Something Blue

It was a beautiful day at the Marietta Country Club when Danielle and Ellis tied the knot. Their outdoor ceremony was held under a near cloudless sky of brilliant blue that is every photographers dream. Someone up above was definitely smiling down upon these two on their special day. May the beautiful weather be an omen of happiness for their marriage.









We thought this was a funny moment when the pastor caught some zzz's on the nearby golf cart.














The young boy was so happy he decided to jump around Danielle and Ellis.


A dad caught throwing his daughter up in the air at the reception.

Restore: The West Ridge Church Home Makeover

In August, we had the privilege of documenting one of our church's biggest projects. Our church, West Ridge, along with other churches and volunteers in the community, demolished the old house of Wanda and Steve Weaver, and built a brand new, completely furnished house in its place. All of this was done in the space of 21 days. It is an amazing and spiritual sight to see so many people give of their time and resources to help another family.
Wanda and Steve's old house was in dire need of repair. Not only that, their son Casey had died in the house one year ago. Wanda and Steve found themselves unable to live in the house after Casey died. They moved in with their daughter, son-in-law, and grandson, and their old house stood vacant.
This new house represents a brand new start. It is a house created out of love, not to forget the past, but to begin to heal and move forward. There is a beautiful write up of this story in our local magazine, The Pulse of Paulding. Our pictures help illustrate the story, but the true beauty comes from all of the people that gave so lovingly to give this family.



Moms, Dads, and Kids all pitched in to help.














Paul and Angela Richardson spearheaded this massive project. Not only did they finish in 21 days, but Angela baked an apple pie so the house would smell like home when they walked in.


















This is their daughter, Elizabeth. The button she wears is of her brother, Casey






This is Wanda and Steve's grandson, Hunter.


After the family toured their house, the West Ridge Worship Band played for the family and volunteers. Jake Collier of the worship band had created a song using the words Wanda had written in a poem about her son's death. This was the first time Wanda heard the song, "Our Brother, Our Son."


Mr. Jake Collier

Britt and Laura say "I Do"

It's not often you come across a couple where it's the groom who wanted the big wedding. So was the case of this elegant affair at the Atlanta National Golf Club. Time is usually against us at a wedding. There are always more shots that we would like to get. After a sweet ceremony at St. Brigid Catholic Church, we were blessed with the time to take a ride around the beautiful golf course and shoot as much as we wanted. Britt and Laura were extremely gracious to indulge us with our "one more shot." A tender moment of the night was when Britt thanked his lovely bride for such a beautiful wedding. We wish them both the best.