Kristin & Greg


Kristin and Greg’s love story is nothing out of the ordinary. After meeting at a bar in Alabama, they have traveled Europe together and out of their four years together, spent a couple of years apart because of Greg’s military duties. Kristin and Greg’s love truly shined through on their wedding day. This hot day almost brought us a huge storm. But the day turned out beautiful, memorable and fun. After a beautiful ceremony nestled in the vines, everyone joined the couple on the dance floor for some crazy dance moves! A memorable day for a gorgeous couple.

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Shevlin family photo session


The Shevlin family wanted to make sure to capture some memorable pictures of the whole gang before one of their daughters left for Africa for two years.

Mission accomplished. You can feel the laughter in every photo of this fun and loving family!

[Photos taken at the Goat Farm.]

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Max & Angela


Before moving to Argentina, Max & Angela stopped by our studio at the Goat Farm for a pretty unique photo session.

It all started with a little warm-up at the coffee shop, followed by some James Bond style posing and dance moves, surrounded by brick walls and graffiti, and ended with some epic wedding portraits at Piedmont Park at sunset!

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Show me these shoes!


Often overshadowed by the grandeur of the wedding gown, shoes still have an important supporting role to play! Comfortable, yet stylish, they often add a little touch to the overall look of the bride. Photos of wedding shoes can be a good way to show the personality and taste of the bride in a playful and creative way. Piano aficionado? Put the shoes on that keyboard!

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The magic of black & white! We love the contrast between the white shoes and the black piano and wine cellar.

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Pictures of the weddings shoes are the perfect time to show the personality of the bride or unique details of the venue.

Don’t be afraid to be playful!

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Because, at the end, it’s all about the love.

 



Joanne & Manuel


What a beautiful wedding at The Estate here in Atlanta! The historic mansion was the perfect venue for this day. Wine cellar, baby grand piano, a sophisticated decor for a gorgeous couple! Congrats Joanne & Manuel!

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Upcoming event: photography workshop at our studio!


We are excited to offer a 2-day workshop at our studio in West Midtown!

We’ve organized it a few times in the past, but were unfortunately unable to set it up last year. We’re excited to offer it again this year!

Learning photography techniques can seem daunting. But we look forward to guiding you and helping you get confortable with your DSLR.

Join us in this 2-evening workshop organized on June 11th and June 15th at our studio located at The Goat Farm in West Midtown. This Old Cotton Gin Factory is a photographer’s heaven. With everything from old bricks to cobblestone drives, it provides a unique setting to take pictures and explore your creativity!

We will introduce you to the basics of photography. You will have plenty of time to experiment, with specific assignments to put the theory into practice. You will learn how to freeze movement by adjusting your shutter speed, create depth of field with custom aperture settings, and much more. We will wrap up the class Monday night back at the studio for a viewing of all the pictures and critique.

Day 1: Thursday, June 11th, 6:00pm – 9:00pm

Day 2: Monday, June 15th, 6:00pm – 9:00pm

  • Meeting time is at 6:00pm at the studio. We’ll serve dinner then start class at 6:30.
  • Early Bird tickets available until May 22nd.
  • Price includes dinner & beverages on both days.

Follow this link to register and take advantage of the early bird price!

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(Devon in action! This photo wasn’t taken at the Goat Farm, but at Roswell Mill. No bridges at the Goat Farm,

but a very unique setting. No wonder so many movies were filmed there! The Walking Dead anyone?)

 

 



René & Daniel


With a weather forecast announcing a 100% chance of rain, we were ready to put on our galoshes for René and Daniel’s wedding! These two must have done something right, because we ended up with a gorgeous wedding day. Congrats you two!

 

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Pick the right headshot style for your business


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Headshots are a big part of your brand. Displayed on your website, Linkedin profile, Facebook business page, or any other relevant platform, they’re in the forefront of what potential clients, investors and employers will see of you.

It is important now, more than ever, to have a quality headshot to make a good first impression and not to rely on an iPhone picture taken 10 years ago at a restaurant (yes, we’ve all done it!). There used to be only one style of headshots: a studio portrait, with a white or dark background. There are now many more options to chose from, which is great but can also prove confusing. Unless your company has already given you clear guidelines as to the style of the headshot, you are left with the decision. If you have your own company, or are on the lookout for a new job, for example, there are certain factors to take into consideration to make sure you appeal to the right target audience.

Let’s take a look at the key factors to help you chose the headshot that is right for you!

 

Industry

It is getting less black and white, and we see the corporate world increasingly displaying less conservative and more dynamic portraits, opting for what we call “environmental headshots.” Using your business environment as a backdrop can be a very effective alternative to more formal portraits. You can either chose to do it indoor or outdoor with natural light.

If you’re not sure, study the market, look at the trends in your specific industry to get a feel of the most appropriate style for your job.

Objectives

Whether you are looking for a job, building your brand, trying to appeal to a certain audience, it is important to know what your objective is.

Keep in mind where your photo will be displayed and what you want to convey. List 3 key qualities you would like people to say when they look at your picture (dynamic?passionate?creative? caring?).

- Body language

Beyond the style of the headshot, the body language has a high impact on the overall result (full smile, serious expression, folded arms, etc). It is important to be aware of it (and be well advised by your photographer) to be sure you are on point.

No matter what you decide, keep in mind that a great headshot showcases your confidence, expertise and style.

TIP: You will not be taking headshots every month, so it is also important that your portrait is versatile enough to appeal to a wide range of companies/clients rather to one specific job.

 

 



How much is too much photo retouching?


Tips for natural-looking headshots.

Post-processing programs have opened up amazing ways to enhance a portrait, but there is always a fine line when too much retouching will look unnatural. Simple editing touches can make a huge difference to a portrait, without taking away the natural expressions and personality of the subject.

To best retouch a face, the key is to understand the shape of the face, how it reacts to light and what makes sense in terms of correction. Then, it is important to distinguish between facial expressions which give character to a face, and signs of aging or spots which can distract from the face’s natural beauty.

Wrinkles

There’s not just one kind of wrinkles.

While taking out wrinkles on the forehead and frowning lines will enhance your portrait, “crow’s feet” and laugh lines which portray your personality should only be smoothed out for a natural result. You don’t want your professional portrait to look rigid or life-less. It is important that your personality and dynamism shine through.

Age/sun spots

Age and sun spots can be easily taken out and greatly enhance the overall appearance of a face, without impacting on its character.

What about freckles?

This really depends on you and how you feel about them. If you consider that they are part of who you are, they should absolutely not be touched. Don’t hesitate to tell your photographer what you’re most comfortable with!

Other tips and tricks

Remember that a pose and outfit will also greatly influence your final photo.Your photographer is here to advise you on the most flattering poses and outfits. For example, simple posing tricks will smooth out double chins, and any other element you might not be comfortable with.

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We reserved this space for posting a client’s before & after, including the unretouched photos, but.. couldn’t find any volunteer!

Guess we did a good job with the retouching ;-)