The Art of Documentary Wedding Photography in Atlanta
Kim Hymes Photography is a documentary wedding photographer rooted in Atlanta and travels to destinations around the world. As a documentary wedding photographer, this photography style embodies connection and draws couples with a deep love for family. Whether it is a vineyard wedding at Montaluce Winery, which provided the perfect destination experience nestled in the foothills of Georgia's Appalachian Mountain, or an emotionally significant private residence, Kim is honored to photograph your wedding wherever you are celebrating.
Luxury and Glamorous Documentary Styles
For those seeking a more high-end approach, Michelle Elyse is a luxury Atlanta wedding photographer with a glamorous documentary style. As a wedding photographer who loves to photograph in an elegant documentary style, she feels most aligned when photographing luxury weddings. Atlanta has such a beautiful abundance of luxury venues, from the St. Regis and the Ritz Carlton to the Atlanta History Museum. These locations allow for the artistic use of light, using both natural light and flash for an old-hollywood style glow in photographs. Above all, the focus remains on photographing people in the moment, capturing the natural beauty that radiates outward from the inside.
The memories of your wedding day are not captured in posed photographs. They’re captured in the fleeting moments that tell your true story. Your wedding photographs should help you relive the memories of your wedding day for generations to come.
Timeless Photo-Journalistic Approaches
David Diener is an Atlanta wedding photographer with over 20 years of experience at Atlanta Artistic Weddings. Throughout the years, he has observed that the one thing that has never gone out of style is classic back and white wedding photography. It is timeless and gives a photojournalistic style to your wedding photos, providing a true documentary of your wedding day. There are certain things that make a great photograph: it must have a freshness to it capturing a moment in time and great natural lighting.
A Brief History of the Photographic Craft
The history of photography has roots in remote antiquity with the discovery of the principle of the camera obscura. In 1884 George Eastman developed film to replace the photographic plate, and by July 1888, the Kodak camera went on the market with the slogan "You press the button, we do the rest". This evolution allowed photography to become available for the mass-market, leading to the sophisticated documentary forward film and digital wedding photography practiced today by professionals like Chloe Thomas in Atlanta.
Photographer Specializations and Focus
- Kim Hymes: Boutique documentary photography focusing on connection and family.
- Michelle Elyse: Fine-art destination photographer with an elegant editorial and glamorous style.
- David Diener: Specialist in classic black and white photojournalism with 20+ years of experience.
- Chloe Thomas: Film and digital storyteller relying on sentimentality and honesty.
Notable Luxury Venues in Atlanta
- The St. Regis Atlanta
- The Ritz Carlton
- Atlanta History Museum
- Montaluce Winery & Vineyard