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KELLY LANE PHOTOGRAPHY PROMO VIDEO

January 11, 2012

In 2 weeks I turn 30. Oh wait maybe you missed it…that’s THIRTY. As in 3-0! With the new year rolling around and a significant increase in age, I may or may not have had some emotional meltdowns. If I hunker down and try to set goals for the year, my mind starts running before I can even catch up. OMG I am about to be 30. What did I want to do with my life before I turned 30? Am I where I want to be? I was supposed to be a millionaire by now. Oh wow, now my body is going to fall apart. I should probably go to the doctor more to make sure. And then before I know what hit me, the tears start falling.

Okay this has only happened once. And I feel a lot better now. Especially because in order to defeat 30, I planned a trip to the Caribbean so I can at least turn 30 somewhere new and amazing. This is when I plan to compose my thoughts, goals and dreams for the year. As they stand now, I imagine them to be grand, a little out there, and bigger than anything I could ever accomplish myself. This year will be a year of taking risks. After all, I will be 30…why not?!

Some of my goals have begun to take shape already. The first being a bright yellow email I received Monday morning. Kelly Lane Photography is a Bride’s choice award winner for 2012! I initially thought this must have been sent to the wrong person, but once my name appeared in the image, I conceded…and graciouslly prepared a thank you speech. Kidding.

The next exciting announcement is that I now have a promo video! This has been over a year in the making…and I have held onto it a little bit, just because I am shy about it. It took several years for me to allow a picture of myself to be taken. This takes it to a whole new level.

I am indebted to Craig Obrist for creating this for me and dedicating hours of time to it in an already super tight schedule. Also thank you Jennifer and Ryan Robinson, Jennifer, and Aaron for modeling. Ya’ll make me look good!

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STONE MOUNTAIN WEDDING: MATT + SARA

September 16, 2011

Matt and Sara,

Could you be any more amazing?! I loved your wedding, creativity, and all the detail put into it. Thank you for letting me be a part of your lives. I hope and am sure that you had an amazing time in the Bahama’s!

Hope you love the pictures! xoxo, Kelly

Seriously Sara, you are STUNNING!

I love love love this image my second shooter Jessica got. Can you say hello amazing light?!

Sara informed me a few days before the wedding of a “surprise” they had planned. While guests were dancing to Thriller, by MJ of course, there was a Zombie Invasion! Here are the pics of how it progressed. Matt bravely saved his bride.

Here is a slideshow with more images from the day.

Tags: Stone Mountain Wedding, Zombie wedding
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CALLAWAY GARDENS VOW RENEWAL: MATT + STEPHANIE

September 9, 2011

Stephanie, Matt, Kamy and Josh,

Thank you for letting me be a part of your special day. After months of correspondence, it was exciting to finally see it all come together. I so much enjoyed the time I spent with you. Maybe when ya’ll are back at Callaway Gardens, I can come check out the Masters Water Ski Tournament I have heard so much about and even see Josh in action one day. I hope you love the images. You’re family is beautiful.

xoxo,

Kelly

Click here for a slideshow with more images from the day.

Tags: Callaway Gardens, Callaway Gardens Wedding
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RITZ CARLTON WEDDING

July 14, 2011

She warned that the bride and groom were incredibly nice. She told me how they had become friends and she was really looking forward to their wedding. She warned me that the wedding was at The Ritz Carlton Atlanta and that it would be beautiful. And….Liana was right. On all counts.

I was so incredibly honored when Liana asked me to come along and assist her in this wedding. It has been a while since I have second shot, so I was really excited at the idea and the chance to look at things in a different perspective.

When I arrived, Liana asked me to hang out with the groom and groomsmen and take getting ready pictures. It felt a little strange not seeing the bride until the ceremony, but I really enjoyed getting to spend time with the groom and see his getting ready process throughout the hours pre-ceremony.

Liana, Thank you so much for letting me come along. I was floored by your professionalism and calmness throughout the day. I had such a good time hanging with you, Mike, and Laurel and look forward to the weddings to come!

Here are some of my favorites from the day:

These boys were cuties. I am absolutely in love with this image. Just somethin about it.

Details galore.

Toasts.

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THE SHOOT: CHARITY EVENT

May 11, 2011

It’s official, I live inside the Perimeter or ITP as the cool Atlantans like to call it. Technically I am just on the right side of being ITP, but really I just tell people I’m ITP. It makes me seem way cooler. My life has been consumed with several things recently, the 2 primary being moving and organizing The Shoot.

I have partnered with the non-profit organization Project Go and local Atlanta photographers to offer discounted photo sessions for $50! All proceeds from The Shoot will benefit a family in need. This is such a great cause and I am so happy to see it all come together.

If you would like more information or to book a session check out theshootevent.com.

See you May 22nd!

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WEDDING: VIDEO SHOOT

April 13, 2011

Every morning the alarm blares at 7:30 am . I roll over, blindly hit snooze and fall back asleep. 3 minutes later, the alarm again. I try to trick myself by setting multiple alarms. What once started off as 1 has now become 3. All at different intervals with unique sound and pitch. The snooze button is pushed 5 times and about 45 MINUTES LATER I finally throw my feet off the side of the bed and force myself to sit up. I tell myself if I get up I will reward myself with coffee and a nap in the afternoon. Yep, I actually bribe MYSELF. Of course by the time I get home in the afternoon I have so much to do that I tell myself instead of taking a nap I will just go to bed early. Rigghhhtttt just like every.other.night.

Today, I woke up and convinced myself it was Saturday and that I could go back to sleep. Like a little devil on my shoulder, every part of my body told me it was ok and that I deserved to rest. Everything else in life could wait. It was about here and now and I was TIRED. Eventually, I listened to the voice of logic, the angel on my shoulder if you will, and rolled out of bed. LATE .I rushed to get ready and out the door. I told myself that when I got home I wasn’t going to work, but instead hit the gym. A reward for myself. I was all for this plan until I got home and actually had to go to the gym. So here I sit, pictures in hand, and blog instead. It’s my reward to myself.

Last week I wrapped the final shoot for the Kelly Lane promo video. Aaron and Jennifer were great models. They even made it look like they were a real married couple. Here are some images from the shoot. Next up…outtakes

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MICCOSUKEE RESORT WEDDING: AILEEN+TIM

March 27, 2011

The initial email was for an engagement session. They were getting married in Miami, where they were from and their family still lived. We met at Canoe Restaurant, where Tim asked Aileen to marry him. And at the end of the session Aileen gave me a hug. She’s just that kind of person. The kind that everyone loves and you feel like you are old friends after the first time you meet.

Over the next few weeks emails continued and I was blown away by her kindness and sweet words. One message in particular managed to shock, humble and blow me away all at the same time. The email explained that her and Tim had prayed about finding the right photographer for their Miami wedding. When she walked into work the next morning and began her routine, the first file she opened was for a property located on Kelly Lane. Woah…but there’s more. The property county was in Lusk (my last name) Wyoming. The next thing I knew I was booked for March 19 and last weekend was flying to Miami for Tim and Aileen’s wedding.

Tim and Aileen, I adore you. Really. Your family is beautiful. Thank you so much for allowing me to be a part of such a special day in your lives. I am forever grateful to have met you both and wish you complete happiness and love. I hope you had a wonderful cruise and can’t wait to get started on your album! XOXO.

The day started off in Aileen’s hotel room at the Miccosukee Resort.

A candid moment between father and daughter.

Aileen…you’re beautiful. Go on with your hot self.

Taken by Jessica, my second shooter. I loooovvee it.

First dance.

A slideshow with more images from the day:

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BRIDAL FAQ: EXHALE! EVENTS & DESIGN

February 16, 2011

We first met at Christopher+Sarai’s Wedding in November. I walked into the venue and followed my normal routine of scoping out the grounds to get a feel for everything and I spotted them. My eyes narrowed in on the floral arrangements and I squealed in excitement. Several thoughts:

- They were beautiful. Obviously. Oh and modern. And completely CREATIVE.

- It was completely, 150% my style of floral designer.

- This was going to be an amazing wedding. That was never in question, but this sealed the deal. Took the cake. Finished the juice box and squished it.

- I needed to find the florist and meet her. ASAP.

I’m so excited to feature Jaemi, owner, lead designer and amazing wedding planner of Exhale! Events & Design. We met last month and she has a lot of insight into the business and common questions brides often ask. I was totally excited to sit down with her and pick her brain.

Meet Jaemi.

1. How did you get into this business?

My mother is a seamstress. She creates wedding gowns. My aunt is a florist and cake designer. I grew up around it. Although I tried different jobs, nothing compares to the wedding industry. I love weddings. I ventured in cake design, but I feel most creative and passionate about planning and design.

2. What is the ideal bridal relationship?

I love when a bride comes in with an idea. Pictures, colors, all of it. a good designer will take the brides vision and run with it. Tell a story. Make it something the bride could have never imagined.

3. How can a bride find a designer/planner that they can trust their vision with?

Put the designer to the test. Tell them what you want and what type of ideas you have. Ask the designer to give you a vision or idea based on what you told them. The designers job is to create your vision. Do you feel comfortable with what they are telling you? If not, find someone you do feel like gets your idea.

4. What should a bride bring to help you understand her vision?

Pictures, color palettes, any inspiration that you find. This is key! Also, determine whether or not you want a designer or a planner?

5. Designer or a planner? What is the difference?

A planner is going to be less expensive. Essentially planners are connecting the vendors and wedding day time line. If you have all the details and just need someone to help you carry it out on the wedding day, then a planner may be right for you.

A designer takes your ideas and makes the vision come to life.

6. What is the number 1 misconception brides have about their wedding?

The expense of the flowers. They are expensive! Get an idea of how much different flowers cost. Have the florist give you alternative examples that fit in your budget.

7. How do you prevent a bride from becoming overwhelmed by all the choices/decisions?

Take it one step at a time. Make decisions based on what moves you, what you have an emotional response to. When the bride makes a decision I listen and repeat it to them.

8. What are the 3 main things to look for when choosing a wedding vendor?

- You have to be comfortable with the person.

- Make sure they understand your vision.

- Make sure you like their style. Look at their past work. Does it fit with you?

Thank you so much Jaime for your help and advice! This helped me so much! For more information on Exhale! Events & Design click here.

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2010 WEDDING FAVORITES

December 31, 2010

Last year, I was just a girl with a dream. I wasn’t sure how 2010 would pan out, but I had goals. As I sifted through the weddings from this year and picked out my favorites, I became so grateful. It hit me all at once, the reminder that last year at this time, I had never shot a wedding of my own. I forgot about the frustrations of working out my system, learning how to do things and make it work for me. The feeling that I was never going to get it.

Probably the biggest take away from this year, is that photography forced me to really learn who I am. If I had no vision, no idea who I was, and afraid to be transparent and silly in front of people, how would they ever trust me? How would they open up so I could capture a truly emotional photograph? I was forced to recon with myself. To stop hiding in the shadows and to step out, fully confident. In a sea of so many other photographers, I had to figure out how to be different. I won’t pretend that I totally have this figured out yet, but I am leap years ahead of where I was last year…and setting goals for 2011.

Thank you for being with me on this journey. I really appreciate each person I have come to know this past year. The support and encouragement. And am excited to see where 2011 takes me.

Christopher + Sarai

I really love this photo. This little boy was so cute.

Jean + Kay

Ed + Dana

Mark + Abigail

Lauren + Elliott

Casey + Brandon

Ken + Michelle

Kinny + Sue

And my first wedding… Drew + Kysha.

Kysha, I’m sorry if you hate me for reposting this pic, but I love it. I love your look, I love Drew’s response, and everyone else around. That was some fun.

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CALLANWOLDE FINE ARTS CENTER WEDDING: CHRISTOPHER + SARAI

December 5, 2010

The November air was crisp and cool. But not too cool. You never quite know what weather you will wake up to in Georgia. The weather reports may say one thing, but here, weather does whatever it wants. It’s unpredictable, sometimes impossible to plan around. I was nervous for this wedding day because it was so late into November. On this particular day, the weather was perfect. Not too hot or cold. Sunny, with a little overcast. It was as if the weather had been told to cooperate… and it listened.

As I walked into Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, it felt like a wedding day. People all over the place. Carrying equipment, setting up, getting stuff done. It felt like something special was about to happen.

In the bridal prep room, away from hustle and bustle outside, I was immediately greeted by Sarai’s infectious smile. The mood was light and fun. You couldn’t help but feel that way too.

I made my way over to the groom’s room and as I opened the door smiled. All that was in the bare room were a couple of chairs, a television with the Falcon’s game on, and some beers. To be honest, Christopher hardly paid attention to the game, at least while I was there. He was beaming. Excited to see his bride. His love for her was obvious, without even seeing them together.

Christopher and Sarai, thank you so much for allowing me to be a part of your day. I am so glad I got that second email from you. Your day, your love, and both of you are absolutely beautiful.

Here are a few from the day:

To view a slideshow with more images, click HERE.