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I'm Sarah and I'm so happy you're here. This blog is full of past weddings, engagements and my best tips for photographers & brides!

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Save The Date Photography Session | 7-Eleven

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Couples Sessions

Inspired by the viral TikTok trend of engagement and wedding sessions at the 7 Eleven gas stations, we are bringing our first Save the Date Session to the blog!

The Swan Coach House Wedding | Atlanta, GA

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Weddings

Ashton and Ryan’s wedding at the Swan Coach House captured the elegance you dream about in a wedding!

The Sixty-Two Wedding | Madison, GA

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Weddings

Lanie & Parker’s wedding at The Sixty-Two was a stunning lakeside event! No matter what anybody in the wedding industry tells you, it doesn’t taken months and months to plan a fabulous wedding.

Meet Rachel! | Sarah Folsom Photography

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Meet Rachel! You’ll be seeing a lot more of her, as I am so excited to introduce her as the newest member of the Sarah Folsom Photography team! Rachel has been working alongside me second shooting for weddings, while also handling business operations behind-the-scenes for a while now.

Classic Athens Engagement Session | Athens, GA

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Engagements

Ashleigh & Dewey’s engagement session and upcoming wedding hit all the venues that I consider the “Classic Athens.”

Meet Sarah!

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Hi friends! I’m so happy that you’re checking out my blog! I wish we could sit down at a super cozy coffee shop with iced coffees and chat face to face (I’m really giving away my enneagram here, aren’t I?), but since that’s not always possible (thanks to Covid + geography), I’m thankful that we have these platforms to connect.

Engagement Session at the Athens Botanical Garden | Athens, GA

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Engagements

Jessie & Tanner’s engagement session at the gorgeous State Botanical Gardens of Georgia in Athens was filled with the most delicious lighting.

Lake Herrick Engagement Session | Athens, GA

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Engagements

Morgan & Bo’s engagement session at Lake Herrick and the State Botanical Garden of Georgia is a time capsule of their time together.

Fox District Engagement Session | Atlanta, GA

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Engagements

McKinley & Jake’s engagement session took place in some of my favorite spots across Atlanta.

A Wedding in Milton, Georgia | Little River Farms

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Weddings

Teresa and Joshua’s wedding at Little River Farms was a day filled with infectious smiles and abundant love! Some wedding celebrations feel like I’m capturing moments of my own family.

Welcome: The Garden Weddings!

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I am so excited to share with you a revamped and refreshed wedding venue just outside Athens: The Garden! Formerly known as the Thompson House & Garden in Bogart, this venue is charming and full of character!

Athens Botanical Gardens Engagement Session | Athens, GA

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Engagements

Ansley and Carson’s engagement session at the lovely State Botanical Gardens of Georgia was just the sweetest day. Rachel captured their joyous smiles and lovely personalities excellently.

Sandy Creek Barn Reception | Reynolds, GA

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Weddings

Alexis and Oliver hosted an absolutely stunning reception at one of our favorite venues: the Sandy Creek Barn!

Wild Daisy Farm Engagement | Molena, GA

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Engagements

Rachel and Christopher’s golden hour engagement session at Wild Daisy Farm was a location dream.

Favorite Georgia Engagement Session Locations

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While Atlanta and Athens offer incredible engagement photo locations, there are also many beautiful spots outside the cities worth exploring.

Favorite Atlanta Engagement Session Locations

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Atlanta is full of incredible backdrops for engagement sessions, from lush parks to iconic skyline views. Here are some of my favorites!

Favorite Athens Engagement Session Locations

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If there’s one thing I know after growing up in the area, it’s that Athens is a fantastic place for engagement sessions. Here are my faves!

Rainy Wedding Day? No Problem!

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For Brides

Having a rainy wedding day is not the nightmare scenario you think it is! However, having a rainy wedding day without a back-up rain plan, especially if you are incorporating outdoor spaces for your venue, reception, or both, is.

Second Photographers, What’s The Deal?

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A frequent question I get from brides is: “Do I really need a second photographer for my wedding?”

Wedding Getting Ready Spaces, A Cheat Sheet

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For Brides

Here’s my wedding getting ready space cheat sheet on the non-negotiables that will help you and your photos look pristine!

Herty Field Wedding Reception | Athens, GA

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Weddings

Molly and Matthew’s beautiful wedding at the UGA Chapel is half of this blog, but I am exceptionally excited to share their reception at Herty Field as well!

First Look or Aisle Reveal?

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For Brides

Every bride and groom inevitably faces the question: are we doing a first look or an aisle reveal? Here’s pros and cons of both.

Inman Park Engagement Session | Atlanta, GA

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Engagements

Sarah Grace and Conor’s engagement session at Inman Park is today’s blog sneak peak. This couple is truly so laid back and easy to talk with that this session felt like catching up with old friends.

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A Watkinsville Wedding at Hadden Estate | Watkinsville, GA

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Weddings

Ryan and Josh’s wedding at the Hadden Estate in Watkinsville was one of the best weddings of the year! The details were exceptional, the vendor team familiar and fantastic, and the rain held off!

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Sarah Folsom is an atlanta wedding photographer with a focus on crafting timeless wedding imagery by blending the classic & candid.