Images By Nneka | Wedding and Portrait Photographer

Engaged in Atlanta

by Nneka April 27, 2016 in Blog, Engaged, Weddings 0 comments tags: engaged, engagement portraits, newlyengaged, spring portraits

I had the pleasure of photographing DeJaune and Ben, a cute couple who got engaged in Atlanta. Even though they met in high school, they weren’t high school sweethearts. Their friendship developed into a mutual attraction, then a relationship and now an engagement. I’ve always believed the best relationships start as friendships. When I asked Ben his favorite thing about DeJaune, he said “Her beautiful smile. Her whole face lights up.” I asked DeJaune the same question and she felt the same way about Ben. You can see from the engagement photos below, they both have beautiful smiles. These two just exude love and happiness. You can tell that they really enjoy each other’s company. Who else but a playful couple who really loves each other, would play Thumb Wars during an engagement shoot. We had a great time taking photos near Atlantic Station and the Millennium Gate museum. First Date – Johnson Family Reunion Favorite Movies to Watch – (DeJaune) chick flicks, (Ben) Action. Favorite Things to Do Together – Just relax, snuggle on the couch and spend time together. They sound like my kind of couple. Instead of spending their engagement planning a wedding, they spent their time search […]

Agnes Scott Engagement Photos

by Nneka August 07, 2015 in Blog, Engaged 0 comments tags: atlanta wedding photographer, engagement portraits, portraits at Agnes Scott

Kristen and Nick braved the sweltering summer heat to take engagement photos at Agnes Scott College, where Kristen just finished her post-Baccalaureate pre-med school program. Agnes Scott engagement photos offer a variety of scenic backdrops with its Gothic architecture, the Alumnae Garden featuring a fish pond and much needed shade from the 100+ year old trees. Kristen and Nick were so carefree and relaxed, you’d never know from the photos that it was 95 degrees and we were being eaten alive by mosquitoes. They were great sports. I’m looking forward to photographing Kristen and Nick’s wedding at the Payne Corley House in Sept.

Engagement Session Inspiration Board

by Nneka May 20, 2015 in Blog 0 comments tags: blog hop, creative wedding photos, engagement portraits

Welcome to our May Blog Hop! Get ready for some great ideas, inspiration and how to as you move along through the blog hop. You may just be starting the blog hop or may have come from Kelly Snyder at Southern Charm Weddings on Natalie’s Blog Hop. If you get off track at any time, the full lineup below will help you move along from blog to blog so you make sure to see and learn from all of the articles featured here today. Planning the perfect engagement portraits Couples often don’t know what to do with engagement portraits. They usually can’t envision beyond save the dates and decor for the wedding reception. But engagement portraits mark an important time in a couples journey together. It’s a time filled with hope, excitement and anticipation for the future. Imagine looking at these portraits 10+ years later and re-living the hope that you had at the time. For that reason, I think it’s important to display engagement portraits in the home along with your wedding photos. The great thing about them is they 100% controllable, unlike your wedding day, with the help of a talented photographer, you can be creative as you want to be. Your style, […]

Tips for Spring Engagement Portraits

by Nneka March 17, 2015 in Blog 0 comments tags: engagement portraits, outdoor portraits, spring engagement

Welcome to our March Blog Hop! This month we are focusing on all things Spring to help you in the process of planning your wedding or event. Get ready for some great ideas, inspiration and how to as you move along through the blog hop. You may just be starting the blog hop or may have come from Rachel Huntoon at Ashford Manor Bed & Breakfast Ashford Manor Bed & Breakfast on Natalie’s Blog Hop. If you get off track at any time, the full lineup below will help you move along from blog to blog so you make sure to see and learn from all of the articles featured here today. Choosing a Location for Spring Engagement Portraits As winter melts away, people flood the parks to take advantage of warmer temperatures. Prime spots in popular parks, such as Piedmont Park, Stone Mountain Park or Atlanta Botanical Gardens, are often very crowded. Your portraits may lack a romantic, intimate feel if lots of people are in the background. Consider smaller neighborhood parks or nicely landscaped office parks as alternatives. If you have your heart set on a popular location, take a few hours off of work and choose a weekday time to avoid the crowds. […]

Atlanta Weddings: Flare

by Nneka July 05, 2011 in Blog, Wedding Style 0 comments tags: atlanta wedding photographer, creative wedding photos, engagement portraits, wedding inspiration

So another technique I like to incorporate is the use of flare in my portraits. Flare is the circles of light you get when you shoot towards the sun (or any light source). It’s caused when light bounces around inside the lens and hits the film or digital sensor. If it’s too much light or at the wrong angle it can ruin a photo. Done correctly it can really add a beautiful element. Here are a few examples.

Atlanta Wedding Inspiration: Reflections

by Nneka May 31, 2011 in Blog, Wedding Style 1 comments tags: atlanta wedding photographer, creative wedding photos, engagement portraits, wedding inspiration

I love incorporating reflective surfaces into portraits. Mirrors are the most common but any shiny surface like glass, polished stone or even water will do. I generally have to see the image in my mind before I can place the subjects and frame the shot. Check out a few of my favorite photos which incorporate reflections.

Engagement Photos in Stone Mountain Park

by Nneka May 24, 2010 in Blog, Portraits, Weddings 0 comments tags: engagement portraits, spring portraits, Stone Mountain park portraits

I met Erika and Keylan for their engagement portraits at one of my favorite locations, Stone Mountain park. I may seem biased since I live in Stone Mountain but I really like the park because there are so many different settings and locations to shoot. This was the first fishing engagement portraits I’ve done and it was a lot of fun. Here are some of my favorite engagement photos from the shoot