Farewell Summer...

Like the wind during a breezing morning session, our summer days have come and gone... (although it's still hot here in Atlanta, so I'm spending some time up north in NYC & Nashville for some cooler weather sessions!)

Meet Bobby, all 18 months of him, holding onto his Summer....

Recreating a Portrait...

...that was taken 4 generations ago.

I've been photographing Elizabeth and Cecilia for as long as I can remember. Recently, their mother emailed me a photo of her great grandmother in an heirloom dress she wanted her girls to be photographed in. I loved that mom treasured this photograph and went through many relatives to find it... The dresses and this image is her way of linking her past to her future. And I love that I got to help be a part of it....

Circa 1800s. Her great grandmother.



We chose an Atlanta Victorian home in the beautiful Inman Park neighborhoods. A perfect backdrop for our photographs.



And the final "shots." I see where Cece and Elizabeth get their curly, wavy hair from....

Style Me Prettiness in Charleston

I love Style Me Pretty. They are the leading online resource for style-concious brides on the hunt for unique and creative weddings. They were also our inspiration behind creating NAPCP's blog for Parents.

So, when the Nudd's emailed me to tell me their 10 Year Anniversary photos would be featured on their site, naturally - I was ecstatic. I've been waiting for SMP's feature to share the rest of the images from their anniversary session in Charleston. There were so many favorites... And what's so meaningful to me about these photos is not only are they of one of the most beautiful couples I know, but with each location we chose to photograph, Garrett and Joy explained to me its significance and why it was so important to them...

I started photographing at The Planters Inn as they got ready for their shoot. Love this shot. Garrett is rubbing Joy's toes...which I felt encompassed the entire feel of their anniversary. Garrett surprised Joy with the weekend getaway, the photo shoot, all of the details behind it, and spoiled his wife of ten years the entire week. What a great husband!

We ventured off to the Macaroon Boutique next - one of their favorite dessert destinations. Yum!





How cute are they with their macaroons?



I loved all of the architectural elements around the city. Made for interesting backdrops to use and have fun with!





Aren't they both gorgeous? Don't get me started on their kids.... :)







Love their style...



And some of my favorite images we captured right before sunset...





A true reflection that the subjects are comfortable with their photographer. Awesomeness.



Sigh... Joy, you are stunning and have such a sweet soul. I love that you are my friend.



And probably one of my favorite captures of the shoot. Love.



The full feature on Style Me Pretty can be found here.

What an incredible honor it was to document such a special anniversary for our dear friends. Garrett & Joy - you guys mean the world to us, and we cherish our friendship whole-heartedly. Thank you for trusting me to photograph some of your biggest family memories.