Stacey Bode Photography

It felt like the holidays arrived a little bit early this year on the wedding day of Karen and Ashley.  Their intimate and elegant event was full of warmth and a joyous spirit, which is also the feeling you get from being around these two lovely people.  Their big day began with a moving ceremony at Callanwolde Fine Arts Center.  Then, we got to head over to Rhodes Hall for some photos at the top of the tower.  So cool!  The final destination was Midtown’s Pasta Da Pulcinella, where friends and family gathered to wish these two well in the new chapter of their life together.  Beautiful couple.  Beautiful day.  I wish them a lifetime of happiness.  Congratulations, Ashley and Karen!

To view more images from Karen and Ashley’s charming wedding day, please click HERE.

I hope everyone had a super-spectacular holiday!  I was fortunate to spend it with people I love.  Also, there was ping-pong.

Merry Christmas from me…….

…..and a typically indifferent Fletch!

Say hello to the Holloways!  I had the pleasure of meeting this lovely family to take some fun, autumn photos in Grant Park.  My favorite pics of families are ones that show them being relaxed, while having natural, sweet interactions.  This adorable group made that extremely easy to capture.  I also appreciate a brother-sister relationship that has bouts of hair-pulling followed by kisses on the cheek.  Pretty cute.  A million thanks to the Holloways for such a super photo play date!

I had a super time photographing Karen and Ashley’s charming and elegant wedding this weekend.  They are the definition of “good people”, and I’m looking forward to posting lots of photos from their big day.  In the meantime, here’s a video preview of them sharing some sweet moments from their relationship.  Spoiler alert…….I think they might be in love.

Zany is the bomb.  I’m not just saying that because she threatened to steal my dog if I talked smack about her on this blog.  I think Fletch is safe, because I can honestly say that Zany is the coolest.  First, let’s just get it out there and say that she’s beautiful.  Done.  Also, I barely remember taking any photos because she, Sloane, and I were yammering on and giggling the whole time.  She’s pals with our lovely makeup artist, Sloane Warren, so it was more Girls Gone Wild than Girls Gone Tame.  Sometimes. it’s almost not fair that my job is so wicked awesome.  Way to give my camera the what-for, Zany!

A few of my favorite things:  old blues music on a Sunday, laughing so hard I can’t breathe, peppermint ice cream, and………the Sharp family!!!  I’ve known Travis and Stephanie for years.  They are downright lovely people, and they’ve managed to pass all that lovely on to their two super-sweet gals.  With a family this cute, silly, joyful, and loving, you just can’t go wrong.  Also, let’s talk about the awesome outfits.  Seriously, you guys.  Adorbs!