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Play. Laugh. Love! Kourtnie + Bobby Engagement Session | Atlanta Wedding Photographers

March 19, 2013 | Engagement Sessions, showcase | 15 Comments

Hello Folks! I have a fun e-session to share today featuring Kourtnie and Bobby. This shoot was too much fun! We literally played games on this shoot 🙂 . Bobby is not just a client but a good friend (We go waayy back ) so i am excited i’ll be a part of his big day. It’s funny because whenever i see Bobby i always joke with him and ask when will he get married? and he always tells me one day..lol. I ran into him at a party and asked again when will he get married? but this time around instead of his typical excuse his answer was “i am engaged and will be getting married soon!” I was definitely happy (and really surprised lol).

Kourtnie and Bobby are such a fun couple and they wanted their pictures to reflect that so Kourtnie came up with some really amazing ideas for the shoot. We started out at Dave & Buster’s then hit up their fave ice cream shop Cold Stone. We also dropped by the AMC Theater for some cool fun shots. Next up was Atlantic Station for some outdoor shots and lastly to the Marriott Marquis Hotel. It was a really fun day. Congrats guys. Looking forward to the big day. Check out their story and pictures below. Enjoy!

Our story is kind of a funny one. When asking Bobby he will tell you we met at my mother’s house, when I answered the door to let him in. I don’t agree because I didn’t introduce myself and neither did he. I simply opened the door, directed him where everyone was and went back to doing what I was doing. We didn’t even share small talk. (I did find out later from him that he inquired about me ☺) Now, the day we ACTUALLY met… It was at Salem’s Annual Church picnic September 2009 when a mutually loved and respected “mom-like” member of Salem introduced us. Although we did not exchange any contact information at that time, we both knew there the spark was lit to our eternal flame! The spark that remained a small glowing ember for 4 months! Yep February 2010, that is when Bobby asked (so sweet but very formal) “if I would be his Valentine?” I said yes and just six days later it was official Bobby Hagan & Kourtnie Woods became a couple and the flame begins to burn. On February 19,2012 the flame burns BRIGHTER… during a surprise trip to New York completely planned by Bobby to my absolute AMAZE Bobby proposed on a dinner cruise, and just like that Bobby Hagan & Kourtnie Woods will be Mr. & Mrs. Bobby Hagan in April 2013 and the flame will burn FOREVER!

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Kourtnie vs Bobby..Let the games begin! 🙂

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Nneka & Obinna E-Session Featured on Munaluchi Bride! | Atlanta Wedding Photographers

February 26, 2013 | Engagement Sessions, Featured, showcase | 2 Comments

Hello folks! Remember Nneka & Obinna’s Awesome e-session shoot? It was featured on the Munaluchi Bride Website! Extremely excited about this feature. Munaluchi Bride Magazine is the leading authority of bridal inspiration for women of color. If you love weddings or are a future bride make sure you check them out. Check out the feature the on Munaluchi Bride website.

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You still give me butterflies! Nneka + Obinna E-Session | Barnes & Noble | Macon | Atlanta Wedding Photographers

January 22, 2013 | Engagement Sessions, showcase | 5 Comments

Macon is the destination for todays post! My trip to Macon for Nneka and Obinna’s Engagement Session was completely worth it. I met them for the 1st time and could immediately tell they are two really fun people. The shoot took place at Barnes & Noble. After their first date they walked into this Barnes & Noble, checked out a few things and at some point just knew they were meant to be together. So when Nneka told me she would like to take pictures there I thought it was a great idea. Barnes & Noble was shutdown so this hot couple could take pictures..lol Just kidding 🙂 Special thanks to the Barnes & Noble management! We had such a great time. Really looking forward to the wedding. Check out some pictures from the day. Enjoy!

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Congrats Nneka & Obinna!

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Tarah + Rico Engagement Session | Biltmore | Midtown Atlanta | Atlanta Wedding Photographers

January 16, 2013 | Engagement Sessions, showcase | 2 Comments

Hello Folks! Thanks for swinging by!

Tarah and Rico live out of state so I met them for the 1st time during the shoot. It’s always interesting meeting a client on the day their shoot. I typically use the opportunity to get to know more about the couple while getting great shots in the process. Tarah and Rico are so down to earth, fun and loving. It was a really cold day but nothing could cool down the love they share for each other 🙂 lol. We started off at the Biltmore then took a walk around the Midtown Atlanta area. I definitely enjoyed this session and can’t wait for their wedding. Enjoy some images from the day and the story of how it all started!

In 2007, we were introduced by mutual friend at a cook-out Rico hosted in his old apartment. Over the years, we remained friends and soon realized we saw each other as more than friends. Although Tarah was overseas at the time, our hearts were knitting together and we decided to give a relationship a try in 2011. We have been cherishing every moment since and are truly blessed that God decided to bring us together.

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Essence.com features Ronica & Christopher’s E-session | Atlanta Wedding Photographers

January 10, 2013 | Engagement Sessions, Featured, showcase | No Comments

Hello Folks! I shot Ronica and Christopher’s E-session last year and i remember how much fun i had on the shoot. I am excited to say their engagement session was featured on Essence! Make sure you check it out. Enjoy!

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Dhaval & Neepa Surprise Proposal “Holiday Style” | Atlanta Botanical Garden | Atlanta Wedding Photographers

December 24, 2012 | showcase, Surprise Proposals | 4 Comments

Seasons greeting folks! Tomorrow is Christmas which make this post perfect. It’s a proposal done at the amazing Garden Lights Holiday Nights at the Atlanta Botanical Garden! Dhaval successfully surprised Neepa with the best Christmas gift she could have ever hoped for. Congrats guys. I wish you both the very best. I wish you all a Merry Chrismas and a wonderful New Year! Enjoy! Thank you soo much for all you comments and support this year. God bless you all!!!!!

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A few shots of the couple before the proposal with me pretending to be the event photographer 🙂

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I handed one of my camera’s to the couple to check out the picture i just took.

Here comes the surprise. I took a picture of the ring earlier. Dhaval showed Neepa the ring on the camera!

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Ronica + Christopher E-Session | Davidson College | Downtown Charlotte NC | Atlanta Wedding Photographers

November 7, 2012 | Engagement Sessions, showcase | 12 Comments

Hello folks! Happy day after election day! 🙂

Ronica was actually a bridesmaid at a wedding i shot back in 2011 (Bettina & Kenloy). So when she contacted me that she was engaged i was pretty excited for her. I love clients that come from past clients! Ronica & Christopher are based in Charlotte NC so the shoot took place over there. Ronica & Christopher treated me to a really good time and gave me mini tour of Charlotte 🙂 . Christopher played college football for Davidson College so we got some really cool Football themed shots at the school’s stadium. Loved the Jerseys with their fav teams, last name and Wedding date! We also made a stop at their favorite Doughnut shop Krispy Kreme then went to Downtown Charlotte to get some Evening shots. It was such a fun day and i got to know Ronica & Christopher so well. Looking forward to their wedding next year! Check out their awesome story below!

How we met:
We met on November 21, 2009 at the wedding of the minister of silent ambassador (sign language interpretation) of our church. Ronica was the hostess and I was an usher.I remember my first time talking to Ronica was in sign language, as there were many deaf and hearing impaired people at the wedding, and after a few signs I realized that she was still learning sign language, but I knew from that moment I wanted to get to know her more. So after the ceremony was over I was looking for Ronica so I could sit near her and I noticed her standing towards the back of the room. We began talking and getting to know a little bit about each other and exchanged phone numbers, and from that moment my spirit told me that she would be my wife.

The proposal:
The proposal took place on August 17, 2012 at 8:17pm, but it started around 3:30 pm. We had been talking about printing out pictures and making a scrap book of our pictures over the years. When I asked Ronica to be my girlfriend I had her do a scavenger hunt and find different clues asking her to be my girlfriend, and with the proposal I took the same approach. The first clue came in the pictures for the scrap book and it was a picture of me signing the word “will.” The clues then led us to the restaurant where we had our first date at the same table we ate at. There I gave her a picture of me signing “you.” The clues then led us to Krispy Kreme where we both love a hot fresh doughnut and there I gave her a picture of me signing “marry.” The final clue led us to our church where would receive the final picture of me signing “me” and at 8:17 pm in front of the church I asked Ronica to be my wife, and she said “yes, absolutely yes!”

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I found it interesting that after the balloons were released in the air separately both still linked back up.. Even the balloons are in love lol 🙂

Congrats guys!!

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Linnea & Vincent Engagement Session | Downtown Marietta | Atlanta Wedding Photographers

October 16, 2012 | Engagement Sessions, showcase | 4 Comments

Hey guys! Thanks for swinging by. The wedding season is winding down but i have a lot of engagement sessions lined up. Its definitely a good idea for couples to get their pictures taken early since it gets hectic later. I had a really nice fun time with Linnea and Vincent and i can’t wait for their big day next year. Check out how it all started and the proposal story below. Enjoy!

How it all started:
Vince and I met at the University of Georgia. I was in graduate school and he was completing his Senior year and final collegiate football season as a Bulldog. Although I never tutored Vince, I actually tutored and mentored student athletes at Georgia and ended up being pretty cool with a few of his fraternity (line) brothers/teammates. We were originally introduced by them at a party my friends and I attended in Athens. A semester or two had passed and we never crossed paths again. I found myself at “The Rankin” late-night preparing for the new semester and working on my own school work. I didn’t even notice Vince walk in (hard to believe considering his is a small 6’7″) but he came over,shook my hand said hello re-introduced himself, and asked me how my summer was and school etc. as if we were old friends. We had a brief conversation and who would have known that simple “Hello” turned into the two of us finding our “forever”.

Proposal Story:
Tucked back in the woods at my grandfather’s house is a quaint and quiet creek. My cousins and I used to go on “adventures” through the woods to this creek all the time. As we have become older no longer is it an adventure spot but often time a place to escape in our thoughts. I told Vince about the creek and told him that I would show him one day. Fast forward a few years as my family is preparing for Christmas 2011 at my granddad’s house, matching pajamas and all, I finally got the chance to show him the creek. It was a typical sunny December day in Georgia, perfect to go exploring while we were waiting on the rest of my family to arrive. We head towards the woods….if you guys could have been there you would have laughed watching me of all people lead this excursion and Vince following behind getting beat down by all the tree limbs and prickly bushes in his path. I look up and suddenly everything looks the same, I swear I can hear the water but….I know it didn’t take 20minutes to get to this creek and after awhile we both made the executive decision to just turn back around…Thank God Vince was once a boy scout! We finally reached the clearing, both of us have worked up a little sweat on this adventure and we paused. Vince had to do a bug check and make sure none were in my hair. He then looked me in my eyes, held my hands, and started telling me how much I meant to him (HA I’ll spare you all the sappy details)! He then said he didn’t want to begin the new year without knowing I was going to be by his side and then…..Bling! Bling! He asked me to marry him, YAY!

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Keisha and Ervan Engagement Session | SweetWater Creek State Park | Atlanta Wedding Photographers

October 5, 2012 | Engagement Sessions, showcase | 3 Comments

TGIF!!! I am sure you are looking forward to the weekend..i know i am 🙂 . I’ll get it rolling with a great engagement session. The saying that the world can be so small tends to sound Cliché but it really is. Keisha found me online but after we exchanged details i found out we literally live in the same sub-division. What are the odds?..lol. Our connection was meant to be 🙂 . I had a great time with Keisha and Ervan who are both very down to earth, loving and fun. The shoot took place at the SweetWater Creek State Park. Congrats guys on your engagement. Check out some images from the shoot. Enjoy!

Hi five!!! Great job guys 🙂

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Matt & Kristin Surprise Proposal | Atlanta Botanical Garden | Atlanta Wedding Photographers

September 14, 2012 | Engagement Sessions, showcase, Surprise Proposals | 5 Comments

Happy Friday! Going to switch gears a bit. Today i have a surprise proposal to share. Matt contacted me about his big plans and i was more than excited to be a part of it. Kristin loves flowers so the plan was to propose at the Atlanta Botanical Garden which has a ton of flowers. Matt also did not want Kristin to know pictures were being taken until she says the big “Yes”. Obviously i had to make sure i was not seen when they were both walking around the garden which was not an easy task..lol. Thankfully everything worked out and Matt & Kristin are now Engaged! Congrats guys. Check out a few shots from the day.

Matt put the ring in the rose. Kristin had no idea the ring was in it.

Congrats Matt & Kristin!

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