Atlanta And BeyondAmanda
Summerlin
Photography
Atlanta & beyondest. 2009
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MODERN WEDDINGS






Documentary Wedding Photography: Timeless Moments, Authentic Beauty

What is documentary wedding photography, and why would you want it?

Think of your wedding day as a lovely, unfolding tale full of real moments, feelings, and surprises. Without interruption or rehearsed poses, documentary wedding photography captures your story in its most authentic form.

On your wedding day, I’ll wear many hats. I’ll make portraits, group photos, still lifes, landscapes, and anything else that it takes to tell your story. But documentary photography is the heart of what I do.  

Unlike traditional wedding photography, which often involves a lot of posed shots, documentary wedding photography focuses on observing and documenting the genuine moments as they naturally occur. It’s like having your own personal photojournalist who discreetly captures the magic and emotions of your day without interrupting the flow.

Creating a visual narrative that captures the actual spirit of your love story is the purpose of documentary wedding photography. Instead of staging scenes or asking you to smile for the camera, most of the day I adopt the role of an observer. Quietly and unobtrusively, I capture natural expressions of happiness, laughter, tears, and everything in between.

With documentary wedding photography, you are free to be who you are, to take full advantage of the day, and to allow me to take care of the rest. I’ll be there, expertly capturing the special little moments, touching speeches, and unplanned interactions that make your wedding special.

These real, unstaged pictures tell your story in a timeless narrative. When you look back at your wedding album, candid documentary wedding photography will be the time machine that allows you to revisit the genuine emotions, the laughter, the tears, and all the heartfelt connections that made your wedding day truly unforgettable.

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Amanda Summerlin
WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER IN Atlanta, GEORGIa | SERVING ATLANTA, NORTH GEORGIA, AND THE SOUTHEAST

 

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