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!

October 28, 2013

DEENA & MOLLY–CATOR WOOLFORD GARDENS WEDDING

You couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful Fall day with two more wonderful people to celebrate a gorgeous wedding! Molly and Deena celebrated their vows in front of the dearest friends and family at the lovely Cator Woolford Gardens in Decatur. It was a perfect day and I am so glad to have captured all of these beautiful moments!

Molly’s Favorite Moments: “One of my favorite memories was the wedding ceremony. Really, the whole thing, but I don’t remember anything from the processional except the look on Deena’s beautiful face. I didn’t look at anyone else!”

Deena’s Favorite Moments: “My favorite moment was seeing her happy happy face during the cocktail reception with the young people that she loves so much and have meant so much to her over the last 6 years. My most funny memory is our first dance! We made it through, and I didn’t trip over my dress!”

Deena, First Look: “I remember hearing her footsteps coming quickly and asking “Is she running?! Is she running?!” To which someone finally said yes. When I turned and saw her huge beautiful smile and then saw how happy she was to see me, it was the most perfect feeling of wow, she is as happy as I am. It really was the perfect moment, and I am so thankful we did it that way so we got to hold on to each other and take it all in together for several minutes.”

Molly, First Look: “I had a lot of anticipation and excitement to see her. And, yes, I did run down the stairs to get to her as fast as possible! I could have never imagined how she would look or what her dress or hair would look like, but it was truly breathtaking. And it was awesome to be together again.”