FOTOGRAPHA : Atlanta Wedding Photography

Atlanta Wedding Photography : Elizabeth & Ted

Hilarye — Sun, 06 May 2012 14:53:28 +0000

Elizabeth & Ted are an awesome couple. When they are together, you can totally see the connection they have. Ted calms Elizabeth down, and she keeps him focused! It’s a match made in heaven! The Moore Agency came to Elizabeth’s house and did everyone’s hair and makeup! So beautiful!I LOVE Elizabeth’s lace gownWhile the girls were all getting ready, the guys were hanging out getting handsome!I love Elizabeth’s peony bouquet by Unique Floral Expressions.Elizabeth’s ring was TO. DIE. FOR!Ted was so cute spinning Elizabeth around to get a better look at her during their first look!The Georgia Aquarium is such a pretty location for a wedding.Two of my FAVORITE images of the day! That Shark was right on top of us!The Tropical Diver Gallery is such a beautiful spot for pictures! I think Ted was happy to finally be marrying Elizabeth! That smile says it all!Elizabeth & Ted’s ceremony was held in front of the Dolphin Gallery.Lots of happy tears were shed!I love playing with reflections!The tunnel inside the Ocean Voyager tank is so awesome! I LOVE the Beluga tank at the Aquarium, they are always so curious! One of the Beluga’s is pregnant, so she’s in there all by herself right now. Can’t wait to meet the baby!Their reception was held in the Ocean Voyager Gallery! It was soooo cool dining with a giant fish tank!Super cute cake accessory! That’s an engagement ring on the end of his fishing pole!Whale sharks are HUGE!!!I love these next two shots! Everyone looks at all the fish with such wonder! Elizabeth’s grandmother looking at those fish make me tear up. I wish I had a shot like this of my Nana!

Atlanta Wedding Photography : Suzanne & Colin

Hilarye — Sat, 05 May 2012 20:26:52 +0000

I love this couple! I know I say that all the time, but I had the best time with them at their engagement session last May. I could NOT wait for their wedding! All the girls got ready at the Marriott Suites Midtown. Brushworx on Location, made Suzanne look ah-mazing! Patti & Christine are so good at what they do. I love working with them! I LOVE the garters Suzanne got on etsy!Such pretty jewelry!Suzanne was gorgeous, and Colin was super handsome is his gray tux!I have to find a pair of theses sequined rose gold flats! LOVE! I also love how Suzanne & Colin did their first look. Such a sweet moment!I think they like what they see. What do you think?Their invitations & save the dates were cute as can be!The sign on the gift table was adorable! Such a great idea!The ceremony was beautiful, and the ribbon wall was the perfect “altar”!Right as they were introduced as Man & Wife, the train that runs behind King Plow honked it’s horn twice! Perfect timing!Suzanne’s bouquet was beautiful! Love the coral, pink & white together! Bold American did a fantastic job!Bling!King Plow has some of the coolest interiors ever!The fabulous Eliana Baucicault of ellyB Events was on hand all day to make sure everything ran smoothly!So sweet!Suzanne & Colin used an old door with the guests names painted on each pain of glass for their table assignments!WOW! That’s all I can say. The reception was GORGEOUS!Bold American served a fantastic dinner, in this beautiful room!Eileen Carter, or The Cake Lady, as she is affectionately called, made this amazing cake for Suzanne & Colin. And the Grooms Cake, blueberry cake doughnuts!

Atlanta Wedding Photography : Angelica & Sherlock

Hilarye — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 18:16:27 +0000

I didn’t have the pleasure of meeting Angelica & Sherlock before their wedding. But, as soon as I did meet them, I felt like we were old friends! They met 6 years ago in New York, and have been together ever since. Check out some of the photos from their beautiful day!I love that Sherlock’s sisters helped Angelica get ready!St. Benedict Catholic Church has such a beautiful sanctuary!Hot weather can make a wedding ring hard to get on! I love the expressions that I capture during the ring exchange.Husband & Wife! The grounds of St. Benedict Church are beautiful too!After a few pics around the grounds of the church we headed over to the reception site, Marriott Gwinnett Place. We lucked out and had some BEAUTIFUL light to play with!Monica Jackson from Extraordinaire Affairs & Events made sure the day ran flawlessly! Monica also created a romantic setting in the honeymoon suite for the couple! How cool is that?Instead of a formal exit, we decided that jumping on the bed in their honeymoon suite seemed like a fun idea! A perfect end to a fabulous day!

Atlanta Engagement Photography : Katie & Brett

Hilarye — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 02:51:51 +0000

Katie, Brett & I met up in the historic neighborhood of Inman Park. I haven’t spent too much time in this area of town, so I thoroughly enjoyed exploring this adorable neighborhood with such an awesome couple!Inman Park has some BEAUTIFUL old houses!I love the way these two smile at eachother! The Trolley Barn is one of Inman Park’s most recognized landmarks!Swings!Katie & Brett are getting married in October at Inman Park United Methodist Church. I LOVE the red old red doors!And finally, a beautiful Atlanta skyline shot!

Atlanta Engagement Photography : Mandy & Tommy

Hilarye — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 19:19:22 +0000

I am so glad I got to meet Mandy & Tommy! They called me in a pinch and needed engagement photos ASAP. I’m so glad I was available, because I had so much fun with these two!Mandy & Tommy met at Hand in Hand Pub in VA Highlands, so we started out day out there for some shots in one of their favorite hangouts!Then we walked across the street to the Belly General Store for some classic Coca-Cola wall shots!A little vintage Coke outside, and a little vintage coke inside. Then we headed over to Piedmont Park for more engagement fun!Gotta love a couple willing to climb a tree!A romantic shot at the top of the slide, and then of course they had to slide down together!Every time Mandy looked at Tommy, she started laughing & smiling! True love!One of my favorite shots of the day. I love how serene this is!I love the wrought iron gates at the entrance to the park!Tommy proposed to Mandy on a bench in Prague. The way he proposed is hands down one of the top 5 engagement stories I’ve ever heard. It involved a sapphire ring, fireworks, and an after dinner stroll over a bridge. Swoon!Mandy & Tommy, thank you for hanging out with me & letting me document your love story. I hope your wedding & marriage is as magical as your engagement story was!

Atlanta Wedding Photography : Amy & Todd

Hilarye — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 03:30:33 +0000

Amy & Todd have an amazing story. They knew each other for 15 years before they finally got married. I wrote a little about their story in their engagement session post. If you want to read Amy’s version, head over to her blog for a first hand account.Such a happy bride!Love this shot of Amy’s mom taking her picture!Todd looks pretty good standing next to that Packard One Eighty!Todd tried very hard to hold back the tears when he saw Amy for the first time coming down the aisle.The ceremony was held at Sandy Creek Baptist Church, in Fayetteville, GA.I love the hood ornament on the old Packard! Super cool!Happy Couple!It was a little chilly outside, so Todd gave Amy his jacket for a few pictures. Such a gentleman!The grounds of the Wendell Coffee Golf Course are just beautiful! Red velvet & lemon cupcake tree! Delish!

WPJA Contest Results | 6th Place!

Hilarye — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 15:40:50 +0000

This is such an honor! The Wedding Photojournalist Association (WPJA) contest results went live last night, and the image below placed 6th in the “Ring Details” category! The WPJA is a WORLDWIDE association of elite wedding photographers. It was truly an honor just to be accepted into this guild of amazing photographers, let alone win an award! What an AMAZING Christmas present!!!!

Atlanta Wedding Photography : Rachel & Jimmy

Hilarye — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 20:42:48 +0000

I’ve said of before and I’ll say it again, I have the best clients! I met Rachel & Jimmy through Lisette who got married back in September. I am so glad we met, because Rachel & Jimmy’s wedding was awesome! They have amazing families, super cool friends, and a love for life that is contagious! Take a look at a few of the images from their beautiful ‘winter wonderland’ wedding!A BoKay by JoAnn made Rachel’s beautiful wintery bouquet!The ceremony was held at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Decatur.After the ceremony we did a few pictures outside the Mary Gay House.Then it was off to Downtown Decatur for a few shots before heading into the reception at the Decatur Courthouse!Off to Costa Rica!

Baby Nicholas : 3 Months

Hilarye — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:42:15 +0000

Baby Nicholas is the adorable new addition to Colleen’s family!Nicholas is such a smiley happy baby!Such a cutie!I think Nicholas is ready for Santa, don’t you?Love his cute little expressions!

Atlanta Engagement Photography : Erin & Chris

Hilarye — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 02:08:29 +0000

Erin, Chris & I met up the other day at the Cator Woolford Gardens for a fun filled afternoon of engagement photos! Erin & Chris actually met at a wedding held at the Gardens a little over a year ago!Such a beautiful fall afternoon!This old stone couch is super cool!Love the old house that sits on the property! So cute together!