Greg and Ada's Wedding Album

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After every wedding I photograph, I look forward to designing a wedding album from the storytelling moments of a couple’s big day. The design process, from choosing which photographs to include in the book to laying the photos out in a meaningful order, culminates with the approval from the couple and an order sent to a book company.

Then everyone waits with anticipation for the final product … the album itself.

Right now, I am waiting with Greg and Ada for Vision Art to print and bind their book. Here’s what the cover and a few of their layouts will look like.

Groomsmen getting ready
Bride and bridesmaids getting ready
Album design ceremony page
Wedding album design
Cake cutting album spread
Exit wedding album spread
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Cindy Brown

I'm an Atlanta wedding photographer who takes soulful, quirky and honest photos ...

I'm also an adventurous traveler and all-round nerd. I love to hike with my beagle/cattle dog Roux and best friend/spouse.

I was born in Atlanta, moved around a lot--30 cities and 5 states--and then came back.

After graduating from the Art Institute of Atlanta, I took a job at asmall newspaper in south Georgia, where I photographedhospital teas, pecan farmers, and beauty queens.

I photographed a biker funeral, death penalty protests andTed Bundy while interning with the Associated Press.

While a photographer for two dailies in Florida, I photographed Ronald Reagan, a train derailment and the dedication of a screened-in porch.

An unexpected life turn took me to Vermont where I fell in love with Bernie Sanders and on to Indiana, where I edited photos for a major daily, and nerded out getting a master’s and PhD.

After teaching photojournalism at colleges and universities in Florida, Indiana and Mississippi, I returned to Atlanta to earn myfifth degree--a Master's of Divinity.

My passion for storytelling with my camera and my interest in religious diversity led my to the field of wedding photojournalism.

I have documented weddings large and small, Unitarian and Pagan, indoors and out, Christian and Muslim, in backyards and in churches. The most exotic wedding I have photographed took place in Mexico and was officiated by aMayan shaman.

When I'm not photographing weddings, portraits or corporate events, I work on personal photo projects, visit friends in amemory-care home, and volunteer at a recovery center.

B'not Mitzvah at Sky Lounge in Atlanta

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Friends and family gathered atop the Glenn Hotel in the Sky Lounge to celebrate Caitlin and Brittany’s B’not Mitzvah.

A resounding Mazel Tov to the twins!

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Cindy Brown

I'm an Atlanta wedding photographer who takes soulful, quirky and honest photos ...

I'm also an adventurous traveler and all-round nerd. I love to hike with my beagle/cattle dog Roux and best friend/spouse.

I was born in Atlanta, moved around a lot--30 cities and 5 states--and then came back.

After graduating from the Art Institute of Atlanta, I took a job at asmall newspaper in south Georgia, where I photographedhospital teas, pecan farmers, and beauty queens.

I photographed a biker funeral, death penalty protests andTed Bundy while interning with the Associated Press.

While a photographer for two dailies in Florida, I photographed Ronald Reagan, a train derailment and the dedication of a screened-in porch.

An unexpected life turn took me to Vermont where I fell in love with Bernie Sanders and on to Indiana, where I edited photos for a major daily, and nerded out getting a master’s and PhD.

After teaching photojournalism at colleges and universities in Florida, Indiana and Mississippi, I returned to Atlanta to earn myfifth degree--a Master's of Divinity.

My passion for storytelling with my camera and my interest in religious diversity led my to the field of wedding photojournalism.

I have documented weddings large and small, Unitarian and Pagan, indoors and out, Christian and Muslim, in backyards and in churches. The most exotic wedding I have photographed took place in Mexico and was officiated by aMayan shaman.

When I'm not photographing weddings, portraits or corporate events, I work on personal photo projects, visit friends in amemory-care home, and volunteer at a recovery center.

Wedding News Update May 2022

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Here are a few of my favorite wedding stories in the news as of late.

Bride Asks Caterer to Lace Food at Wedding with Marijuana

Where do people come up with ideas like this?

As you can imagine this turned into a major disaster and led to several lawsuits.

Bride Walks Down the Aisle Missing Half Her Dress

Check out this video on TikTok. The bride calmly take the microphone from the minister right before she and her fiance’ are about to say their vows. “Pause for a moment,” she says very calmly and proceeds to explain her predicament.

PetaPixel Crazy Eyes

photo from petapixel

Wedding Photos Come Back from Editor with Crazy Eyes

This one hits closer to home. A photographer sent off photos to have eyes that were closed Photoshopped to look like they had been open. Talk about a major fail!

The Young and the Restless Soap Airs First Gay Wedding

A fan favorite lesbian couple marry in elegant ivory gowns. Yes … a gay wedding on a daytime soap!

Bride Wears Ultimate Fighting Championship Belt Over Her Gown

You may have seen wedding dresses that are designed to be worn with a belt. Nothing like this, though.


Check out our sister site Same Sex Wedding Photographers.

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Cindy Brown

I'm an Atlanta wedding photographer who takes soulful, quirky and honest photos ...

I'm also an adventurous traveler and all-round nerd. I love to hike with my beagle/cattle dog Roux and best friend/spouse.

I was born in Atlanta, moved around a lot--30 cities and 5 states--and then came back.

After graduating from the Art Institute of Atlanta, I took a job at asmall newspaper in south Georgia, where I photographedhospital teas, pecan farmers, and beauty queens.

I photographed a biker funeral, death penalty protests andTed Bundy while interning with the Associated Press.

While a photographer for two dailies in Florida, I photographed Ronald Reagan, a train derailment and the dedication of a screened-in porch.

An unexpected life turn took me to Vermont where I fell in love with Bernie Sanders and on to Indiana, where I edited photos for a major daily, and nerded out getting a master’s and PhD.

After teaching photojournalism at colleges and universities in Florida, Indiana and Mississippi, I returned to Atlanta to earn myfifth degree--a Master's of Divinity.

My passion for storytelling with my camera and my interest in religious diversity led my to the field of wedding photojournalism.

I have documented weddings large and small, Unitarian and Pagan, indoors and out, Christian and Muslim, in backyards and in churches. The most exotic wedding I have photographed took place in Mexico and was officiated by aMayan shaman.

When I'm not photographing weddings, portraits or corporate events, I work on personal photo projects, visit friends in amemory-care home, and volunteer at a recovery center.

Ada and Greg's Holy Trinity Parish Episcopal Wedding

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Ada and Greg’s simple and elegant wedding took place at Holy Trinity Parish Episcopal Church in Decatur, Georgia. The Rev. Greg Tallant officiated and relatives and friends came out in force to celebrate and show their support for the couple.

The service included prayers, hymns and a homily about how the love in a marriage gives us a tiny glimpse into the depth of God’s love for all.

The wedding ceremony was followed by a reception with shrimp cocktail, black pea hummus and tiny tacos, among other foods, in the church’s fellowship hall. The couple cut a cake, which they refrained from smashing into each other’s face.

Relatives, including the two flower girls, decorated Greg’s car while the couple greeted guests in the fellowship hall. The couple exited the church to a flurry of bubbles.

Best man encouraging groom before wedding cermony
Father of the bride kisses her on the cheek
Cutting the wedding cake
Exit after wedding at Holy Trinity Episcopal
Flower girls watch as the newlyweds drive away

Wedding Photographer in Atlanta , serving Decatur and all of Dekalb County.

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Cindy Brown

I'm an Atlanta wedding photographer who takes soulful, quirky and honest photos ...

I'm also an adventurous traveler and all-round nerd. I love to hike with my beagle/cattle dog Roux and best friend/spouse.

I was born in Atlanta, moved around a lot--30 cities and 5 states--and then came back.

After graduating from the Art Institute of Atlanta, I took a job at asmall newspaper in south Georgia, where I photographedhospital teas, pecan farmers, and beauty queens.

I photographed a biker funeral, death penalty protests andTed Bundy while interning with the Associated Press.

While a photographer for two dailies in Florida, I photographed Ronald Reagan, a train derailment and the dedication of a screened-in porch.

An unexpected life turn took me to Vermont where I fell in love with Bernie Sanders and on to Indiana, where I edited photos for a major daily, and nerded out getting a master’s and PhD.

After teaching photojournalism at colleges and universities in Florida, Indiana and Mississippi, I returned to Atlanta to earn myfifth degree--a Master's of Divinity.

My passion for storytelling with my camera and my interest in religious diversity led my to the field of wedding photojournalism.

I have documented weddings large and small, Unitarian and Pagan, indoors and out, Christian and Muslim, in backyards and in churches. The most exotic wedding I have photographed took place in Mexico and was officiated by aMayan shaman.

When I'm not photographing weddings, portraits or corporate events, I work on personal photo projects, visit friends in amemory-care home, and volunteer at a recovery center.

Proud to be the Campaign Photographer for my friend Kim Jackson

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Proud of my friend Kim Jackson. She’s running unopposed this year for Senator from Georgia District 41.

Senator Kim Jackson
Senator Kim Jackson
Campaign Photograph Kim Jackson
Kim Jackson Campaign Meet and Greet
Kim Jackson for Georgia Senate Distract 41
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Cindy Brown

I'm an Atlanta wedding photographer who takes soulful, quirky and honest photos ...

I'm also an adventurous traveler and all-round nerd. I love to hike with my beagle/cattle dog Roux and best friend/spouse.

I was born in Atlanta, moved around a lot--30 cities and 5 states--and then came back.

After graduating from the Art Institute of Atlanta, I took a job at asmall newspaper in south Georgia, where I photographedhospital teas, pecan farmers, and beauty queens.

I photographed a biker funeral, death penalty protests andTed Bundy while interning with the Associated Press.

While a photographer for two dailies in Florida, I photographed Ronald Reagan, a train derailment and the dedication of a screened-in porch.

An unexpected life turn took me to Vermont where I fell in love with Bernie Sanders and on to Indiana, where I edited photos for a major daily, and nerded out getting a master’s and PhD.

After teaching photojournalism at colleges and universities in Florida, Indiana and Mississippi, I returned to Atlanta to earn myfifth degree--a Master's of Divinity.

My passion for storytelling with my camera and my interest in religious diversity led my to the field of wedding photojournalism.

I have documented weddings large and small, Unitarian and Pagan, indoors and out, Christian and Muslim, in backyards and in churches. The most exotic wedding I have photographed took place in Mexico and was officiated by aMayan shaman.

When I'm not photographing weddings, portraits or corporate events, I work on personal photo projects, visit friends in amemory-care home, and volunteer at a recovery center.

Gay Wedding at the Ott Farm and Winery in Ellijay, Georgia

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Two handsome grooms in tan suits and navy shirts with two adorable dogs and a beautiful wedding party … all at Ott Farms and Vineyards in the gorgeous North Georgia mountains … what more could you asked for?

Patrick and Vincent planned the perfect wedding while COVID still raged around the world in hopes that the pandemic would wane by their wedding date. Thankfully, their hopes were fulfilled. No one in attendance felt the need to wear masks. The only threat from breathing was a little pollen in the air. :)

Buster and Lady, Vincent and Patrick’s beloved pups, took the day in stride enjoying pets and kisses from many admirers.

And to top off the events of the day, Vincent’s cousin Gigi wowed the crowd with her drag performance during the reception that followed that night.

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Cindy Brown

I'm an Atlanta wedding photographer who takes soulful, quirky and honest photos ...

I'm also an adventurous traveler and all-round nerd. I love to hike with my beagle/cattle dog Roux and best friend/spouse.

I was born in Atlanta, moved around a lot--30 cities and 5 states--and then came back.

After graduating from the Art Institute of Atlanta, I took a job at asmall newspaper in south Georgia, where I photographedhospital teas, pecan farmers, and beauty queens.

I photographed a biker funeral, death penalty protests andTed Bundy while interning with the Associated Press.

While a photographer for two dailies in Florida, I photographed Ronald Reagan, a train derailment and the dedication of a screened-in porch.

An unexpected life turn took me to Vermont where I fell in love with Bernie Sanders and on to Indiana, where I edited photos for a major daily, and nerded out getting a master’s and PhD.

After teaching photojournalism at colleges and universities in Florida, Indiana and Mississippi, I returned to Atlanta to earn myfifth degree--a Master's of Divinity.

My passion for storytelling with my camera and my interest in religious diversity led my to the field of wedding photojournalism.

I have documented weddings large and small, Unitarian and Pagan, indoors and out, Christian and Muslim, in backyards and in churches. The most exotic wedding I have photographed took place in Mexico and was officiated by aMayan shaman.

When I'm not photographing weddings, portraits or corporate events, I work on personal photo projects, visit friends in amemory-care home, and volunteer at a recovery center.

I've Changed My Mind About Engagement Photography

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Poncey Highlands Engagement Session in Atlanta

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.

Engagement Photographers in Atlanta

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.

Lesbian Engagement Photographer Atlanta

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.

Quirky engagement photograph taken on the Georgia Tech campus
Atlanta engagement photographers
LGBT Engagement session at Vogel State Park, Blairsville, Georgia
Engagement photo take at the High Museum in Atlanta
Engagement Photographers in Atlanta at Georgia Tech
North Georgia Engagement Photographer
Spring time engagement session in Pine Lake, Georgia
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Cindy Brown

I'm an Atlanta wedding photographer who takes soulful, quirky and honest photos ...

I'm also an adventurous traveler and all-round nerd. I love to hike with my beagle/cattle dog Roux and best friend/spouse.

I was born in Atlanta, moved around a lot--30 cities and 5 states--and then came back.

After graduating from the Art Institute of Atlanta, I took a job at asmall newspaper in south Georgia, where I photographedhospital teas, pecan farmers, and beauty queens.

I photographed a biker funeral, death penalty protests andTed Bundy while interning with the Associated Press.

While a photographer for two dailies in Florida, I photographed Ronald Reagan, a train derailment and the dedication of a screened-in porch.

An unexpected life turn took me to Vermont where I fell in love with Bernie Sanders and on to Indiana, where I edited photos for a major daily, and nerded out getting a master’s and PhD.

After teaching photojournalism at colleges and universities in Florida, Indiana and Mississippi, I returned to Atlanta to earn myfifth degree--a Master's of Divinity.

My passion for storytelling with my camera and my interest in religious diversity led my to the field of wedding photojournalism.

I have documented weddings large and small, Unitarian and Pagan, indoors and out, Christian and Muslim, in backyards and in churches. The most exotic wedding I have photographed took place in Mexico and was officiated by aMayan shaman.

When I'm not photographing weddings, portraits or corporate events, I work on personal photo projects, visit friends in amemory-care home, and volunteer at a recovery center.

Vogel State Park Engagement Photos

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It’s taken me awhile to post photos from a favorite engagement session that took place in the fall at Vogel State Park. If you’ve never been there, you should go now. Or wait until the fall if you love foliage.

Be warned though, if you go in the fall the park might be full to the brim. If that happens you’ll have to wait until someone leaves. So it’s best to go during the week, if you decide to go during peak leaf season.

If you do go on a weekend, it’s best to wait until late in the day. That’s what Lauren and Delaney and Sharon and I did.

When I asked Lauren and Delaney what they would like to see in their engagement photos, this was their reply.

“We want to see how much we like each other. We love each other too, of course, and that’s great. But we have fun together! We’re always happy to see each other. We want our engagement photos to show that we are grateful for this sweet, loving, comfy relationship we have built.”

Vogel State Park Engagement Photograph
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Cindy Brown

I'm an Atlanta wedding photographer who takes soulful, quirky and honest photos ...

I'm also an adventurous traveler and all-round nerd. I love to hike with my beagle/cattle dog Roux and best friend/spouse.

I was born in Atlanta, moved around a lot--30 cities and 5 states--and then came back.

After graduating from the Art Institute of Atlanta, I took a job at asmall newspaper in south Georgia, where I photographedhospital teas, pecan farmers, and beauty queens.

I photographed a biker funeral, death penalty protests andTed Bundy while interning with the Associated Press.

While a photographer for two dailies in Florida, I photographed Ronald Reagan, a train derailment and the dedication of a screened-in porch.

An unexpected life turn took me to Vermont where I fell in love with Bernie Sanders and on to Indiana, where I edited photos for a major daily, and nerded out getting a master’s and PhD.

After teaching photojournalism at colleges and universities in Florida, Indiana and Mississippi, I returned to Atlanta to earn myfifth degree--a Master's of Divinity.

My passion for storytelling with my camera and my interest in religious diversity led my to the field of wedding photojournalism.

I have documented weddings large and small, Unitarian and Pagan, indoors and out, Christian and Muslim, in backyards and in churches. The most exotic wedding I have photographed took place in Mexico and was officiated by aMayan shaman.

When I'm not photographing weddings, portraits or corporate events, I work on personal photo projects, visit friends in amemory-care home, and volunteer at a recovery center.