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Piedmont Park, Atlanta GA Engagement | Jef & Sara Lynn

April 3, 2018 0 Engagements

A day at the park…Piedmont Park, Atlanta

Engagement sessions aren’t always easy for some couples. Some folks are camera shy or simply don’t enjoy being the center of attention in public. Thankfully just about all those people open up half way through a session when they see how much fun one of those shoots can be. Then you have couples with absolutely no inhibitions about letting loose in front of the lens. They could have a thousand eyes staring at them and they wouldn’t have a care in the world. Such was the case on a March afternoon when we caught up with Jef and Sara Lynn. This lovely pair are professional film, television, stage and voiceover actors. Jef has multiple 2018 TV roles in production and has worked on projects for Lifetime, OWN, Discovery, Audible and others. He is perhaps best known for his voiceover work with Scientific American and the New York Times. Sara also has various TV and film appearances including projects with NBC/Universal, HGTV, Lifetime. She is also a graduate of the distinguished Dell’Arte International. Currently they both run the Springer Film Institute based in Georgia. So, it’s easy to see how a couple of actors could make this shoot so fantastic. From the very start they were relaxed and up for any adventure as we navigated through Piedmont Park. Honestly though, the success of this photo session was truly based on their sincere love for each other. That was the star of the show. Mix in their wit and unique sense of humor and it was all we could do to keep up with them. This could have easily gone on for hours but unfortunately, we ran out of time. Thanks again Jef and Sara on such a wonderful afternoon!

We had so much fun with Jef and Sara Lynn at the park. They forgot we were even there.

A little wind action on the dock giving us an unexpected Marilyn Monroe moment from the classic movie The Seven Year Itch.

Roswell GA Engagement | Marc + Meghan

May 26, 2017 0 Engagements

They met…

Marc and Meghan first met in a Marketing class at Georgia College. Meghan was sitting in the front row, and when Marc walked into the classroom, he proceeded to sit down right next to her. Marc then introduced himself with a wide grin and let her know he doesn’t normally like to sit in the front row. That class sparked their friendship that grew into something very special.

After about a year of very close friendship, Marc had been wanting to take Meghan to dinner, so he asked her on a few dates. Not wanting to lose the close friendship they loved so much, she politely declined. However, that didn’t stop Marc from asking her out again. In May of 2013, Marc asked again and she finally agreed to dinner. Marc took her to Piccolo’s Italian Steakhouse. After that date Meghan was just kicking herself for not saying yes sooner, since she realized then how much she cared for Marc and was really falling in LOVE with him. Many more dates followed, and have been more madly in love with each other ever since!Roswell Mill GA Sweet Kiss

Aren’t they the cutest?

Marc and Meghan are just naturals in front of the camera.

The Proposal

After almost three years of dating Marc knew he found the girl he wanted to spend the rest of his life with. It hit him while he was golfing with some friends after they jokingly asked when he was going to “pop the question.” He laughed it off, but then thought, he was really going to marry this girl! A couple weeks later he went to pick out the perfect wedding ring. Meghan loves surprises, so he had to pick out the perfect ring without any help so she wouldn’t find out.

For the next few weeks Marc planned the perfect rooftop proposal at a downtown club in Atlanta. Everything was on schedule until the day of the proposal…Marc received a call at 10 am that he could no longer use their roof.

On April 8th, 2016 while Meghan thought he was at the gym, Marc was frantically driving all over Atlanta to find the perfect spot. Around 1 pm that day Marc remembered another Midtown club with a rooftop terrace! He called the manager and told him his situation and they agreed to keep the club open for an extra hour for Marc to propose. Upon arrival, there was only a bartender, manager and one or two other people at the club. Meghan thought it was strange how empty it was for a Friday, but the bartender played it off casually and told her their table was being prepared in the other room. They were asked to wait out on the terrace. It was an extremely windy day and Meghan had asked if they should go inside to wait. Marc convinced her to stay outside and they got some champagne.

A few minutes later the manager came out and set a cake on their table while they were enjoying the beautiful Atlanta skyline. Meghan tried to let him know that they didn’t order any food, and suddenly looked down and saw “Will you Marry Me”…by the time she turned back around and Marc was on one knee asking her to marry him.

 

I know you want to see more. Click below for a video slideshow from their Roswell Mill engagement session.

We are so excited to see you two again in a few months along with your closest family and friends as you dedicate your lives to each other. Congratulations!

 

Stone Mountain Park, GA Engagement | Eddy and Diandra

October 15, 2016 0 Engagements

We love when our previous couples refer us to their friends. Eddy was a best man at Alex and Yaqui’s wedding we photographed back in 2015. When it was time for him to take the leap into marriage he remembered us and how great we were with his best friend that he had to quickly find out if we were available. We’re so happy to hear that. We want every one of our couples to feel like we are friends and always have their best interest in mind. Thank you Eddy and Diandra for trusting us. Can’t wait for your wedding in April. In the meantime, enjoy their engagement session taking place at Stone Mountain Park.peeking through leaves at couple in stone mountain peeking through leaves at hand at stone mountain park piggy back at stone mountain park

Aren’t they just adorable? They loved playing with each other. No complaints here. walking side by side at stone mountain park couple looking out onto lake at stone mountain park shot under bridge in stone mountain park

They look adorable and felt so comfortable with each other.couple under covered bridge in stone mountain park couple beside covered bridge in stone mountain park

A lovely end to a beautiful fall afternoon at Stone Mountain.couple together near lake at stone mountain park

Check out our video slideshow from this session.

Atlanta, GA Engagement | Wesley and Chelsea

July 27, 2016 0 Engagements

Chelsea and Wesley are so adorable together. They met back in 2012 on Chelsea’s first day working at Peachtree Presbyterian Church. The two have been inseparable since. Take a look at their engagement session that took place at the historic Old Fourth Ward district of Atlanta over the summer.studioplex-atlanta-engagement-session-wesley-chelsea-viridian-images-photgraphy-1 studioplex-atlanta-engagement-session-wesley-chelsea-viridian-images-photgraphy-2 studioplex-atlanta-engagement-session-wesley-chelsea-viridian-images-photgraphy-3 studioplex-atlanta-engagement-session-wesley-chelsea-viridian-images-photgraphy-4A local cat came by to check up on things during the session. How adorable and so very friendly.studioplex-atlanta-engagement-session-wesley-chelsea-viridian-images-photgraphy-5 studioplex-atlanta-engagement-session-wesley-chelsea-viridian-images-photgraphy-6 studioplex-atlanta-engagement-session-wesley-chelsea-viridian-images-photgraphy-7 studioplex-atlanta-engagement-session-wesley-chelsea-viridian-images-photgraphy-8 studioplex-atlanta-engagement-session-wesley-chelsea-viridian-images-photgraphy-9 studioplex-atlanta-engagement-session-wesley-chelsea-viridian-images-photgraphy-10 studioplex-atlanta-engagement-session-wesley-chelsea-viridian-images-photgraphy-11 studioplex-atlanta-engagement-session-wesley-chelsea-viridian-images-photgraphy-12 studioplex-atlanta-engagement-session-wesley-chelsea-viridian-images-photgraphy-13 studioplex-atlanta-engagement-session-wesley-chelsea-viridian-images-photgraphy-14studioplex-atlanta-engagement-session-wesley-chelsea-viridian-images-photgraphy-15

Take a look at more from their session.

Hiawassee River Retreat, GA Wedding | Zach and Kerri

July 5, 2016 1 Weddings

A Victorian Steampunk Wedding

According to Urban Dictionary, steampunk is a subgenre of speculative fiction, usually set in an anachronistic Victorian or quasi-Victorian alternate history setting. It could be described by the slogan “What the past would look like if the future had happened sooner.” The term denotes works set in an era or world where STEAM POWER is still widely used—usually the 19th century, and often set in Victorian era England—but with prominent elements of either science fiction or fantasy, such as fictional technological inventions like those found in the works of H. G. Wells and Jules Verne.

Kerri and Zach’s steampunk inspired wedding was nothing short of fantastic, capturing the essence of Victorian world through wheels, watches, leather, buckles, and shades of copper, all of them combined following no other criteria than imagination without boundaries, shaping a different kind of aestheticism, focused on the beauty of the mechanics. From the bride’s bouquet to the groom’s boutonniere and from the centerpieces characterized with props of masks, goggles and cogwheels to the custom made three-wheeler with sidecar fit for the bride as their get-away transportation. All this with the north Georgia mountains as their backdrop. This entire DIY wedding was only made possible with the help of friends and family.

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A little help from her four-legged friend. As Kerri decided to write down her vows, her trusted companion provided the support she needed. She is so adorable.Retreat-at-Hiawassee-river-wedding-Viridian-Images-Photography 3 Retreat-at-Hiawassee-river-wedding-Viridian-Images-Photography 4

Kerri’s bridal attire didn’t disappoint either. Her bridal gown by Anya Bridal was Victorian inspired with off shoulder drape sleeves that made her look ethereal.Retreat-at-Hiawassee-river-wedding-Viridian-Images-Photography 5 Retreat-at-Hiawassee-river-wedding-Viridian-Images-Photography 6 Retreat-at-Hiawassee-river-wedding-Viridian-Images-Photography 7.1

Zach wore a custom-made, maroon plaid Victorian suit with along with ascot, vest and tails from Trio Custom Clothiers in Atlanta that showcased a pocket watch which is a family heirloom.
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Ceremony Location

The Hiawassee River Retreat is set on 16 acres along side the rushing Hiawassee River and centrally located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains.Retreat-at-Hiawassee-river-wedding-Viridian-Images-Photography 16.1 Retreat-at-Hiawassee-river-wedding-Viridian-Images-Photography 16 Retreat-at-Hiawassee-river-wedding-Viridian-Images-Photography 17 Retreat-at-Hiawassee-river-wedding-Viridian-Images-Photography 18 Retreat-at-Hiawassee-river-wedding-Viridian-Images-Photography 19Retreat-at-Hiawassee-river-wedding-Viridian-Images-Photography 20 Retreat-at-Hiawassee-river-wedding-Viridian-Images-Photography 22 Retreat-at-Hiawassee-river-wedding-Viridian-Images-Photography 23 Retreat-at-Hiawassee-river-wedding-Viridian-Images-Photography 24 Retreat-at-Hiawassee-river-wedding-Viridian-Images-Photography 25 Retreat-at-Hiawassee-river-wedding-Viridian-Images-Photography 26 Retreat-at-Hiawassee-river-wedding-Viridian-Images-Photography 27 Retreat-at-Hiawassee-river-wedding-Viridian-Images-Photography 28 Retreat-at-Hiawassee-river-wedding-Viridian-Images-Photography 29 Retreat-at-Hiawassee-river-wedding-Viridian-Images-Photography 30 Retreat-at-Hiawassee-river-wedding-Viridian-Images-Photography 32 Retreat-at-Hiawassee-river-wedding-Viridian-Images-Photography 33 Retreat-at-Hiawassee-river-wedding-Viridian-Images-Photography 34

For more images, take a look at the video slideshow highlighting more from this Victorian Steampunk wedding.

 

Wedding Ceremony/Reception: Retreat at Hiawassee River
Wedding Planner: Crystal Contreras
Caterer: The Sawmill Place
Hair: Tiffany Jackson
Bride’s Dress:  Anya Bridal
Bridesmaid Dress: Various
Groom suit: Trio Custom Clothiers
Groomsmen attire: Savvi Formalwear
Florist: Kennesaw Florist & Cookies
Cake Artist: Nothing Bundt Cakes

Atlanta, GA Chattahoochee River Engagement | Mark and Sabrina

July 5, 2016 0 Engagements

The story…

Sabrina and Mark met with a “hello, nice to meet you” introduction through a work colleague in Chicago in August 2014. The second time they went out with their mutual colleague and friends. Well, that night they hit it off and talked the whole night. He asked her out again but she declined because she was looking for something serious and he didn’t meet her family’s criteria (different background and beliefs). But Mark persisted paid off. He continued to pursue Sabrina after much rejection. One thing led to another and although Sabrina didn’t even know how it happened, everything just fell into place.Chattahoochee Atlanta engagement Chattahoochee Atlanta camping theme engagement Chattahoochee Atlanta camping theme engagement Chattahoochee Atlanta camping theme engagement Chattahoochee Atlanta camping theme engagement Chattahoochee Atlanta through the trees theme engagement Chattahoochee Atlanta camping through trees engagement Chattahoochee Atlanta camping theme engagement over the river Chattahoochee Atlanta camping theme engagement a little nibble Chattahoochee Atlanta engagement playing in the river Chattahoochee Atlanta engagement playing in the river Chattahoochee Atlanta engagement ring shot

Why Camping theme?

Sabrina wanted a camping theme for her engagement session since they both love the outdoors. And after a downpour that hot, humid June day in Atlanta, the skies parted and we all enjoyed an amazing time having fun pretending there was a little crispness in the air.

Click here for more from Mark + Sabrina’s engagement session.

Atlanta Engagement Photographer | Jeff and Annette

April 5, 2016 0 Engagements

Centennial Olympic Park treat

It’s funny how many times you can visit a place and still overlook many of its best features. We’ve walked through Centennial Park many times over the years with family visiting from out of town or with friends as we catch a concert or a game at Phillips Arena. Never did we give it all that much thought in terms of photography. Perhaps this was the case because we were always focused on something else, or because of the large crowds that are always present. So this is where we have to extend a big thank you to Jeff + Annette for requesting we shoot their engagement session in this area of downtown Atlanta. Yes, we appreciate their suggestion even on a slightly overcast day when the park was covered with activity. Tourists, street entertainers, joggers and families everywhere. Nonetheless, we were able to embrace the chaos and also uncover many spots we never really looked at before.

Let’s go on an adventure

What really makes the shoot better is having a couple like this to photograph. Easy going, adventurous, and totally in love. Jeff has a very calming influence about him. Annette seems to have a permanent smile. Together they have compatibility written all over them. Inseparable at all times, it really doesn’t take much to find natural moments where you can just shoot away and grab tons of great expressions and emotions. They also understand the artistic importance of photography. So when we asked them to run through the water jets of the Olympic Fountain of Rings on a chilly afternoon so we could try to get some unusual shots; Jeff’s response was an enthusiastic “Let’s go!” Yeah, they got a little wet because of some bad timing; but they did’t care one bit. We had just as much fun behind the camera watching them. not only did we get to see the excitement in their eyes with each other, but the water allowed us to add layers to the photographs as if we were right inside the moment with them. This was just a microcosm of the entire session. The more we explored the park and the neighboring streets, the more they wanted to keep going. Their energy was outstanding and any photographer will tell you that this type of enthusiasm and collaboration only leads to better creativity. It’s because of Jeff + Annette that we have a whole new appreciation for Centennial Park. In the future we look forward to working there again. There are so many additional spots and ideas we left on the table simply because we ran out of time. But that’s a good thing; isn’t it? We can’t wait to work with this couple on the biggest day of their lives. Thanks again Jeff + Annette for such a wonderful afternoon in downtown Atlanta.

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Look at how adorable they are!Atlanta-Centennial-Olympic-Park-engagement-Jeff and Annette_photo-13

We were having so much fun. We didn’t want this day to end.Atlanta-Centennial-Olympic-Park-engagement-Jeff and Annette_photo-14

 

You want to see more, right?

Atlanta Centennial Olympic Park Engagement Session by Viridian Images Photography from Viridian Images Photography on Vimeo.

Come by and take a look at Jeff and Annette’s Country Club of the South wedding.

Atlanta Engagement Photographer | Ruben + Sasha : Sneak Peek

September 21, 2015 0 Engagements

Whoa…what a weekend. After a fantastic wedding Saturday (check out their a sneak peek), we met with Ruben and Sasha at Whitewater Creek for their engagement session. Here’s a taste of what’s to come.

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Duck Pond Park Engagement Photos | Atlanta, GA Photographer | Chrissy and Todd

September 15, 2015 0 Duck Pond Park, Engagements

The Location: Duck Pond Park

For more than a century, the Duck Pond Park has been a much-loved and enjoyed natural green space in the Peachtree Heights East neighborhood of Buckhead. As one of the best kept secrets in Atlanta, it serves as a serene natural environment for many activities. On this day the park served as the setting to photograph Todd and Chrissy’s engagement session. All morning long storms kept blowing rain through the metro area. It almost seemed as if the session would not happen. Nonetheless, with a little faith and determination, we were able to catch a break and the clouds actually allowed the sun to shine through at times. What a wonderful time with this couple we had.

The Couple: Chrissy and Todd

Todd, who’s originally from Athens gels perfectly with Chrissy, an Auburn grad. Together they have a very caring but easy going demeanor that makes it so easy to get along with them. Their smiles are just off the charts; and they’re adventurous enough to go along with all our crazy requests. We even had some time for Maddie to make an appearance. By the end of the day, we weather was still cooperating. Well, sort of. So we made a quick run to get a couple of shots at the Jackson Street Bridge for the Atlanta skyline before the skies opened up again. All in all, a fantastic experience.

The Duck Pond Park needs your help! Check out their website to see how you can help keep this treasure for another century.

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They are so cute together. Her smile lit up an otherwise cloudy day.Atlanta-duck-poind-engagement-session-viridian-images-photography-photo-12 Atlanta-duck-poind-engagement-session-viridian-images-photography-photo-13

The light was so amazing after the rain.

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After some time playing with the ducks and dropping off Maddie, we headed over to the Jackson Street Bridge to end this amazing session. Congratulations and we can’t wait to cover your wedding next Spring.

 

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Atlanta Engagement Photographer | Alex + Yaquelin

July 2, 2015 2 Engagements, Uncategorized
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Among several descriptions, Merriam-Webster’s dictionary defines personality as attractive qualities that make a person interesting or pleasant to be with. Fuse two great personalities together and what do you get? Pure awesomeness! That’s what we have with Alex and Yaquelin. Spunk and loads of personality! A gorgeous sunny afternoon, a slight breeze plus tons of energy and laughter powered this engagement session across Piedmont Park and the Fox Theater in Downtown Atlanta. As a wedding photographer, working with couples that have this type of chemistry makes our job so much fun. We can’t help but to look forward to their August wedding!

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Yaquelin’s smile and laugh are so contagious. We all had a wonderful time.

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We didn’t want the night to end. So off to Peachtree Street and the Fox Theater we go. fox-theater-engagement-photo  fox-theater-engagement-photo

fox-theater-engagement-photoYou’ve got to see more, right? Click below to see the slideshow.

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