July 19, 2022

The Complementary Color Wheel of Talent at Atlanta Artistic Weddings

Atlanta wedding photographers at AtlantaArtisticWeddings capture candid photos and portraits. Giving bride and grooms wedding photos they will cherish forever. — **Photography** by the **Atlanta Wedding Photographers** at **AtlantaArtisticWeddings**

I am so lucky to be a part of such a talented team. As some of you know I started out in the art field, thus the name Atlanta Artistic Weddings. When you start out in art one of the first things they teach you is the color wheel. If you don’t know what a color wheel is, it is a circle with slices of color, starting with the primary colors on the opposite sides of the circle. Then you have a mix of the colors in between the primary. The first mix is the secondary colors such as when you mix red and yellow and get orange. The colors on the opposite sides of the wheel are called complementary colors because they go well together and complement each other, like blue and yellow. I think of our team as the color wheel. Our talents compliment each other.

July 13, 2022

Ringing The Wedding Bells: A Guide To Celtic Wedding Traditions

by Heather Towhey

**Photography** by the **Atlanta Wedding Photographers** at **AtlantaArtisticWeddings**

This past year, our Atlanta wedding photographers got to capture a wedding with traditional Scottish/Irish elements and customs. The ceremony was fun and heartfelt and just a great time for all. Our photographers learned a lot about the Celtic customs that were incorporated into the ceremony, which really highlighted the fact that many of these traditions are not widely known. That being said, this week we sat down, did some research, and are ready to walk you through a few of these interesting and meaningful Celtic traditions.

July 6, 2022

Fun Photoshoot At The Atlanta Georgia Temple Of The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints

by David Diener

Atlanta Wedding Photographers at AtlantaArtisticWeddings Capturetwo poeple in Love with candid and fun photography — **Photography** by the **Atlanta Wedding Photographers** at **AtlantaArtisticWeddings**

This week’s wedding is Giovana and Cameron who finally had their wedding with their family at The Atlanta Georgia Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Cameron met Giovana during his mission trip to Brazil. They had to postpone for a couple of years because of COVID and immigration issues.

Cameron contacted me about two weeks ago with a sort of strange request. He told me that he and Giovana have been married for a few months but they never had a photo shoot or a formal wedding at their Temple. Giovana wanted a few photos of the two of them in a tux and a wedding dress. We made plans to meet early Saturday morning at the Temple before it got too hot.

June 28, 2022

Atlanta Wedding Photographers Shoot At Rustic 9 Oaks Farm And St. Lawrence Catholic Church

by David Diener

The Atlanta Wedding Photographers AtlantaArtsticWedddings capture unique Cake — Photo by the **Atlanta Wedding Photographers** at **AtlantaArtisticWeddings**

This week’s couple is Abbie and Tyler. They have been dating for many years and finally tying the knot at Abbie’s family’s church St. Lawrence Catholic Church and the reception was at 9 Oaks Farm.

The day started out at 9 Oaks Farm which is a rustic farm between Athens and Lawrenceville. It has a large reception hall, houses where guests can stay, large pastures, milking station, long walking paths, and a small covered bridge. When Alex and I arrived at 9 Oaks we split up. Alex went with the girls for their getting ready shots while I started with the guys at the reception hall. The guys were a blast, laughing and cutting up the whole time. Once the bride was ready we did a first look with her dad. It was a very sweet moment for the two. We were a little short on time so after the first look we went to the church for the wedding.

June 22, 2022

Atlanta Wedding Photographers Capture An Avondale Love Story

by David Diener

This week’s wedding is Rachel and Aaron. Two people who found love in the theater department in college. They are a sweet couple who had their wedding at two historic locations in Avondale and Decatur.

It is always a good idea to have two Atlanta wedding photographers on your wedding day especially if you have two getting ready locations. You also get more coverage that way and you can get some nice lighting effects. Check the exit shot at the end of this blog. Sarah started with Rachel and I started with Aaron.

I started with the guys at Aarons place in Avondale estates. There were a couple of old college buddies and theater friends there who seemed like really sweet and thoughtful guys. After they got dressed they went to the kitchen where the groom's gifts were. Aaron passed out the gifts and inside the gift bag was one of the coolest and most thoughtful gifts that I have seen in a long time. Aaron made these wooden cabinets for bluetooth speakers. They were beautifully made and each one was made of different kinds of wood.

After the guys got ready we went to the historic Avondale Clubhouse. There we finished up the ladies' photos and got ready for the first look. We tucked Rachel away in the clubhouse before Aaron arrived. We then set up Aaron outside facing away from the clubhouse towards the pond. Then it was Rachel’s cue to come outside and tap Aaron on the shoulder which was Aaron’s cue to turn around. When he did turn around it was an emotional moment for sure. We took a few photos and gave them a moment to themselves.

After the first look we went to the historic Decatur First United Methodist Church, which was first founded in 1823. The wedding took place in the sanctuary built in 1922. It is a beautiful sanctuary with plenty of room for our intimate wedding party. Guests started arriving and were escorted by the groomsmen. When the wedding started we had some of the cutest flower girls coming down the aisle. The bride entered last escorted by her father. It was a touching ceremony with a splattering of humor thrown in from the minister. After the wedding it was reception time!

The reception was held at the Avondale Clubhouse. There we took a few more photos outside around the pond and bridge on the property. We even snuck out at the blue hour and did some more photos then. It was a lot of fun! After the cake cutting and the dancing there was a sparkler exit. The couple drove away in a brand new Corvette! It was the perfect ending to a perfect day!

June 14, 2022

Tradiciones De La Boda: A Short Guide To Mexican Wedding Traditions

by Heather Towhey

One of the great things about a city like Atlanta is the diversity! Our Atlanta wedding photographers get to meet all kinds of folks in their line of work and are always honored to learn about the different cultures and communities in Atlanta. Atlanta Artistic Weddings recently shot a super fun traditional Mexican wedding at the wonderful Naylor Hall and it made me curious to learn more about the culture. This week, I thought i’d walk you through a few of the many interesting Mexican wedding traditions that our photographers have come across.

June 8, 2022

Atlanta Wedding Photographers Discover You Are Never Too Old For Love

by David Diener

This week’s wedding is Bob and Vickie. They are an older couple who found each other late in life. They have proven to this Atlanta wedding photographer that you are never too old for love!

Bob and Vickie got my name from Krista at Payne Corley House where I am their preferred wedding photographer. We had a conference call where I got to know a little about Bob and Vickie and their wedding plans. Bob was like a giddy school boy so excited to celebrate his love for Vickie with their families and friends.

May 31, 2022

Southern Wedding Traditions You May Not Have Known About

by Heather Towhey

Photo by the **Atlanta Wedding Photographers** at **AtlantaArtisticWeddings**

Since our photographers are based in Atlanta, we’ve had our fair share of Southern weddings. Like so many other places, the South has created it’s own cultural identity, complete with traditions and rituals to follow when celebrating milestones. Southern weddings especially come with their own unique customs that give them a sense of Southern charm, and our Atlanta wedding photographers have seen it all. We’ve explored some of these traditions a little further and this week we wanted to lay out the history and reasoning behind the most popular traditions at Southern weddings.

May 25, 2022

Atlanta Wedding Photographers Shoot A Wedding From The Heart!

by David Diener

Photography by the **Atlanta Wedding Photographers** at **AtlantaArtsiticWeddings**

I have known Amanda since she was a little girl. Her father, Reverend Russ Weekley is the pastor of my church I attend. They are a wonderful family full of love and laughter! I got to know Kenny at our engagement session we did a few months back. He is such an outstanding man who has a wonderful heart and is full of kindness towards others. They come from two great families. The only family member I did not meet that I hope to is the new pup they adopted, who is cute as a button!

I would call this a rustic wedding. It took place outside of town at Stoney Oak Farms near Braselton Georgia. The venue is on a farm that contains a barn, open fields, wooded area and pen with two horses called Jazz and Snowball. There is also the owner's hunting dog that makes appearances. The farm is a quiet place that evokes serenity and calm. There are no city noises such as cars, sirens or planes to distract you from the celebration.

May 17, 2022

The Next Stage Of Life And Why It Is An Honor Being An Atlanta Wedding Photographer

by David Diener

This week's photo session are with Amanda and Daniel. I photographed their wedding in the rain at Ashton Gardens in 2018. You can see the original photos at https://www.atlantaartisticweddings.com/blog/2018/6/11/atlanta-wedding-photographers-shoot-sparklers-and-rain-at-ashton-gardens.

A few months back Amanda contacted me to let me know that she was pregnant and wanted to do a maternity shoot. I usually don’t do maternity shoots but since this was one of my favorite couples, I said yes. I was so excited for them! It is such a joy seeing my couples go through the next stage of life.

May 10, 2022

6 Wedding Trends That Are No Longer Followed

by Heather Towhey

Wedding ceremonies have been around for thousands and thousands of years and include hundreds of traditions and characteristics that have come to be expected at the event. However, our Atlanta wedding photographers have also seen that weddings are like snowflakes: each one is special with details catered to the couple tying the knot. With wedding ceremonies becoming more and more focused on the individuals, it’s only natural for some of these old and ancient traditions to evolve with the times and others to disappear completely. Here are 6 wedding traditions that have disappeared or been adapted in our modern times:

May 3, 2022

The Evolution of the Bridal Party

by Heather Towhey

One key component of any wedding ceremony is the bridal party, a group of the bride and groom’s closest friends chosen by the couple to share in the ceremony with them. This tradition has been around for hundreds of years and, thankfully, has evolved immensely since it’s origin. That being said, we did some research on this beloved tradition and want to share with you what we learned about the origins of the bridal party!

April 27, 2022

Atlanta Wedding Photographers Capture Beautiful Wedding at Naylor Hall

by David Diener

Photography by the **Atlanta Wedding Photographers** at **AtlantaArtisticWeddings Bridesmaids celebrate a Cajun tradition**

The Atlanta Wedding Photographers at AtlantaArtisticWeddings captured several details that were very unique and reflected the bride and groom’s personality. The whole ceremony had a rustic cajun sort of vibe. The first thing I noticed were the boutonnieres for the guys which had real bullet casings holding them together. I also loved the simple wooden handmade and engraved ring boxes. The wedding cake had a little detail on it that was so cool! There were strands of pearls hanging from the base of the cake. It turned out these were bracelets for the bridesmaids and at the end were symbolic trinkets that corresponded to cards that told the bridesmaid’s future or personality trait. What I believed was the most thoughtful detail came from the bride. She had these handwritten notes for everyone in her wedding party and family. It reflected how caring and thankful she was to everyone at her wedding.

April 19, 2022

Atlanta Wedding Photographer Captures Beautiful Ceremony At Little Gardens

by David Diener

The Atlanta Wedding Photographers at AtlantaArtisticWeddings went to Little Gardens is a historic wedding venue built in the mid 1800’s on a hill along Lawrenceville Highway. It has many great features, such as the rolling lawn out front, flagstone walkways, and a Koi pond in the back, which is a symbol of good luck in Japanese culture. Inside the main building, which is a traditional Georgian mansion, is a gorgeous ballroom with square columns and tall windows for an airy, classic feel. The hardwood flooring adds warmth and sophistication to the space.

April 12, 2022

Let Them Eat Cake: A Short History Of Wedding Cake Toppers!

by Heather Towhey

One of everyone’s favorite details at a wedding is the wedding cake topper! This is one piece of the wedding where the couple can really personalize the details and they can put their personalities into it. It can be elaborate or simple, silly or sentimental, anything the bride and groom want. There is a huge variety of cake toppers nowadays, but where did this decoration come from? When and why did people start using them? This week, I wanna go into detail about the history of wedding cake toppers while showing off some of our Atlanta wedding photographers favorite cake toppers from our Atlanta couples!

April 5, 2022

5 Ways To Deal With Wedding Planning Anxiety

by Heather Towhey

Anyone who has ever planned a wedding will agree that it is an incredibly stressful experience. From all the choices to be made, to deadlines, to outside opinions, it may make you feel like you’re going insane. You are not alone in this and, thankfully, there are a few things you can do to keep from feeling overwhelmed. Here are 5 ways you can combat your wedding stress anxiety.

March 30, 2022

Atlanta Wedding Photographers Capture A Celebration Two Years In The Making

by David Diener

The ceremony was held inside the chapel. The Atlanta wedding photographers captured a mixed ceremony based on Sri Lanka culture. Sri Lanka is an island south of the Indian mainland. Since it is an island it has a rich history of international trade that influences the many religions that are practiced there. It was a beautiful ceremony. The bridesmaids sang a traditional song and there was even a person playing the conch shell. The couple fed each other and shared the cup of life. The two families exchanged gifts and the ceremony ended with the minister chopping a coconut in half!

March 22, 2022

Atlanta Wedding Photographer Catches A Proposal On Top Of The World!

by David Diener

A couple of weeks ago, this guy named AJ contacted me. He wanted me to photograph him proposing to his girlfriend on the Helipad on the roof of Vantanas. It was going to be a total surprise to her!

It was going to take a lot of planning to pull something like this off, so this Atlanta Wedding Photographer contacted Vantanas to work out the logistics and timing. The plan was for him to pretend to take his girlfriend out to eat. He would go to Centennial Park and the ferris wheel then across the park to Vantanas, where he would tell her that he has access to the roof there and its beautiful view of the city.

March 16, 2022

How To Keep The Party Going: Entertainment Ideas For Your Reception

by Heather Towhey

Your wedding reception is the part of your wedding where you can drop all the formalities, let loose, and just have fun with the loved ones who came to celebrate you. This should be a fun time for the couple of honor, but a lot of times they spend the night worrying about how they, as the hosts, can keep the party going and keep their guests entertained. This week I wanted to share with you some fun party games and activities our Atlanta wedding photographers have learned over the years that will ease your worries and ensure your guests will have an amazing night!

March 12, 2022

Atlanta Wedding Photographer Teaches Class at Emory

by David Diener

Photography by the **Atlanta Wedding Photographer David Diener**

My name is David Diener and I have been teaching at Emory Continuing Education for a while now. It is very rewarding teaching photography and editing to a new batch of photographers. We have have students from all walks of life. It is nice to meet so many wonderful photographers and talented artists who want to learn photography and improve their craft. Emory Continuing Education classes are a great way to improve your photography talents or learn a new photography skill.

I am teaching Digital Photography 1 starting March 23rd. We will go over composition, selective focus, saturated colors and proper exposure all combine to produce images that make the best use of digital photography's tools in order to tell great stories. Ideal for both enthusiastic hobbyists as well as serious amateurs, our course will utilize a combination of class lectures and photographic assignments to convey the importance of megapixels, file compression, and print-versus-email output. We will also explore the more complex aspects of photography: lighting, composition, color, depth of field, and more. Students are encouraged to share work for enhancement of class discussions.