This morning Brian and I were enjoying the variety of birds visiting our backyard bird feeder. There were the regular cardinal 'couple', a bluebird, finches and a woodpecker.

I had turned away momentarily when Brian captured my attention. Suddenly, 11 turkeys were in our backyard just passing through. They spent about 30 minutes there before working their way back into the woods.

As they were headed back into the woods two deer came through and a blue heron flew towards the creek.

We feel so fortunate to be able to observe wildlife in our very own backyard.

Today was quite spectacular.

Celebrate your beauty by giving the ultimate gift of love this Valentine's Day...yourself.

We are now scheduling private boudoir sessions for January 18-21st.

Professional hair, make-up, wine & cheese will be provided.

Do it for that special someone. Do it for yourself.

It is always a pleasure and an honor working with Wendy's beautiful children. We started taking Victoria's pictures way before Thomas was born and now another is on the way. I am so excited for all of their familiy. It was also exciting to have them come to our new place for their session. In this picture Thomas is trying to jump higher than his sister.

It is hard to believe that Victoria is already in middle school. She is growing into such a beautiful young lady.

Thomas and Wyatt were so very cute in their matching outfits.

Wyatt is patiently waiting for Latte to come back in.

Loving the reindeer :)

Merry Christmas Everyone!

We are excited to announce that Digital Memories by Christy, Inc. has relocated its office to right outside of Historic Senoia, GA, 'The Perfect Setting. For life.'

We will continue to offer Fine Wedding and Portrait Photography to the Greater Atlanta area (& beyond).

Christy currently has some exciting new locations to suggest for your portrait session including many loved older 'spots'.

In addition to our location sessions we are now providing studio 'On the Go' sessions for families who want to have timeless portraits created within the comfort of their own home.

Keep checking back for many new specials and portrait events in the coming months.

Here are a few of my fav 'pics' from Kaitlyn's senior session today. Mom, her friend Hannah and my daughter all were there for support and helped make the session go great.

We did her studio shots first then headed out to a new location for me....a farm in Senoia. The weather was great and we had a lot of fun getting some great shots. Neat to see your picture on the wall in the stable as well.

I hope you have a great senior year Kaitlyn. It was great getting to know you.

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Hurry before this offer runs out at midnight on August 31st, 2011

For more info or to place an order contact Christy at info@DigitalMemoriesbyChristy.com or 770.328.8314

Christy,

You helped make my wife's birthday so special! You have a knack behind the camera, an ability to capture and preserve 'that' moment which would otherwise be lost. Thank you very much. Kirbee says "And I wasn't even afraid of her." ~Wes Barrett

Dear Wes and Kirbee,

It was such a pleasure being able to work with both of you. Kirbee sure does love cheese and had no problem looking right at the camera! That was a first. Also, I am so happy to hear that Lisa was happy with the pictures.

Your friend, Christy

It was both an honor and pleasure to once again work with Adyson and Adalyn. I had the pleasure of photographing their parent's wedding on Lake Wedowee in 2003 and now they have two beautiful and amazing little girls. It was so much fun taking their studio shots. Adyson as a very lovely 'princess' and Adalyn for her first birthday. Then we were off to the park to smell the pretty flowers and play in the water. It has been a joy to watch your family grow Roger and Mandy. Thank you.

Jeffrey and Jennifer's recent wedding on May 8th was so beautiful. They incorporated bright colors of pink, orange and greens which brought such a light and happy energy to the day. It was held at the gorgeous Dunaway Gardens here in Newnan, GA and the weather couldn't of been any nicer.

Amazing Colors

It was great to work with Matt Wilson with Wedding Media Group. He is always gret to work with. Also Derrick Binette with D Street Entertainment. He and his partner really got the party going....and finally Mike Parker. I would like to give a big THANK YOU for the wonderful job you did assisting me and being my second shooter for the day. You took some amazing shots and it was great having you along.

Laura and Caleb's wedding on May 14th, 2011 was amazing to be a part of. The ceremony was held at Trinity Baptist Church in Newnan and the reception at the Coweta County Fairgrounds. So beautiful. Having the opportunity to be a part of this event was such an honor and joy. I wish both of you and your families much love and happiness in your journeys, Christy

It was a joy and honor to photograph Adam and Heidi's beautiful wedding this past Saturday at Pleasant Grove Church located in Franklin, GA. Pleasant Grove was originally constructed in 1888, then restored in 2006 and is the perfect place for the bride and groom to have a unique and memorable wedding ceremony. Timeless.

Much thought and effort went into the decorations. They were tastefully done and very elegant. I loved the idea of the homemade fudge dip for the guests. Yummy and more importantly a family recipe.

I wish you and yours much happiness Heidi and Adam. You two are so beautiful together. Much Love.

It was great to be a part of Coweta's Dancing Stars benefit for the Community Welcome House, a safe haven for victims of domestic violence here in Newnan, GA. There was a great turnout, fun energy and much applause. All who were involved worked very hard to pull this together and it paid off with over $33k to go towards the cause. Pictured are all of the stars.

Rev. Lee Chitwood,

Minister of Music & Worship, FBC Newnan

Instructor: Jennifer Fendley

Jonathan Huang,

Shiloh Church

Instructor: Monica Millians

Jessica Griffith,

Piedmont Newnan Hospital Wellness Center

Instructor: Wayne Wilson

Mark Fritz,

Bank of Coweta

Instructor: Peggy Bern

Tanya Tyson,

Dept. of Justice

Instructor: Guy Garrison

Rosalyn Boyd,

Community Activist

Instructor: Justin Corley

John Reidelbach,

Physician Advocates, Inc

Instructor: Rachel Ferguson

Dr. Everett "Trae" Mason,

Crossroads Podiatry

Instructor: Beverly Ferguson

Stephanie White,

Georgia Power

Instructor: Tony Duke

Lesley Barber

United Way

Instructor: Bill O'keefe

It has been a pleasure doing our bunny sessions this year. The expressions on the children's faces are priceless. There is still time to book your session with our baby bunnies. Call us at 770-252-4704 or email us at info@DigitalMemoriesbyChristy.com

Digital Memories by Christy, Inc. is now offering portraits with baby bunnies for the 7th year in a row. Your $50 session includes 20 minutes with the bunnies, (2) 5x7's, (4) wallets and (3) watermarked images for facebook. Additional siblings or subjects are $10 each and a discounted disc of all of the watermarked images is available for $35.

Contact us today to book your session. 770-252-4704 or info@DigitalMemoriesbyChristy.com

A few of my favorites from Chloe's 'All about Fabulous You' - 'mini' February Session. I was honored to have had the opportunity to work with her and her Mom. We got some great shots!

Yesterday I had the opportunity to work with Angel, part of Newnan High's Class of 2011. Angel was very polite and pleasant to work with....and it was neat to learn that he lived so close to the studio. I admire his goals of going on a two year mission after he graduates and then attending college to become an architect. The best to you Angel and all that you do.

It has been a pleasure having a relationship with Southern Crescent Solutions here in downtown Newnan. This is the place to go for website developement, marketing and branding whether you are a single employed business or a business that employs thousands. Great staff and customer service. I say this because I have had the pleasure of doing some photography work for them and also want to thank Chris for the amazing review he recently gave me. I just have to share:

We recently asked Christy to come in and shoot one of our newest clients. Her skills and preparation as a photographer are exceptional, but that's not what separates her from her competition. Christy has a talent for bringing out the best in people through her photography. It can often be a challenge to get business owners and company officers to loosen up and be personable. Christy establishes a casual atmosphere during her shoots that brings about positive results. This is not only a reflection of her professionalism, but in my client's eyes, is a reflection of my company too. I highly recommend Christy!

Let me introduce Shanon Grey. This amazing woman from Newnan, Georgia recently learned that her first book will be published in the coming year. It was both and honor and a pleasure creating her head shot which will accompany a biography of her on the back cover. Keep your eyes open for her book titled The Shoppe of Spells, a paranormal romance. More updates to come in the future as her blog and website develope.

It was an honor to have been a part of the Kent's 50th Anniversary today in Corinth, GA. I saw many faces that I had not seen in years.....so cool. Also, I met many new ones. The energy was light and uplifting and the life-sized Elvis was very cool indeed. Kudos to Kathy Cannon for doing such a great job on the cake.......there were so many comments on how good it was. Linda, you were so funny about cutting it. I am glad I could help with the butcher knife your hubby found for me!

Mom with her Elvis.

After everyone demanded a 'kiss' from the couple, Mom gives a thumbs up :-)

A composite of the immediate family.

Me, checking out a Honda Shadow parked outside....with permission of course!

Peace Begins with a Smile

"We may not be able to change the world overnight, and I have no fantasies of creating a utopia, but trust with me, through faith in possibility, that we can make some difference, and no matter how slight that difference is, it will be a resounding triumph for humanity! The time has come. We can, will and ARE creating a ripple, that will traverse the globe, carrying with it a message of hope through oneness. Every life is precious. Let us subdue the ravages of our baser-self, and aspire to the higher calling of exalting joy through compassion, for that is the one true purpose of humanity. Join us now, and become that great calling."

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I am proud to annouce that Digital Memories by Christy, Inc. will be the official photographer for Coweta County's Dancing stars for the fourth year in a row. Click here to BUY TICKETS AND VOTE for your favorite dancing star. All proceeds benefit the Community Welcome House a safe haven for victims of domestic violence. The annual event will be held on April 19th at 7pm at the Centre for Performing and Visual Arts here in Newnan, GA. Please come and support our community. The Welcome House is a transitional facility which provides shelter for families in need. They assist their residents with room and board, food, medical care, child care, counseling, and much more.

I am both excited and honored to be a part of Charles and Megan's wedding experience. It was such a beautiful day in the downtown Newnan area for engagement pictures this past Saturday. You both have such great energy together and were great to work with. May 21st is just around the corner and I can't wait!

Come visit us at the Oakhurst Bridal Show located in West Point, GA

Jan 23, 2011 - 1:30pm to 4:30pm

No admission - an opportunity to meet top vendors in this area

First 50 brides to register online will be put in a special drawing for a $500 Oakhurst gift certificate to be used for a wedding booked at Oakhurst in 2011. You must be present to win.

Each bride may win only one gift certificate.

Location: 19888 Ga Hwy 219 West Point, Ga.

Here are a few of my favorite images from Breanne and Johnny's beautiful wedding yesterday at the amazing Alvaton Banquet Hall in none other than Alvaton, GA. The theme of the wedding was a winter wonderland with snowy globes decorated in winter blues and snowflakes. The couple's infant daughter 'Harper' was adored by all, the DJ kept the guests up and dancing and the cake was flavored with strawberry and vanilla. I know you both are currently on your tropical honeymoon but I wanted to wish you a lifetime of joy and happiness in all that you both choose to do. It was an honor to be a part of this special occasion.

Shalida did an excellent job executing another successful pageant sponsored by Encore Pageants and held at beautiful Dolce in Peachtree City, GA. Her belief is that every child deserves a standing ovation and all of the contestants were winners.

There were ladybugs....

Santa's helpers.....

and dancers too!