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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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Private Estate Wedding | Watkinsville, GA

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

Sandy Creek Barn Engagement Session | Reynolds, GA

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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.

An Intimate Vineyard Wedding at the Hadden Estate | Watkinsville, GA

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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.

University of Georgia Engagement Session | Athens, GA

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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.

Lake Oconee Estate Wedding | Eatonton, GA

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Kristi and Brandon’s private estate wedding at an estate on the shore of Lake Oconee was a stunner start to finish! I love when people make their weddings their own. Who says you can’t break traditional norms and still have something stellar?

The Manor Golf and Country Club Wedding | Alpharetta, GA

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I couldn’t wait to share Jacqueline and Luke’s wedding day any longer! They began and ended their day at The Manor Golf and Country Club, while having their wedding ceremony at the Birmingham United Methodist Church. Each venue complimented the vibe and planning perfectly!

TBB 122 Rehearsal Dinner | Alpharetta, GA

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Today we’re catching a sneak peek of Jacqueline and Luke’s rehearsal dinner at TBB 122. Did you really think I was done sharing them after that dreamy film session? There’s something about capturing the excitement and anticipation of what tomorrow holds that I love about the night before.

Downtown Alpharetta Engagement Session | Alpharetta, GA

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Kristi and Brandon’s engagement session returns me to one of my new favorite locations: downtown Alpharetta! Not only is it super easy to navigate, but it’s also extremely cute and walkable! It greatly enhances the experience of exploring behind the camera with my couples when you can safely explore.

The Magic of Film

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Today I’m sharing an engagement session’s film reel with a little write up on why I love the magic of film.

UGA Chapel Wedding | Athens, GA

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Kelly and Jesse’s wedding at the UGA Chapel may have me convinced that they’re the University of Georgia’s number one fans! Everything about this wedding was Classic Athens.

An Engagement Session in Alpharetta, GA | Alpharetta, GA

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Jacqueline and Luke’s double location engagement session around Alpharetta proved that variety is a photographer’s dream! Not only did Jacqueline come forward with a particular set of ideas, she trusted in me to help bring them to life.

Neeki & Matei’s Wedding is Featured in Atlanta Style Weddings!

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I get to celebrate my work on Neeki and Matei’s wedding being featured, this time in Atlanta Style Weddings!

Sonya & Dean’s Wedding is Featured in Brides!

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It’s with immense pride, and a fair amount of squealing, that I get to share that my work on Sonya and Dean’s wedding was featured in Brides!

Intimate State Botanical Gardens of Georgia Wedding | Athens, GA

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I absolutely loved Kylie and Vivek’s intimate botanical garden wedding! I’ve mentioned it before, but the State Gardens on UGA’s campus are a dream location for me. I want to take as many portrait sessions as possible in the rose garden!

The Chapel Athens Wedding | Athens, GA

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Kaitlyn and Dillon’s wedding at The Chapel Athens continued the trend of their engagement session: celebrating the couple and the city of Athens around them. As it is practically my home town as well, I’m obsessed with some of the city portrait shots we captured between the wedding and the reception.

The Venue at Aberdeen Wedding | Statham, GA

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Ashlyn and Matt’s raucously fun wedding at The Venue at Aberdeen is today’s blog highlight! As you can imagine, I have seen quite the range of fun weddings in my career. This one has instantly shot near to the top!

State Botanical Gardens of Georgia Wedding | Athens, GA

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Today, we are taking a quick glance at Susan and Greg’s intimate State Botanical Gardens of Georgia wedding! I love this venue more every time I visit. The flowers were showing off in the bright sunlight of spring!

Downtown Athens Engagement Session | Athens, GA

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Today we are following Meredith and Hunter’s engagement session from Lake Herrick to downtown Athens! If you’ve followed my photography for awhile, you know that I adore three things: lakes, dogs, and gorgeous lighting. In this series of photos, you get a healthy dose of all three!

Downtown Atlanta Engagement Session in Piedmont Park | Atlanta, GA

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Madison and Chris met up with me recently in Piedmont Park for their engagement session. It’s an obvious Atlanta classic, but I feel like we managed to capture some of the best lighting I’ve had at this iconic venue.

Private Estate Wedding | Lyons, GA

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Today we’re traveling down into Central Georgia for Carlie and Kyler’s private estate wedding in Lyons! Since my career has started, I’ve had the pleasure of capturing a few private estate weddings and let me just say: I love them! The freedom and creativity by not having to conform to venue rules and restrictions really allows the wedding to shine!

The Hazelhurst House Wedding | McDonough, GA

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Victoria and Joel’s wedding at The Hazelhurst House was a glowing day of classic Southern beauty. The location was a classic Georgia home with gorgeous columns and sprawling grounds perfect for portraits!

A bridal portrait session at Birdie & Co Studio in Athens, Georgia with a bouquet made by Oakwood Lace & Co

Birdie & Co Studio Bridal Session | Athens, GA

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Bridal Portraits

Today I’m sharing a very special bridal session with Carlie at Birdie & Co Studio! The pure excitement of seeing everything come together in a top secret pre-wedding “test run” is a pure prelude of joy. The peace and lack of pressure on the day really comes through in these photos. It’s a sacred glimpse into those last few moments before marriage.

A Madison, Georgia Engagement Session | Madison, GA

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Ashlyn and Matt’s engagement session in Madison, Georgia took place at a very special location to me: my backyard! I loved the way the light shone through the winter trees with the first hint of spring growth. Despite being a cold February day, the warmth of the sun and their love really glows.

A Wedding at Little River Farms | Milton, GA

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Rachael and Mike’s wedding at Milton, Georgia’s Little River Farms was a classic, beautiful wedding. While so many of the details were stunning, the fantastic floral arrangements centering white flowers were truly breathtaking! In the luscious lighting, it almost felt like they were glowing. It was perfection.

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