Stone Mountain Park Engagement Session

Christine pulls Michael to an imaginary Theater event.

Christine and Michael’s first date was delayed by two days because a packet of fake blood exploded the wrong direction (right into Christine’s eyes) while she was onstage. Instead of going on a date, Christine spent the evening in the Emergency room.

Despite the episode of the fake blood, which sounded a bit suspicious at the time, Michael agreed to meet two days later for their first date. And, as they say, the rest is history.

Both Michael and Christine perform on stage … Christine for a living as a theater director and performer and Michael part-time as an improv comedian.

So, it’s not surprising that laughter and emotions show up in their engagement photos.

Christine enjoys the illusion of being taller than Michael.

I’m looking forward to their wedding at the State Botanical Gardens in Athens in January.

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I've Changed My Mind About Engagement Photography

Early on in my wedding photography career I thought of engagement sessions as mainly a time to get to know my clients before their wedding. Sure, I took photographs that my clients almost always loved, but I found the process to be much the same from session to session. A lot of my photos looked like the one below.

My main goal was to capture fun photos of a couple, like Lauren and Peter, connecting with each. Usually I achieved this goal by finding a way to make the couple laugh together.

Sometimes I was able to capture a photograph of a kiss where you could see the physical connection between the two people in the photo.

You’ll find more of my Diamond Award winning photos on the WPJA site.

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Nav and Kathryn's Winn Park/High Museum Engagement Session

Nav and Kathryn say they’re “cut from the same cloth” and “bring out the best in each other.”

What more can you ask for in a life partner?

Knowing how Nav and Kathryn felt about each other, Kathryn’s family helped Nav set up a surprise engagement near a cabin in the mountains. “They set up a beautiful tent hidden in the woods with fake fur blankets on the ground, and lights strung along a path,” says Kathryn.

“Of course, I said ‘Yes’.”

“When I met Navaneeth, I was immediately drawn to his unabashed laughter, his calm confidence, and of course, his man bun! Each day, I grow more in love with his kind thoughtfulness, how much he loves our cats, and his insatiable curiosity. I can’t wait to officially celebrate finding my soulmate.”

— Kathryn

“When I met Kathryn for the first time, it was like meeting an old friend I had lost touch with. I remember being distinctly aware of just how different our backgrounds were, but even more so of how right at home I felt. She was (and is) remarkably bright and lively, sassy as hell, kind beyond measure, and honest at all costs. She made it so unbelievably easy for me to be myself. I’m lucky to have met her, and can’t believe I get to spend the rest of my life with this wonderful human being. ”

— Navaneeth

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All Sam's Planning Paid Off Big Time: She Said "YES!"

About a month ago I got a call from Sam asking if I photograph proposals. “Of course,” I replied. “I love them.”

Sam planned to ask his girlfriend Katie to marry him in early January. He wanted to surprise her with the ring while I documented the moment from afar. Once Sam decided to propose at Orpheus Brewing, where the couple had their first date three years ago, Sam and I worked with Alicia from Orpheus to set up the surprise. The trick was to have me close by, but inconspicuous.

This morning Alicia opened the brewery a half hour early, so Sam could propose to Katie in relative private. Sam texted me when he and Katie grabbed an Uber to the brewery and again when he arrived. Alicia gave me a tasting cup of their Atalana, a sour saison, so I could look like a customer hanging out.

Sam and Katie brought a couple of beers to a side deck of the brewery that overlooks Piedmont Park. I was on an upper deck, pretending to talk on my phone waiting for the knee drop. Once Sam started to propose, I started down the steps to the deck they were on to get a better view of the reaction on Katie’s face.

Katie was so excited when she saw Sam on one knee opening a ring box. There was no doubt in anyone’s mind what the answer would be.

After celebrating together for a while, the pair decided to FaceTime Sam’s parents to share the good news. Katie’s parents already knew. I didn’t ask, but I think Sam had asked for their daughter’s hand in marriage before he proposed.

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Third Diamond Award Winner from Amber and Jerome's Engagement Session

Some engagement sessions are special. Everything comes together—the place, the fun, the humor, the personalities, the clothing.

Amber and Jerome’s Stone Mountain engagement safari was just such a session. I’m honored to share the third diamond award I’ve won from their session.

Thanks, Amber and Jerome!

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Claire and Joshua's Inman Park Engagement

I photograph lots of engagement sessions in my tiny home town of Pine Lake. So it’s super fun to photograph some place different.

Claire and Joshua chose Inman Park as the perfect place for their engagement session. Claire really knew her way around, because she lived in Inman Park overlooking the Belt Line.

Joshua proposed to Claire under a tree in front of Victory Sandwich Bar. So we started their engagement session there.

Inman Park Engagement Session

Atlanta engagement photographer Cindy Brown

Inman Park Engagement Session

By Atlanta Engagement Photographer, Cindy Brown

Inman park engagement sesion

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From the Victory we moved to King of Pops for a one of their awesome popsicles. I indulged in my favorite, chocolate sea salt, which I had to hide in a tree while I took photos of the two on the Belt Line.

I’m happy to report my popsicle was right where I left it when I went back to claim it. It had melted a little, but was still incredibly yummy.

If you’d like to set up an engagement session, just give me a call, or text me at 404 298 6263, or shoot me an email at cindy@cbrownphoto.com. I look forward to hearing from you.