Claire and Joshua's Inman Park Engagement

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I photograph lots of engagement sessions in my tiny home town of Pine Lake. So it’s super fun to photograph some place different.

Claire and Joshua chose Inman Park as the perfect place for their engagement session. Claire really knew her way around, because she lived in Inman Park overlooking the Belt Line.

Joshua proposed to Claire under a tree in front of Victory Sandwich Bar. So we started their engagement session there.

From the Victory we moved to King of Pops for a one of their awesome popsicles. I indulged in my favorite, chocolate sea salt, which I had to hide in a tree while I took photos of the two on the Belt Line.

I’m happy to report my popsicle was right where I left it when I went back to claim it. It had melted a little, but was still incredibly yummy.

If you’d like to set up an engagement session, just give me a call, or text me at 404 298 6263, or shoot me an email at cindy@cbrownphoto.com. I look forward to hearing from you.

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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.

C4 Spark Awards at the Crowne Plaza Atlanta Midtown

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A few years ago, I found out about C4 Atlanta, a non-profit arts service organization that offers business classes to artists entrepreneurs. My friend Manuel and I signed up for the Ignite class, which was informative and lots of fun. Plus we met a lot of great artists.

I stayed in touch with Jessyca Holland, the director, and for the last two years she’s called on me to photograph C4’s Spark Awards banquet. The Spark Awards celebrate Atlanta’s creative entrepreneurs.

The artist entrepreneur of the year for 2019 is Dan Flores of Art is King. And the Artist Champion is MARTA Artbound, led by Katherine Dirga, the Arts Administrator. Both were at the banquet to receive their awards, colorful blown- glass pieces in the shape of a flame.

Here a few photos from the banquet.

C4 Spark Awarrds 2019
Tahsa LaRae, singer

Tahsa LaRae, singer

Havoc Movement Dance Company

Havoc Movement Dance Company

Havoc Movement Dance Company

Havoc Movement Dance Company

C4 Spark Awards 2019
Artist Entrepreneur of the Year, Dan Flores of Art is King

Artist Entrepreneur of the Year, Dan Flores of Art is King

Keynote Speaker, Jamie Bennett, Executive Director, ArtPlace America

Keynote Speaker, Jamie Bennett, Executive Director, ArtPlace America

Artist Champion, MARTA Artbound, ,Katherine Dirga, Arts Administrator,

Artist Champion, MARTA Artbound, ,Katherine Dirga, Arts Administrator,

Rap comedians at C4 Spark Awards

Soul Food Cypher, HipHop MCs

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If you’re looking for a photographer to capture the essence of your event, give me a call. 404 298 6263.

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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.

Mary Martha and Nathan's Pine Lake Engagement

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Mary Martha and Nathan's Pine Lake Engagement

Nathan and Mary Martha kept each other laughing during their engagement session in beautiful Pine Lake, Georgia. Before the session, Mary Martha told me, “We are both goofy, especially Nathan, and it tends to be infectious!”

Fun, laughter, love … yep, infectious all of them.

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NAPDS Conference: Speakers and Listeners

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NAPDS Conference: Speakers and Listeners

National Association of Professional Development Schools Conference took place at the Sheraton Hotel in downtown Atlanta in February of this year.

The schedule included roundtable discussions, research presentations, committee meetings, symposiums and awards ceremonies. Needless to say, there were a lot photo opportunities.

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A few award-winning engagement photos and what I've learned from them

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A few award-winning engagement photos and what I've learned from them

The wedding photojournalist association has added engagement photography to their contest competitions. And I’ve taken the opportunity to enter a few of my favorite engagement images.

I’m happy to report that I took home three awards in 2018. Here are the winners. Thanks to the couples who were so fun and funny, and warm and loving.

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