Moving Blog

Hello people that might look at my blog (thanks!) it has been a year since I have posted anything. This blog was a blog for school and starting point for me to share my photography with the web, but since then a lot of changes have happened in my life as well as my photography, so I figured it's time to change my blog up. I hope you will follow me to my new and improved --> BLOG <--!

This is Rachael & Chris by the way. A fun, sweet couple!

What I've Been Up To Lately

I have shot my first wedding (top picture) and multiple family portraits the past couple of months. I have been really lucky with families giving me the opportunity to capture them and their loved ones.

I cannot wait for the new year to see what it has in store for me! To check more of my photos out click here!

Things I've Shot Lately

These are some engagement pictures I have shot lately over the past couple of months. Yeah, yeah, I know I haven't exactly been keeping up with my blog, but the blog took the back seat for awhile. My life and my future plans have been changing, not to get all deep, but I need a constant pay check and photography right now isn't doing the job or maybe I am not doing mine as a photographer, either way I am working at a veterinary hospital right now an I am enjoying it. I am considering continuing my education in a different field like vet tech, but I am so tired of school. I can't complain to much because I still get to do what I love most and that is photography. I am doing my first wedding in September! I am excited, but at the same time scared. I have heard all the horror stories of what can go wrong when shooting a wedding, but I can't wait for the experience. Wish me Luck!!!

One Year Anniversary

If roses grow in Heaven, Lord
Please pick a bunch for me.
Place them in my Mother's arms
And tell her they're from me.

Tell her I love her and miss her,
And when she turns to smile,
Place a kiss upon her cheek
And hold her for a while.

Because remembering her is easy,
I do it everyday,
But there is an ache within my heart
That will never go away.

Bacon Fest '10

A bacon-ee good time was had at Dad’s Garage March 27th.
Atlantans gathered for Dad’s Garage annual fundraiser. Over 100
attended to join in on the festivities and to listen to some tunes of
bands like the Nine Inch Neils. And I think the picture above is SOO-EE-T!
To check more out on this hoggy good time click here!

The Back Pockets @ WonderRoot

The past Tuesday I got the chance to go to an amazing show or shows at WonderRoot. The atmosphere was bliss with a side of creativity. I have shot The Back Pockets before for Creative Loafing, but this time just for the love of their music. They always have an amazing show bringing everyone together with beats and rhythm that are out of this world. Dark Dark Dark was at WonderRoot as well and I have to say I found a new fav band. They are awkward with talent coming out their ass, so the band is a keeper! To check more out on these bands and pics click here.

Shooting Janet or Evelyn

This past weekend Evelyn, Lottie, and I went out to shoot some cool country barns. I told Evelyn to me my model and she was down for it. It was good seeing some of the classmates again and it felt good to hang with people that love to do what I do. We plan on going out again soon, possibly at night and using some cool lighting that we haven't used in awhile. To see more snap ya fingers!

Snow 2010

It snowed like crazy a couple of days ago! But like Georgia snow it comes and then the next day it goes. This was my first snow at my apartment and there were spots that had a lot of snow and lottie found one of them, haha!

Oh and just an update, I got the news back from the Photographer's Forum contest and I got honorable mention, which is pretty cool because there was a lot of contestants. But I still get published in Best of College Photography 2010, so that is really cool. I can't wait for what is next.....

Cahoot With the Root

Yesterday night I got the opportunity to shoot for Creative Loafing at Eyedrum Art and Music Gallery, which held Cahoot With the Root, a benefit for WonderRoot Community Art Center. It was a big turnout with people coming out of the woodwork to see live bands, art from all different medias, and performances. And let me just say it is nice to be out supporting and doing what I love; photography!

Aspen, Colorado

The beginning of December I got the opportunity to go to Aspen, Colorado! It had some amazing landscapes. I would love to live here some day. To see more amazing Landscape Photography you need to visit Ryan Tyrl. And to see more of Aspen Click Here!

21st B-Day Invitations

My lil Sis is turning 21! She wants to do it big and give out invitations, so she actually let me take her picture for the card. If you can't tell she is a Big Weezy fan. And fo sho she always got cake like everyday her b-day! Haha, this should be fun!

Natalie & Ryan

So word got out that I can make dogs look at the camera. It's hard work, but with a treat dangling in my hand it works just fine, but there dog, Lexi worked it like a pro! My friend Natalie, her boyfriend Ryan, and Lexi had a good ole time. Thanks for the opportunity guys! To take a looksy click here!

Maroline's Boys

I was lucky to get the chance to shoot my good friend from high school and her Family. She has the cutest boys I have ever seen. We just stayed around her house for the shoot, cause she lives on a farm with a lot of land, which makes great pictures. This was my first time shooting a Family with a dog! I took over 100 images and only a couple turned out good, with the dog, Mya. I learned you have to keep your finger on the shutter, cause if you don't you will miss a great Family Portrait! To see more of this cute freakin Family click here!

Beth Angerman's Family

Yeah, I know it's kinda late, but the day after Thanksgiving I got the opportunity to shoot Beth again along with her Family this time. It was very cold, but they're from Minnesota, so it probably felt like spring to them. The are a great Family with a lot of personality and I had a great time, an also gained some experience dealing with a large Family. Check it out now!

Moving

In a couple of weeks I will be leaving my home of 21 years and moving to Duluth. I can't wait for this change. No more small town living! I will also be attending GSU for summer semester. I'm going for a Bachelor's in Art Studio where I will be taking a lot of art classes, sculpting, and of course more photography classes. I am so excited! So a lot of changes coming my way. Now to just find a decent job.

I'm Thankful

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! This Thanksgiving has been a great one. I am thankful for change, friends and family, and great food! Nom Nom Nom!

Happy Halloween Y'all!

From me and Gracie. Have fun and be safe!

P.s. This isn't torture she actually likes it!

Tonya's Graduation Day

This past weekend I got the chance to shoot Tonya's Graduation. A really cool gal with a crazy, but awesome family that I know all too well. It was a celebration of completion, success, an a new member of the family, baby Forrest!

I can't wait for my graduation! Go to my Flickr to see more!!!

Waiting....

Waiting for great opportunities, waiting on the holidays, waiting on a different pace, waiting to not have to depend on anyone, waiting for a change, but tired of waiting. But I will keep on waiting, because waiting is time and that's all I have.

Beth's Engagement/Save The Date Pics

Hey peeps! I know its been awhile since I've posted anything, but I haven't been doing anything really exciting lately. I've just been working for this company archiving documents, while getting to shoot every now an then. I also recently applied to GSU and waiting to hear back. I hope for good news!


This past Sunday I went to downtown Buford (which is a great little place to shoot!) and took engagement pictures of Beth and her Fiance, and later on I found out that he was the goalie for the Gladiator's hockey team! They are a very cool laid back couple which I love, because it makes my job easy. To check more out on this sweet couple and other pics I've been taking lately CLICK HERE!!!