I Need to Feed My Blog !!!

Man has it been busy this summer !!! I have shot tons of weddings and portraits this past spring and summer. I have gotten really behind in posting new events to my blog. I will be posting like a madman for the next few days so stay tuned. The events will be in no particular order as I am trying to make up for my crazy shooting schedule. Hold on for the ride.

Mother's Day & Father's Day is Coming Soon!!!
Heads up last minute shoppers. Mother's Day is May 13th and Father's Day is June 17th. Now that I have your attention I have THE PERFECT GIFT for either. We are now offering Limited Edition 8"x8" Coffee Table books. What is this you say?!? Take a look. Here's the front cover with an image from the first page peaking through.



Here is a shot of the book opened up.



This is a Valentine's Day gift that I made for my wife. She was floored. I received multiple "Get Out of the Doghouse" passes from this gift. Each album ranges from 12-20 pages with different layouts for multiple images. The pages use a variety of different color schemes and textures. These books can be made from any studio or on-location session. For more information please call the studio. (706) 625-8758. CLICK HERE to see all the pages from this album.

My Wedding Photo in the Berry College Newspaper !!!
Am I famous or what? I captured this image a Berry College's Ford Buildings. Weddings aren't all serious stuff......we have fun too.

Berry College & Downtown Rome Engagement Session



Jennifer & Derek were so much fun during their Berry College engagement session I just had to try something different. Take a look at the urban engagement session taken in downtown Rome Georgia. I saw these cool red doors.



And this bridge !!!



Of course we did take a few at the beautiful Berry College campus too.




Congratulations you guys. This was fun !!!

Another Berry College Wedding !!!
Berry College's Frost Chapel is such a great chapel. Jessica & Andy were so much fun to work with.

Jessica was beautiful.


Here's a cool window light shot of her.


Look at the beautiful flowers. I love the selective color black & white.


Not to be out done, the guys were looking really buff. This is a fun shot.


A great image of Andy.


After the ceremony we captured these images.








A little different image here.....a cross-process effect. I like it a lot !!!


Congratulations to a wonderful couple !!!

Baby Bashing Birthday Cake

Warning lovers of baked goods....a cake was injured while taking these photos. Happy First Birthday Miss Addyson !!!


The candle didn't last long.


Hummm....birthday cake is good !!!


It also makes a great pillow.


In this photo Addyson is...
1. Wondering what is on her hands.
2. Surprised that Mom & Dad let her make a big mess.
3. Lovin' that sugar buzz.


HAPPY BIRTHDAY to a precious little angel.

BUNNIES, BUNNIES EVERYWHERE !!!



What do you get when you mix the cutest kids and my sweet baby bunnies? Take a look.



Call the studio to book your session by March 16th and you will SAVE 25% off your session. The bunnies will only be around until March 23rd. Call today and make your little one's day magical. You will love the images from this session. Don't wait. We are accepting only 3 children per day. We do not want to over work our little furry friends.

Trash the Dress !!!!
Warning.......the link below is not for the faint-hearted or for the Mother of the Bride.
Trash the Dress.com
What is Trash the Dress? It is a site dedicated to AWESOME images of brides who are not afraid to get dirty. Well.....get the dress dirty I should say. It is filled with beautiful images in or around the water or other places where white dresses normally do not go. Take a look at it for yourself. I LOVE IT !!! Maybe one day I'll have a photo to post there.

Is your little one having a birthday?
We LOVE birthdays. What better way to celebrate than to have a birthday party with all their family and friends. Our custom birthday cards are a perfect way to spread the word. Mary Jane had a blast smashing her cake. YUMMY !!!

Need help planning your wedding?
Are you still looking for the perfect florist or videographer for your wedding?
The RomeWeddings.com Bridal Showcase is this Sunday at The Forum in Rome Georgia. There will be 50+ vendors from the Rome area all willing to help you out. The best part is.....IT'S FREE !!! Yes, free !!! In Atlanta and Chattanooga you have to pay to attend bridal shows. Now I know you already know a great source of wedding photography. However, if you are looking for anything else pertaining to your wedding, it is worth dropping by. There will be free cake samples. How much better can it get? I'll be there........looking for free cake samples.
For more information click here. RomeWeddings.com Show Info

Dalton Bridal Show
Yesterday was the bridal show at the Northwest Georgia Convention and Trade Center. There were different vendors from florists to formal ware. And yes...there was a photographer or two. Here a couple of shots of my booth. The 40"x60" black & white portrait on the left-hand side of my booth got A LOT of attention. If you were there, hopefully we got a chance to talk. Next Sunday I will be at the Romeweddings.com bridal show at the forum in Rome Georgia. Drop by and say hello.

Congratulations Kendra & Kendall !!!

Back to Grand Oaks..........YES !!!
I LOVE Grand Oaks. Located in Cartersville Georgia, it is one of my favorite places for weddings.




Here is the beautiful Kendra in one of the upstairs bedrooms.


I'm sure it took forever to lace her up but I love the detail.

Here's a fun shot of the girls. You can talk some people into
doing almost anything. Just kidding.....I love this shot.

Here is Kendall looking very dapper in his tux.

Even the guys were a lot of fun.

The beautiful private ceremony in the back of the house.

After the I Do's, we snuck away and captured these great images.



Apparently this is going to be a "House Divided".


What a fun couple !!! What a beautiful place for a wedding.
Did I mention that I love Grand Oaks?

Is it REALLY Christmas time again?

It seems to come quicker every year. This year send out the one Christmas or holiday card that will never get thrown away. Have your favorite image made into a portrait greeting card. Our standard cards are 4"x8" with your choice of greeting and a line for custom text.



Here are a few greetings to choose from. We can also make a totally custom card with a drawing, your logo and custom greeting. Please contact the studio for more information.

SAVE THE DATE !!!
What a GREAT idea this is. It is nothing unusual for us to make portrait greeting cards of engagement portraits. This year there has been a huge request for cards to remind family and friends of the couple's upcoming wedding. Save the date, they call it. If you send it out at Christmas, it's like twice as nice. Look how great Heather and Ken look.

Another Beautiful Child !!!

I REALLY like Black & White images, especially of children. This classic look will never go out of style. Mary Jane was such a trooper during her session. The results are priceless. These are images she will be proud to share with her children.

A Timeless Christmas Portrait


Have you ever gotten a really cute Christmas portrait of your child? Did you take it off the wall after Christmas? Many people do. Cheesy backgrounds or Santa photos looks great until about Easter. This year get a timeless portrait of your child. A portrait that you will be proud to hang on your wall year round. Classic tapestry backgrounds, classic clothing and select antique pieces make a truly timeless image.

Watercolor Greeting Cards !!!

If you are looking for something truly unique, look at these.



Our Watercolor Greeting Cards are a folded card made of artist's watercolor paper. This gives the image a soft slightly impressionistic look. The cards come with matching watercolor envelopes and can be imprinted inside. Of course you can always hand-write a message for a more personal touch. Each is a little work of art. Many of my clients say their family and friends mat and frame these after the holidays. Why didn't I think of that?

Felicia & David's Engagement

Where do I find all these good-looking fun couples?
Fall colors and a fun-loving couple = (see below).





WOW.....I really like this one !!!!!



How fun is my job?

Garda & Anthony's Smokin' Engagement Images !!!
What do you get when you have a perfect day at Barnsley Gardens & Resort and a good-looking fun couple? Take a look.






Now take a look at their engagement video !!!!!!
GardaEngagement.mov

It's been a while since I have posted anything. This wedding season has been so busy. Fun but busy. I have been scarce at the studio this past week or so. I joined 100 other photographers in Chattaooga for a little get together. It was a chance to exchange ideas, relax and recharge our "creative batteries". Here is a group shot of all of us.



We had presentations from some very talented and giving photographers. We also had fun photo shoots all around Chattanooga. It was funny to see all the commuter's expressions. I guess it is not every day that 100 people with cameras invade your city and take photos of everything that moves. Being one of the new kids, I was being stalked by everyone. Here is one decent shot of me taken by Matt Antonino. He and his wife drove all the way from New York to hang out with us.

SIMPLY PRECIOUS !!!

Maybe it should be "Simply Priceless".

Granted, I photograph LOTS of babies. This couple decided to make their child's first portrait session with me a family session as well.

Even this proud Dad had fun.

More Dads should be this cool !!!

Congratulations Jenny & Hunter !!!

CONGRATULATIONS SARAH & PATRICK !!!

Sarah and Patrick were married at Saint Peter's Episcopal Church in Rome Georgia.

Sarah's dress was a beautiful vintage style. It was her Mother's.

She went all out on the something borrowed.

Saint Peter's has the most amazing sanctuary.

It was a great day to take a walk.

A great shot of Patrick.

CONGRATULATIONS - Emily & Dick !!!

Emily and Dick tied the knot this June at Grand Oaks in Cartersville. Grand Oaks is one of my favorite wedding locations.

Emily was gorgeous, and take a look at her dress !!!

Here are a few detail shots.

Here's the getaway shot.

Dick is a lucky man.

CONGRATULATIONS - JOHNA & TODD !!!

Johna and Todd were married this July in Rome at Margretta Hall. We had a really fun time even though it was HOT !!!!!! This is one of my favorite images from their wedding.

Here are a couple of fun shots we took at Berry College.

I'm beginning to think these two like each other. What a fun couple.

Welcome to my Blog !!!!

Welcome to my own little slice of the Internet. I am truly blessed to share in the lives of so many people. Whether it is a wedding or portraits of families or children, I share in the excitement that my portrait images create for my clients. I cannot think of a better way to make a living. I hope to share a little bit of that excitement with you here. Check back often. You never know who or what you might see.