Peach Blossom Photography by Julie Anne

Year in Review - 2012 Weddings ~ Atlanta Wedding Photographer

2013-01-02T17:33:00.002-05:00

2012 - WHAT A YEAR!! In 2012 - I shot 11 weddings, second shot 8 weddings, shot and helped plan 1 elopement, attended 1 wedding as a guest, and was in one wedding as a bridesmaids for a total of 22 weddings that I was actively involved in. I was also fortunate to be featured on multiple blogs including Style Me Pretty & Occasions Magazine. I don't know how wedding photographers do 30-40 weddings a year - I guess they just don't spend as much time getting to know their clients like I do. I LOVE my peach blossom brides and I love getting to help add to the experience of their special day. I'm just coming down off the high of my last wedding which was 12/29. I'm excited to have a couple weeks downtime before my 2013 year kicks off in Key West in February with a wedding planned by Kelly at JUST SAVE THE DATE.

Below are our friends Kasia & Alex tying the knot at the Jekyll Island Club! We had such a great time celebrating with them!

Below is a picture of me as a bridesmaid at my best friend Jess's wedding this past April at the Decatur History Center! Cat did such a good job capturing the day!

I must really love the kissing pictures because I sure picked a lot of them to share! Thanks to everyone for making my year so special... I am looking forward to a brand new year with a brand new set of amazing couples!!! CHEERS To 2013... wait until you see what I have in store!

Year in Review 2012 ~ Enagement Sessions

2012-12-28T09:54:00.001-05:00

What a year 2012 was for Peach Blossom Photography! One of my favorite parts of the holidays is taking the time to reflect on all the amazing weddings, engagements, and family shoots I had throughout the year. Below is a compilation of one of my favorite shots from each engagement session I did this year. Nothing compares to dreamy lighting and amazing clients....

Jeanette & Colin's Winter Wedding ~ Roswell Photographer

2012-12-27T10:21:00.000-05:00

Jeanette & Colin were married at the beautiful St Peter Chanel Catholic Church in Roswell on December 1st. Their reception was held at Roswell Mill's Ivy Hall. Their Christmas inspired wedding was decorated with red and white roses. I loved how they gifted their guests silver ornaments! I just love winter weddings!

P&K's Jekyll Island Engagement Session ~ Atlanta Wedding Photographer

2012-11-23T10:12:00.000-05:00

Last weekend, Brent and I had the joy of witnessing two of our friends tie the Knot at the Jekyll Island Club. So while we were down on Jekyll, my amazing clients Paige and Kevin drove down from Atlanta for a destination engagement session! Saturday was a little chilly, super windy, and high tide so we captured a few around the Clam Creek Picnic area and the Horton House ruins. We met back up Sunday to capture a few fun photos down by Driftwood Beach. I just love how these turned out!!! Can't wait for their March 2013 wedding!

Here is a little preview of my favorite photos I snapped as a guest at Kasia and Alex's wedding too!!!

Happy Thanksgiving 2012 ~ Atlanta Photographer

2012-11-22T14:57:00.000-05:00

As most of you have noticed on Facebook & Twitter that once again my “Days of Thanks” updates have fallen short… I think I may have made it to day 5. This actually is not bad for me! Social Media just takes so much time and discipline. Instead I have decided to layout my 22 reasons I am Thankful and such a lucky girl this year to share with you all this Thanksgiving!

1. I am thankful for my faith in the Lord above who continues to strengthen me and guide me (even if I sometimes find myself on the wrong path)

2. I am thankful for my husband who loves me and encourages me to chase my dreams

3. I am thankful for a large, loving family – we put the FUN in Dysfunctional.

4. I am thankful that God gave our family the most beautiful, fun loving, red headed 3 year old and feel it’s time for my sister to have another one for me to love!!

5. I am thankful for the newest addition to my household – BELLA. Despite her piddles & poo accidents in the house. She brings a huge smile to my face. (She is a F1 Goldendoodle)

6.       I am thankful for Mimi – my super needy rescue kitty who continues to teach Bella to behave.

7.       I am thankful for my childhood girlfriends (Amanda, Erica, Jessica & Michelle) for all of our crazy shenanigans & who despite our disagreements over the last 20 years – they continue to be such a huge part of my life.

8.       I am thankful for my wonderful neighbors that I met this year and the happiness they bring to my life – Thanks Barbara, Elizabeth, & Twanda

9.       I am thankful for all the amazing people I have met since I moved to Atlanta 5 years ago.

10.   I am thankful for being able to experience the different seasons although I think I’ve decided to start “wintering” in Florida so I don’t freeze!

11.   I am thankful for living in a great community and finally joining the YMCA. Yoga is awesome!

12.   I am thankful for my continued good health and happiness... I've totally rocked the Red Hair this year!! I must try to work on getting healthier at least I did join the Y!

13. I am thankful for my creative talents – Lord knows I was never meant to be an athlete!!!

14. I am thankful for the ability to own my own business and love what I do.

15. I am thankful that this year we were able to open an in-home studio so I can continue to grow my business and better serve my clients.

16. I am extremely THANKFUL for my amazing clients who believe in me and my talents.

17.   I am thankful for all my photog friends who have shared their knowledge and passion for photography with me. Catherine, Christy, Rebekah, Nina, Shari, Nancy Jo, Renee, Tracy, and soo many more!

18.   I am thankful for having connected with some Amazing Vendors who share their passion for weddings/events and continue to refer me to their clients!

19.   I am thankful for Jeff Jochum – my amazing business coach and Team-X for their continued support and knowledge sharing. They push hard but they want me to find my You-niqueness!

20.   I am thankful to be part of the Junior League ofAtlanta - it is truly an honor to be part of such an amazing, strong group women who work so hard to make Atlanta a better city.

21.   I am thankful for the work I’ve done with ALT Pink Foundation and helping women with breast cancer. I look forward to ramping up in 2013!!

22.   I am Thankful for being able to travel the world and experience great things – For our 2012 big trip we visited San Francisco & Napa.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO EVERYONE! 11.22.12 I hope you are as fortunate and thankful as I am this year!Travel home safely if you were visiting family. I am currently in a car on my way to Kentucky!! I guess you could say I'm also thankful for AT&T hotspots!!

Emma & Reid's Charleston E-Session ~ Charleston Wedding Photography

2012-11-14T16:55:00.003-05:00

The last weekend of October, Brent and I got to spend the weekend photographing a wedding and engagement session in beautiful Charleston. Emma and Reid chose The Battery and College of Charleston as their e-session backdrops. Having met at the College of Charleston, it was only location that would work for them! The weather was perfect and we had such a fun morning. We are looking forward to their June wedding in Atlanta!

Jenny & Robert at McDaniel Farm Park ~ Duluth Wedding Photographer

2012-10-30T09:00:00.000-04:00

I had the pleasure of meeting up with Jenny and Robert at McDaniel Farm park last Sunday for their fabulous engagement session. Jenny was rocking my favorite look – tight jeans, winter boots, and a scarf! I’m becoming very fond of this little park in Duluth – every time I shoot there I find another angle or area I love. Plus, the morning lighting and changing leaves were fabulous. I’m looking forward to their wedding at Primrose cottage in August of 2013. Hope you enjoy a sneak peek…

Parker Pack Family Portraits ~ Kennesaw Photographer

2012-10-28T15:38:00.000-04:00

Nina and I met a few months ago at a photography workshop. We instantly became good friends! Nina has a huge heart and loves to spend time with her family. Last Sunday I had the opportunity to shoot the Parker Pack annual family photos at Kennesaw Mountain. Every photographer has their own style and process so to be asked to shoot another photogs family is a great honor for me!

Robyn & Chris's Agnes Scott College Session ~ Decatur Photographer

2012-10-26T13:21:00.002-04:00

Robyn and Chris chose Anges Scott College as their engagement session location since Robyn is currently employed there. I had never seen the campus since I don’t find myself in Decatur that often. I was immediately inspired by the beautiful architecture that the campus has to offer. Plus, you couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful Fall morning in Atlanta! I'm looking to their March 2013 wedding! Hope you enjoy a sneak peek from their session….

Kathy & Ray's McDaniel Farm Park Session ~ Duluth Wedding Photographer

2012-10-19T09:58:00.000-04:00

Kathy and Ray’s fall engagement session was shot at McDaniel Farm Park in Duluth. The park has a lot of charm with its beautiful bridges and old barn. We had a great morning strolling in the beautiful Georgia Fall Weather. We ended the session with a little collegiate rivalry as Ray and Kathy donned their Clemson and Georgia football attire!

Southwood Vintage Wedding ~ Tallahassee Wedding Photographer

2012-10-11T16:03:00.001-04:00

Cynthia & Dustin's Vintage Wedding ~ Wauchula Photographer

2012-10-11T14:46:00.000-04:00

Cynthia and Dustin had a lovely vintage wedding at Homeland Heritage Park in one of the oldest standing churches in Florida. The beautiful little church was built in 1887 and still has the original stain glass windows. Their vintage inspired reception was held at Torrey Oaks Community Room. She used a lot of her own antiques and creativity to give the reception hall it’s vintage makeover. Cynthia and Dustin’s wedding is very special to me. Their wedding was the first wedding I shot where I was surrounded by friends that I have known since I was a little girl. Her sister Aimee and I have been close friends since Junior High. I actually took pictures at Aimee’s wedding two years ago when my passion for photography was just getting fired up! Cynthia & Dustin’s wedding was also my first hometown wedding back in Wauchula, Florida were I was raised. It’s so nice to have a great reason to go home and visit!

North Georgia Fair: Fun Sessions ~ Marietta Photographer

2012-10-03T17:08:00.000-04:00

For a few years I've been drooling over the opportunity to take pictures at a fair or carnival but timing just never worked out. This year, I put the North Georgia Fair Schedule in my calendar back in March so I could plan accordingly! Getting to ride the rides, play games, and eat junk food - super fun! I loved the colors and ride lights. To make it even better - I got to catch the last few song of Sara Evan's performance. Although harder than I anticipated (tons of people and tricky light) capturing fun memories at the fair was awesome - I would totally do it again! Who's next?

First up, The Jednaszewskis. I just love taking pictures of Natalie - that girl has a ton of personality! She was a little scared of the rides at first but warmed up to them real fast!

Caity & Ryan were my next subjects! They are the cutest couple ever.

The line for the ferris wheel was a mile long so we decided to skip and just finish the night with some photos in front of it!

And finally - Sara Evans! Love her!

Sam & Jared's Carl House Wedding ~ Auburn Wedding Photography

2012-09-27T11:22:00.000-04:00

Two weekends ago, we photographed Samantha and Jared's beautiful wedding at the Carl House in Auburn, Georgia. It was a beautiful Georgia Day - the kind that lets you know fall is on its way. Samantha chose a soft palette of pink and mint green for her colors. Samantha was the most beautiful bride and Jared was looking mighty fine himself!

Their great friends Maggie & Clay created the beautiful wedding arch and adorned it with flowers. Having friends and family contribute key elements to the wedding day is a great way to really create a special setting for your wedding!

Vendors:

Flowers by Twolips Boutique
Cake by Sugar Kneads
Bridal Boutique bridals by Lori
Hair &Make-up by Brushworx
Bridesmaids dress by J Crew

Kasia & Alex's Lakeside Session ~ Lake Keowee Photographer

2012-09-15T11:46:00.001-04:00

Last weekend, Brent and I joined our friends Kasia and Alex for a little road trip to Lake Keowee in South Carolina. We took some engagement photos and spent a little time enjoy the beautiful weather out on the water. We are super excited for their November wedding at the Jekyll Island Club!

Lauren & Matt's Engagement Session on the Farm ~ Atlanta Photographer

2012-08-30T18:31:00.000-04:00

Monday Night I joined Lauren, Matt, and their furry friends at Wilson Farms in Alpharetta for their engagement session! Lauren popped into the studio a few weeks ago to finalize her wedding photography coverage. She was decked out in full riding gear and was in-between dressage lessons. So when I showed up Monday, I was expecting maybe some riding boots with pants but she hopped out of the truck in 3" stilettos. A woman after my own heart that's for sure - love for horses and a good sense of style! I'm looking forward to their March 16th wedding at Naylor Hall with A Big To Do Events!

The Gangs all here.......

A small plug for Lauren - if any of you readers are interested in eventing or dressage lessons be sure to check out Bigtime Eventing! Lauren has been a competitive equestrian for over 20 years.

Genevieve's Cupcake Birthday ~ Franklin Photography

2012-08-22T16:59:00.000-04:00

This past weekend Brent and I drove to Nashville to celebrate our niece turning 1! My sister-in-law Mandy did an amazing job planning the Über cute cupcake themed party. Notice the initials on the invite, the birthday girl's outfit, and the cake! My favorite detail was the mason jars with the paper straws all the little kiddos had - such a cute way to avoid a mess!

It's hard to believe a year ago I was up there in Nashville shooting her newborn photos.

Jana & Teristan's Lullwater Park Engagement Session ~ Atlanta Photographer

2012-08-21T19:31:00.000-04:00

Jana & Teristan chose Lullwater Park for their engagement session this past Sunday. I must admit this little hidden jem is one of Atlanta's best kept secrets. Located near the President of Emory's mansion, Lullwater Park has an awesome suspension bridge and little waterfall. Not to mention, Jana and Teristan even took their shoes off to play in the water! I can't not wait for their March Wedding in Savannah. It is sure to be as fun and fabulous as they are - I just love a couple that is not intimidated by a camera!

Claire & Scott's Foxhall Wedding ~ Atlanta Wedding Photographer

2012-08-15T19:52:00.003-04:00

Claire and Scott had a lovely summer wedding at Foxhall Resort and Sporting Club's Legacy Lodge this past weekend. The view from the ceremony location is breathtaking - as you look below at the Legacy Lake, the Polo Fields and Atlanta’s historic Chattahoochee River. The couple chose the location for the stunning view and bused friends and family in from the city center. With a soft pink and apple green color palette, Rooms in Blooms created the most beautiful floral arrangements and bouquets for the happy couple. It was an elegant and splendid affair and I couldn't be happier for such a sweet couple!

CLICK HERE -To see a slideshow from their beautiful wedding!

A special thanks to all the vendors for making their wedding magical!
A Big To Do Event
Proof of the Pudding
Rooms in Bloom
Rhodes Bakery
DJ Scott Mikell with Spectrum Entertainment
Bel Fiore Bridal

Cynthia & Dustin's E-Session under Old Oak Trees ~ Wauchula Photographer

2012-08-11T11:15:00.000-04:00

While spending 2 weeks working around Florida, I popped into my hometown of Wauchula to shoot Cynthia and Dustin's engagement session. When some people think of Florida, all they picture is white sandy beaches and lots of retirees. However growing up in Central Florida , you know that the state is mostly orange trees, palmettos, old oaks with hanging moss, and lots of cattle. The rustic and untouched feel of Hardee County makes it a truly picturesque place for a romantic picnic/engagement session. I'm looking forward to flying back down for their vintage themed wedding at the Homeland Heritage Park in September!

Sam & Nick's Little White House Wedding ~ Key West Photographer

2012-07-31T12:27:00.000-04:00

Sam and Nick are your classic high school sweethearts! They started dating in 11th grade and stayed together during their college career at the University of Florida. Once you have experienced the beauty of the Florida Keys - you can understand why the two of them had to be married in their hometown of Key West. Sam and Nick had a beautiful navy and yellow wedding at Truman's Little White House in the heart of Key West. All of their friends and family pitched in to make their day extra magical by contributing the floral arrangements, music, food, and other details. Nick's brother owns Krawl Bar in Key West helped with a tap setup to use with Nick & Sam's custom pint glasses. Florida Keys Party Rental did a great job setting up the tent and dreamy lighting that gave the wedding a really elegant feel. I owe a very special Thank You to the fabulous Kelly Fowler from Just Save the Date for referring me to Sam & Nick! It's always fun to be able to work with vendors I love....

After the sun went down - the Bridal Party and Fabulous Mother of the Bride hit the dance floor!! Tent weddings make for fun photos with great lighting!

Click here to see their wedding slideshow!

Jennifer & William's White Columns Wedding ~ Milton Wedding Photographer

2012-07-25T13:26:00.001-04:00

Jennifer & William had a beautiful summer wedding at White Columns Country Club. Despite a little July rain, the two of them had a lovely outdoor ceremony followed by a lively reception. The lime green and pink color scheme really popped against the backdrop. Jennifer - another pinterest addict - had a lot of beautiful details. My favorites included their fingerprint tree guest book and their fabulous & colorful glow stick exit...

To see their wedding day story, click here for the slideshow!

Vendors:
Dress Designer: Essence of Australia
Dress Store: Bel Fiore Bridal
Event Planner: Alyssa from Sashay Events
DJ: Black Tie Events

Little Elisabeth is 3 Months Old ~ Norcross Photographer

2012-07-19T17:41:00.000-04:00

Last week I had my first session and first wedding consult in the new studio! Little Elisabeth was my lucky guinea pig. She was such a happy client and was easy to work with. I love her in the aqua lace romper!!

Aubry & Jeremy's Peachy Anniversary ~ Fayette Wedding Photographer

2012-07-17T13:10:00.000-04:00

Last June I had the pleasure of photographing Aubry and Jeremy's wedding at Dunaway Gardens. They decided to do a first year anniversary session. We decided on doing a first anniversary inspiration session which takes Brides & Grooms back to the places that either inspired their wedding or the places where their wedding was held. It is a great way to bring back memories of the wedding and all the planning that went into it. Aubry and Jeremy asked me to do their 1 year anniversary session at Gregg's Peach Farm in Concord, Georgia. Gregg's Farm is a few miles from their home and is a place they frequent in the summer when Peaches are in Season. It was the major inspiration for their Peach Themed Wedding! Aubry's colors were Peach & Blue with pops of green. As a wedding favor, the Storms had peaches for their friends and family to take home. We used the same buckets as props that held the peaches they gifted last year. At their wedding they also had Sweet Tea (the preferred drink in the South) so we wanted to include it somehow into the session. We decided to create a peach stand in the middle of peach farm that sold peaches, sweet tea, and peach ice cream. I brought along my mason jar mugs, glass pitcher, and straws to help create a fun little stand. Gregg's farm is known for its yummy homemade peach ice-cream so we had to include it too! It was a warm summer day but so much fun! The 1st anniversary gift tradition is paper.Why not do a fun anniversary shoot and then make it into a book to remember it all by??

Click here to see their wedding slideshow!

Claire & Scott's Opelika engagement session ~ Alabama Wedding Photographer

2012-07-11T14:46:00.001-04:00

I met Claire and Scott in the Historic District of Opelika on what seemed to be the hottest day of summer. Engagement sessions to me are the best because I really get to spend some quality time getting to know the bride and groom. However, we all agreed to keep this session really short! In just 30 short minutes, we wrapped up their session but it only takes a minute or two to see how these two adore each other. Being able to capture two people in love with all their happiness and emotion is truly the best part of my job! Plus getting to hang out with lots of awesome clients...

Doesn't Scott's profile and smile look very similar to that of Ryan Gosling's?

I'm looking forward to their August Wedding at Fox Hall Sporting Club! It's going to be a fun one for sure!