I’m posting Maura and Max’s Piedmont Park engagement session today because we are less than a month away from their wedding! One thing to consider with engagement sessions, especially in popular locations in cities as large as Atlanta, is how crowded they will be at the time of the photoshoot. Maura, Max, and I hit The Beltline and Piedmont Park early in the morning to try and negate this issue.

Gracie and Luke are tying the knot in June of 2023. After reviewing this engagement photo session, I can’t wait to see how beautiful they look on their big day! Their upcoming wedding is going to be at the gorgeous Hadden Estate. We decided to head over to their stunning blueberry fields for some golden hour portraits and a venue sneak peak.

Lauren and Harrison’s wedding let me return to one of my favorite venues in all of Georgia: The Farm at High Shoals just outside of Athens in Bishop, Georgia. Working alongside one of my favorite wedding planners, Lindsey Wise, the couple shared their vision for every little detail and Lindsey definitely delivered! As I moved around the stunning venue taking photographs, I was blown away by the level of intricacy and care in every aspect of the design. Every aspect of the day, from getting ready and portraits at the Villa to the ceremony in the vineyard and on into the cocktail hour and reception at the stables, made this wedding into the definition of a showstopper.

Emily and Justin’s intimate Atlanta elopement was full of the same elegance you’d expect from a traditional wedding. Instead of paying for the big event, the couple decided to go to Italy for three weeks instead. Who can blame them there? I can’t! The cool part is that we still had a ton of fun with just the three of us anyway.

I immediately want to say yes to any chance that I have to photograph a wedding or engagement session in Savannah. As you can imagine, when Jess and Chris brought me on board to capture their day at The Mackey House, I couldn’t have been more excited. Although we didn’t meet in person prior to their wedding, we planned out their desired shots over the phone and via email to make sure we captured every single moment of their day.

Erin and John’s Perry Lane Hotel Wedding in Savannah could not have been more beautiful. But it wasn’t the last time I had the pleasure of photographing this lovely couple! During their wedding planning process, they decided to forego an engagement session. As I’m sure you’re aware, sometimes it’s difficult to budget, plan for, and fit everything in before your wedding day! However, once Erin’s sister uncovered their decision, she knew she had to intervene.

Amanda-Ruth and Matthew’s downtown Madison engagement session was so sweet. If you can’t tell from the photos, Amanda-Ruth and Matthew are so precious and kind. We started out in downtown Madison, which is so quaint and cute. Then, we headed to my house to use my field as our second spot. Amanda-Ruth really wanted photos in a field, so I knew the one at my house would be perfect. Clearly I’m biased.

McKenzie and Cameron’s Swan House wedding was absolutely magnificent. McKenzie and Cameron met on a work kickball team and became best friends before they started dating. I love how unique their love story is. It’s hard to believe we were just taking McKenzie and Cameron’s engagement photos!

Stacy and Nick’s Little River Farms wedding was an absolute dream. The details were every bit of glamorous as I imagined they would be. The thought that went into the details showed and I was so impressed. From the unbelievably gorgeous florals to the frosted acrylic signs, all of the details were meticulously chosen. Little River Farms is a venue that truly has everything.

Alice and Orlando’s White Laurel Estate wedding was filled with the sweetest moments. Starting with how they met, Alice and Orlando met at a dog park. Subsequently, in a true life 101 Dalmatians moment, their dogs Gracie and Brave became friends and Alice and Orlando’s love story began. It was only natural that Gracie and Brave were included in all aspects of the wedding.

Erin and John’s Perry Lane Hotel wedding was all things classic, sweet and elegant. While it rained off an on all day, Savannah is a city that looks lovely no matter what! Not to mention, Erin and John took the day in stride and didn’t let the rain ruin their special day. Some of my favorite photos were of Erin and John walking through the rain with the clear umbrella.

Miley and Jacob’s The Sixty-Two wedding was SO intentional. Jacob’s sister passed away when they were kids, so Miley found a special way to honor her. Miley had a photo printed of Brittany with her dress photoshopped to the color of the bridesmaid’s dresses. When Miley revealed this thoughtful gift, Jacob and his family were speechless. They had no clue Miley planned this.

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.

Yeni and Zach’s Hadden Estate wedding was so much fun! Hadden Estate is a new venue in Watkinsville and it has so much to offer. The venue is situated on a blueberry farm and the entire property is gorgeous. There are a few different options as to where to have the ceremony.

Leah and Jack’s private residence wedding was incredibly special. Their engagement session was in Madison, so I loved how they kept the outdoor theme throughout their wedding festivities. It was great getting to know Leah and Jack’s personalities through their engagement session, to then being able to understand how they envisioned their wedding day.

Megan and Brandon’s intimate garden wedding was breathtaking. After their engagement session, I couldn’t wait to celebrate their big day with them! I couldn’t wait to see Hotel Clermont dressed up for Megan and Brandon’s wedding. It’s such a unique space to get married! Megan and Brandon are an incredibly intentional couple.

Maggie and Ryan’s Lake Oconee engagement session was absolutely breathtaking! We landed on having their engagement session at Sandy Creek Barn because Maggie and Ryan are actually getting married there. The venue is gorgeous and I can’t wait for their wedding day! It’s so unique that Maggie and Ryan chose to have their engagement photos at their venue.

Emma and Brendan’s Athens engagement session was incredibly special. For starters, these two are middle school sweethearts! I photography high school and college sweethearts all the time, but middle school is so sweet and unique.

April and Jackson’s Pinecroft at Crosley Estate wedding was one of the first of my photography career. I started photographing weddings when were living in Ohio, and April and Jackson’s wedding is one I think of often. April planned a gorgeous day with stunning details. The floral arch at their ceremony was breathtaking.

So many brides worry about what would happen if it were to rain on their wedding day. Below, I’ve highlighted some things to consider as you’re going through the process.

A frequent question I get from brides is: “Do I really need a second photographer for my wedding”? I wanted to have a dedicated blog post to share the importance, and hopefully convince you if I haven’t already.

Ashley and Jasen’s Wimbish House wedding was a classic affair. White was the color for their wedding; from the bridesmaids dresses to the flowers and the reception space, I absolutely adored this look! Ashley and Jasen were the sweetest couple to work with, and all around so much fun.

Hanging out with Leah and Jack in their hometown of Bostwick, Georgia for their engagement session was such a treat. These two are getting married on March 19th, so you could say I can’t wait to celebrate them so soon!

The Swan House is a venue that most wedding industry professionals have high on their bucket list, and I was lucky enough shoot an editorial here recently. Everything about The Swan House is swoon worthy. The architecture and the landscaping are a photographers dream!