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Paris Pictures! Sarah Esther Photography

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah Esther) — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 16:42:00 +0000

Bonjour. Wanted to share some of my favorite images from my recent trip to Paris! Paris is beautiful, exquisite, romantic...everything you expect from it and more. I went with three of my closest friends and one of my favorite memories was our bike tour around the city at night which we finished off with a glass of wine on board a boat down the Seine.

New Website and Blog coming this week!

Vote on Your Favorite Image | Atlanta Wedding and Portrait Photography

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah Esther) — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 17:29:00 +0000

Bonjour Friends!
I am back from Paris, the land of love, and gearing up for wedding season.
Vote on your favorite photo using the link to the left. Great families this weekend!

Justin Timberlake

Pretty Me

Stunning Beauty

A Kiss Says It All

Best of the Week Photo Contest is back! Vote on Your favorite Photo!

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah Esther) — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 15:38:00 +0000

Hi Friends! Our "Best of the Week" photo contest is back. We took a break for our boudoir and engagement season in January and February and are excited to start back up again. Sarah Esther Photography is expanding, and I'm looking to start an entirely separate boudoir photography branch because of how this genre is exploding! I am almost entirely booked with weddings for the upcoming year, but am still looking to book two or three more. Wanting to focus on quality rather than quantity, I am limiting the number of weddings I will shoot in order to ensure every bride feels valued. Also, our new website will hopefully be launched sometime in the upcoming weeks. Stay tuned for the beautiful new design by Lisa Beers Design.

Vote on your favorite photo using the link to the left. The winner receives a $10 print credit to Pictage. Happy Monday and happy voting!

Sing Your Heart Out

San Francisco Love

Innocent Curiosity

Front Porch Sisters

Struttin' My Stuff

Railroad Harmony

2011 Travel Schedule | Sarah Esther Photography

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah Esther) — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 15:10:00 +0000

For us, 2011 is off to a great start. We're almost through January in its entirety, and spring is just around the corner. January, for our business, has been one of those months for recuperating and planning, as I'm sure its also been for you. Lots will happen this year, Ruthie gets married, we'll finish Groupon, I'll finally get to meet Justin Timberlake... (hee hee)

We've been booking consistently with weddings for 2011 (and 2012!), and I am so excited for the couples we'll work with this year! Along with weddings, we've also been busy with portrait bookings.. both of these ventures taking us on some fun travel excursions!

Below is our 2011 Travel Schedule so far; where we will be shooting weddings and portraits this year! Will you or someone you know be in the same place at the same time? We're offering portrait specials for sessions booked while we're in these places! If you are interested, or you know someone who may be interested, send us an email at: sarah (@) sarahesther (.) com

February 24-28th- San Francisco, California
March 9th-18th- Paris, France
August 20-23rd- New York, NY
August 21- Albany, NY
September 23-25th- San Francisco, California
November 6-11th- San Diego, California

Here's a picture of the Bay Bridge at night from my last trip to San Fran.

Have a great day everyone!

Interested in Booking Sarah for a shoot? Contact us here: www.sarahesther.com

Boudoir Photos | Sarah Esther Photography

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah Esther) — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 02:52:00 +0000

I love boudoir photo shoots...no butts about it:)

Swanky Boudoir Weekend | Boudoir Photography

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah Esther) — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 23:50:00 +0000

Our Swanky Boudoir weekend was incredible. We were upgraded to the NICEST suite at the W hotel in Buckhead, complete with skyline views of downtown Atlanta. Just in time for Valentine's Day! Don't worry ladies, we will do this again! Sign up using the link to the right if you would like to get our emails about upcoming events, sales, and new about Sarah Esther Photography.

More photos to come!

Savannah Wedding Photography | Margaret and Tanner Tie the Knot!

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah Esther) — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 01:30:00 +0000

Check out the slideshow of Margaret and Tanner's Savannah Wedding!
Tanner is from Kansas and Margaret is from Savannah, but their paths crossed at a summer camp in Hawaii where they both were counselors. They quickly hit it off as friends, and kept in touch through the years. Each summer, they'd try to get assigned to the same camp locations and visit each other during the school year. Before college, their friendship turned into a romantic relationship full of handwritten love letters and brief visits. Their families both saw the stars align above these two, and when they broke off their relationship, no one was convinced they were done for good. During college they each dated other people, all the while keeping in touch like old friends.

Tanner ended his relationship, and Margaret found herself single, too. All it took was one visit to Kansas City, and the two were inseperable again. I had the privilege of catching breakfast with Margaret at Chick-Fil-A the day after she came back from her visit.. she looked me in the eye and told me she was going to marry him. Margaret is definitely not the 'lovey-dovey' romantic type that falls hard and fast, so I knew her feelings ran deep.

I once heard someone say that a bride is never more beautiful than she is in his eyes the very first time he sees her. It was a beautiful moment full of emotion. Margaret's stunning dress is designed by Pronovias.

The two married in Margaret's home town, Savannah, GA, where they will begin their first year of marriage. It was a cool 65 degree December day. Margaret and Tanner were surrounded by close friends and family, most of whom they have known since childhood.

A Savannah wedding would not be complete without a trolley ride and some fun street shots!

What a good looking wedding party! Harvey Designs did the gorgeous white flowers for the wedding party.

The traditional catholic wedding was beautiful, and the reception was held at Savannah Station, a refurbished train station off of the river. They danced the night away to Van Morrison Covers and Ben Harper love songs.

Margaret's family pulled out gag-gifts of mustaches and maracas during the reception and insisted to wear them. Everyone, even Margaret's grandmother, was on the dance floor. A trolley took guests back to the hotel, and the love birds snuck out to catch some rest before an early morning flight to Jamaica!

Atlanta's Crazy Snow Week!

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah Esther) — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 17:35:00 +0000

I don't think there has been this much snow in Atlanta since the infamous blizzard of '93 where we all got to stay home from school for a week and eat all the food out of the freezer because we didn't have power! Who remembers this?

I woke up Monday and this was my front porch!

My roommate Emily and ventured out into the white gorgeousness for some pictures. People were out sledding, building snowmen, and everything kids like to do on snow days. Its funny how you never grow out of the excitement that comes from the few big snow falls the south gets!

Enjoying the snow is always fun, no matter how old you get:)

{Emily and I}We were freeeeezzzing, but managed to both get some great shots.
Atlanta is beautiful in the snow!

And for all the big footprints and little footprints that went out in the snow this week.

Happy snow WEEK! Its been fun...but I am ready for 80 degrees and sunny! How about you?

Snow Day in Atlanta! Best of the Week photo contest is BACK!

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah Esther) — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 15:39:00 +0000

Snow D-A-Y! Anyone have a sled I could borrow? How many of you are off work today? Yay for the south getting some snow.

Over New Years, I had the privilege of shooting a beautiful wedding in Savannah, Georgia. Stay posted for the slideshow and images on Wednesday. One image below for Margaret and Tanner!! :)

Vote on your favorite image!

Ethnic Dance

Heart Balloons

Cotton Candy


Red Door Love

Happy New Years! Best of the Week Photo Contest

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah Esther) — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 19:53:00 +0000

Hope you all are enjoying the Holidays! I can't wait for New Years because I will be heading to Savannah to photograph Tanner and Margaret's wedding! I've gotten to be around so many amazing couples this month, from all over the country. December has been a busy one for travel, and I was actually one of those stuck in an airport over the weekend! It threw off my week a little, but I am finally back on track. Joy!

Check out the images from this week, we had a lot of fun despite the cold. The great thing about the cold weather is that smiles tend to freeze on :)

Remember to vote for your favorite image!

You make me smile

Beautiful Eyes

Look!

Sunflowers and Love

Christmas Week Photo Contest

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah Esther) — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 02:30:00 +0000

I wish you all a very merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! If you are on our email list, you will be getting a Christmas card this week:) If you aren't, please sign up using the link to the left. We won't spam you, promise.

Vote for your favorite photo via the box on the left. The ladies in Mrs. Claus outfits from Frederick's of Hollywood=Most fun this season. Seriously. You ladies brightened my day!!

Happy voting and Merry Christmas.

Holiday Kiss

Don't Need No Santa

Boudoir Beautiful

Black and White Love

Vote on our 'Best of the Week Photo Contest | Atlanta Wedding and Portrait Photography

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah Esther) — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 23:55:00 +0000

Hope you all enjoyed the snow yesterday. Take just a second to look through these images from the past week and vote on your favorite. Winner gets a prize! Tell your friends and family to vote as well.

Happy Monday:) Bundle up and stay warm!

Leopard Beauty

Winter Wonderland

My mom's gonna be proud

Future model

Montaluce Wedding Photography | Tracy and Jimmy

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah Esther) — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 18:45:00 +0000

Congratulations Jimmy and Tracy! Absolutely love this couple. The venue, Montaluce winery, was spectacular, overlooking the blue ridge mountains.
Click here to see the slideshow of Jimmy and Tracy's wedding images.

Jimmy and Tracy were married at Montaluce winery in the cask room at sunset. Light poured through the doorway from the mountains onto them as they were married by Jimmy's hometown pastor. The room was decorated with gorgeous purple flowers and candles surrounded the guests.

Tracy and Jimmy's portraits were done in perfect lighting (a photographer's dream). Love was certainly in the air as they enjoyed their first moments as husband and wife. We strolled down to the vineyards to capture some gorgeous images before heading up to their reception.

The reception was held at the restaurant at Montaluce, the room overlooking the winery and the blue ridge mountains. Guests enjoyed a cocktail hour and horderves as they watched the sun dip behind the mountains.

Tracy and Jimmy's portraits were done in the most gorgeous light. They had such a loving air about them as they enjoyed their first moments as husband and wife. We strolled down to the vineyards to capture some gorgeous images before heading up to their reception.

The reception was a blast, the food at Montaluce is amaaaaaazinggg (thanks for letting us eat:). After dinner, close friends and family gave emotional toasts with a twist of humor, bringing tears to the couple. Jimmy and Tracy changed people's lives. What a special couple!

Mr. and Mrs. Webb and their guests danced the night away as everyone celebrated with them. They really let loose and had a blast, celebrating the start of their new life together.

Grandma was gettin' down wit her bad self.

Enjoy your honeymoon guys. Thanks so much for letting us be a part of your wedding!

New "Best of the Week" Photo Contest 12.06 | Atlanta Wedding and Portrait Photography

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah Esther) — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 15:44:00 +0000

Hi Everyone! December is finally here. I love the anticipation of the holidays.

I am continuing the Best of the Week photo contest! Thank you all for voting week after week. Congratulations Vincent family! Your photo won our contest from last week. You received a $10 print credit to Pictage as a prize.

Vote on your favorite photo from the past week by clicking the button next to the name of the photo on the left.

Happy voting:)

Reflection

Little Sister


City Kiss

Swing Excitement


Love

Atlanta Engagement Photography | Ian and Fanta

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah Esther) — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Ian and Fanta met while
attending brother-sister colleges in Atlanta. Everyone who attends the schools dreams of meeting their soul mate at the corresponding school, making Ian and Fanta's love story the kind of fairytale all students hope for. They didn't start dating right away, but had plenty of mutual friends to bring them together. Over time, "something clicked" as they say, and Ian and Fanta have been inseparable ever since.

Ian asked for Fanta's hand in marriage on a trip they were on together; they share a love for traveling, Atlanta nightlife, and the social scene.

I am privileged to be shooting their wedding in June at 200 Peachtree in Downtown Atlanta!

For their engagement session, they wanted to incorporate their favorite pastimes, so we devised a plan to showcase both their love for nightlife, appreciation of the arts, and enjoyment of relaxing around town.

We began the session at Colony Square in Atlanta, and made our way down to the W Hotel Midtown for a shoot in the lobby. The light and the decor made spectacular images. After a quick outfit change we walked to Piedmont Park where they spent a lot of time early on in their relationship. The fall colors were at their peak, and the park was gorgeous!

After a phenomenal morning with Ian and Fanta, my abs were sore from laughing with them. Their love for each other, warmth, and genuine spirit is truly contagious. And aren't they just beautiful together?

Atlanta Engagement and Wedding Photography | Matt and Lauren

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah Esther) — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 21:00:00 +0000

The story of these two unfolded pretty unexpectedly. Matt and Lauren's first 'dat'e was seemingly an accident, as Lauren had commissioned Matt to design her business cards and thought it'd be great to discuss the project over dinner one night at Baraonda in Atlanta. The rest, they say, is history.

What started out as a business dinner ended in a date, and thus began their romance. Both Matt and Lauren say their personalities clicked from the beginning and they did not want to be with anyone else. Lauren has waited patiently for Mr. Right to come along, and her efforts paid off as Matt is her first and last relationship. Matt is a bit of a sarcastic spirit and his dry comments leave Lauren in stiches; they never stop laughing when together.

Matt Proposed to Lauren at the High Museum, as a complete surprise to her. He had her family waiting in the Robinson Atrium (no relation to him, but he planned it to signify her new last name!)

We started their engagement session on a chilly Saturday at San Francisco Coffee Company in Virginia Highlands. We were all so happy to be around hot coffee and muffins.

The two spend a lot of time there, and it's one of the places they went on their first 'date'. Matt brought along a vintage type writer that they are also using at their wedding as part of their wedding guest book.

After hanging out at San Francisco Coffee for a little while, we made our way to the High Museum so capture the two in the place where he proposed. The light and the lines inside the High always make me swoon and it really is one of my favorite places to shoot. Matt and Lauren will be married in April, congrats guys! Unfortunately, I will not be shooting their wedding, as they already hired a wedding photographer before the engagement session.

Look at her gorgeous engagement ring!

Best Wishes to Matt and Lauren!

New Best of the Week Photo Contest | Atlanta Wedding and Portrait Photography

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah Esther) — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 18:00:00 +0000

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving with family and friends. Monday morning...back to work...squeezing into your pants...anyone?

We ran a special Boudoir promotion ($199 savings) on Black Friday for our January 15th-16th Swanky Boudoir Weekend. Still two spots available if you didn't have a chance to sign up. Email ordering@sarahesther.com.

Met some great people this past week. Best of the Week photo contest is continuing! Vote on your favorite photo from the past week. The winner receives a $10 Print Credit to Pictage.

Happy Monday after-you've ate too much pumpkin pie and spent all your money on Black Friday :)

Best Friends

Traveling Pants

My mom is funny

Duet

Sisters

Happy Thanksgiving | Atlanta Wedding and Portrait Photography

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah Esther) — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 18:10:00 +0000

Happy Thanksgiving! The holiday season is here! What are you thankful for? Life may be going your way lately or you may feel like everything is going wrong. Regardless, try to think of someone in your life you are thankful for--someone who brings you joy. I am thankful for my wonderful roommates AND for all of you who make my job full of fun and laughter.

Here are some of my favorite images recently. Happy Thanksgiving. And...I'm running a huge promotional on BLACK FRIDAY. Starts on Friday at 5am. Shh...its a surprise.

New Photo Contest! Atlanta Portrait and Wedding Photography

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah Esther) — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 16:27:00 +0000

Hi Everyone. Sorry for the missed week of photo contests. I was with Ruthie, my Marketing Director, at PartnerCon (a photographers conference) in New Orleans. I had my first "beignet" (pronounced: Benyay for those non-French speakers) at Cafe Du Monde, took lots of pictures on Bourbon Street, and walked around the streets with my 'open container' of Bourbon and coke. I met some pretty amazing photographers and was really inspired in a variety of ways to take my business to the next level.

Saturday night I shot Jimmy and Tracy's wedding at Montaluce Winery. It was phenomenal-perfect weather, perfect venue, and immaculate planning and flow to the night. Thanks to my friend Shawn Reeder who second shot the wedding with me! Shawn is a destination wedding and lifestyle photographer out in Yosemite National Park.

Now for the contest...AMAZING COUPLES, AMAZING FAMILIES this weekend! Here are four of my "best". Vote on your favorite, and the winner gets a prize!

Window Shot

Jimmy and Tracy's Wedding

Moment Captured

Baseball Buddies

San Francisco Travel Photography | Sarah Esther

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah Esther) — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 17:38:00 +0000

I want to share an image from my San Francisco trip a few weeks (actually a month ago!). I love this image, probably one of my absolute favorites from the trip. I think I love it because of the story that it could tell, and maybe what it does tell for anyone looking at it. Really for me it incorporates two elements that I love, and in turn, love to photograph: People and structures.

I don't know this couple, they just happened to be in my way (heehee jk), but now I'm going to make up a story about them.. about their romance on the Embarcadero.. and pretend that I was shooting their engagement session as they cuddled in site of the Bay Bridge. They are a fabulous couple, they have great taste in sushi, beer, black hair dye, and light jackets. The end :)

Atlanta Photographer | Sarah Esther | Best of the Week Photo Contest!

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah Esther) — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 16:36:00 +0000

Hope everyone had an amazing Halloween weekend. Loved some of the costumes I saw...was it just me or was Halloween a three day celebration this year?

Heads up: My website and blog is in the process of a face-lift! I'm excited to see what our designer comes up with to make my photography business become even more irresistible.

VOTE ON YOUR FAVORITE PHOTO OF THE WEEK BY CLICKING THE LINK TO THE LEFT.

Happy Monday:)

Curls

Reflection

Fountain Dance

Lean

| St. Simons Wedding Photography | John and Emily

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah Esther) — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 14:08:00 +0000

Click to watch the awesome slideshow.

Emily transferred to North Georgia, where she met John and was instantly attracted to him because of the jeep he restored. (same jeep they drove away from the reception in!) However, she had a boyfriend but luckily for John, the relationship was not going well.

Emily broke up with her boyfriend and her and John started spending more and more time together and eventually starting dating.

They dated all the way through college. They were both involved in the Greek system and their respective affiliations were active with each other, enabling them to spend a lot of time together.

Something sweet about their relationship? Emily has terms of endearment for John ("JBear" and "JJ") and he will only let her call him these names.

Emily and John were engaged on the beach in St. Simons. They were married on October 2, 2010 at the Lovely Lane Chapel in St. Simons. The reception took place at the Casino at St. Simons. Emily's dress designed by Pricilla of Boston coordinated beautifully with the bridesmaids dresses.

John bought Emily a house and they are restoring it together:)
And they lived happily ever after!

10.25.10 Best of the Week Photo Contest | Engagement and Portrait Photography

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah Esther) — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 15:27:00 +0000

New Best of the Week Photo contest. Vote on your favorite!

Congratulations to Amber for winning the contest last week with the photo of your precious daughter, Hayden! You should have received your prize, a $10 print credit to Pictage, in your email inbox.

Check out the new images:) Spread the word.
Getting married? Check out my website. www.sarahesther.com

Daddy's Love

Just Between Us

Say What?!

Check It

San Francisco Travel Photography | Sarah Esther

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah Esther) — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 14:00:00 +0000

Sometimes you just need to get away. Of course, most of those times happen when you can't get away (which, I think is why we really want to in the first place! oh the cycles.)

Last weekend I had the fantastic pleasure of my wants and my needs actually matching up for a change, and I took off to San Francisco for a little me-and-california time.

San Francisco is one of my absolute favorite cities that I have ever been to. Right now, it's a close second behind Paris (which we will be in come March!). The environment is a perfect blend of coast-meets-city-meets-mountains. I long to engage in portrait photography along the San Francisco Embarcadero. Any takers?

I took so many pictures, and I want to share them all, but I think I'll actually space them out. I'll need a little taste of San Francisco every week, so maybe I'll post a few a week until I go back. Sounds like a plan.

Sunrise near the Marin Headlands behind the Golden Gate

Happy Tuesday everyone!

10.18.10 Best of the Week Photo Contest | Sarah Esther Photography

noreply@blogger.com (Sarah Esther) — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 14:39:00 +0000

I had the busiest weekend, but met lots of great families and couples in the process!

Continuing the Best of the Week contest! Each week, I post between 4-5 of my favorite photos from the past week and ask you to vote on which you think is best. The WINNER from each week receives a $10 print credit to Pictage!

At the end of each quarter we will have all the winners compete against each other for a GRAND PRIZE. Contest beginning in a few weeks.

VOTE BY CLICKING ON THE BUTTON TO THE LEFT NEXT TO THE NAME OF YOUR FAVORITE PHOTO.

Hayden's Big Birthday

Stick your tongue out!

Commitment

Pearls