What started out in high school and continued over nine years, John made it official and (finally) asked Kacie to marry him. I was so excited for the engagement, as was the entire region of Middle Georgia (haha!), and was giddy to spend the weekend with them.

Brunswick and Jekyll Island opened up and offered us their crown jewels to climb all over and take in for our shoot and we couldn’t have been luckier. They offered their jewels but what they gave was rain, intense lighting, incredible heat, huge spiders, blood sucking mosquitos….ok, the elements got a bit hairy but we had a great time!!

J&K, we’ve been friends for many years and I’m so darn happy for the two of you. And the fact that I’m heading back to the coast with you in April helps too! haha

See you soon!
~C

Weeks and months passed, circumstances changed for Cassidy and Chris and the location was reset to none other than their own backyard. I have to admit that I am a bit jealous I didn’t know you 3.5 years ago for my own wedding! Complete with the Blue Ridge mountains, rock patio strung with lights (love!) and beautiful hand-made benches by the bride’s father, and oh, let’s not forget the stunning wildflowers everywhere. It was simply perfect.

Staying true to their original venue, we started out the day by headed out in the heat for a pre shoot in Turniptown to take advantage of the gorgeous valley and unique barn oddities. Jumping across ditches and battling spider webs and gnat clusters, Cassidy and Chris were truly up for anything.

C+C, it was truly wonderful spending the day with you. I was sad to leave knowing that you were leaving to go back to CO so soon. I know life has been a roller coaster this year but thankfully you have such great friends and family as your support and they love you. I wish your family the absolute best and I am so glad to have gotten to know you and them.

Wishing all of you my absolute best!
~C

Last year I photographed Sarah and Ben’s wedding in Dahlonega/Dawsonville and got to know both sides of their large families. (I’ve always wanted to be in a large family!) This year I was beyond thrilled when Therese called for her June wedding. Therese’s fiance, Peter’s family is not so small either, so it made for another great, family, filled wedding.

Therese and Peter, thank you for the fun day at Berry College and I’m so glad I was there to witness (and document) your day. Rome isn’t too far from Jasper, I do hope to see you again!

~C

Despite the logisitics of the location, WOW what a location! General Woods Inn does not disappoint with it’s military decor touches throughout the house and the most incredible views! Killer! Despite having both the bride and groom graduating just a few days prior to the wedding, both were cool, calm and excited to get the day started.

A&D, I wish you two the absolute best as you prepare to pack and move with your assignment. Many wishes and best of lucks in your future!

~C

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So much laughter, dancing and fun filled the day. Mrs. Aura, oh my goodness, I’m coming to you for dance lessons! That was a rocking reception!

Ashley, I wish you much success as you start a new chapter at MCG. A&J, I wish you nothing but the absolute best!

~C

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Christine and Mike, you are truly blessed in having found each other, having such a wonderful group of family and friends that traveled great distances to be with you on your special day, and the bright future that lays ahead.

Best wishes!

~C

Images soon to come so in the meantime I have been dying to share with everyone Ashley’s bridal portraits from a few weeks ago. Trail runs for hair and makeup plus a photo shoot were scheduled weeks in advance with no clue that the heavens would be opening up that Saturday. Scrambling last minute we found the Georgian Terrace as a back up plan. Some back up plan! This Atlanta landmark is beyond words. I received a mini tour from the concierge and couldn’t stop drooling. I wish I owned a semi truck, I just wanted to throw all of their furniture I found in the lounge, restaurant, bar, dining room, everywhere in my car and run away. Fabulaous with a capital F! Insert gorgeous bride and a few hours to explore and you have yourself a fun afternoon! I could have spent hours more.

Ashley, you are just beyond beautiful, I am in love with your dress and I truly had so much fun with you that Saturday and today! I wish you only the best!!
Go Wesleyan!

~C

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I suggested the downtown strip of Ball Ground after hearing of Jade’s interest in something outside the box. As if trapped in a time warp, Ball Ground still has its share of abandoned buildings filled with an array of marble and rocks plus a faded Coca-Cola sign painted on the side.

Up for anything, friends Jade and Logan introduced me to a sweet new spot with an old warehouse that is on the verge of being swallowed whole by Georgia’s finest kudzu.

J&L, thanks so much for a fun, a bit humid, Saturday night. So glad you had fun at prom!!

~C

Fast forward to this year I was more than excited to get an email inquiring if I was available to document her upcoming wedding this June. As we were hammering out plans and details for the engagement session, I asked Therese to tell me a bit more about their day and I fell in love with her all over again on her reply.

Touching on details of her day Therese wrote, “both of us value our Catholic faith and believe it is one of the most important aspects of our relationship. We plan to have a very orthodox Catholic wedding with a Mass. We really want a bright summer wedding. The colors we have for the wedding will be yellow, orange, reds, and greens.”

Speaking for herself she wrote, “I’m very bubbly and outgoing. I have a love for life as well and enjoy being with close friends and family.”

Describing her soon to be husband Therese wrote, “Peter is a wonderful man who is very giving and generous. Although at times he can be shy and reserved, he has a determined spirit that enjoys life.”

Going back to the grounds where Peter first proposed to Therese, on the grounds of Berry College in Rome, we met to tour the campus with our photo shoot. Since Berry College is the largest campus in the world, it certainly allowed us plenty of space and locations for a fun afternoon out and about.

I simply can not tell you how much fun I had! You two made for a great afternoon, I am so glad that you were given a second chance to meet and that you found your way to each other. Can’t wait to see you in June in TN!!

~C