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Wedding Formals: the two of them kissing on the brick steps under the ivy-covered doorway, at their wedding at Summerour Studio in Atlanta, GA
Weddings

Summerour Studio Wedding | Atlanta, GA

Summerour Studio doesn’t need much help. Eight thousand square feet of old Westside warehouse, a barrel-vault ceiling carried on steel bow trusses, and a hand-carved staircase that looks like it wandered in from Florence. Katie and Ken filled all of it with lavender. Their October wedding was soft color and very little fuss — periwinkle invitations, peach

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Bride and groom cheering between cold spark fountains at their wedding exit at The Venue at Sharp Mountain in Jasper, GA
Weddings

Sharp Mountain Wedding | Jasper, GA

Tucked into the ridgelines of North Georgia, The Venue at Sharp Mountain has a way of making everything feel bigger — the mountains behind the glass walls, the laughter echoing off the cathedral ceilings, the love that fills the room. Anna and Hank’s wedding was exactly that: expansive. A day that moved effortlessly from tender getting-ready moments to a reception that had every single guest on their feet with a cowboy hat and a glow stick by the end of the night.

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Couple embracing below Cherokee Falls during their engagement session at Cloudland Canyon in North Georgia
Engagements

Cloudland Canyon + Cherokee Falls Engagement Session

There are some locations that feel made for love stories — places where the light falls just right, where the earth opens up into something vast and green and a little wild. Cloudland Canyon State Park in Rising Fawn, Georgia is one of those places. And when this couple arrived with their radiant smiles and easy, unguarded affection for one another, we knew the day was going to be something special

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Bride and groom forehead to forehead at golden hour at their wedding at The Venue at Sharp Mountain in Jasper, GA
Wedding Planning Tips

Why Sunset Photos Belong in Every Wedding Timeline

Your ceremony is over, the toasts have been made, and the dance floor is warming up. Outside, the sky is doing something miraculous — bleeding amber and rose and deep violet above the horizon. Most couples don’t even notice. They’re inside, and those 20 minutes are gone forever.

As wedding photographers at Love & Story, this is the one thing we will always advocate for: carving out time — even just 5 to 10 minutes — to step outside together as the sun goes down. Here’s why it matters more than almost anything else on your timeline.

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Engagement Portraits: a couple at the water's edge at sunset, during their engagement session on Jekyll Island, GA
Engagements

Golden Hour on Jekyll Island | Engagement Session

Okay, we have to talk about Jekyll Island. Because honestly? We’re a little obsessed. We’ve been lucky enough to photograph in some truly spectacular places — from downtown Atlanta rooftops to the DC cherry blossom — but there was something about Jekyll that hit different when we pulled onto that causeway. Maybe it’s the live oaks. Maybe

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Bride seated with her bouquet and veil in a white studio before her wedding
Weddings

Bridal Portraits Before Your Wedding Day

Bridal portraits are more than just a pre-wedding to-do — they’re an opportunity to slow down, soak it all in, and create something truly meaningful before the whirlwind of your wedding day begins. If you’ve been wondering whether bridal portraits are worth it, this is your sign to book them — and to make them even more special by inviting your mom and grandma to join you.

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Couple walking in the shallows during their engagement session at Howard Beach in Tampa, FL
Engagements

Top 5 Must-Try Engagement Shoot Styles

Choosing the vibe for your engagement session can feel overwhelming, but we’re here to make it simple and fun. We pulled together five trending yet timeless aesthetics to help you find the look that fits your story. This collection features a mix of our own work and inspiration from Pinterest, giving you a clear feel for what each style can look like. No matter which aesthetic speaks to you, Love & Story is here to bring your vision to life. Let’s create something beautiful together.

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Wedding Formals: the bride and groom toasting champagne together, at their wedding at Foxglove in Marietta, GA
Wedding Planning Tips

Wedding Photo Timelines for Atlanta Weddings

Planning your wedding in Atlanta? You’ve picked the venue, found the dress, and now you’re thinking about how the actual day will unfold—especially when it comes to your wedding photography. As photographers who specializes in weddings across Atlanta, we know how important it is to build a timeline that allows enough time for stunning, stress-free photos.

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