Georgia Bridal Show

Happy New Year!

Lisa and I are meeting some wonderful couples these days and booking weddings for the 2009 season -- large weddings, small weddings, at some really great locations and venues. We are excited!

Several of the couples in the past have shared their special requests for photos and I just love it. I think the worst thing a photographer can do is to get stuck in the rut of photographing what may have worked years ago. We always are striving to learn new techniques and always looking through the creative eye. So, when our brides ask for a special photo, I get excited and, yes, we can do that!

This Sunday January 04, 2009, Lisa and I will be at the Georgia Bridal Show at the Cobb Galleria Centre from 12:00 to 5:30. We would love to meet you and discuss your plans and how we can help capture your special day in photographs. We will have albums, photographs, brochures, and answers to your wedding photography questions. Our booth number is 163.

We would also like to thank all of the great clients who helped make 2008 a growing year. We are encouraged at what 2009 will bring and we look forward to growing with you and your family.

Randy

Fun With Playgroup

I jumped at the chance to photograph the local playgroup when asked. Riley has taught me the wonders of children and how their smiles can illuminate your heart. I also saw this as a challenge to our skills. I knew we would have fun.

Oh, how I have missed out on all the years without children in my life! It took Riley to get me to this point.

All of the planning on my part with the lighting, props, and conceptions, were simply tossed aside when the shooting began. I was once again a sports photojournalist on the sidelines of a college football game. "Red 39, Red 39, hike!" and off they went! But the moms were so helpful bringing them back on the "field." I had fun!

I asked Lisa days before the shoot, "Can we get them all looking in one shot?" Well, it can be done -- not the perfect composition that fills the magazines, but considering all that went on that morning, I'll take it.

Randy

Time in a Bottle

I love the Christmas season. The lights, the parades, the classic television shows, the food, the families, and the carols that we sing in church. Lisa is at the desk writing our Christmas cards, Riley is sound asleep in her afternoon nap, and I am editing photos of Riley in her holiday outfits.


Jim Croce sang about saving time in a bottle and the things he would do if that was a possibility. As I stare at these photos, I think that in a way, I am saving time -- not in the metaphorical bottle, but on a two dimensional photo that will bring me right back here to this point in our lives.

I know that soon she will be in school, then driving, dating, and married (AAAAHHHHH!). But with just a glance at a picture, she will always be my little girl.

Don't get me wrong, for I am progressive in my thoughts and I feel the best is yet to come, but she is so new to Lisa and me. The sounds of her laughter and her sweet voice saying "hey" to the cat. What a wonderful gift God has given us!

As the traffic around the malls increases and sometimes the holiday stress takes it toll, let us never forget what really matters as we celebrate Jesus's birthday.

Take lots of photos of your loved ones and save time in a bottle for the years to come.

Randy

Indoor Portrait Sessions

December means the leaves are gone and there seems to be much rain these days, but did you know we also have a full studio setup where we offer indoor portrait sessions? There is no set number of poses or changes of clothing and the sessions usually last an hour.


This past week, we enjoyed a fun session with the West family. If you have viewed our website you may have seen them before. Beautiful smiles and a fast growing son.

I first met Shane in 2002 at a Braves game. He was a baseball coach at Georgia State University. As we became friends, he introduced me to the athletic director, which led to photographing baseball, basketball, soccer, track and field, and softball for the Georgia State Media Department, as well as a series of family portrait sessions over the years.

Mom and Dad are so photogentic and when Lisa found the right toy, their son flashed his true smile. (In case you're wondering, it was Riley's "Tickle Me Cookie Monster" toy that did the trick.)

Lisa is very good with working with children, which makes my job so easy. We are very patient, too!

We would love the opportunity to meet and discuss your photography needs. Please call our office @ 770-898-4503.

Randy