Scott and Kim are an absolute blast together – there is so much laughter and joy between them. It was also special getting to go and shoot at the exact location where Scott proposed to Kim.

I’m also really excited because Scott and Kim have chosen to be a Love Gives Way couple which is incredible – I still can’t say enough about the couples I have been blessed to partner with who are passionate about seeing their day bring about awareness, restoration, and hope for exploited girls in Atlanta through Wellspring Living. It’s people like Scott and Kim who give this thing life and inspire others to leverage their wedding day as well.

Here are a few from the engagement shoot with some film shots thrown in as well from my Bronica ETRS – will be doing a personal post on this camera soon.

Thanks Scott and Kim for a great time together – look forward to your wedding day!

Matt and Nikki are one of the most ridiculously creative and fun couples I have had the pleasure to work with. I met Matt a few months back as we were collaborating on a shoot for Wellspring Living. He was in charge of all the design work and so we were able to talk through the different shots he wanted and needed for their media pieces.

Nikki had an incredible vision for her wedding day and it was one of the most unique weddings I’ve ever shot or attended. From a wedding bell piñata, to making announcements out of a megaphone, and guests wishing them well on match books – this wedding matched Matt and Nikki’s personalities so well.

Matt and Nikki were also one of our Love Gives Way couples. They leveraged their day for the hope and restoration of exploited girls that are in the care of Wellspring Living. For more info on Love Gives Way, check out this blog post here.

Matt and Nikki – thanks so much for an incredible day. It was an honor to be part of your day and wish you all the best!

Venue: Birmingham United Methodist Church
Food and Beverage: Original Pancake House and Mocha My Day
Flowers: Blushing Bouquets
Wedding Coordinator: Daria from Circle of Love Weddings

Matt and Nikki had these balloons we had planned on incorporating in some of their portraits, but they took off while I was taking a few of Nikki’s portraits – just happened to grab this shot as she saw them come untied

I love every chance I get to work with Encuentro. These guys and the rest of their team are an incredible group of people that are having a huge impact on the world, especially in Mexico. I had the pleasure of first working with them at one of their events in Anaheim.

Here are a few images I was able to get in a quick shoot while they were in town for Passion 2012.

The weather has turned and it’s time once again for senior portraits.

Amber is a senior at Peachtree Ridge. I’ve known her for the past 6 years and not only is she brilliant, but she has a huge heart for serving others. She had just returned from a trip to the Ukraine where she was spending time in orphanages caring for the children there and will also be heading out to Peru this summer. Proud of everything she has done and the way in which she leverages her life for others.

As a reminder, make sure to book your senior session soon as the year is quickly coming to a close. And don’t forget, just by getting your senior pictures taken, you are providing a bike to a family and child in need of transportation and safety in Cambodia! Here is a video I shot with Stuart Atkins while there back in August:

One Nine Images Announcement from Stuart Atkins on Vimeo.

To be caught up to speed on this personal project, refer back to my first post here.

Otherwise, here are the next few images I am releasing – if you or anyone you know wants to be part of this project, please let me know: andy@onenineimages.com

Thanks!

“Skeleton Key” – While living in Spain, I came to this realization that I have keys, or access, to the hearts and lives of people. Through building relationships, I am able to enter in to their lives and hopefully offer life and encouragement. No doors are closed – I can do anything.

“Fishbowl” – There are 3 fish representing my mom, dad, and I. We are all together in the same bowl just like we were before the divorce. My dad always had fish and would take me fishing. However, the fish in this tattoo are beta fish, which are prone to be aggressive towards one another, and represents some of the anger that still exists.

“Peace and Affection” – About two years ago I became very sick with a heart condition brought on by a simple case of mono. After endless nights in the emergency room, two heart surgeries, and cardiac rehab, I was finally feeling somewhat back to normal. The peace sign stands for me coming to peace with everything that I had been through and that it had in fact happened to me. When you’re 15, you never think something like that will happen. One of the meanings of the Iris is affection, so I chose the Iris to always remember everyone that took care of me and was there for me, mostly my family. Never have I seen them come together like that and it was all to take care of me. That is true affection.