Half Off Portrait Soirée – October 9, 2010

August 27th, 2010

October 9 – “Half Off Portrait Soirée”

WHAT: Family Portraits

WHEN: Saturday, October 9
{Bad Weather Date: Saturday, November 6}

TIME: 9am – 5pm – by appointment – only 8 appointments available

WHERE: My Personal Park Studio Setting in Canton/Woodstock area

PRICE: $75

Haven’t had your family portraits done in 101 years?!?

Need a groovy updated 2010 photo for your holiday greeting cards?

We can take pictures with an Autumn backdrop.

We can take pictures in ugly Christmas sweaters.

We can take pictures of your Halloween costumes.

We can take pictures in your knock-’em-dead holiday formal wear.

We can have a bunch of fun posing and laughing.

Discounted greeting card and print packages start at $255. Spend more and save up to 25% off regular after-session prices!

For More Details or to Book Your Appointment

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Candy & Brian – Maternity Session

August 24th, 2010

Inside this jolly tummy, bakes my nephew Bryce. At Mommy Candy’s baby shower, we took a few minutes out to capture her belly shape. It is a once in a lifetime opportunity to capture yourself in this condition….I say, “Immortalize it!” I can’t wait to meet him. Just a couple weeks left!!

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Heather Murphy’s 1st Gallery Collection – Napa Valley, CA

August 23rd, 2010

The Napa Valley Collection: A Heather Photographer Gallery Event!! Gallery will expire 9/30/10. Only 1 print of each is available for purchase. 19 available…2 already sold.

Heather Murphy’s journey to Napa Valley, California was pure visual gluttony! If you click on the link, you will be taken to view the mixed-media creations of Heather Murphy, nature, and the area’s high demand for wine drinking.

All images are available for purchase on Ready-to-hang Canvas Wraps (they are frame-less and thick!…love them!).

Here is a sample of the images available. Click here to see the full collection.

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Pierce’s Catholic Baptism in Dunwoody, GA

August 13th, 2010

I had the pleasure of photographing little man Pierce’s baptism this past weekend. I have known his Mommy since we were in the 7th grade together. When you see her photograph below, you may ask yourself how in the world she looks sooooo great and flat-tummied after only giving birth 2 months ago. Well, I still love her anyway. This is a wonderful family and I am so honored to have been there on this spiritual occasion.

For full gallery and option to purchase individual digital images, prints, framing, and gallery wraps click here.

For custom products (thank you cards, etc.) and products that include multiple images (albums, discs, gallery wrap collections), please email or call me (770-720-3957) to collaborate and place an order.

: Proud Big Brother, John.

: Nothing substitutes for an adoring mother’s gaze!

: Pierce enjoys a pre ceremony yawn with his Godparents.

: The ceremony

: Pierce was so serene and even grinned just after this moment.

: The lovely gown Grandma Helen hand crocheted.

: The blessed cross.

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Kristy’s & Alex’s Wedding in Napa Valley, CA

July 15th, 2010

What a stinking blast! I feel so fortunate to have been witness to this heartwarming , sunny, magical trip. There was wine flowing from the tap…we all had red stained teeth. Kristy’s and Alex’s family and friends flew from all over the country and all over the world to be here to celebrate with them on this occasion … Ashoke won “Furthest Traveled,” coming from Mumbai – Way to go, Ashoke! It was a week of fun and laughter. I cherish the memories and all the people I met. You all make my feelings fuzzy and my smile ache. The scenery was totally sick (an Alex-ism used as a synonym for “super” or “terrific”) and the friends and family were total visual gluttony. Enjoy the following – Kristy’s & Alex’s wedding day story book.

* To see the full gallery and shopping cart where you can order prints, have them framed or stretched onto canvas and delivered right to your doorstep, click here:

Kristy & Alex’s personal wedding gallery:

http://heatherphotographer.zenfolio.com/kristyandalex

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* For specialty items, such as brag books or parent albums, please contact Heather directly and I will show you how easy it it to get one made.

* You can also click here for my current wedding product line.

: View of Napa Valley from Hall Winery

: Small winery in the mountains – Mayacamas

: Kristy & Alex decided to see each other before the ceremony – I liked that a lot

: Alex shows his appreciation for The Dress

: Holy Family Mission Church

: The bride

: The groom

: The paparazzi

: Kristy’s family

: Nieces & Nephews – doesn’t she look like a model?

: she has an infectious smile

: wildflower bouquet

: wildflower hair pin

: father & son in their matching Wayfarers

: his family

: “peek a boo” – as the guests arrive at the church

: just before the doors open to walk down the aisle

: ceremony

: the rings

: raise your hands up for them

: Kristy’s mom singing Ave Maria

: I’m not sure what the priest said, but it ended in the kiss!

: The new Mr. & Mrs. Rodriguez!

: Reception followed at Go Fish

: no shortage of the wine.

: These 2 love oysters!

: The toasts were filled with laughs and good tears.

: the special dances

: Boogie away

: love was in the air!

: it wouldn’t be Alex’s wedding without some turntables.

: In the caves of Hall Winery

: Queen Kristy’s court

: Rajiv makes a toast … wait! “where’s Kristy?? Doh!”

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Jessica’s & Josh’s Wedding in Marietta, GA

July 8th, 2010

WOW! This was a very fun group! I don’t usually put so many images in my blog post…but here are 32 to tell the story of Jessica’s & Josh’s very special day.

To see the full gallery and shopping cart where you can order prints, have them framed or stretched onto canvas and delivered right to your doorstep, click here:

Jessica & Josh’s personal wedding gallery:

http://heatherphotographer.zenfolio.com/jessicaandjosh

Please feel free to share this link. You can also share individual images in the gallery on facebook! SHARE AWAY!

For specialty items, such as brag books or parent albums, please contact Heather directly and I will show you how easy it it to get one made.

You can also click here for my current wedding product line.

: this is why they are called “attendants”

: meanwhile, back at the Groom’s quarters…

: an important part of “getting ready”

: pretty maids all in a row

: mile-long train (click to see it in it’s fullest)

: the blushing bride

: handsome gentlemen all in tow

: Josh-u-a!

: I know their secret…do you?

: The sweetest flower girls

: Transfiguration Catholic Church

: His family

: Her family

: Great portrait! (click to see full image)

: the run-away wedding party

: Then, the Marietta Trolley took us to the reception.

: My favorite!!! (click to see full image)

: This flower girl drew a picture of the bride and groom … so sweet!

: First Dance

: Raising the roof with a father-daughter dance.

: I wonder how the video turned out … especially this scene!

: Russ Passmore of Brit-mor Entertainment leads this cute game.

: “W” stands for “Whire” and “Wet your Whistle!

: The toasts were touching AND hilarious…some secrets were unfolded.

: Use your imagination to come up with a caption for this one.

: I captured Josh playing with his new jewelry.

: Family & friends made the delicious take home sweets…so GOOD!

: serious WOW! Rock on! This dance was off the hook!

: “If you liked it then you shoulda put a ring on it … oh, oh, oh”

: I love this image…thanks, Russ!! Praise to the new couple!

: Bubble send-off

: The decorated threshold. You have wonderful friends & family!!

Tags: ga, georgia, jessica whire, josh whire, marietta, wedding, wedding photographer, wedding photography
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Jamey’s & Rob’s Wedding in Roswell, GA

June 5th, 2010

I am so honored to have been the photographer for Jamey & Rob on their wedding day. Jamey and I were BFFs in 8th grade and recently reconnected on the ever-growing pop-phenomenon, facebook. I am so happy to see her as happy as I did this day. They make a perfect couple. Check out my story of their day:

To see the full gallery & shopping cart of images from this day, click here:

Jamey & Rob’s Full Gallery & Shopping Cart of Images

: Founder’s Hall in historic Roswell, GA

: Bridal Boudoir Portrait

: She couldn’t be more elegant and lovely.

: The Bouquet

: The handsome groom

: Labeled just for “Him”

: A kiss on Jamey’s hand just before the ceremony

: Jamey breaks the rule and gets her groom a gift (a new watch!)

: Mom & her twin.

: through the window’s curtain

: Mom wipes a tear from her eye

: Rain brought the ceremony indoors (but that’s okay!…it was beautiful)

: Rings (and the handsome new watch!)

: “Look at us!”

: Just a little drizzle…that’s good luck!

: Their first dance

: The expression on her Dad’s face melted my heart

: CHEERS!

: Can you guess how this part went?

: The videographer (and sister of the bride)

: “Hey Dad!”

: Then they cut a rug….

: With their hands in the air…

: They shared a moment on the balcony

: Heather Photographer on the floor in action!

: From my angle….

: Taylor sings the couple a song a cappella (American Idol?)

: “What a GREAT day!!!”

Jamey thought they were going to Savannah for the honeymoon, but Rob surprised her at the airport and took her to the Virgin Islands!!! I know they had a blast!

Best Wishes!

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Little Leo – Custom Photo Shoot – Marietta, GA

May 24th, 2010

I would like to introduce you to Leo, the sweet little man I had the honor to “capture” recently. We trekked over harsh land to reach these ruins with equipment, props and a stroller. It was a rough hike but we made it and boy did it pay off!…check out these images…

Tags: child photography, portrait photography
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Yoga Thailand Studio Shoot – Atlanta, GA

May 24th, 2010

Production Shot - Heather in action!

I just recently got to do an in-studio shoot at a facility north of Atlanta where a ton of hip-hop videos are shot. The day we were there, an episode of Junkyard Wars was in production in the next room. I was fortunate to have the talented Alan Neal by my side this day to direct lighting and take a couple production shots.

Yoga Thailand's Retreat Center

My darling friend, Jutima and her husband Paul, own a Yoga retreat in Koh Samui, Thailand called Yoga Thailand. They are doing a booklet deconstructing the poses of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga. There are 5 different series. As I was told, only a handful of people on this earth are able to do the 5th series.

As you will see from the following images, Paul is a very focused and extremely flexible guru in the art of yoga. Here is a sample of some of the amazing things this man’s body and mind are capable of:

Tags: commercial photography, studio, white background, yoga
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Corissa & Brett – wedding photography in north Atlanta suburb, Cumming

May 10th, 2010

Yay! After 7 years, Corissa & Brett finally tied the knot with a Hawaiian-themed wedding! I feel honored to have been a part of your wedding day and to call myself your friend. I wish you both nothing but the best for a blessed life together of fun, love & laughter.

To view the entire collection of proofs & order single prints, click this link:

Corissa & Brett’s Full Photo Gallery