David Diener
Atlanta Wedding Photographers Share Historic ...

As an Atlanta wedding photographer, I get to shoot at some amazing locations. As some of you may know I am involved in historic preservation and I love historic venues. This week we are going to cover some of my favorite historic places of worship in Atlanta. I am also sharing a map of the historic churches, temples and synagogues in Atlanta. I hope you enjoy this little tour as much as I do.

The Temple, established in 1860 to serve the needs of the German-Jewish immigrants, is the only non-Christian historic house of worship in Midtown. The neoclassical Temple was designed by noted Atlanta classicist Philip Trammell Shutze in 1931. While dramatically scaled back from the pre-Depression plans, the sanctuary takes cues from Venetian churches Shutze saw while studying in Rome. During the 1950’s and 1960’s, The Temple was a center for civil rights advocacy. Its civil rights role was one of the central themes in the movie Driving Miss Daisy.

Atlanta Wedding Photographers Share Historic Places of Worship
David Diener
Noah and Lauren Atlanta Wedding at Ashton ...

The Atlanta wedding photographers at AtlantaArtistcWeddings photograph Noah and Lauren’s wedding at Ashton Gardens. The couple were surrounded from with family and friends. They even brought their family dog as a guest to the wedding where he was a super star!

Noah and Lauren Atlanta Wedding at Ashton Gardens with a Dog?
David Diener
Classic Black and White Wedding Photography is ...

Documentary Wedding photography includes classic black and white photos.  Black and white photos are timeless and they never go out of style.  Atlanta Artistic Weddings and it's award winning photography includes timeless black and white photography.

Engagement Session in Atlanta and Roswell Georgia

Engagement Session in Atlanta and Roswell Georgia

As an Atlanta wedding photographer, I love shooting engagement sessions. This week I shot a very special couple whom I have known for a couple of years. When they said that they wanted me to be their wedding photographer, I was so honored! I could not wait to to start shooting with them.

We shot at several different locations outside of Atlanta and around Roswell, Georgia. We started in the morning at Leita Thompson Park. It is a cozy little park with lots of beautiful walking trails and an intimate little playground with benches. The walking trails go for miles with some rolling hills, which makes for some gorgeous scenery.

The Original Love Story: The History and Traditions of Valentine's Day

The Original Love Story: The History and Traditions of Valentine's Day

It’s no secret that the Atlanta wedding photographers at Atlanta Artistic Weddings absolutely love love! That being said, we also love an occasion that celebrates love, like Valentine’s Day, which is coming up this weekend. Valentine’s Day is an extremely popular holiday with a rich history, so I wanted to explore a little about the origins of the holiday and the meaning behind the well-known traditions associated with the day.

Emory Continuing Education To Hold Photography Class At Beautiful Naylor Hall

Emory Continuing Education To Hold Photography Class At Beautiful Naylor Hall

Have you ever wanted to learn more about photography from a professional photographer? Do you think you may want to pursue a career as a wedding photographer? Are you curious about what that profession entails? If so, Emory Continuing Education at Emory University may have the perfect course for you! This Spring, Emory is offering a virtual class on wedding photography, taught by a true Atlanta wedding photographer, Atlanta Artistic Wedding’s own fearless leader, David Diener. This class will take place from Sunday, April 25—Tuesday, April 27, 2021

Atlanta Wedding Photographer Captures Multicultural Wedding

Atlanta Wedding Photographer Captures Multicultural Wedding

As an Atlanta wedding photographer, it is an honor to capture so many cultures and customs. This week I had the privilege of shooting a wedding between a bride of Christian faith and a groom of Muslim faith. They mixed ceremony details and traditions from each religion, which was truly beautiful to see. It was truly a celebration of life, culture, and the love this couple has for each other.

Atlanta Artistic Weddings Celebrates National Spouses Day!

Atlanta Artistic Weddings Celebrates National Spouses Day!

The Atlanta wedding photographers at Atlanta Artistic Weddings want to celebrate National Spouses Day coming up next week on January 26. The bond between spouses and the commitment you make to one another is something that is incredibly special and we are so lucky to get to witness this in our line of work! This day is incredibly important and provides an opportunity for you and your spouse to express your love and show your commitment to one another. In case you are unfamiliar with this day, let me tell you a little more about it.

Giving Thanks to the Many Blessings That Were Bestowed Upon Us

Giving Thanks to the Many Blessings That Were Bestowed Upon Us

We all know 2020 is going to go down in the history books as one to remember, especially if you are a wedding photographer in Atlanta. Needless to say, the pandemic caused havoc on businesses and social lives alike. I do not know one person that has not been personally affected by this. However, we should remember that while the year has had its share of tragedies, there were many triumphs, too! Let us be thankful for the many blessings that have been bestowed upon us.

Historic Hotels Shot by the Atlanta Wedding Photographers at Atlanta Artistic Weddings

Historic Hotels Shot by the Atlanta Wedding Photographers at Atlanta Artistic Weddings

If you have been following my blog, you know I am a Atlanta wedding photographer that LOVES historic landmarks. I am blessed to live in a city with so many historic landmarks and some of my favorites are historic hotels. If you shoot weddings you inevitably shoot at hotels and I have been blessed to be able to shoot at some of the most iconic historic hotels in the United States.

The Atlanta Wedding Photographers at Atlanta Artistic Weddings Shoot Engagement Session at Piedmont Park

The Atlanta Wedding Photographers at Atlanta Artistic Weddings Shoot Engagement Session at Piedmont Park

As an Atlanta wedding photographer, I love shooting engagement sessions! They are so much fun! I get to know the couple and the couple gets to know me. It is a lot less stressful than taking photos on your wedding day, where there is a schedule and everyone is looking at the clock. We get to casually walk around and look at locations and lighting and can make a day of it.

How Less Is More: Finding Tradition And Meaning In Elopements

How Less Is More: Finding Tradition And Meaning In Elopements

The Atlanta wedding photographers at Atlanta Artistic Weddings have seen many kinds of weddings, especially after a year like this one. I’ve noticed that elopements especially have become more popular in the past couple of years and our photographers have shot a number of elopements. While this type of ceremony may not be what every couple imagines when thinking about their wedding, there are some really neat, unique aspects that can be incorporated into these simple, yet elegant, ceremonies to make them incredibly meaningful. After all, you’re still marrying the love of your life and you still have a reason to celebrate!

Atlanta Wedding Photographers And The Celebration Of Life!

Atlanta Wedding Photographers And The Celebration Of Life!

As an Atlanta wedding photographer, once in a while you’ll get to capture something that is more than a wedding. This was absolutely one of those weddings. It was a day full of emotion and love.

I was contacted by a friend of mine who wanted me to shoot a friend’s wedding, but I was told we’d have to do it soon because the bride, Alice, was battling cancer and was in intensive care. I told her we were 100 percent in and were going to help in any way that we could.

Atlanta Wedding photographers Support Historic Georgia Theaters

Atlanta Wedding photographers Support Historic Georgia Theaters

As an Atlanta wedding photographer at AtlantaAtisticWeddings, I am a big supporter of the many historic theaters we have in Georgia. As a matter of fact, I proposed to my wife in front of the Fox Theater, so my love of these historic venues runs deep. We are supporters of the Strand, Macon Opera House and Fox Theater. Please support this historic venues by booking your private event, weddings and live shows at these beautiful classic venues.

Naylor Hall: A Piece Of Southern Charm In Roswell, Georgia

Naylor Hall: A Piece Of Southern Charm In Roswell, Georgia

The Atlanta wedding photographers at Atlanta Artistic Weddings believe it’s important to team up with small, local businesses and vendors. Working with a small business is great, because they give you a chance to support your community, as many small businesses are local. Plus, they really take pride In their work and relationships with their customers. This week, I wanted to tell you about one small business that I mention frequently, but that some of our newer readers may not know about: Naylor Hall.

Honor and Family: The Beautiful Symbolism in Chinese Wedding Traditions

Honor and Family: The Beautiful Symbolism in Chinese Wedding Traditions

As you all know by now, the Atlanta wedding photographers at Atlanta Artistic Weddings love to learn about new cultures and traditions. We see so much diversity in our line of work, which is an awesome thing. To continue this series of blogs, this week I want to tell you a bit about the Chinese culture and their wedding traditions.

In Loving Memory: How To Honor Departed Loved Ones At Your Wedding

In Loving Memory: How To Honor Departed Loved Ones At Your Wedding

The Atlanta wedding photographers at Atlanta Artistic Weddings know that it’s tough when a loved one is unable to be at your wedding. It is even harder when that loved one has passed away before the big day. However, they can still be with you in spirit and you can do a variety of things to keep them close to you when you get married. This week, as we celebrate Veterans Day, I wanted to share with you some of the ways you can honor departed loved ones during your wedding

Be A Social Butterfly: Follow Atlanta Artistic Weddings on Instagram and Pinterest

Be A Social Butterfly: Follow Atlanta Artistic Weddings on Instagram and Pinterest

For those who check Instagram regularly, you’ll notice that Atlanta Artistic Weddings has a new Instagram story daily, which highlights photos from our photographers and usually incudes popular and relevant hashtags that will lead followers to other posts with that same hashtag, or with a similar topic. All of us at Atlanta Artistic Weddings love to keep in touch with the couples we work with, as well as support other artists and professional photographers, so we encourage followers to tag us in their posts.

Atlanta Wedding Photographers Shoot At Naylor Hall

Atlanta Wedding Photographers Shoot At Naylor Hall

The Atlanta Wedding Photographers at AtlantaArtisticWeddings shot beautiful wedding at the historic wedding venue Naylor Hall in Roswell Georgia. The bride and groom finally got married with their friends and family present after they had to reschedule their wedding because of the Covid 19 Pandemic. The father of the groom preformed the ceremony. They celebrated with the bride and groom dance, father and bride dance and mother and groom dance.

Atlanta Wedding Photographers Shoot At Flint Hill, A Historic Venue In Norcross

Atlanta Wedding Photographers Shoot At Flint Hill, A Historic Venue In Norcross

The Atlanta wedding photographers at AtlantaArtisticWeddings had the honor of shooting Cammy and Zach’s wedding at the historic wedding venue, Flint Hill. They were a great couple surrounded by wonderful friends and family. There was even a little rain but that did not put a damper on their wedding day! Congrats to a great Atlanta couple!

It's All Greek To Me: The Proud Traditions of Greek Wedding Ceremonies

It's All Greek To Me: The Proud Traditions of Greek Wedding Ceremonies

The Atlanta wedding photographers at AtlantaArtisticWeddings love traditional weddings and cultural diversity. I have learned photography from a greek friend of my father. I would consider him one our family’s best friend. I learned film photography from this man.