Having worked as a professional photographer for the past 12 years, I have been incredibly fortunate to capture amazing images both on assignment and on personal projects throughout the U.S. and many other countries. Photographing weddings has become a true joy of mine as it allows me to tell the story of one of life’s best days: the love, excitement, energy, emotion and pure happiness of a couple on their wedding day!

I studied journalism with an emphasis in photojournalism at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. After graduation I worked for a variety of organizations and publications including a commercial photography studio in Atlanta, as the staff photographer for the Fulton County Daily Report, a freelancer for the Australian Associated Press and continuing freelance work for various publications.

When not shooting a wedding or working on other photo assignments, you will definitely find me out hiking or camping or generally finding any excuse to be outside! I love taking fun classes and have done everything from Vietnamese and Spanish courses to pottery, horseback riding, knitting, ballet, belly dancing, yoga, oil painting…and the list goes on!

August 3, 2011

ALICIA & TYLER–DRUID HILLS UMC & TROLLEY BARN WEDDING

I cannot tell you how much fun I had photographing Alicia and Tyler’s beautiful wedding at the Druid Hills United Methodist Church and reception at The Trolley Barn in Atlanta! Not only are they both super sweet and laid back, they are just perfect to photograph. They are one of those couples who are constantly cracking each other up–which is definitely one of my most favorite emotions to capture! I knew of course after photographing their engagement session back in April that their whole wedding day was going to be a blast. From the moment they arrived at the church, through their First Look, the ceremony and onto their gorgeous reception, they day was nothing but laughter, joy and love. It has truly been such an honor to photograph these two fantastic people! Love the pink!!What can I say but absolutely gorgeous!Many thanks to my second shooter Jennifer Boxley for this great shot of Tyler and for all of her great work!Love that Alicia and Tyler opted to do a First Look and see each other before the ceremony! The emotion and excitement on their faces was pure perfection. My view on the left, Jennifer’s shot on the right.See–told you they are always cracking each other up!Jennifer’s view of Alicia on the left and my shot on the right of a very happy Tyler during the ceremony!Beautiful florals by Freckles Events!Thanks to Jennifer for these beautiful shots at the reception while I was on the trolley with the bridal party!Love this shot of Tyler and his mom during their dance!I adored Alicia’s younger sister Andrea giving her emotional toast to the couple–so sweet!Isn’t this such a fantastic idea to use pom poms for the exit?! Love it!