Let's go to the Georgia State Fair! Kate Mullen's Senior Session pt 2

I haven't officially even written part one, so this is slightly backwards. So let me kind of start from the beginning. Kate is my senior rep girl, which means she blasted me out to all her friends for a free senior session. We had so much fun on the first session that she decided to hire me for a second round of senior portraits and that brings us to this moment.

The Georgia State Fair in Perry. I was a little nervous, I can't lie. Fairs are a hot spot for crowds and people who have maybe had one or two adult beverages. But, I was also *really* excited because hello, twinkley, bright, carnival lights and bokeh and magic. I let the excited side of me rule, which really shouldn't come as a shock to anyone. Excited me always trumps scared me.

The weather couldn't have been more perfect if I had planned it. It was a bright overcast afternoon, temps were warm, but not sweaty, and there was a perfect slight breeze (y'all know I love a good windblown look for my girls). The carnival lights were on and gorgeous, and the smell of fried fair food was in the air. Kate was so fun, she wanted to ride some rides, eat some cotton candy and blow bubbles. She absolutely killed the session, I mean seriously who makes cotton candy look good?! She rocked her best "Kylie Jenner" faces and laughed at my bad jokes. Needless to say the session was flawless.

Thank you Kate! For trusting me enough to not only do the first session, but then hire me for a second. You are a beautiful girl, inside and out, and my senior angel. I am so grateful to have you in my life! 

Providence Canyon :: Destiny & Tony

Destiny entered, and won, my giveaway at the winter bridal expo I had a booth at in January! Our original plan was to meet at Omaha Brewing for beer tasting, a tour and some photos (that's the moment I knew I loved her), but due to a very large birthday party being hosted at Omaha, we decided to adventure to Providence Canyon instead, and let me just tell you, that decision was a good one! 

It was a beautiful day (aren't they always?) so T and the dogs decided to drive with me and hike while I worked. The pets got out of the car and Destiny made the same squeaking noise I always make when I see dogs "PUPPIES!" she said. Obviously there is another sign that I would love her. We wandered down onto the floor of the canyon and I just stared at the canyon walls. I've been there once before, but it was pouring rain (and ruined my camera) so I didn't get to really appreciate it's full beauty. 

As we chatted I quickly learned Tony is the comedian of the two. There were many sarcastic comments, over the top adoring of Destiny and snarky conversations. This might not be ideal for most, but I am a New Englander at my core, so it was like hanging with my high school besties; we were raised on sarcasm, layers of clothing and Dunkin Donuts, so it's only fitting that Tony and I were quickly snarking back and forth while Destiny laughed and joined in the sarcasm. 

A few of my favorite things:

• Their outfits. I know, cliche, but I am SUCH a sucker for a soft pink blouse and I thought Tony's plaid shirt complimented Destiny's color choice so nicely. Not to mention I was obsessed with Destiny's shoes (so obsessed I bought myself a pair, just darker).
• The super casual-ness of them both. Usually I have clients who request certain poses, and shots, but these two were so low key! I really felt like I was having an afternoon with my besties in NH. 
• Their dogs. Okay, so they didn't bring their dogs (which I openly confessed bummed me out so much), but they told me stories and showed pictures of their TWO corgis -- I FREAKING LOVE CORGIS SO MUCH. From one dog mom to another dog mom, Destiny and I just connected. 

Rocky Top Farm Wedding :: Alison & Stewart

It's been yet another crazy couple of weeks for me (aren't they always?).. I spent a long weekend up in New Hampshire visiting family and seeing sissy graduate from nursing school and last weekend I ventured over to Georgia's *beautiful* Jekyll Island for a triathlon (no big deal I came in 2nd place in my age group - hair flip!). 

Back to reality after my mini vacations, and back to work on this beautiful, sunshiney wedding day! Alison and Stewart got MARRIED! I still can't believe that Alison chose me to be her photographer. I felt so excited when she booked me, I knew it was going to be a great wedding. Alison has this very quiet personality until you get to know her and then she is sassy and funny and kind. Stewart is equally as awesome, but in a much more loud and goofy kind of way. The best part of these two, is the way Stewart makes Alison laugh, it melts my heart.

It was a perfect spring day in Georgia - one of the few that don't make you sweat to death, while simultaneously you are enjoying a gentle breeze. There was not a cloud in the sky, and you could smell summer coming. The day was filled with some of my favorite things: Sunflowers, intimate moments, simple details, and relaxed, happy family members. 

Stewart and Alison got married at The Farm at Rocky Top in Opelika, Alabama. It was AWESOME! The guys got to get ready in this sweet little "meat house" that actually used to be a meat house (nope, I'm not going to use my imagination to figure out what exactly that means). It was well decorated with festive lights and a bunch of vintage signs, birdhouses and tools! The girls got ready in the "bunk house" which was perfectly pink with beautiful floors and, as the ladies love, perfect lighting!

We had pre-planned a first look (*swoon*), so we were escorted out to the middle of a beautifully mowed field to enjoy a massive shady tree. In typical Emily fashion, I had to put on my sunglasses so nobody could see my tears of joy. I know, I'm such a sucker.

 And seriously, this bridal party was a blast! They were so fun with their posing, I was in heaven!

Let the party begin! I totally loved this bright and fabulous barn, it made for gorgeous photos if I do say so myself :)

 They had a selfie station... So obviously Kara and I had to get a picture of us...

AND A SPARKLER EXIT! UGH YES! I have yet to be burned by a drunk guest with a sparkler, so until then I am going to continue to be completely in love with all sparkler images!