As we've previously mentioned, the Lake City Community Center is one of our favorite wedding venues. Although we typically capture the nuptials at the lakeside gazebo, on this occasion Joel photographed Tikeyah & Marquise's vows on the venue's gorgeous porch. The summer heat was no match for the sizzling love these two have for each… Continue reading Living their life like it’s Goldwire – Tikeyah & Marquise’s wedding
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Photo Tip Tuesday – How to capture blended families
With the potential for familial relations to be sensitive, you may feel that photographing blended will be stressful, but it doesn't have to be. It can be tricky to navigate the waters of family dynamics, particularly if there’s tension between the children and a step-parent, but if you add the following steps to your arsenal,… Continue reading Photo Tip Tuesday – How to capture blended families
What can Brown do for you? – Ashley & Emanuel’s wedding
We've been blessed to capture various combinations of the Mullins family over the years - from engagements, to weddings, to birthdays, to retirements. On this occasion, we had a fun time photographing Ashley & Emanuel's wedding at the Lake City Community Center (a favorite venue of ours). Taking place at the lakeside gazebo before moving… Continue reading What can Brown do for you? – Ashley & Emanuel’s wedding
Photo Tip Tuesday – How to whiten teeth in Photoshop
Even though you may frequently tell your subjects to "say cheese", no one actually wants their smile to be akin to a block of cheddar. If your photos could use some post-production Crest Whitestrips, check out these tips to whiten & brighten teeth in Photoshop (including Photoshop Elements). Select the Lasso Tool Start by drawing… Continue reading Photo Tip Tuesday – How to whiten teeth in Photoshop
Til death do us part – Elizabeth & Landon’s wedding
Anytime I am granted the opportunity to capture a session in a long-awaited location, I always approach the day with a bit more excitement, and I was blessed enough to do that with Elizabeth & Landon's wedding. Although their wedding ceremony took place at the awesome Circus School of Atlanta (which is a beautiful old… Continue reading Til death do us part – Elizabeth & Landon’s wedding
Photo Tip Tuesday – How to capture your model
Many times, when models step in front of a camera, there is some nervousness & trepidation. If your subject seems a bit tense at the start of your session, try the following tips to loosen them up and create natural looking images. Posture & angles Ask your model to elongate their neck while tilting their… Continue reading Photo Tip Tuesday – How to capture your model
Piggyback rides & fireside smiles – Knezevich family session
As lockdown rules ease and people start to head back to work, we are reminded of the time spent with family over the past few months during quarantine. That is especially on the forefront of the mind as the US recently celebrated mother's day & father's day, so we are happy to share a sweet… Continue reading Piggyback rides & fireside smiles – Knezevich family session
Photo Tip Tuesday – Video calls
Since the coronavirus outbreak caused many people to work from home, the workforce has turned to Zoom, Hangouts, Skype, FaceTime and other programs to conduct meeting for work & school. If you are working from home and want to look your best during your video calls, check out these tips to elevate your web chats.… Continue reading Photo Tip Tuesday – Video calls
Simple & sweet – Fields wedding
Sometimes, simplicity is key and can be just as sweet. That was certainly the case when we captured the Fields wedding at the Dekalb County Courthouse. We were especially honored to photograph this union since the groom - James - was a former coworker. Surrounded by family, friends and their adorable daughters, these two showed… Continue reading Simple & sweet – Fields wedding
Photo Tip Tuesday – Capturing same sex couples
Recently, there was a big change in the way the United States handles LGBTQ individuals. This Pride month, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling that bars employment discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people. It is a large win for the community and comes less than 16 years after same-gender marriage became… Continue reading Photo Tip Tuesday – Capturing same sex couples