Downtown Atlanta Wedding Photography

I recently had a unique opportunity to have a model that had access to a wedding dress. I was not going to let that pass me by. So I set up a shoot in downtown Atlanta, Georgia. More specifically the Atlantic Station area. I felt this area show cases AtlantaThere is a bridge, lake, and this really cool architectural arch. I as luck enough to find some parking right near the bridge. So we started there.
While shooting at the bridge we got some wonderful photos. We took advantage of the
Atlanta skyline and the lights in the background. It made a great back drop to some
wonderful poses. Like I said before Irene was a pro. We got some head shots with the
arch in the background. But my favorite shot on the bridge was some of Irene sitting on
the bridge with the skyline in the back ground.
We then moved toward the columns below the arch. There we got some great back
lighted photos with the help of katherine the photographer’s assistant.
I want to say give a big shout out to the model Irene who was awesome to work with
she was a real pro who delivered! I also want to give a big thanks to Katherine the
make up artist who doubled as a photographer’s assistant. These two women were
awesome working late into the night and in the heat of a Atlanta which can be a lot to
ask of anyone. Thank you thank you and thank you!
Thank you so much for visiting! Please feel free to call me at
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and I will be happy to help you in any way that I can.
David Diener
www.DienerPhotography.com
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What I love about being a Atlanta Wedding Photographer

What I love about wedding photography. First let me give you some background on me.  I start doing photography over 20 years ago with film. Matter of fact I still shoot some large format HABS HAER photography for the park service on film. While I love black and white photography with film. I love enjoy the convenience of shooting digital. While I like architecture I love shooting people!

I love shooting people! I am a people person. That is the main reason love wedding photography. I enjoy the range of emotions that come come to wedding. The joy of everyone getting together and witnessing the joining of two people in love. There
is something so very special about that. I am always trying to capture that special moment that two people look at each other and are giddy that they are married! That little moment when the parents look at their kids and are so happy for them. That
moment when the grand parents look on and see another generation has begun. How
can some one not love that!

The other thing I love about weddings is the challenge. You really have to have your
energy level on high. You have to be aware of what is happening around you and what
is going to happen. I have to constantly have to anticipate what is going to happen
next. Where to be to capture the expression on someone's face or to be where the
action is. I am always looking for the little details of wedding that makes it unique to the
couple may it be a candle for a loved one or the bride wearing cowboy boots. That is
one the many reasons I so enjoy wedding photography.

I do believe I was born to be a wedding photographer. I see so many blogs from other
wedding photographers and they are always complaining about this or that. I on the
other hand fell so blessed to be able to shot weddings in Atlanta, Georgia one of the
greatest places in the world for weddings!!!!!!!

Thank you so much for visiting! Please feel free to call me at
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and I will be happy to help you in any way that I can.
David Diener
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Atlanta Wedding Photography in full Bloom

Atlanta wedding season is in full bloom.  At Atlanta Artistic Weddings we have been busy all around Georgia with weddings.   We have had many beautiful weddings.  I am so blessed to do something that I love!
It is always such a honor to be bestowed the honor of wedding photographer.  It is a challenge and exhausting job but at the end of the day it is one of the most rewarding job in the world!
With Atlanta having so many beautiful venues it keeps this Atlanta wedding photography busy shooting weddings every weekend.  Because of the weather being relatively cool compared to the other months in Georgia and the foliage being in full bloom this makes this one of the best times to get married in the metro area.
Thank you so much for visiting! Please feel free to call me at
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and I will be happy to help you in any way that I can.
David Diener
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Great Wedding Proposals

I love a great wedding proposal! I think a lot of you have seen these wedding proposals but I wanted to share them with some of the people who haven’t. The first one is the one of the guy who made a movie and ran it as a preview at the movie theater his girlfriend was at. It is just so cute you gotta see this one!
The next one is from Saint Simon’s Island, Georgia. It is just a sweet little video of how and where a person proposes makes it special for years to come!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUZKnWYO25c 
This one took some work. There is a little bit of magic in that box!
The next one I think is the one that caught her totally off guard. Not just another day at the beach!
Check out all the great wedding proposals on the web!
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David Diener
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Google has some great tools for organizing your wedding!

I tell you what Google has a App for everything!  They now have web apps for brides just go to http://www.google.com/weddings/.  You can organize all your photos there by using Picassa.  Which by the way is a great free program that anyone can use if you have a mac, android, or PC! Also there at Google you can make your  own website.  There you can share your wedding plans and organize your wedding ideas!  You can make a map to your wedding and share it with your guests.  You can also use google docs. It is a great place to keep up with your wedding budget, schedules and more! I tell you what Google is on it!

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and I will be happy to help you in any way that I can.

David Diener

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the Atlanta Wedding Season has Begun!

Well it is that time of year again in Atlanta.  You can smell the honeysuckle and see the Azaleas in bloom. With all this going on it is the perfect time to get married!  I have had the great opportunity to shoot a lot of weddings this season.  I have shot at the Chateau Elan, Stone Mountain, Downtown Atlanta and the classic Braselton Stover House.
I feel so honored to part of so many weddings.   I really enjoy the documenting the excitement and love that is at a wedding in Georgia.  The romantic looks, the details that the bride has worked so hard on.  It is just so cool to have a job that I get to photograph the most important day of a couples life!

Thank you so much for visiting! Please feel free to call me at

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and I will be happy to help you in any way that I can.

David Diener

 

 

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Have fun at your Atlanta Wedding!

This week I had another great wedding!  There were a great couple who I could tell that were truly in love.  They knew how to share their wedding day with friends and family.  They also had the cutest little twin girls in their wedding as flower girls.  You can see highlights at my Atlanta Artistic Weddings site my clicking http://atlantaartisticweddings.com/atlanta%20wedding%20photographer/4-9-2011-wedding.html
The wedding was held at the Braselton Stove House.  If you follow my blog you know it is one of my favorite places to shot.  It has everything you need!  A great ball room and historic house that has so many wonderful places to photograph. The caterer was cornbread and caviar.  They are one of the best in the business.

Thank you so much for visiting! Please feel free to call me at

404-578-6982

and I will be happy to help you in any way that I can.

David Diener

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Take Advantages of all the Scenic Places in and Around Atlanta

There are so many ways to do your wedding.  I recently shot a wedding where the Church was beautiful inside but lacked any locations to shot outside and the reception was in a restaurant with the same problem.  So the bride and I got to together and looked at google maps for a locations in the vicinity of both venues. 
We decided at a park with a covered bridge.
It was a great decision that we were so thankful for.  You can see the other hightlights of the wedding, reception and fun shots at http://atlantaartisticweddings.com/atlanta%20wedding%20photographer/4-2-11%20wedding.html.
The bride was so great to work with!  As you can see she was comfortable in your dress and location.When everyone is relaxed then everyone can have some fun!!!

Thank you to all!!!

Thank you so much for visiting! Please feel free to call me at

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and I will be happy to help you in any way that I can.

David Diener

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Great Bridal Show Outside Atlanta, Georgia

 This Sunday I was lucky enough to participate in a bridal show at the Braselton Stover House in Braselton, Georgia.  Mary Stover organizes these events for brides so they can see different vendors for their wedding.  I would suggest to all brides that they should take advantage of these events.  It is a low pressure environment to get some great ideas! You learn so much from taking advantage of Mary's many years of experience and insight.
While there I came across a great cake decorator.  His name is Mark Brickman.  He had a couple of great examples of his wedding cakes.  I have seen many wedding cakes and his craft and talent have set him apart as one of the best in Atlanta!  As good as these cake look they test even better! They are a great center piece to your wedding. His website is located at www.bakersmanic.com. You should go by his site and check out his creative creations.  He not only does wedding cakes he does some very original groom cakes.
Also there was Jane Elkenberry from Cornbread and Caviar.  She is a great caterer who brings  you great food within your budget.  She is also the caterer for the Fox Theater.  She is a gracious person who wants the best for your wedding. You can call her at 404-273-4939 and she will be happy to help you.

Last but not least was Pulse Dj Services was there.  DJ Chris Meeks was there spinning some great tunes for the brides.  He brings the tunes to your event and keeps the party going! You can visit his site at http://www.pulsedjservices.com/

Thank you to all!!!

Thank you so much for visiting! Please feel free to call me at

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and I will be happy to help you in any way that I can.

David Diener

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Great Atlanta Wedding Cake Decorator

Posted on April 12, 2011 by atlantaartisticweddings

 

Atlanta Wedding Cake

 

 

This Sunday I was lucky enough to participate in a bridal show at the Braselton Stover House in Braselton, Georgia.  Mary Stover organizes these events for brides so they can see different vendors for their wedding.  I would suggest to all brides that they should take advantage of these events.  It is a low pressure environment to get some great ideas! You learn so much from taking advantage of Mary’s many years of experience and insight. While there I came across a great cake decorator.  His name is Mark Brickman.  He had a couple of great examples of his wedding cakes.  I have seen many wedding cakes and his craft and talent have set him apart as one of the best in Atlanta!  As good as these cake look they test even better! They are a great center piece to your wedding. His website is located at www.bakersmanic.com. You should go by his site and check out his creative creations.  He not only does wedding cakes he does some very original groom cakes.

Thank you to all!!!

Thank you so much for visiting! Please feel free to call me at

404-578-6982

and I will be happy to help you in any way that I can.

David Diener

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Great Wedding location in Lawrenceville, Georgia

As a Atlanta wedding photographer I am lucky enough to shot at a lot of wonderful event locations.  Recently I just shot a Five Fifty Trackside.  It is a wonderfully restored train depot in downtown Lawrenceville, Georgia. The owner and staff were wonderful to work with and very attentive to the bridal party.  The place is also friendly to photographers with such a great place to photograph!!  You can check the place out yourself at:  

Five Fifty Trackside

550 North Clayton Street, Lawrenceville, GA 30046-4504 (770) 236-8003

You can also check out the website at: http://www.550trackside.com

 

 

Thank you to all!!!

Thank you so much for visiting! Please feel free to call me at

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David Diener

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Atlanta Artistic Weddings at Georgia Terrace, Atlanta, Georgia

I have a true passion for historic buildings.  During the past 20 years I have worked as art director for some the largest historic consulting firms in the southeast.   Around the Metro Atlanta are we are so luck to have such unique historic properties.  I have been lucky enough to photograph at historic locations all around Atlanta such as the Georgia Terrace, Atlanta History Center, several weddings at the Fox Theater, the Braselton-Stover House, Little Gardens in Lawrenceville, the Carl House, Primrose Cottage in historic Roswell, Georgia and Cedar Plantation in Acworth, Georgia Cottage in historic Roswell, Georgia and Cedar Plantation in Acworth, Georgia, Lawrenceville Court house, two weddings at the historic Trolley Barn in downtown Atlanta.  I just love these historic locations.  It brings so much character to the occasion.
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As a Atlanta wedding photographer I have had the honor of working the Georgia Terrace.  The Georgia Terrace is one of the great Atlanta Landmarks.  I have a special affection for this landmark because I asked my wonderful wife across the street at the Fox Theater.  The Georgia Terrace is located at 659 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA. You can call (404) 897-1991 for booking.  There are many great things going for this wedding location.  It has many different size ballrooms for your wedding.  And think about this your out of town wedding guests can book there room there!  It has valet parking and has many great features to make your wedding special.  You can learn more about the Georgian Terrace by visiting their site at http://www.thegeorgianterrace.com/.

Thank you to all!!!

Thank you so much for visiting! Please feel free to call me at

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and I will be happy to help you in any way that I can.David Diener

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Gwinnett Historic Court House a great place for your wedding!

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As a wedding photography whose passion is history. I have a true passion for historic buildings.  During the past 20 years I have worked as art director for some the largest historic consulting firms in the southeast.   Around the Metro Atlanta are we are so luck to have such unique historic properties.  I have been lucky enough to photograph at historic locations all around Atlanta such as the Georgia Terrace, Atlanta History Center, several weddings at the Fox Theater, the Braselton-Stover House, Little Gardens in Lawrenceville, the Carl House, Primrose Cottage in historic Roswell, Georgia and Cedar Plantation in Acworth, Georgia Cottage in historic Roswell, Georgia and Cedar Plantation in Acworth, Georgia, Lawrenceville Court house, two weddings at the historic Trolley Barn in downtown Atlanta.  I just love these historic locations.  It brings so much character to the occasion.
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The Gwinnett Courthouse is located at 185 W Crogan St, Lawrenceville, GA.  You can cal them at (770) 822-5450.  I have shot several weddings there.  It is a great place and centrally located to several wonderful churches.  Downtown Lawrenceville is having a revival of sorts.

Thank you to all!!!

Thank you so much for visiting! Please feel free to call me at

(404) 578-6982

and I will be happy to help you in any way that I can.David Diener

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New Links at Atlanta Artistic Weddings

I do hope everyone enjoyed their Christmas holidays.  I have certainly enjoyed my time with my family.  We are truly blessed.  During the time I have updated Atlantaartisticweddings.com.  The one area that everyone should check out is the links section.  I have updated it with a couple useful links.

Thank you to all!!!

Thank you so much for visiting! Please feel free to call me at

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and I will be happy to help you in any way that I can.David Diener

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Little Gardens a Great Place to get Married! and Your Wedding Photography

As a Atlanta Wedding Photographer I have a true passion for historic buildings.  During the past 20 years I have worked as art director for some the largest historic consulting firms in the southeast.   Around the Metro Atlanta are we are so luck to have such unique historic properties.  I have been lucky enough to photograph at historic locations all around Atlanta such as the Georgia Terrace, Atlanta History Center, several weddings at the Fox Theater, the Braselton-Stover House, Little Gardens in Lawrenceville, the Carl House, Primrose Cottage in historic Roswell, Georgia and Cedar Plantation in Acworth, Georgia Cottage in historic Roswell, Georgia and Cedar Plantation in Acworth, Georgia, Lawrenceville Court house, two weddings at the historic Trolley Barn in downtown Atlanta.  I just love these historic locations.  It brings so much character to the occasion.

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I always look forward to shooting weddings at Little Gardens.  First of all it so close to my house! It is located at 3571 Lawrenceville Hwy NW, Lawrenceville, GA 30044-4105.  You can call them at (770) 923-3434. I have been shooting weddings there since when it used to be a restaurant.  They are truly professionals.  They are currently owned a company that has several historic locations all across the Atlanta metro area.  I big thumbs up for this location!

Thank you to all!!!

Thank you so much for visiting! Please feel free to call me at

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and I will be happy to help you in any way that I can.David Diener

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Gaither’s Plantation and a Great Place to have your Atlanta Wedding

As a Atlanta wedding photographer I have a true passion for historic buildings.  During the past 20 years I have worked as art director for some the largest historic consulting firms in the southeast.   Around the Metro Atlanta are we are so luck to have such unique historic properties.  I have been lucky enough to photograph at historic locations all around Atlanta such as the Georgia Terrace, Atlanta History Center, several weddings at the Fox Theater, the Braselton-Stover House, Little Gardens in Lawrenceville, the Carl House, Primrose Cottage in historic Roswell, Georgia and Cedar Plantation in Acworth, Georgia Cottage, Lawrenceville Court house, two weddings at the historic Trolley Barn in downtown Atlanta.  I just love these historic locations.  It brings so much character to the occasion.

I have recently done a great wedding on the east side of town called Gaither's Plantation ,located at  270 Davis Ford Road in Covington .  The property is owned by the county and is said to be haunted! Their parents rented a historic mansion where they decorated so wonderfully.  They really made it a family affair and such a personable occasion.  The occasion was near Halloween so they decorated it with a Halloween them.  The place was decorated with these warm Autumn colors.  There were also little teeth and little kick kacks for the kids which made it fun for everyone.  I even grabbed some of the Halloween teeth and got the bridesmaids and bride to put them on and made scary faces!!

What fun!  When it is time for your wedding make it your own and have fun!

Thanks for coming by!

Thank you to all!!!

Thank you so much for visiting! Please feel free to call me at

(404) 578-6982

and I will be happy to help you in any way that I can.David Diener

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Atlanta Wedding Photography in Historic Roswell, Georgia

Atlanta Weddings around Roswell Georgia

As a Atlanta wedding photographer I have a true passion for historic buildings.  During the past 20 years I have worked as art director for some the largest historic consulting firms in the southeast.   Around the Metro Atlanta are we are so luck to have such unique historic properties.  I have been lucky enough to photograph at historic locations all around Atlanta such as the Georgia Terrace, Atlanta History Center, several weddings at the Fox Theater, the Braselton-Stover House, Little Gardens in Lawrenceville, the Carl House, Primrose Cottage, Lawrenceville Court house, two weddings at the historic Trolley Barn in downtown Atlanta.  I just love these historic locations.  It brings so much character to the occasion.

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I have shot several weddings at Primrose cottage.  The great thing about the Primrose cottage the location! It is located in downtown Roswell, Georgia at 674 Mimosa Boulevard Roswell, GA 30075-4406.   You can call them at (770) 594-2299.  With the location so centrally located your Atlanta Guests can easily get there.  Also you are centrailly located to several beautiful churches. I real jewel of the south!

Thank you to all!!!

Thank you so much for visiting! Please feel free to call me at

(404) 578-6982

and I will be happy to help you in any way that I can.David Diener

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Weddings at the Braselton Stover House in Braselton, Georgia

I have a true passion for historic buildings.  During the past 20 years I have worked as art director for some the largest historic consulting firms in the southeast.   Around the Metro Atlanta are we are so luck to have such unique historic properties.  I have been lucky enough to photograph at historic locations all around Atlanta such as the Georgia Terrace, Atlanta History Center, several weddings at the Fox Theater, the Braselton-Stover House, Little Gardens in Lawrenceville, the Carl House, Primrose Cottage in historic Roswell, Georgia and Cedar Plantation in Acworth, Georgia Cottage, Lawrenceville Court house, two weddings at the historic Trolley Barn in downtown Atlanta.  I just love these historic locations.  It brings so much character to the occasion.

I can’t say enough about the Braselton Stover House.  It is managed by Mary and Marvin Stover. They are wonderful people that will make your wedding memorable.  I always look forward to shooting a wedding there because I know that it has so many things going for it.  One the house is beautiful!   Along with the grounds make it one the best deals around Atlanta! Second is with Mary there you know you are working with a team of professionals that will do their best to give you the wedding you want.  

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Thanks for coming by!

Thank you to all!!!

Thank you so much for visiting! Please feel free to call me at

(404) 578-6982

and I will be happy to help you in any way that I can.David Diener

www.DienerPhotography.com
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Child Portraits and the joy they give everyone

Recently I was given the honor of making a portrait of a good friend of mines family and specifically their daughter.  They are so sweet.  The dad is a dear friend of mine who I give a hard time constantly at work because of begrudgingly attitude that he tries to project. I really enjoyed see all that melt away and see the real him as he interacts with his family.  The way he melts when his little girl smiles at him.  Also how he learns that 1 year old little girls have their own time line and that we can not rush them or change their minds with a wave our hand.
Doing this photo shoot reminded me one the thing that got me into photography and historical documentation  in the first place.  It is a sort of time capsule of a people's lives. I feel so honored to be part of it.  I know that the mother and father will look back at it and fondly reminisce on how tiny their little girls hands were or how they spent so much time picking out a little outfit that fitted her for only 3 months.   The child will years from now will complain how fat their cheeks where or how the outfit looks so dated.   In about 50 years the child will look back and point at the photograph and say "I was a cute baby!" and their kids and grand kids will look into the photograph for glimpses of their selves such as mom's nose or dads eyes.
This is a honor that I do not take lightly.   I feel so blessed to be part of each families documentary and portraits that will be part of the time line of generations to come. Thank you, thank you, thank you to all!

You can see the high lights of this engagement photos when you click here.

http://atlantaartisticweddings.com/atlanta%20wedding%20photographer/child%20portraits.htm

Thank you to all!!!

Thank you so much for visiting! Please feel free to call me at

(404) 578-6982

and I will be happy to help you in any way that I can.David Diener

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Indian Wedding in Atlanta, Georgia

As a Atlanta Wedding Photographer it is a honor to photograph so many different weddings.  This month I got to photograph Oma's and Terry's Wedding Party in Atlanta.  I we had so much fun!  Since they had already gotten married in New York City they wanted to have a party here for their friends in Georgia.  The party was in Atlanta.
The coolest thing we did was do a sort of engagement shoot / wedding portrait.  Since they were both Indian I suggested the Hindu Temple in Lilburn as the back drop.  It worked beautifully!!!! I could not ask for more.  We started shooting late in the afternoon and they were gracious enough to stick around till the sun went down and we got some amazing photos.  You can see the slide show at http://atlantaartisticwedding.com/atlanta%20wedding%20photographer/oma%20and%20terry.htm.  Thank you Oma and Terry! and Thank you for visiting!

Thank you to all!!!

Thank you so much for visiting! Please feel free to call me at

(404) 578-6982

and I will be happy to help you in any way that I can.
David Diener

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