fun family photos | Sandy Springs Family Photographer

I met up with this wonderful family on a perfectly sunny and warm day in late February:) We couldn't have asked for better weather or a more beautiful setting at the grandparents lovely home in Vinings.

On this weekend, the family members traveled from other parts of Georgia, Virginia, and Utah for the occasion of their brother's birthday. Rare for them to all be back together at once but such a great reason. Excitement and fun was definitely in the air as we scheduled the photo shoot just before the birthday party, and they were ready for a great night together.

Thank you, Perkins family, for asking me to capture your family together this year! I loved my time with you all and hope you enjoy your images for many years to come!

The Koehnke Family | Atlanta, Alpharetta, Johns Creek, GA Extended Family Photographer

Another awesome extended family session for the books! I met this family at their home in early January. We were hoping for pictures by the lake in their neighborhood, but the weather betrayed us and it was freezing outside! So we moved the session to their home which was beautiful and if we had to do it indoors, their house was perfect for it.

All of their family members had come into town for the occasion of this family's son's baptism. It's rare that they are all in the same city- usually only once per year- so they contacted me to update their family portraits. 

I had a wonderful time with all of them and can really tell that they enjoy each other's company and were so glad to be together for such a special event. 

Thank you, Koehnke Family, for inviting me to your home to capture all of your family members together. Your home served as a beautiful backdrop and I enjoyed helping you make memories of this time in your lives!

Johnson Family Session | Alpharetta, Milton, Johns Creek Family Photographer

The Johnsons are a family that we know from church and always enjoy their company. Through birthday parties and a Christmas eve party, we've met the whole extended family so I knew this would be a fun evening.

Mimmy and Poppy wanted to have the session at their amazing home which Poppy designed and built before he retired. It really is gorgeous and the perfect place for family photos.  I couldn't have picked a better spot if I tried.

I seriously felt like I was part of the family during this session. Not only did we have the best time during the shoot, but I was invited to share dinner with them and hang out. And, not to mention, Mimmy is an amazing cook!  It was a great night. One of the granddaughters even told me that I was the "funnest photographer ever" which is one of my favorite compliments ever!

Thank you, Johnsons, for allowing me to capture your beautiful family this year! I had the best time with you all.

Leaderman Family Session | Sandy Springs Family Photographer, Johns Creek Photographer

Cookie and Papa Leaderman wanted to hold a family photo session at their beautiful home in Sandy Springs on the occasion that all of the children and grandchildren were in town (Son, DIL, and baby live in NYC). I am honored that they asked me to capture their family at this wonderful stage in their lives.  

Their daughter Jenni and I quickly became good friends after meeting at church. Before I had Jack, I used to babysit their girls and Jenni held a baby shower at her home for me. Jenni and Gabe have been great friends to us over the last 6 years that we have known them. Gabe even let jack borrow the crib that he built by hand for his girls! They are a talented and fun family and we are thankful to call them friends.

Because I enjoy Jenni, Gabe, and girls so much I knew this session would be awesome. And it was so much fun, they were so welcoming and I felt like I was just over to hang out while we all enjoyed each other's company. The evening was perfect and I am thrilled with the images that we captured.  

You have a beautiful family, Leadermans!

Here's a sample of some of my favorite images from our session...