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Morris Family Holiday Session – Buckhead | Atlanta Family Photographer

Nov 27, 2013melissahayesphotoatl@gmail.com1 CommentCouplesAtlanta photographer, couples portraits, holiday photos, pet portraits

I had the best time shooting at Lenox Park for the Lindsey and Seth’s holiday session. It was such a great location for photographing this adorable couple and their spunky little dog, Tuck. I’m always amazed that such a pretty little park is tucked into the middle of the city — you’d never know that there are duck-filled ponds, fountains, and tons of walking/jogging trails just a couple streets over from the hustle and bustle that is the Lenox Mall area. I particularly loved their cozy plaid fleece blanket that Lindsey brought along — perfect for such a chilly evening at sunset!

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West Family Session – Roswell Mill | Atlanta Family Photographer

Nov 25, 2013melissahayesphotoatl@gmail.com1 CommentChildren, FamiliesAtlanta photographer, childrens portraits, family portraits, holiday photos

When one of my oldest college friends, Dana, asked me to photograph her family, I was so excited. We don’t see each other as much as we would like, but when we do, it’s like no time has passed. Her husband adores her and their 3 little girls, and speaking of… how absolutely precious are those little ones? It was such a fun morning playing in the leaves, kissing on baby sister, and letting one little budding photographer snap some photos of Dana and me in between.

And a silly one to end our fun family session!

Sims-Stone Family Holiday Session – Krog Street | Atlanta Family Photographer

Nov 22, 2013melissahayesphotoatl@gmail.comChildren, FamiliesAtlanta photographer, childrens portraits, holiday photos, Krog Street, urban photography

Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of photographing my cousin’s three beautiful, blonde children. We headed down to Krog Street to take advantage of the graffiti art and do some skateboarding with the boys. It was a fun morning, and I loved getting to spend time with my cousin and her sassy, silly, not-so-small babies.

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Weber Family Session – Smyrna | Atlanta Family Photographer

Nov 21, 2013melissahayesphotoatl@gmail.comChildren, FamiliesAtlanta photographer, family portraits, holiday photos

One day this fall, I spent the afternoon doing a photo session at Taylor-Brawner Park in Smyrna with one of my college roommates, Carson, and her adorable little family. It’s amazing to see how one of my first college friends has become such a wonderful mom to two precious little ones in the past few years. Thank you to the Webers for letting me document this moment in time for you guys. You all did a most fantastic job!

And yes, the kids’ eyes really are that blue.

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Rounds Family Session – Smyrna | Atlanta Family Photographer

Nov 19, 2013melissahayesphotoatl@gmail.comChildren, Families, UncategorizedAtlanta photographer, family portraits, holiday photos

I had the pleasure of photographing the Rounds family last weekend at a cute little park area behind the Smyrna Market Village. Beautiful fall leaves, an overcast afternoon, and a pond filled with lots of ducks made for a great session… not to mention the two adorable little ones!