Macon Georgia Wedding Photographer - Hay House Wedding
We are an Atlanta Wedding Photography & Videography team who create a worry-free, high-quality experience for fun, traditional couples who value enjoying life so they feel natural and relaxed on their wedding day. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, we capture and preserve the story of their day in stunning photos and custom leather albums, from our initial consultation to their Gallery Reveal.
Starr & David | Married! The Hay House in Macon, Georgia
When I learned Starr and David were having their wedding at The Hay House in Macon, Georgia, I was very excited. Starr is beyond stunning, her groom, David, is a sophisticatedly handsome man, and the two of them are a force. The Hay House is stunning, featuring distinguished architecture, historic meaning, and symmetrical designs.
Capturing the Wedding Day Preparations
We started the day with the guys at Springhill Suites. When my second photographer, Bartee, and I walked into their room, they were all dressed and ready for pictures!! David looked exceptionally excited. After some detail shots of his ring and some portraits with his guys, we headed to visit the gals. Not too far from the venue, Macon City Center Marriott was busy. Starr was sitting so peacefully in a chair, getting her hair and makeup done. Bartee and I quietly made our way to the back of the room and I eagerly shuffled through her gorgeous Wedding Day details.
The Technical Challenges of a Historic Museum
The Hay House is a historic museum. As a Macon, Georgia Wedding Photographer, I knew I’d need to use flash because there are no white walls reflecting sunlight inside and not a lot of huge windows. Unless you’re a photographer, you might not realize the technical differences between using flash and using natural light. It’s surprisingly intimidating!! With all the walls and all the pictures, and chandeliers and lamps and decor… flash gets even trickier to use.
Key Wedding Day Locations
- Groom's Preparation: Springhill Suites
- Bride's Preparation: Macon City Center Marriott
- Wedding Venue: The Hay House (Macon, Georgia)
- Photography Team: Atlanta Wedding Photography & Videography
Overcoming Challenges with Strength and Prayer
When I walked into Starr’s suite, she was clearly uneasy, and emotions seemed high. After trying to move along our timeline, it was impossible to ignore, and I asked if she was okay. She opened up to me, and I knew we needed to pause the timeline. I couldn’t believe how brave and strong Starr was as I watched her set aside her aching heart and push forward. Everyone circled around the bride and (blindfolded) groom for a prayer before their wedding ceremony and the tension in the issue at hand began to dissolve. Prayer is powerful.
The Ceremony and Portraits
In the ceremony room, David waited anxiously for his new bride to walk through those doors. And at the very first sight of her, I could see him—in awe of Starr—as she walked down the aisle. As the videographer and I walked around the venue, we came up with a pretty solid plan for bride and groom portraits. We anticipated a bit of challenge knowing it’d be dark after their ceremony, but we pushed those worries aside. Starr and David, I hope you’re enjoying your honeymoon—soaking up every second with each other.