Ellen & Jeff

Ellen & Jeff
Morningside Presbyterian Church
Lambert Place


What a way to finish off the year! Ellen and Jeff are just such a fun couple. I knew it would be a great wedding just from our first meeting at Taqueria del Sol. We sat back over tacos and talked about the big day. Every single time I met with these guys they just laughed and smiled the whole time. Both Ellen and Jeff are the sort of people that you are just happy whenever in their presence. I had such a great time at the wedding!

When the wedding finally came, it went off just flawlessly. Ellen and Jeff decided to meet up before the wedding for their pictures and I am so happy they did! The colors were perfect with a little bit of light shinning through the yellow and green trees. Ellen made a stunning bride. Her blue eyes seemed to glow brighter then the trees behind. Thank you guys, I had a blast!

The First Emperor

I was very honored to be called by the High Museum to cover events surrounding their exhibition with the Chinese Terracotta Soldiers. I was escorted into the exhibition privately before it was opened to the public. It had me in total awe.

I was asked to photograph President Carter walking through the exhibition. I have never meet a former president before, and it was very strange to give him direction for the photographs. I felt very special being there for his private showing of the exhibition.

The High put on a show for this exhibition. There were dancers, costumed soldiers, the Chinese Ambassador to the US, Chinese delegates, and lots and lots of excited museum goers. I want to give a big thanks to the High for having me be part of such an event. I will remember it forever!
Kristi







The following image was taken by Vino Wong from the AJC. It is of me photographing President Jimmy Carter. Thank you Vino!

Nicole & Phil

Nicole & Phil
November 1st
Big Canoe


Nicole and Phil picked the perfect day for their wedding. In my opinion it was the prettiest day we have had this year. The leaves had just turned and the weather was, well, perfect! Nicole put together an awesome team of vendors. She is friends with one of my favorite florists in the industry, Carrie Hett with Bridal Blooms (http://www.bridal-blooms.com/). Carrie once again did a wonderful job with the flowers. The DJ had every guest out there on the dance floor and when I say every guest I mean every guest. Nicole's 90 year old grandmother was out there all night with a pick boa just dancing away.

The day started out at Nicole and Phil's dream home. I soon realized that it was anyone's dream home. The balcony had one of the best views I have seen of the Georgia Mtns.

I am so happy the wedding went so well, Nicole and Phil are just awesome people. Real laid back and just happy in each other's company. It was great spending the day with them!
Kristi

Amy & Gene

Amy & Gene
October 25, 2008
Bella Terra, Georgia

One of my favorite things about Amy and Gene's wedding was the ceremony itself. It was beautiful and very photogenic! They got married outside on a perfect fall day. The sun was in a great spot to not only bring out the fall colors but it helped light up Amy's smiling face. I remember looking at Gene through my camera during the ceremony and I could see this amazing life in his eyes. It was the look of pure joy and excitement.

The location couldn't have been better. Amy and Gene are a pretty laid back couple, the outdoor setting really complimented their personality. For Gene's last dance with his new wife even though his clothing has changed (he was wearing his baseball cap and a red shirt) his smile and embrace stayed strong.
Kristi

Sherry & Rick

October 18th, 2008
Wolf Mountain Vineyard

The first thing I think of when I think back to this wedding was good ole southern hospitality. A week before the wedding I met Sherry and Rick up at Wolf Mountain Vineyard for their engagement session. Even though I had only briefly meet the two before the shoot, I felt like they were old friends. They have a very relaxed way about them. We walked around the property and ran into a women setting up her flowers for a wedding. Sherry asked if she was available the following weekend because she didn't have a florist quite yet. It ended up working out beautifully just like that, easy and relaxed.

During the wedding multiple people kept coming up to us to make sure we were well feed and happy. I remember the groom even offering to get me a drink. Everyone was really nice to us and I greatly thank Sherry and Rick for having such awesome friends and family.

The wedding was beautiful. They had this massive vineyard to themselves up in North Georgia. Sherry had splashes of red everywhere. From the roses to her red stilettos. The ceremony took place on a porch with the sun setting behind the bride and groom as they said their vows and I do's.
Kristi