Wedding Planning Tips

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

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

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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Wedding Formals: the couple forehead to forehead in the garden, at their elopement wedding at Callanwolde Fine Arts Center in Atlanta, GA

Why Eloping Might Be the Wedding You Want

Let’s be real—weddings have changed. More and more couples are choosing to ditch the 200-person guest list and the pressure of a big production for something more meaningful, more personal… more them. At Love & Story Photo, we’ve been lucky to witness firsthand how magical and emotional elopements can be—and we’re here for every tear, every vow, and every starry night photo.

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Send-Off: the couple walking out through a cloud of bubbles, at their wedding at The Venue at Sharp Mountain in Jasper, GA

7 Stunning Wedding Exits to End Your Reception

There are so many fun and creative ways to leave your wedding reception. At Love & Story, we have seen our fair share of stunning exits. The first exit we want to highlight is the bubble exit! A bubble exit is a whimsical and photogenic way to end your wedding day on a light and joyful note.

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Engagement Portraits: a couple walking together with a picnic basket, during their engagement session in Georgia

What to Wear for Your Engagement Session

Your engagement session is a special opportunity to capture your love story in photos you’ll treasure forever. Choosing the right outfits can make a huge difference in creating a cohesive and visually stunning look. Here are some tips and outfit ideas to help you decide what to wear, no matter the setting or style of your session.

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Wedding Formals: the couple standing still as their guests blur around them, at their wedding at The Venue at Sharp Mountain in Jasper, GA

How to Choose the Perfect Wedding Photographer

Choosing the perfect wedding photographer is one of the most important decisions you’ll make when planning your big day. Your wedding photos are more than just images—they’re timeless memories that tell the story of your love. Here are a few tips on what to look for in a wedding photographer and why Love & Story Photography stands out as the perfect choice for couples in Atlanta.

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Engagement Portraits: a couple small against a wide mountain valley, during their engagement session in North Georgia

5 Unique Engagement Photo Ideas No Matter Where You Are

Engagement photos are a beautiful way to capture your story and celebrate your relationship before the big day. If you’re looking for something a little different, these unique ideas will help you create photos that feel true to you, no matter where you are!

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Couple in sunglasses against a perforated metal wall during their engagement session in Midtown Atlanta

Where to Do Your Engagement Session

Planning your engagement session can feel so daunting but I am here to tell you it doesn’t need to be. Yes, there’s so many locations to choose from, what feels right for you both, and what looks good at the time you’d want to shoot… are all valid concerns. HOW to Choose the Right Engagement Session Location?

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