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Alia & Deangelo’s Fairytale Disney Dream Cruise Wedding

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We’ve just spent the past week cruising to the Bahamas with Alia & Deangelo for their Disney Dream cruise wedding and had an absolute blast!  We couldn’t be happier for these two for doing things their own way.  If any of you ever reached out to us in the past to photograph your wedding you know that we probably sent you to one of our favorite wedding photographers so that we can focus on what we do best.  But when our client Alia called and explained that they were eloping on a Disney dream cruise and wanted us to photograph their wedding with only the two of them and their kids we were so down! Besides, what’s better than hanging out with people you adore, celebrating their union and creating some amazing photos at the same time?  Check out some of the gorgeous photos captured during this fairytale wedding!

Quick sidenote on the photo below.  Moments before the wedding, this rainbow appeared out of nowhere as Reg captured some groom shots of Deangelo (no this was not Photoshop magic).  Right as the wedding started huge downpours of rain came out of nowhere.  Luckily they were able to just move the wedding to a dry part of the deck but I am still amazed at this rainbow shot.  It’s almost as if the rainbow appeared to let them know that everything was going to work out just fine! 🙂

          

This Disney cruise ship had no shortage of amazing locations for photos – like this sweet candy shop below.  

Or the rockstar red carpet hallway. 🙂    

If you’re wondering about the kiddos, they also had a blast.  Dior’s dreams came true when she had her princess meet and greet and was able to meet some of her favorite Disney princesses.  They even signed her storybook as a keepsake – so awesome!

Finally if you want to experience the full wedding, check out this sweet wedding video Reg captured below:

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I can’t say thank you enough to Deangelo and Alia for trusting us to capture your wedding story.  Here’s to many more years of happiness, love and progress.  <3

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Irene’s Wish of a Lifetime

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Last week we were able to work on one of the most special projects we’ve ever done.  We were contacted by an amazing organization called Wish of a Lifetime which grants special wishes for seniors and helps them achieve a long-held or deeply meaningful dream.  We were asked to help grant a special wish for 95-year-old Irene, who is bed-bound and on hospice.  Her heroes on a scary day this past April were firemen Julius Holinek and Andy Poteet – who swooped in during a tornado warning to make sure Irene was comfortable and safe. Since then, it’s been Irene’s Wish for the two men who carried her to safety to come visit her once more so she could thank them again for their kindness.

With the help of the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety, @wishofalifetime was able to track down the two men from Alpharetta Fire Station 81 and make Irene’s dream come true.

After Irene got her hair and makeup done by local hair and makeup artist, Maraz, she was ready to sweep the two firemen off their feet this time around.

She even had a special lunch catered by Tazikis restaurant and received some love from the delivery guy.

But Irene’s big highlight came when the two firemen stepped in with two huge bouquet of flowers from The Best Little Flower Shop

 

“[The highlight was] just them being here, and they all gave me kisses. And brought me flowers and gave me kisses before they left.” (Irene)

Irene even showed off her beautiful pheasant hats she used to make by hand after the guys would go hunting.  

Irene was surrounded by family and friends who were there to witness her big day.

We feel honored to have met Irene and are so glad we were able to capture these sweet memories for her family.  She’s given to others selflessly all of her life so it was great to see the community put a smile on her face that day. Check out the video recap below to experience Irene’s big day. 🙂

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A colorful family shoot

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Whenever I want my dose of baby fever I always  head over to check out Nailah Star’s page on instagram – she is seriously one of the cutest babies I’ve seen (and that fro is everything!).  We were so excited to finally meet their family in person and capture some sweet family photos for them.  Unfortunately it rained on our parade so we started out with a few studio photos and some bubble fun, but luckily were able to head outdoors during a brief break in the rain.  Check out some of our favs from this beautiful family’s photo session below.

           

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A Southern Family Session at the Angel Oak Tree

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If you’ve been following us for a while you have probably seen this family’s yearly photos. We’ve been capturing this family since 2011 and have so many unique photos of them to document their history.  This year we visited the Angel Oak Tree in Johns Island, SC which was one of the places they used to visit while dating.  The Angel Oak Tree is over 400 years old and considered to be one of the oldest living trees in the country.  This tree is massive and beautiful and a must see when visiting the Charleston area.  

Afterwards we took a short trip over to the Magnolia Planation and Gardens to capture a little more of that southern Charleston charm.

We are already looking forward to next year’s shoot with the Ferebees  – who knows where it will be … perhaps the moon! 🙂

Dress: WithFlare on Etsy

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A fun Coney Island family photo shoot

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If you’ve called in or submitted the contact form through our website you’ve probably heard from our friendly client management rep, Inger.   Inger is a super important part of our business so we were thrilled to be able to capture her adorable family when we visited New York.  We decided on Coney Island as our shoot location to go along with their fun/playful personalities.  The shoot turned out amazing and we think it captured their family perfectly.  Check out a few of our favorite photos below. 🙂

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A blooming maternity story – Nakia & Tega

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One of the things we love most about being photographers is the ability to be there to watch our families and kids grow.  We started photographing Nakia & Tega when they were a newly engaged couple in love, then captured their anniversary photos a few years ago.  Now we are so excited to be able to document their growing family with the announcement of their new baby girl coming this summer!  We decided to use florals to showcase this blooming maternity story. So thrilled with how these turned out.  Nakia is absolutely glowing in her mommyhood.  Check out a few favs below.

 

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One year older, one year wiser – Kahran’s Birthday weekend

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Wow, I can’t believe i’m 3 years away from the big 4-0!  Where did the time go?!  I had a fabulous birthday weekend spent in one of my all time favorite getaway spots – Destin, Florida.  I am always on the constant search for my ultimate “remote island” getaway.  I can do without the crowds and big city life when we go on vacation.  I much prefer those quieter places where we can find beaches with only a handful of people, get seated in a restaurant immediately and not have the usual interruptions of a normal hotel.  Destin is one of those places for me (we never go on holidays so that may play a part in our fab experiences there).

Any time I’m celebrating my birthday with the hubby Reg you know I’m having a good time.  Thirteen years later and he’s never let me have a bad birthday.  This year, he surprised me with a few of my favorites – a room full of balloons (love) and a cake bar complete with a red velvet cake from my favorite spot Nothing Bundt Cakes.  I told him if he ever wants a side gig he can use these table decorating skills because he did MUCH better than I could have done, lol!

I can never get enough balloons so I enjoyed kicking around in my room full of balloons like a big kid. Thanks Reg. 🙂

Finally, a trip to Destin would not be complete without a trip to the gorgeous white sand, blue water beaches.  One of the cleanest beaches I’ve ever been to.

Next month will make one year since I’ve officially transitioned into entrepreneur life.  As I get older (and wiser) I’ve started to value material things much less and instead focus on creating great experiences in my life.   I am finding that those things bring me the most joy and allow me to live my life to the fullest.  I am looking forward to my journey towards a more minimalist lifestyle – starting with my fab new haircut and color from the lovely Emma at HiTexture Hair Salon.  Who knows what this new journey and the next year will bring but we are looking forward to it!

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What to Wear to a Family Photo Shoot

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Be comfortable
The most important part of having good photos is dressing in a way that feels comfortable to you. If you don’t feel comfortable you’re going to look uncomfortable in your photos. If you’re not comfortable wearing a dress and heels then find something that is comfortable for you. If you’re going to be tugging and pulling at your outfit because it doesn’t sit right change it!
None of that matchy matchy stuff 
Wearing matching clothes with the rest of the crew in your photos is for Sears or other quick portrait studios. We aren’t going to line all of you up in front of a boring backdrop in matching white shirts and jeans. You’re paying for custom photography so don’t worry about matching everyone else or having a certain look. Just relax. The emotion in your photos is more important than everyone looking just right.
 
Be yourself 
I know sometimes you’re surfing the internet and you see a great photo where the subject is wearing the best outfit and you want to achieve that same look. Remember to be yourself. Wear your own style! If you try too hard to look like someone else in your photos you’ll stop looking like you. These photos aren’t about what you look like, they’re about creating a memory of an important milestone in your life. The joy on your face, the fun you have, the laughs and the deep serious stares into your partner’s eyes are far more important. If your outfit is, ‘you’ your pictures will feel like you too!
Accessorize
Small unique details paired with a simple outfit can give your photo shoot that stylized touch! Bracelets, fun earrings, and a great pair of shoes can give your photographer interesting details and colors to work with during your photo shoot and will make you shine. If you’re doing a session outdoors don’t be afraid to accessorize with a sweater you can have on or off, or a guy can bring a blazer he may wear in some photos and not others. Accessories that you can take on or off can provide a great variety of images as well.
 
Looking for more family photo ideas?  Check out our Pinterest board here.