT The 12 Hotel Atlantic Station.

Bride and groom celebrate at end of ceremomy

Bride and groom celebrate at end of cerEMONY AT THE EMORY CONFERENCE CENTER.

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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.

Favorite Weddings Photographs from 2015

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Pulling together favorites from a year's work is always revealing. We're always looking for joy, laughter, humor, all wrapped up in a surprising and delightful visual package. Here are a few favorites from this last year. We'll have more favorites to share soon.

Bride dancing with Dad

Bridesmaid threatens groom.

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Bride and groom at reception

Best man toasts the bride and groom.

Listening to the toasts.

Bride getting ready

Andrea and Vitek Wild, for Manuel Llaneras Photography, The 12 Hotel Atlantic Station

Bride and groom celebrate at end of ceremomy

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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.

Michelle and Avrum's Wedding at Cator Woolford Gardens

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Smiles all around when Michelle raised her glass of wine.

Smiles all around when Michelle raised her glass of wine.

A still life from behind the scenes.

A still life from behind the scenes.

Michelle Dons her blue wedding dress.

Michelle Dons her blue wedding dress.

Michelle and Abrum turned wedding tradition upside down by coming down the aisle together to start the ceremony.

Michelle and Abrum turned wedding tradition upside down by coming down the aisle together to start the ceremony.

REFLECTION OF WEDDING GUESTS IN GLASS OF WINE.

REFLECTION OF WEDDING GUESTS IN GLASS OF WINE.

Guests celebrate by clapping during the ceremony.

Guests celebrate by clapping during the ceremony.

Michelle and Avrum exit the ceremony hand in hand.

Michelle and Avrum exit the ceremony hand in hand.

family and friends share laughter during the cocktail hour.

family and friends share laughter during the cocktail hour.

Avrum's Best man toasts the bride and groom.

Avrum's Best man toasts the bride and groom.

Friends and family join in a Traditional Jewish folk dance.Photos from Cator Woolford Gardens, C Brown Photo Atlanta Photojournalist

Friends and family join in a Traditional Jewish folk dance.

Photos from Cator Woolford Gardens, C Brown Photo Atlanta 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.

Michelle and Avrum's Wedding at Cator Woolford Gardens

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Avrum Weiss and Michelle Tullier's Wedding at Cator Woolford Gardens Bride getting ready

Bride and groom come down the aisle together

Reflection of wedding guests in glass of wine.

Bride and groom share wine at Jewish wedding.

Family clapping at wedding.

Avrum Weiss and Michelle Tullier's Wedding at Cator Woolford Gardens

Avrum Weiss and Michelle Tullier's Wedding at Cator Woolford Gardens

Best man toasts the bride and groom.

Traditional Jewish folk dance at 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.

Houston Mill House Gardens-Three Taverns Wedding

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Relaxed? You better believe it.

Aaron and Jamie's wedding and reception were both chill. Low-key all the way. Gotta love it.

Check out a few of our favorites.

Bride getting ready
Bride getting ready
Bridesmaid threatens groom.
Bridesmaid threatens groom.
Atlanta wedding photographer, the rings
Atlanta wedding photographer, the rings
Wedding guests with cell phone cameras
Wedding guests with cell phone cameras
Bride and groom celebrate at end of ceremomy
Bride and groom celebrate at end of ceremomy
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Decatur Wedding Photography
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Photograph of cake cutting ceremony
Youngster in Mom's arms near the end of wedding reception
Youngster in Mom's arms near the end of wedding reception
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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.

Houston Mill House Gardens-Three Taverns Wedding

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Relaxed? You better believe it.

Aaron and Jamie's wedding and reception were both chill. Low-key all the way. Gotta love it.

Check out a few of our favorites.

Bride getting ready

Bridesmaid threatens groom.

Atlanta wedding photographer, the rings

Wedding guests with cell phone cameras

Bride and groom celebrate at end of ceremomy

Decatur Wedding Photography

Photograph of cake cutting ceremony

Youngster in Mom's arms near the end of wedding reception

C Brown Photo, Atlanta Wedding Photographs

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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.

Historic SCOTUS Decision Sparks Weddings and Celebrations in Atlanta

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Thank the Divine Spirit that this past weekend we had no paid weddings on the books. Because we needed the time to document reactions to the historic Supreme Court Decision that paved the way for same-sex weddings across the country. Here are few of our favorites from yesterday's 101 Gay Weddings event at the Intercontinental Hotel in Buckhead.

Mass Gay Wedding at the Intercontinental Hotel in Buckhead
Mass Gay Wedding at the Intercontinental Hotel in Buckhead
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101 Gay Weddings 

101 Gay Weddings 

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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.