Kristy Dickerson Photography



may
18


Sneak Peek: Carrie + Brad


One thing that I didn't anticipate with being a wedding photographer was how much I would love other aspects of this job. One of the big things lately is meeting so many amazing families, guests, and friends of the bride and groom! I am a "people person"... always have been. Being able to be a small part in the wedding day is such an honor for me. I am privileged to preserve moments in their lives that they will cherish and pass down to other generations.

So today I am just thankful for all the lives that have allowed me to be a small part of their story. And with a post like this I just have to give a sneak peek of Carrie and Brad that will be hitting the blog soon!

One of my favorite pictures from their wedding day. Her dad walked up and Carrie saw him for the first time on the wedding day! Have a great weekend everyone!

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may
16


Reynolds Plantation Wedding: Nicole + Matthew


Sometimes to find your path you have to leave and start fresh somewhere new. New adventures, new people, in a new world. Matthew and Nicole(not knowing each other) did just that, but I think they found more than their path in life.... they found their soulmate.  
 
They picked up their world as they knew it and headed west until they stopped in Boulder Colorado. Here is the part that is crazy... hundreds of miles away from home they found each other. In the little town of Boulder they met even though they were both originally from Marietta GA. They were destined to meet and find each other.

Nicole and Matthew congrats on your wedding. I know all your family and guests can attest to how in love you two are and how perfect you are for one another. It was such an honor to witness and I know for a fact this is just a few of many happy memories that you two have in store.  
 
We started the day with a gorgeous Anne Barge gown.

An Elegant Occasion kept the day running perfect.

Emily with Tickled Ink did all the gorgeous custom invitations.


Love that moment when Dad sees his little girl for the first time.

First Look.




Nicole you are gorgeous!

Such a good looking couple!

For their wedding they wanted to have an intimate backyard wedding at the lake house and it was just perfect.

I think that is one happy groom.

And one happy bride.



Mr and Mrs!


Loved this. The blue ribbon with their names engraved is from a scarf from the Grooms Mom's wedding as their something blue.


And where do I even start with Tony from Acorn! He is absolutely amazing!!! He did all the decor and florals... and it was all just breathtaking!

Unlimited Party Rentals did all the gorgeous tents, linens, tables, and chairs.

They personalized the wedding by having all the guest use family plates from both Nicoles and Matthews family.

Lush Cakery did the gorgeous cake!



And I will end on these. Congrats Nickie and Matthew! Here is to a life full of love and happiness!



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may
08


Sneak Peek: Nicole + Matthew


Weddings are all over the place which is one aspect that I love. Yes you can create a timeline to establish a flow for the day but you just never know what you are going to get.

You never have two weddings a like period. Every couple, every story, and every experience is unique and of its own. I had the distinct honor of seeing the story of Nickie and Matthew unfold over the weekend.... and I CAN NOT wait to share more images and more about this beauftiful couple and wedding but for now here is a little teaser.

So in love!

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may
04


Four Months old


Last week I had a bit of a "Mommy Moment".... and if you are not a parent, you just wait one day you will get it. I realized last week I just have to have a establish a schedule... as simple as that. So I can take care of all of my amazing clients, do what I love, and also have days were I run around with yoga pants on and work half a day and go to the pool. Most days I get up at 5am... and 5 years ago you would have NEVER caught me up that early. But if it means I can do my job that I love, and be able to balance work -home life then I am game and happy to do it.  
 
I have amazing people on my support team so I just have to learn to trust and let go. Again this post is now turned into something completely different that I thought. :) Gezz I am random.

This post is about you August. This post is about how everyday you change, grow, and amaze me in some way. You will be four months old tomorrow and one year ago this week we learned of your existence! You are perfect in every way and I continued to be amazed by the miracle of life you are.  
 
Looking through my blog I realized I didn't share his three month old pictures... yes I am picking my battles and realizing I am not superwoman. :) So I figured this would be fun to share to see my little munchin at a glance over the last 4 months. At 1 month old it was a 3 month outfit, 2 and 3 months was 6 months, and the 4 month old shirt is 9 months! He is solid as a rock and a big boy!

And here is one 3 month old picture :) How is that for that missed blog post. At three months old he really started smiling all the time!

Here is my little angel this week. He is teething already and I think in the next couple of weeks he will already have a tooth! He drools everywhere and his hands are always in his mouth!

I call this crazy eyes....

Look Mom I have a tongue!

I am sorry but I just have one of the cutest kids out there(yes every Mom says this).

Got an email on the last post about where I got the shirts. The shirts are just plain onesies. The stickers are from Etsy for $9. So many to choose from!

This picture is my child in a nutshell at 4 months old. He has started to giggle and laugh this month.

And I just don't think he can get any cuter!





april
27


victim of my own success?


This topic has been weighing heavy on my heart.... and this morning I finally reached a breaking point and broke down crying. I feel like so many other women(and men for that matter) can relate. Here it is April of 2012. There is Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instragram, blogs, emails, texts.... must I go on.... All of them are great resources and tools..... but all of them can also create one more point of distraction.  
 
Balance is something I struggle with. I have talked about it on here in the past.... but here lately my heart is heavy because since adding another kiddo to the mix I have yet to figure out a schedule.  
 
I have a really hard time disconnecting. I see puffy clouds and think dang that would be gorgeous to photograph(yes weird I know). I am running in the park with my Son and think I wonder if I got a reply to that email. I am surfing the internet to buy and think how could that business model work for Fisheye, for goodness sake I could go on and on. Is it a blessing or is it a curse? And I think it can be both.

In our society as women we are suppose to be the nurturing ones and are husbands are suppose to be the providers right? So here I am a Mom that also like to provide(by my choice alone), I like running companies, I like responsibility, I like having professional goals, I like photographs, but I also love being a Mom. Here is the big problem my companies I am passionate about... I love and could work all day and be happy doing that. They are part of me and make up Kristy Dickerson.  
 
I envy the women that can be stay at home Moms and not work. But I think even stay at home Moms can struggle with the distractions. Seriously some days I have moments where I wish I could go back to square one with Roman and focus 90% of my time and energy to him without all the distractions. Some days I want to take my iPad, Iphone and put it in a vase of sand and walk away.... and not think about it again. Somedays I doubt myself on being a good mother, or being a loving and supportive wife, and being who I should be to everyone else.  
 
Am I a victim of my own success? Do my kids understand why Mommy has to answer this email? It magnifies it times 100 because I can do 80% of what I do can be done from home if I wanted or even my iphone. If I went to a my "job" and was there from 9 to 5 and walked away would it be better?  
 
Last year I had a wake up call when I lost my aunt in her 30s. Life is short and if I had one year to live how would I dedicate my time? When asking myself that I know some things needs to be changed. My work is part of me, my kids mean everything to me, and my husband is more of a rock for me than he realizes. I have got to have boundaries, clear expectations for my business and personal life. I will be setting clear times of when to work, when to answer emails, and when to be "home".  
My sons is 3 months old. 3 months old people and will be 4 months next weekend! Sorry to get all sappy on this post. I know what needs to be done.  
 
And for this morning this is how I work... Holding on to every second while he breaths and typing away to be productive. This picture alone sums up my dilemma.

I know this will be a constant battle for me but I am ready to fight the fight.

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