Nikhita and Erik: A Spring Atlanta Engagement

If you haven’t visited Cator Woolford Gardens in the spring, you’re truly missing out. It’s such a lovely little respite from the Atlanta hustle and bustle, and the dramatic stone staircase is absolutely to die for.

There’s something special about a golden hour engagement session, and this one was no exception. The gardens, in full bloom this time of year, were a sight to behold—vibrant with the colors of spring and bursting with life. Every corner of the landscape offered something unique, from lush greenery to delicate flowers, adding so much charm to the photos.

I have to say, Nikhita and Erik absolutely knocked their session out of the park. From the moment we started shooting, they were naturals in front of the camera. Their connection was so genuine, and it really showed in the photos. You could tell how excited they are for this next chapter of their lives, and it was a joy to capture that in such a stunning setting.

This session was one of those perfect, timeless moments where everything came together. The light, the location, the couple—it all made for some magical photos. But don’t just take my word for it!

Venue: Cator Woolford Gardens

Puff and Brendan: An Atlanta Engagement Session

Whew! I’m so behind on blogging.

No really. This couple? They tied the knot this past April, and I’m just now sharing their engagement session.

Ah well. Better late than never, amirite?

Puff and Brendan share a love of craft beer and Red’s Beer Garden played a part in their love story. What better place to snap a few engagement shots?

I was delighted to capture their engagement session, and then slightly bummed when they said they were moving to New York City.

And then delighted once again when they asked me to come to New York to photograph their big day!

But that’ll be another post. In the meantime, enjoy this gorgeous springy engagement session.

Sandra and Joe: A Waterfall Engagement Session

Although I’ve lived in Georgia for about 19 years, I find the state still manages to surprise me with hidden gems. Three weeks ago, I was delighted to find that this cute little waterfall is located a mere 30 minutes away from where I live now.

When Sandra and Joe mentioned they loved the waterfall shots in my portfolio, I knew this would be the perfect spot for their engagement session. The day arrived, and we all met at the falls bright and early to beat the promised rain.

Now, it’s not every couple that is willing to dirty or wet, but Sandra and Joe were totally up for it! Their photos turned out every bit as dreamy as I’d hoped. Congratulations to you both! I can’t wait to photograph your wedding in October.

Michael and Quinn: An Atlanta Engagement Session

I love engagement sessions because they offer the opportunity for me to meet my couples in person in a relaxed, casual environment, free from the restrictions of wedding day timelines. It’s also the perfect way for couples to get to know me a little bit, so I’m not some random stranger that shows up to their wedding shoving a camera in their faces.

I was delighted to spend some time with Michael and Quinn during their Atlanta engagement session a couple of weeks ago. Together, we braved the unrelenting Georgia humidity and swarms of bloodthirsty mosquitoes to get these sweet photos. They indulged my barrage of questions about wedding colors and their proposal story and their cats. What can I say? I like to get to know my couples before their big day!

I can’t wait to see them again in 2022 for their Wimbish House wedding. Congratulations on your engagement, you two!

Madeleine and Ralph: Atlanta Lifestyle Engagement

Madeleine and Ralph invited me to their home in Atlanta for the sweetest lifestyle engagement session. I have to say, while I don’t photograph them often, I love lifestyle sessions because they’re so cozy and cuddly.

Photographing couples in their own home brings out a side of them that maybe you wouldn’t necessarily see in public. I mean where do you feel most comfortable and relaxed? At home, right? So it figures that this would translate on camera.

Of course, Queso had to get in on the action and very nearly stole the show, as cats do. His siblings were a little less inclined to pose for me, but I did catch them indulging their curiosity once or twice.

Congratulations on your engagement, you two! I can’t wait to capture your wedding day!

Claire and Andrés: An Atlanta Engagement Session

I never dreamed I’d one day photograph my baby brother’s engagement session, but here we are! It feels like just yesterday we were fighting like cats and dogs in the backseat of the family Volvo on a 6 hour road trip to Florida, and now…now he’s engaged to one of the loveliest souls I’ve had the fortune to meet.

Andrés and his lovely fiancée Claire came down from DC and let me drag them all over the state of Georgia to take their engagement photos. We checked out some iconic street art, showed off for the Ministry of Silly Walks, and explored hiking trails in the rain. I’ve never seen a better suited pair of goofballs, and I can’t wait to ugly cry when they tie the knot in September next year.

Congratulations, you two! And welcome to the family, Claire! <3