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

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

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!

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!

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.

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.

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

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

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

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!

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!

Ryan and Josh’s gorgeous and glowing rehearsal dinner at the Georgian Hall reminded me of all the ways I love interacting with my clients.

Alexa and Kevin wedding at the UGA Chapel and reception at the Georgian Hall was the perfect celebration of a kind and immaculate couple. You could not have asked for a more joyous occasion.

Meredith and Hunter are a special couple who I felt a connection with from the very start. I’m absolutely obsessed with them and I am so excited to share their wedding with you today!

When you were born and raised around Athens and you’re invited to capture a surprise proposal inside Sanford Stadium, you obviously say yes! We are so excited that we got to capture this moment of Sammie and Braden’s story.

Jena and George’s welcome dinner at The Preserve on Lake Oconee was an excellent way to kick off this wedding weekend.

Jena and George’s stunning lakeside wedding at Great Waters at Reynolds on Lake Oconee is today’s blog offering.

Kamryn and Christian’s wedding at Sandy Creek Barn on Lake Oconee was absolutely breathtaking. This remains one of my all time favorite venues.

Naz and Jose’s wedding in Norcross at Flint Hill was the perfect reminder that rain doesn’t have to be a bad thing on your wedding day!

Hannah and Dalton’s private estate wedding was on an absolutely gorgeous property in Watkinsville.

Kamryn and Christian’s engagement session at the Sandy Creek Barn on Lake Oconee in Reynolds, Georgia has me visiting one of my favorites places! I think this venue on the lake is one of the most beautiful places around my hometown.

Ali and Nick’s intimate vineyard wedding came together in four weeks! Danielle at Oakwood Lace and Co. and the amazing team at the Hadden Estate took their vision and time table and absolutely delivered! You know I like to celebrate other vendors on this blog when they excel and today is no different.

I loved exploring different parts of the University of Georgie with Ryan and Josh for their engagement session. The first time Ryan called me, I knew that she and I would have the best connection! When you can feel the chemistry from the first phone call, you know the pictures will be special.