This past fall I second shot this dreamy wedding in Duluth Georgia at the Payne Corley House. Not only was this wedding beautiful,  but it was filled with so much emotion and beautiful moments. My favorite thing to do on a wedding day is be a fly on the wall and capture moments that often go unnoticed. Second shooting usually allows me to do this, and I am just too in love with these moments not to share.

Black and white wedding portrait with couple holding bouquet outdoors.
Aerial view of outdoor wedding ceremony through window frame.
Wedding couple in formal attire stroll along brick pathway surrounded by trees.
Intimate wedding portrait with couple sharing moment while holding floral bouquet.
A person in white sits alone in a dimly lit room showing signs of contemplation and solitude.
Figure in white robe reclines on couch near window in soft natural light.

Moments before


One of my favorite parts of being a wedding photographer is getting to spend time with the bride and groom before they walk down the aisle. Everyone has different emotions and ways they process things, and it is so fun to capture.


This bride was calm and composed, but excited. She spent the morning with her bridesmaids in the cutest bridal pajamas. These shots of her smiling and writing her vows are some of my favorites because they show the moments every bride gets to spend with herself before the rush of their big day.

 

Pre-ceremony preparation (tequila shots)

 

Wedding guests in formal attire raise their glasses in celebration at a reception.
Wedding party members in black dresses drink from champagne glasses during celebrations.
Wedding party members raise glasses for a celebratory toast under an ornate wall clock.
Wedding party members in black dresses drink from bottles during celebration.
Bridesmaids in black dresses share drinks and laughter during wedding preparations.
Bride in lace dress takes a celebratory drink in an elegant reception room.
Wedding party members celebrate with playful poses and laughter under vintage wall clocks.
Wedding guests in black dresses laugh and celebrate with wine glasses at a reception.

Remember when I said everyone has different emotions and ways they process things? This bridal party was full of EXCITEMENT! Before the ceremony the grooms mom came up with a bottle of tequila and the girls and the moms sang and passed the bottle around. It felt like something out of Mamma Mia.

 

The details

 

Elegant wedding invitation with white roses and delicate calligraphy in soft lighting.
Romantic bridal bouquet featuring blush roses, burgundy flowers, and eucalyptus greenery.
Elegant table setting with glassware and place settings in warm sepia tones.
Signed playing cards with hearts and messages displayed on a white shell-shaped dish.
Tree-lined pathway leading to a charming white house with warm glowing windows.
Couple in wedding attire sharing a joyful moment outdoors at sunset.

second round of portraits


The second round of bride and groom portraits were just too fun. The theme of excitement carried through, and rather than just posing the couple we documented.


I love when couples are so in love that we can sit back and capture this without lots of prompting. Poses will always be there, but the moment will not.

cocktail hour and reception



This may be an unpopular opinion but I LOVE shooting cocktail hour. I love seeing all the guests show out in their cute outfits, and the couple make their entrance.

Wedding guests in formal dresses laughing and celebrating outdoors.
Ornate bronze crown with jewels and intricate details displayed on white fabric.
Wedding party in burgundy dresses sharing laughs during reception celebrations.
A group of party guests laugh and pose together at an elegant indoor reception with chandelier lighting in Duluth Georgia

 

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