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THE WEDDING PARTY

12/17/2021

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Lets talk about the "oh so famous" wedding party! 
You know who they are.

The people you chose to put in the wedding, to stand next to you on one of the most important days of your life.
​The guys and gals who fully support you in almost every thing you do in life. 
The guy who helped you sneak out in high school, and the girl who gave you their shoulder while you cried over a jerk in college. The guy who stood with you when you pledged into a fraternity,  and the girl who helped you cheat your way through math class. The same two who applauded you when you said "I think I found the one".  

These people mean the world to you. They know how significant of a role they play in your life and they have probably been waiting for the day you get married almost as long as you have. 
​These men and women deserve a shout out and a whole blog just about them!

The wedding party is your "hype guy" on your wedding day. Except there is a whole group of them. You are supposed to laugh, make jokes, cry a little, hug, have a great time, and feel supported. I have worked with the best wedding parties and the worst. I have seen it go amazingly fun (where I didn't want to leave the wedding) and amazingly BLAH. Believe it or not, the wedding party has a lot to do with that.
Our last wedding of 2021 was amazing. The wedding party could of been friends their entire lives for all we know. That is what it seemed like. They joked with each other (guys and girls) drank with each other, danced with each other, but most importantly, they hyped up their bride and groom! These friends of theirs cheered for them during the first dance and the reception exit like I have never seen. They toasted to them, danced with them, laughed with them, cried with them. This wedding party was the perfect ending to our year. They were so kind to us, patient, followed directions, helpful, etc. It made for the best wedding and the best night. The excitement they showed the bride and groom had all the other guests doing the same. The energy in that building was bursting at the seams. You couldn't help but laugh at them as they cheered the newlyweds on. It was pretty amazing. So my point is, when looking at wedding parties, make sure you have your hype guy. It makes everything that much better! 
 
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Traveling Photographer

12/13/2021

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We have started advertising in different states and this can come off a tad confusing for the client looking for a photographer. The truth is, we are in a place in our lives where we are very limbo. We just are not settled and I can not pick one location to advertise in just yet! My husband is military.  He is getting ready to retire within the next year and we are looking on where we want to lay down our roots. With that being said, we have friends and family spread all across the United States. From Hawaii, To Indiana, From Georgia, to Texas, Colorado and beyond.... We are welcomed with big arms by friends or family pretty much everywhere. So with that, comes options. I am in a great position to where I can travel for weddings and I plan to take full advantage of the opportunity for those who want me to do so! My love for the outdoors and my passion for my job leaves me breathtakingly ecstatic when I am booked outside the state I grew up in. So please, don't hold back booking me because you are weary of me traveling to you. I promise.. I will be more than happy to!   

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Top 12 Photographer in Georgia!

12/2/2021

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Thank you so very much to those of you who voted for me for "BEST OF GEORGIA!"
​I AM NOW ONE OF THE TOP 12 WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS IN GEORGIA BECAUSE OF YOU!! 

I waited an full day to announce the winnings because I believe I was in shock and just couldn't believe it. I was extremely thankful to just be nominated, but to actually be a winner is above and beyond my wildest expectations! I am so honored and proud! Thank you so much to all my clients, friends, and family who believe in me. This could not have been possible without you! I am truly humbled and honored! 
This industry can be rough and difficult to navigate sometimes. I always feel the competition is grand and I am one of thousands. Everyday there is another new photographer to pop up that takes the most amazing extraordinary photos that my clients could easily book. To even still be in the standings is amazing to me. I know I work hard, I hustle, and I do right by all my clients but sometimes that doesn't feel like enough. So little reminders like this keeps me pushing forward! Its a reminder of how much I love this job of mine and it shows! I aim to continue to make all of you proud! 
The badge will be posted on the website and social media accounts once it is received so I can show you all! I am probably going to frame it as well! Thank you so much again!! Today was a great day! 
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