Leslie and Sam | Atlanta Botanical Garden and Piedmont Park Engagement Photographer

In July year 2010, Leslie and Sam met at Emory Hospital.  Sam was finishing up his fellowship and she had just started working there.  The following year in November, they planned a romantic weekend away at in Asheville. Sam had devised a proposal plan with the help of Leslie’s good friend and purchased an engagement ring three months before. When the time came for their trip, he hid away flowers and champagne.

They settled in at the Biltmore Estates, and as they watched the sunset, he began to nervously start the conversation about the sunset.  He asked her what she thought of the meaning of sunset.  When he realized she wasn’t following, he began to say, “sunset means the end of this day and soon to be another day, just like stages in life and relationships, you cross over from one stage at the end to the beginning of another.”  Then he proceeded to showed her the ring waiting for a reaction.  To which she said, “Aren’t you supposed to say something?”  He proposed. She said yes. Then 30 mins of silence letting it all sink in. :)

We photographed their engagement session a few weeks ago at the Atlanta Botanical Garden and Piedmont Park with their dog Otis.

Leslie and Sam | Atlanta Botanical Garden Engagement Photography

Leslie and Sam | Atlanta Botanical Garden Engagement Photography

Leslie and Sam | Atlanta Botanical Garden Engagement Photography

Leslie and Sam | Atlanta Botanical Garden Engagement Photography

Leslie and Sam | Atlanta Botanical Garden Engagement Photography

 

Leslie and Sam | Atlanta Botanical Garden Engagement Photography

Leslie and Sam | Atlanta Botanical Garden Engagement Photography

Leslie and Sam | Atlanta Botanical Garden Engagement Photography

Leslie and Sam | Atlanta Botanical Garden Engagement Photography

Leslie and Sam and Otis | Piedmont Park Atlanta Engagement Photography

Leslie and Sam and Otis | Piedmont Park Atlanta Engagement Photography

Leslie and Sam | Atlanta Botanical Garden Engagement Photography

Arivu Weslyn - August 21, 2012 - 3:10 pm

Lovely pictures! Congrats and all the best… God bless you both!

Mini Jacob - July 22, 2012 - 6:04 pm

Lovely! congratulations!

Sam Ebenezer - July 22, 2012 - 4:55 am

Congrats Sam.May God bless you. Great pictures.

Amelia Michael - July 21, 2012 - 11:14 pm

Hi TSSK, Congratulations! Beautiful pictures! God Bless you both. LOve from all 4 of us.

Esther JuLee - July 21, 2012 - 8:45 pm

Thanks Kym!

Esther JuLee - July 21, 2012 - 8:45 pm

Thanks Amy! :)

Paul Chacko - July 18, 2012 - 10:31 pm

Congrats.. TSSK give me a call sometime..

Amy Terrell - July 18, 2012 - 7:35 pm

Amazing photos!

Kym Lee - July 18, 2012 - 4:54 pm

Love all the colors!

Esther JuLee - July 18, 2012 - 4:54 am

Looking forward to seeing you all there! :)

Lee Lo - July 11, 2012 - 8:08 pm

beautiful! looking forward to the wedding (and the pics) :)

Brandy and Grant | A Summerour Studio Atlanta Wedding Photographer

Brandy and Grant’s summer wedding was at Summerour Studio in Atlanta.  They picked Summerour because of their beautiful floors and ceilings, and they have a nice outdoor area for cocktail hour games, which they used to full potential. They had some handmade custom cornhole boards and other lawn games.

It was a bit hectic start of the day. Cameras were everywhere between Jacob and I, the videographer, and the film crew from Say Yes to the Dress… there were lots of us!  Their episode will be airing this winter, so be sure to check it out!

When it was time to do their first look, you could tell all the stress was gone and they were able to enjoy the day, knowing they loved each other and they were there to celebrate their marriage!  Sometimes it’s rare to see that when you get caught up in the details of the wedding.  I loved that they were able to really enjoy their day!  Their favorite part of the day was getting on the dance floor with their family and friends.  They knew how to have a good time.  Brandy’s brother could really break it down on the dance floor, and I think now Jacob met his new man crush.

Brandy and Grant | Summerour Studio Atlanta Wedding Photographer

Brandy and Grant | Summerour Studio Atlanta Wedding Photographer

Brandy and Grant | Summerour Studio Atlanta Wedding Photographer

Brandy and Grant | Summerour Studio Atlanta Wedding Photographer

Brandy and Grant | Summerour Studio Atlanta Wedding Photographer

Brandy and Grant | Summerour Studio Atlanta Wedding Photographer

Brandy and Grant | Summerour Studio Atlanta Wedding Photographer

Brandy and Grant | Summerour Studio Atlanta Wedding Photographer

Brandy and Grant | Summerour Studio Atlanta Wedding Photographer

Brandy and Grant | Summerour Studio Atlanta Wedding Photographer

Brandy and Grant | Summerour Studio Atlanta Wedding Photographer

Brandy and Grant | Summerour Studio Atlanta Wedding Photographer

Brandy and Grant | Summerour Studio Atlanta Wedding Photographer

Brandy and Grant | Summerour Studio Atlanta Wedding Photographer

Brandy and Grant | Summerour Studio Atlanta Wedding Photographer

Brandy and Grant | Summerour Studio Atlanta Wedding Photographer

Brandy and Grant | Summerour Studio Atlanta Wedding Photographer

Brandy and Grant | Summerour Studio Atlanta Wedding Photographer

Brandy and Grant | Summerour Studio Atlanta Wedding Photographer

Brandy and Grant | Summerour Studio Atlanta Wedding Photographer

Brandy and Grant | Summerour Studio Atlanta Wedding Photographer

Brandy and Grant | Summerour Studio Atlanta Wedding Photographer

Ceremony & Reception Venue: Summerour Studio // Wedding Day Coordinator: Atlanta Event Studio // Wedding Dress: Kenneth Pool from Bridals by Lori // Bridesmaid Dresses: Bari Jay from Bridals by Lori // Wedding Shoes: Nina Shoes // Groom tux: Black Tie by Lori // Groomsmen tux: Black Tie by Lori // Veil: MOH, Lindsey Davis // Ring : Catherine Ryder from Ascot Diamonds // Jewelry: Ascot Diamonds // Invitations & Menus: A Darling Day // Save the Dates: Josh Whitlock // Place Cards: DIY // Programs: MOB, Kei Snyder // Make up artist: Makeup by Carime // Hair stylist: Rod Lawson at Van Michael Buckhead // Florist: Mimi Walden // Cake: Cecilia’s Cakes // DJ/Band: The Ruckus // Favors: photo strips from Southern Nights Photo Booths // Cocktail Hour Lawn Games: Come Together Games & DIY

Congratulations, Brandy & Grant!  Hope you are enjoying Costa Rica! :)

[...] Brandy and Grant’s Summerour wedding was featured in Occasions Magazine Online!  It was such a great reminder to how beautiful their wedding day was & the love they shared for each other.  Congrats to these two and thank you Occasions for the feature!  You can also so more photos from their wedding blog post. [...]

Esther JuLee - July 27, 2012 - 5:32 am

Thank you!

Esther JuLee - July 27, 2012 - 5:32 am

Thanks @[569826798:2048:Kristen Doe]! :) They did a really great job pulling everything together & def put a lot of work into all these details.

Kristen Doe - July 27, 2012 - 4:54 am

Wow, beautiful pictures girl. I love looking at your site..lots of ideas for future references :-)

Grace Lee - July 16, 2012 - 9:21 pm

Great job, Esther!

Happy (Late) Father’s Day Post

I know this is late, but I still wanted to do a Father’s Day post.  I dug up some photos from the archives that I took of my dad over the years.  You can tell there’s probably a difference in how I used to pose, edit, etc.  haha and I just had to include one of my grandma because, she came along to help too every once in a while!

Thanks for always being a willing model, dad.  For believing in me and telling me I could do anything I put my mind to.  The last photo was most recent from last year. :)  Now that I have two dads, it was only appropriate to end with that one.  Happy Father’s Day to you both!

from the archives: dad over the years / father

from the archives: dad over the years / father

from the archives: dad over the years / father

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Here’s a more personal post on Father’s day on our personal blog.

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