New York | New York City Photography

I was SO excited to be going to New York to shoot a wedding, so I brought my best friend/second photographer, Jarett,  along for the trip!  We ate so much great food and saw SO much in just three days.  Our feet hurt so bad, but it was worth every single blister!! :D 

Our first stop was in Chinatown.  I've been to NY a few times, but never go the chance to go.  It was everything I expected and hoped for. That gritty, colorful, ethnic character was everywhere. We ate at Big Wing Wong's and were the only non-Chineese in there.  Yes, we got some looks, but the food!!! OH! The food!!! :D  I've never seen that many won-tons in one soup anywhere else in the country!  I also had pork and duck.  Pork - yes, duck- not so much....

I blended in!  I didn't tell anyone I'm Japanese! :D

Jarett didn't particularly care for the frogs in a bucket.  I thought it was hilarious!  

 I loved all of the colors and texture!!!  A photographer's dream.

 After we spent the evening in Chinatown we realized we were not far from the Brooklyn Bridge. So we walked over and when we got there Jarett had the crazy idea to cross it....so we DID!!!  We were tired, but it was so awesome.  We met SOOO many people from all over the world and it was pretty crowded even after dark so we never felt unsafe. 

After we got to the other side we took some cool photos of Manhattan from Brooklyn, then found a little pizza shop and had a slice!

The next day was all about location scouting, but not before we ate at the Shake Shack! I had the best sandwich ev-er!!!

My favorite location was the New York Public Library

We went to Chelsea to check out Highline Park.  It had some really neat views of the city.  Dinner there was yummy! I had baked clams.  I loved it so much I didn't take any pictures! :D

 We were on Broadway trying to decide what to do that evening when we saw this!!!! But our excitement quickly turned to dissapointment when we saw the show didn't start for 2 weeks!!! :( 

 Time for work!

Work is always great when you have a little bit of fun! :D

And yes!  I WILL dance at your wedding!

Thanks SO much Anne-Marie and Michael!!!!

Had to get a photo of the Pam-Mustache-wich

Our view of Manhattan from our hotel in Queens.  Bye NYC! :D

One Shot Wonder For Your Weekend! | Times Square Wedding Photographer

It was 1 AM in Times Square. It was a LONG day, we all were cold and tired, but OMG was it worth it!!!!!!!!!!  The best part was getting my picture taken with everyone and the bride and groom giving me a big hug like we were longtime friends.  What an awesome way to end an incredible day!  :D   

North GA State Fair | Marietta, GA Family Portraits

I've been waiting all year to do a photo session at the fair! I just had to find the right family to do it!  I'm so glad Jamie and Daniel were willing to go along with my crazy idea! :D  I loved the colors, the excitement and the character of the fair.  But, I mostly love that I've been shooting them since their wedding in 2008, to maternity, newborn and family portraits for the last three years! :D 

Family Photos | Cedartown, GA Photographer

Most people find me by word of mouth these days which is totally awesome!! But when I asked how Beth found me, she said she just did a Google search! I'm on GOOGLE!!  YAY!  Their session was fun.  Mostly because we ran in and out of the rain to start out with.  And the slight interruption by a chicken, but we were able to get some great shots of the family! :D   Then near the end of the session some dark clouds came over head.  Aside from the ominous clouds and thunder, it was GREAT lighting!!! Plus I got one of the most awesome compliments that day.  They said they'd refer me to everyone.  I laughed and said "Wait till you see the pictures!"  And they said they'd refer me on personality alone! Awwwwwwuh!  I always think of me as a total spaz, but maybe it's the spaz they liked! :D 

Brian + Teresa are married!! | Roswell, GA Wedding Photographer

I enjoy "All-Day" weddings because it really gives everyone a chance to relax and enjoy the day. And I would say Brian and Teresa's wedding day was just that!  Everyone and everything went so smoothly and I even got a chance to sit down a couple of times and just chat with the wedding coordinator! Which I never get to do! :D  I really liked spending a lot of time with Teresa because she was so calm and lovely all day long. I even found myself talking more calmly (if you know me at all that's rare)!  And Brian and his groomsmen were fun and casual!  I went through the day really feeling like we were all old college friends, just hanging out!  And I got a couple of good pictures at the same time!! :D

To see more of Brian and Teresa's Wedding photos please CLICK HERE!!!

Family Photos | Paulding County Family Portrait Photographer

You'd think the girls would LOVE getting their pictures taken.  But on the contrary!  I guess they get tired of me with the camera and telling them to sit up, smile, look this way, tilt your head!  But every once in a while, they do Mommy a little favor and pose for a few minutes at least.  But only with a little bit of moaning and groaning.  :D  

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