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Engagement Photos | Tallulah Falls, Georgia | Atlanta Wedding Photographer

For this recent engagement portrait session I headed up to Tallulah Falls, Georgia.  I LOVE to get up to the mountains, and I actually grew up a stone’s throw from the gorge.  If you’ve never made the drive up to this part of Georgia you are missing out on something stunning.  It’s also fantastic to work in the area because I know it like the back of my hand.  I am always looking for new locations, and going out on scouting trips, but it’s nice to hit one that I am intimately acquainted with.

I’ll be photographing this adorable couple’s destination wedding this June in Tennessee.  I know that it is going to be wonderfully creative, and showcase their fun-loving personalities.

When I photograph a session in a rural setting it’s all about capturing the beautiful textures that these locations reveal.  I’m always drawn to the tall rustling grasses, or the old barn door with paint chips crawling down the front of it.  A moss covered stone or fence that has nearly fallen over.  The weathered facades of the country are endlessly beautiful to me.

 
When she says ‘YES‘ give me a shout.  Photo By Gannon wants to be a part of the big day!

Atlanta Botanical Gardens | Mershon Hall | St. Regis | Atlanta Wedding Photographer

This lovely couple have quite the love story.  Married for a short time over 25 years ago, the two never married again.  Then one day there was a birthday card from one to the other.  Commuication resumed between the two, and before they knew it……in love all over again.  This photographer is definitely a romantic, and I love a story of true love reunited.    Their fairytale wedding took place in the Atlanta Botanical Gardens.  The gardens are a marquee venue in metro Atlanta.  A green oasis in the middle of Midtown.

I have had the pleasure to photograph weddings in the Atlanta Botanical Gardens quite a few times, but this one was extra special!  For the first time ever, the gardens created a festive holiday light display this year.  It was a big hit for the entire holiday season.  Photo By Gannon was excited to shoot the FIRST wedding under the lights.  A neat accolade.

 

The beautiful bride had a fantastic vision.  She took some inspiration from Jane Seymour’s character in ‘Somewhere In Time’, and handed her idea over to the FABULOUS Jennifer Weller Adams of Formal Faces.  I have worked with Jennifer before, and she is a true talent and awesome to work with.  A period updo like this is NOT easy people!  Jennifer made it look like a breeze.

This couple has a sound and immovable christian faith.  It was a keystone of their big day.

The bride’s attendants were her two daughters-in-law; wives of the couple’s twin sons.  Even better…..both young ladies were expecting their first born at the time of the wedding.  A reunited, and growing family.  The bride chose a pair of earrings from the Kleinfeld Kollection.  Kleinfeld is a name that is synonymous with all things bridal.

I love this shot through the fountain in front of Mershon Hall, where the ceremony took place. 

The bride purchased her wedding dress from J.Andrews Bridal in South Atlanta.  They did a beautiful job altering the dress.  Her dream dress was one that emulated true romance so elegant chiffon sleeves were added with tiny drop pearls.

This photo is one of my favorites from this event.  The holiday lights in the Atlanta Botanical Garden gave me some amazing opportunities.  Of course, we were also dodging the masses(it was the first Saturday with the lights EVER), but it was totally worth it.  It was actually pretty great to have the swirling energy of excited spectators around us.  I love the peaceful wash of blue light over my couple in this photo.  It’s just really beautiful to me.    After a short cake reception in Mershon Hall I rode in the limo with the family to the St. Regis.  Once there I took a few photographs, and left them to have an intimate meal in one of the private dining rooms.  I’m sure they enjoyed their FAMILY dinner.

Cheers to second chances, and happy endings!  Thanks for stopping by……….would love to be a part of YOUR big day too!

Old Fourth Ward Family Portraits | Decatur, Georgia Wedding Photographer |

I met this awesome couple and their three sweet boys in the Old Fourth Ward neighborhood of Atlanta.  I always find out what kind of ‘look’ my families are looking for.  What compliments their personalities?  This family talked about an industrial vibe.  I headed out for a scouting trip, and came up with a great block that had a ton of cool facades….old tin warehouses, brick facades, stone piles.  When you are going to be shooting with three young kiddos you don’t want to be driving all over town.  You want to hit it fast.    We took a little walk around the block, and made it happen.  My favorite part of this shoot was when the three little guys each picked me a flower at the end of the session.  How sweet is that???

I hope to see you in front of my lens really soon! 

Atlanta Portrait Photographer | Family Portraits

For this holiday portrait session I met my sweet subjects at an intown green space to take advantage of the beautiful fall color.  We enjoyed taking a little walk together grabbing some little moments along the way. 

I had the best time with this cool young couple and their beautiful little gal.  In need of family portraits?  Starting to plan your wedding?  I would love to hear from you any time!  Don’t forget to find me on Facebook. 

Flowery Branch Portrait Session | Atlanta Wedding Photographer | Holiday Portrait Sessions

I met up with this adorable family in historic Flowery Branch.  The shortest member of this precious family particularly loved being near the old train depot in the square, and we had fun trying to keep up with him.  How cute is that little smile?!

Photo By Gannon wants you in front of my lens soon! 

Atlanta Wedding Photographer | Villa Serena | Conyers, Georgia

This was just a magical day.  It was the first weekend of fall.  Autumn came out of the gate with a bluebird sky, and golden light.  I met my bride and all of the ladies at The Evergreen Marriott, located at the foot of Stone Mountain.  I like to hang out with my bride while she and the ladies get glammed up.  Not only do I get some fantastic photos, but I can get a feel for the group.

This beautiful wedding was my first time at Villa Serena.  This place is GORGEOUS, romantic, and classic.  The Italian white stucco facade is impressive, and set on a lush lake property.  The blue sky was the perfect backdrop on this fall afternoon.

There were too many things to name that I loved about this wedding, but these two love birds were my favorite part.  They were a blast to have in front of my lens all day. 

Cheers to this beautiful couple, and their beautiful wedding!

Atlanta Wedding Photographer | Engagement Portrait Session

Engagement portrait sessions are one of my absolute favorite things to photograph.  Not only do I get to know my clients a little better before the big day, but they get to know me.  Anyone will tell you that your wedding photographer will be by your side on your wedding day more than any other vendor.  You want to know them.  You want to be able to ‘chill’ with them by your side.  One of my all time favorite complements is when a couple tells me how fun I was to hang out with on the big day, and that I really put them at ease.  While I am running around creating images that you will cherish for a lifetime, I also want to be able to share some laughs with you.    For this recent session I met my couple at Piedmont Park….with their sweet dog Abbie.  It was the first week of October, and we strolled around and enjoyed the amazing autumnal weather.  I am really looking forward to their wedding day this spring. 

Are you recently engaged?  Know someone that is?  Photo By Gannon wants to make some magic on the BIG DAY!!!

Atlanta Wedding Photography | Engagement Portrait Session | Hapeville, Georgia

I love an engagement session!  It’s so fun for me to get to know my couples a little better, and share some laughs and chat about the upcoming wedding.  For this recent session I met the happy clients at the very place where ‘She Said Yes’.  It brought me closer to them to see where that big moment happened.  That big moment happened in adorable Hapeville at The Cafe on The Corner.  We met for all of 20 minutes, as my clients had to get back to work, but I think we made a little magic. 

Cheers to this beautiful couple!!! This little session was just a few days before their wedding.  Come back soon to see the images from their gorgeous, intimate, and romantic wedding. 

Senior Portraits | Atlanta Portrait Photographer | Acworth, Georgia

Recently I had the great pleasure to have a senior portrait session with this young beauty.  Having senior pictures made is a milestone for every high school senior out there.  I love working with seniors.  They are so full of life, and overflowing with potential energy.  It’s so fun getting to know them, and hearing about their plans for the future.

 

 

When this Atlanta Wedding Photographer photographs a portrait session I like to really capture my subjects.  Sometimes people have real nerves going in the beginning of a session.  This is something I not only understand, but something I know how to break through.  My job is to reach in there and pull out that inner YOU.  There is nothing better than hearing that my subject had a blast in front of my lens. 

Every Photo By Gannon portrait session is as unique as it’s subject.  I want to bring out YOUR personality, YOUR personal style.  Part of the fun is coming up with new locations, new ideas.

This session was full of fun, and OPTIONS!  I think every clients should have more options than they ever thought they would have.  I want to blow socks off, and that is the reason I go above and beyond for each and every client.  From helping to plan the shoot, to adding that extra location or wardrobe change, to having the photos up and ready in a week.  I want to make you excited!

Are you ready to book your own portrait session?  I cannot wait to hear from you, and talk about how you want to look for your special session.  

Atlanta Newborn Photographer | Newborn Portrait Sessions | Portraits of Children

I just had to share this handsome little guy.  I adore photographing children.  This summer I have had the pleasure to meet a lot of new little clients.  I cannot wait to watch each of them grow up in front of my lens. 

Are you expecting a new bundle of joy?  Have a milestone coming up?  I want to capture the moments that you will treasure forever.  Contact me today to book a creative session.  Hope to hear from you soon!