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!

July 31, 2012

INTRODUCING ELISE!

I’m a bit behind here in writing up one of the best blog posts that I get to do–introducing my beautiful new daughter Elise! She was born June 8th weighing in at a perfect 6lbs 7oz. She was born at just the right time–a few weeks after shooting my last wedding and two weeks after finishing up several engagement and family portrait sessions.

It has been an amazing and crazy adventure these past 7 weeks having a newborn. It’s like everyone says–the hardest thing and the best thing you could ever do all at once! Of course we are biased in thinking that she is the most beautiful little girl we have seen! She has started to smile a lot in the past week and that is by far one of the most wonderful feelings–to see your little one smiling back at you.

So if things are a bit quite on the blog for the next month–it is because I am soaking up all of these wonderful new moments with my daughter! However, I am so excited to be back shooting weddings all through the fall. Starting in September there will be a whirlwind of beautiful weddings on the blog again!
Elise and I (about a week old).

Total daddy’s girl already!Elise, Matt and I (about three weeks old here). This and the lovely shot below by LeahandMark.

One month old Elise with Grandpa Joe.

7 Weeks!

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Kyana - August 15, 2012 - 11:26 am

Congratulations! She’s Beautiful!!! Enjoy. Girls are so much fun! 🙂

Grand Mama - August 3, 2012 - 4:40 pm

Her Grand Mama thinks she’s an absolutely precious little doll baby! Alison, I couldn’t be happier for you and Matt.

achurch - August 3, 2012 - 2:39 pm

Thank you so much Ann! We are doing great…Elise is such a funny and sweet little girl. What a joy it is to have a daughter! Hope you and the girls are doing great!

achurch - August 3, 2012 - 2:38 pm

Lindsey thank you so much!! You’re so sweet!

achurch - August 3, 2012 - 2:37 pm

Thank you Viviana! We are so thrilled to have a little girl!

Viviana - August 2, 2012 - 9:09 am

She is so beautiful, Alison!! Congratulations!!

Lindsey Lo - August 1, 2012 - 8:13 pm

She is SOOOOOOO beautiful! Richard and I are so happy for you! A wonderful daughter for a wonderful person!

Ann - August 1, 2012 - 7:53 pm

Alison, your daughter is precious!! I’ve thought about you a lot lately, wondering how you all are doing. It’s wonderful to see pictures. You look great, too. We’re so happy for you and you husband. Take care of yourself and enjoy her!