Jade and Kayla’s Cagle Farm Wedding

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Jade and Kayla’s celebration started with a ceremony. Guests and couple ate some bar-b-que and cake and listened to some toasts. Then everyone danced the night away.

Father Daughter Dance - Lesbian Wedding
Dancing while drinking
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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.

Fall Foliage -- a favorite engagement photography background

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Following up my fascinating blog post about using a blank wall as a background for engagement photographs, I feel the need to feature a background that is a bit more expected … fall foliage.

This time of year just makes me want to head off to a beautiful state park in the north Georgia mountains, Vogel State Park or Smithgall Woods for example, with a camera in hand and a couple in tow.

Here are a few of my favorite couples in a few of my favorite fall foliage engagement photos.

Haven’t booked a wedding photographer yet? interested in an engagement session. Check out our engagement experience page for a change to receive a free session.

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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.

Elizabeth and John's Garden Party Wedding in Decatur.

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Decatur Wedding Photographers

Sharing a few favorites from an amazing garden party wedding that took place at the bride’s parents’ home.

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See more of my wedding photography here.

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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.

Excited to announce three new WPJA winners

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The Wedding Photojournalist Association was created for photographers like me who shoot weddings the way a photojournalist would shoot for a magazine story.

I’m always honored when one of the photos I have taken at a wedding is chosen for an award.

Here are three award-winners from the latest round of WPJA contest.

This is a photo of the bride’s Mom laughing at a comment made by the bride during the getting ready portion of the day.

Getting ready photos are often some of the best photos taken on a wedding day.

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Award-winning Atlanta wedding photographer

This photos taken at the same wedding at Rhodes Hall shows Mom, the bride, and aunt helping the daughter of the bride get into her bridesmaid’s dress. A friend looks on from the background.

The final winner for this quarter is from a wedding that was postponed twice, once due to Covid and the second time due to a tornado. Here the bride in the foreground and the groom in the background hug guests after the ceremony.

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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.

Blank wall — a favorite engagement photography location:

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One of my favorite spots for engagement photos, actually for any portrait, is a blank wall … a mostly blank wall. Actually most walls, even ones that are one color, are not really completely blank.

Little Five Points

Example: Drew and Shea’s engagement portrait was taken against a red brick wall in Little Five Points. The texture and pattern in the bricks adds to the image without distracting from the couple.

High Museum of Art

The neutral wall of the High Museum made for a simple background for this stoic portrait of Nav and Kathryn. The lines on the wall and the tree added compositional elements to draw the eye to the couple.

Atlanta Wedding Photographers' engagement photo

Inman Park

This white brick wall in Inman Park provided a clean backdrop, as well as the repetitive compositional elements of the window frame. The plants between the sidewalk and the street add a sense of depth to a relatively flat image.

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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.

Navaneeth and Kathryn’s White Dress Wedding at the Fox

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After Navaneeth and Kathryn’s Hindu ceremonies on Thursday, I thought there’s no way their Saturday event could compare.

I was right. There was no way to compare the two different days.

But, I was wrong thinking the Saturday event couldn’t live up to the beauty, camaraderie, and spirit of the Thursday event. The Fox Theater wedding was equally beautiful, filled with song and laughter, and the spirit of love.

Just received this email from Nav and Kathryn:

““Wow!! These are truly incredible. Can’t wait to see the rest, but wow!”
— Kathryn and Nav

Venue: The Fabulous Fox Theater
Incredible venue for a wedding. So many amazing places for photographs.

Caterer and Event Producer: Affairs to Remember
Delicious vegetarian dishes. My favorite: Beet Wellington
Flawless event execution.

Cake Artist: Bohemian Bakery
Raves to this baker. This cake may be one of the best I’ve ever eaten in my life.

DJ: Matt Osborne, Spectrum Events
Spectrum DJ’s always bring the party. Matt has folks dancing from start to finish.

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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.

Navaneeth and Kathryn's Hindu Temple of Riverdale Wedding

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Nav and Kathryn share a moment while swinging on a swing together. © 2021 Cindy M Brown | C Brown Photo

Nav and Kathryn share a moment while swinging on a swing together. © 2021 Cindy M Brown | C Brown Photo

Nav and Kathryn’s Hindu wedding at the Hindu Temple of Riverdale proved to be a true celebration of love across cultures.

Here are a few of my favorite photos from the day.

Kathryn’s Mom, Nav’s Mom and an auntie help Kathryn get ready at the beginning of the day. © Sharon McMahon | C Brown Photo

Kathryn’s Mom, Nav’s Mom and an auntie help Kathryn get ready at the beginning of the day.
© Sharon McMahon | C Brown Photo

Nav and family listen to Kathryn’s Dad extol her virtues. © 2021 Cindy M Brown | C Brown Photo

Nav and family listen to Kathryn’s Dad extol her virtues. © 2021 Cindy M Brown | C Brown Photo

Nav and Kathryn sit on the shoulders of friends and family to play a game where they try to put a garland of flowers around each other’s neck. I’m going to declare Kathryn the winner. © Kalyn Barbary | C Brown Photo

Nav and Kathryn sit on the shoulders of friends and family to play a game where they try to put a garland of flowers around each other’s neck. I’m going to declare Kathryn the winner.
© Kalyn Barbary | C Brown Photo

Nav’s grandmother waves rice in front of the couple to ward off evil spirits. © 2021 Cindy M Brown | C Brown Photo

Nav’s grandmother waves rice in front of the couple to ward off evil spirits. © 2021 Cindy M Brown | C Brown Photo

Kathryn, Nav and his Mom share the moment through a video call with friends and family. © 2021 Cindy M Brown | C Brown Photo

Kathryn, Nav and his Mom share the moment through a video call with friends and family. © 2021 Cindy M Brown | C Brown Photo

A congratulatory hug from a close friend. © 2021 Cindy M Brown | C Brown Photo

A congratulatory hug from a close friend. © 2021 Cindy M Brown | C Brown Photo

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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.

Emory Rollins School of Public Health AA Graduation 2021

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Earlier this month students who had earned their Master of Anesthesiology gathered at Glenn Memorial Auditorium to celebrate their graduation.

The students began their degree program in person before COVID, moved to online classwork, then to clinical work and on to graduation. It’s not what they expected, but they learned more than they ever imagined.

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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.