Rachael and Nem's Intimate Farmhouse Wedding in North Georgia

Wanted: Fun, outdoor, farmhouse wedding, where friends and family can gather and celebrate and have fun, too.

Needed:

1. Beautiful farmhouse.

2. Gorgeous day.

3. Fun games.

4. Great music.

5. Awesome decor.

6. Food trucks.

7. Loving family.

8. Supportive friends.

9. Lots of kids.

Result:

Rachael and Nem's farmhouse wedding turned out just as planned. Fabulous and fun!

Check out the photos below, to see just how fabulous and fun.

Nem's daughter Kira, the flower girl, getting ready with Rachel.

Nem helps Rachael's son Aiden, the ring bearer, with his Boutonnier.

Rachael's Mom helps with the veil.

Nem sees Rachael in her dress.

We're married now!

Photo Bomb.

the magazine spread photo showing the farm and the lake.

Two food trucks with great food. My favorite item -- the fried green tomato biscuit.

Playground beside the tent.

Corn Hole anyone?

enjoying the grass.

Nem's daughter Kira, joins the twin fiddlers.

Red velvet, yum.

Looking for laid-back photographers happy to document your fabulous and fun, intimate wedding? Here's how you can reach us. 601 466 2982. Or cindy@cbrownphoto.com.

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Proof of the Pudding Caters New Flyer Reception at the World of Coke

The all-star crew at Proof of the Pudding put together an all-American menu for the guests attending the New Flyer Reception at the World of Coke earlier this week.

Here are a few of our favorite event photographs starring Proof of the Pudding's food.

A choice of three passed appetizers led off the fare for the evening.
All Photos by Atlanta Event Photographer Cindy Brown

The pretzel station, included a variety of pretzels, of course, and a special cheese soup chaser.

Looking for some down-home Southern cooking taken to the next level? You couldn't find anything better than this Proof of the Pudding Biscuit Station. It included sweet potato biscuits, garlic cheddar biscuits, buttermilk biscuits, and cornbread muffins.

If you still had room after the biscuit station, you could've moved on to the Bar-B-Que, where in addition to Bar-B-Que short ribs, you could find an awesome fried green tomato creation, or some gourmet macaroni and cheese.

Yep, here's that fried green tomato concoction I mentioned above.

And if you saved room for dessert, or even if you didn't, you would have found a dessert station with delicacies, including the chocolate cup, above.

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Catrina Getting Ready: Wedding at Fountain of Faith MBC

Sometimes couples wonder if they really need to have a photographer taking photographs while they are getting ready.

Here are a few photos of Catrina getting ready for her September wedding to give you an idea of the kinds of photographs we take during the two or three hours before the wedding ceremony.

We'd love to photograph you getting ready on your wedding day.
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Aaron and Catrina's MBC and Gateway Marriott Wedding

Bride dancing with her uncle at a wedding at the Atlanta Gateway Marriott.

Sometimes, as a photographer, when reviewing the photographs from one of my shoots, I am surprised by one of my own photos.

It doesn't happen all that often, but it's always a delight when it does. The photograph above, taken at Aaron and Catrina's reception at the Marriott Gateway Atlanta, is one of those photographs.

I remember the moments, just a few, when Catrina's Uncle Jerry took to the dance floor to show off his moves. I remember focusing on the action and taking a few shots. But I have no recollection of choosing to focus my camera on the bride's reaction, which, let's face it, is what makes that photograph.

Do I attribute that shift in focus to pure luck, or to a photographer's second sense? I'm not sure. I'm just glad it happened. I'm pretty uncle Jerry will be, too.

Looking for a photographer to capture moments like this one at your wedding? Give us a call (404 298-6263) or shoot us an email at cindy@cbrownphoto.com.

Candid Atlanta wedding photography by C Brown Photo

Welcome to the World, Fin: Atlanta Baby Photography

Proud parents, Vanessa and Tim, welcomed Fin into the world on August 4, 2017.

“Weighing in at 8 lbs. 1 oz. and measuring 20 3/8 inches, the newest member of his grandparents’ Dream Team and current record holder of ‘Cutest Kid Ever’, introducing the One, The Only...Ronk the Jackal, Cobra-Snake, Thor the Destroyer, Spider-Monkey Winterstein.”

— Vanessa, Mom

Tiny baby feet ... always cute.

Keeping little, yellow ducky close by for security.

Daddy sings really low ... "Swing low, sweet chariot."

Who you looking at?

I love hanging out on Momma's shoulder.

Looking for a photographer to capture real life photos of you with the new life in your world, give me a call (404) 298 6263. I love babies!

Atlanta Portrait Photographer, C Brown Photo

Personal Branding Photos for Diogi Founder Courtney DeDi

“ We are CEOs of our own companies: Me Inc. To be in business today, our most important job is to be head marketer for the brand called You.”

— Tom Peters

Courtney Dedi of diogi will be hosting her own podcast soon and wanted a photograph that would show her as the fun-loving, edgy, professional entrepreneur that she is.

Personal branding is all the rage these days. (The term actually goes back at least as far as 1997, when Tom Peters wrote the two sentences quoted above in an article published in Fast Company.)

Given the visual nature of the world we live in (websites, Facebook pages, Linkedin accounts, etc.) it's only natural that someone who is intentional about creating a personal brand would turn to a professional photographer for help. That's just what our friend Courtney DeDi, founder of Dioge Pet Services, did a few weeks back.

Courtney, who comes from a family of entrepreneurs, decided to make her mark in the business world by creating a pet services company that is a step above the competition.

She wanted photographs that would show her as the professional she is, while at the same time capturing the edginess and acceptance she brings to the Diogi company culture. 

“You can have piercings, tattoos and green hair, we’re cool with it, as long as you love animals and love people.  Diogi is a very accepting company.”

— Courtney DeDi

We created a series of photographs, some edgier than others, so she could choose just the right photograph for the right occasion. The professional head shot for LinkedIn, perhaps, and the laid-back photos for her website, or podcast page.

After the session, we asked Courtney what she thought.

“Oh my gosh, it was so much fun. So relaxing. Sharon kept me laughing the whole time. So overall, a wonderful experience. I can’t wait to see the final product.”

— Courtney

Now that you've seen them, what say ye, Courtney?

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Jack McBrayer Helps Dementia Spotlight Foundation

Some of you who follow me on Facebook know that I spent lots of time enjoying my Mom's sense of humor and calm spirit before she died of Alzheimer's earlier this year.

I know first hand that those diagnosed with dementia can continue to live a meaningful life full of loving relationships. I actually grew closer to my Mom during the years she lived with Alzheimer's.

Mom learned to play Wii bowling after moving into a memory care facility in Decatur.

That's why I was excited when the folks at the Dementia Spotlight Foundation, whose mission is to help families see past a dementia diagnosis, called to ask me to photograph their fundraiser showcasing Jack McBrayer of 30 Rock.

“With a focus on LIFE before loss, RIGHTS before research, and CARE before cure, we are dedicated to changing perspective and improving life experiences of individuals, families, and communities affected by the increasing and always changing condition of dementia.”

— Dementia Spotlight Foundation

Robin Andrews, one of the co-founders of the foundation, attended high school with McBrayer, who was happy to help raise money for the cause.

Improv comedians from around the southeast joined McBrayer in a series of hilarious skits.

Also present, to help spread the good news that people diagnosed with dementia can continue to live a fulfilling life, were three men living with dementia. One offered a tip for jogging one's memory. Take a selfie.

Members of the audience joined in on the fun.

Those in attendance were given a basic lesson in improv.

Looking for someone to document your event? Give us a call (404) 298-6263.

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Mother's Day Family Portrait Session in Pine Lake

It's taken me a while to post these family photos of the Spencer family, that I took a week before Mother's Day here in Pine Lake.

It can be hard to come up with a gift for Mom that she likes and hasn't seen before. This Mother's Day gift, much appreciated by Mom, can be given yearly, and will always be different. 

Of course, family portraits make great gifts for pretty much any special occasion.

Atlanta Family Portrait Photo

Portraits of Mom and adult children.

Oh, and don't forget Sugar, the family Corgi.

Portraits of family with family pet.

Give us a call to set up a family portrait session of your own. 404 298 6263.

Atlanta family photographer, C Brown Photo