Because Some Moments Deserve More Than a Memory
Life is filled with milestones that deserve to be celebrated.
The surprise proposal you’ve been planning for months. A meaningful anniversary. A graduation you’ve worked so hard to achieve. A birthday surrounded by the people you love most.
These are the moments that mark chapters in your story—the moments you’ll look back on years from now and wish you could relive all over again.
As an Atlanta special occasion photographer, I believe life’s most meaningful celebrations deserve to be preserved beautifully. My goal is to capture not only the details of your event, but the emotion behind it—the joy, excitement, pride, laughter, and connection that make the occasion unforgettable.
Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, anniversary, graduation, proposal, baby shower, retirement, or another milestone, every photography experience is thoughtfully designed to document your story with elegance, authenticity, and timeless artistry.
Capturing Candid Moments and Beautiful Group Portraits with Special Occasion Photography in Atlanta
A special occasion is filled with moments you know are coming and plenty you never see coming. We photograph both. Blowing out birthday candles, opening gifts, spontaneous hugs, laughter across the room- our special occasion photography in Atlanta helps you remember the celebration as it really happened.
Candid photos become favorites because nobody has to stop and pose for them. Our professional candid photographer, Ericka, is highly efficient at handling such situations. She watches for genuine reactions, conversations between loved ones, children having fun, and those quick emotional moments that happen naturally. You may even discover things you missed while turning the pages of the album.
Of course, there are also people you want together in one frame. We make time for beautiful group portraits of family, friends, couples, and other important guests. Instead of leaving everyone to figure out where to stand, we help organize the group and guide the pose, so you get clear, relaxed photos without taking too much time away from the event.
This balance of candid photography and planned portraits gives you a much fuller story of your day. Whether it is a birthday, anniversary, baby shower, graduation, reunion, proposal, engagement, or another milestone in Atlanta, we capture the people, emotions, details, and connections that made it yours. At the end, you will have a gallery that lets you revisit not only how your celebration looked, but how it truly felt. Hit the button below to get in touch with us or browse our gallery to see our previous works.
Contact UsA Luxury Photography Experience for Life's Most Meaningful Celebrations
Your special occasion deserves more than snapshots.
It deserves beautiful imagery that allows you to relive the emotions, relationships, and memories that made the day so meaningful.
From intimate gatherings to larger celebrations, every event is photographed with attention to detail, genuine emotion, and a focus on the moments that matter most.
Your experience includes:
• Personalized planning consultation
• Professional photography coverage tailored to your event
• Natural, candid, and posed portraits
• Family and group photographs
• Professional artistic retouching
• Online gallery for viewing and sharing
• Custom albums and artwork options
Call Us : 770-744-1704Preserving the Moments You'll Want to Remember Forever
Long after the decorations are gone, the cake has been eaten, and the guests have returned home, your photographs remain.
They become the images that bring you back to how it felt.
The tears during a heartfelt speech.
The laughter shared between family and friends.
The hugs, smiles, and celebrations that made the day unforgettable.
These photographs become part of your family’s story and a reminder of the moments that mattered most.
CONTACT USPerfect For
• First Birthday & Cake Smash Sessions
• Milestone Birthday Celebrations
• Surprise Proposals
• Anniversaries
• Graduations
• Baby Showers
• Bridal Showers
• Retirement Celebrations
• Family Gatherings
• Engagement Celebrations
• Religious Celebrations & Dedications
• Milestone Events
From a baby’s first birthday and cake smash session to life’s biggest celebrations, every milestone deserves to be remembered with beautiful, timeless imagery that allows you to relive the joy for years to come.
Call Us : 770-744-1704Special Occasion Photo Gallery
Every celebration has its own energy, people, and moments that will give you pure joy whenever you see them. Check out our special occasion photo gallery to see candid laughter, emotional reactions, beautiful group portraits, party details, and milestone moments captured across Atlanta. Our professional event photography in Atlanta focuses on both the moments you planned and the unexpected ones that make your celebration personal, joyful, and completely your own. So, no chance of missing anything, no matter how busy you are on the day. We are here to cover it all!
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I proudly photograph special occasions throughout Atlanta, Marietta, Roswell, Alpharetta, Woodstock, Canton, Cartersville, Kennesaw, Decatur, Smyrna, Milton, Johns Creek, and surrounding North Georgia communities.
If you’re looking for an Atlanta special occasion photographer who values meaningful moments, genuine connection, and timeless imagery, I would be honored to help preserve your celebration.
Because life’s most meaningful moments deserve to be remembered beautifully.
SCHEDULE YOUR SPECIAL OCCASION PHOTOGRAPHYClient Testimonials
Every session is crafted to be more than a collection of beautiful photographs—it is a personalized, luxury experience designed with care from the first conversation through the delivery of your final gallery and heirloom artwork.
Clients choose Atlanta Portrait Photography for timeless imagery, exceptional attention to detail, and portraits that capture the people, relationships, and moments that matter most. It is our honor to create photographs that are cherished today and for generations to come.
"Ericka did an incredible job with my son’s baby pictures. She was so patient, gentle ancreative throughout the entire session. It is clear she loves what she does!
I highly recommend Ericka as a photographer. She is truly gifted”
- - - - - - - - - - -Erica Marsh
"I had an absolutely incredible experience with Ericka for my business’s photoshoot! The entire process was smooth as can be."
She was very informative during our phone consultation. Communication was very easy and her systemis very
organized, which I appreciate as a business owner. She was on-time and prepared with all the
equipment needed to domy on-site shoot at my spa! She captured my vision PERFECTLY. Turnaround time was very fast as well.
I’ve invested in many professional photo shoots in the past and this is the first time that I TRULY LOVE the outcome of my photos. I will be using her for all future photography needs and referring her to everyone I know 🙂
THANK YOU!
- - - - - - - - - - -Ashley Lopez, Blue Aesthetics
"We had a great newborn photography experience, Ericka did a fantastic job and was very caring with our newborn baby girl."
We were also able to include our small pup in a few photos, which made the experience even more special for our family.
Going into the session we had some ideas of what we liked and Ericka helped bring those ideas to
life! She was so organized and had all the different swaddles and bows sorted, making it a really
fun experience for my husband and me.
We also appreciated the convenience of having an in-home session as we’re adjusting with a newborn.
Thank you Ericka for making this experience possible for our family!
- - - - - - - - - - -Paige DeLaPerriere
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely. Before your event, tell us about the people, traditions, surprises, and moments that matter most to you. We can plan for must-have group portraits and key parts of the celebration. Besides, our expert captures natural moments as they happen throughout your special event photography coverage.
Yes. We capture a mix of both. We’ll organize important family and group portraits, but we’ll also watch for laughter, hugs, reactions, conversations, and other natural moments. This gives you a more complete and personal photo story of your celebration.
Yes. We can plan the photography with you and be discreet when the surprise needs to stay secret. For surprise proposal photography or parties, knowing the timing, location, and basic plan beforehand helps us be ready for the reaction without interfering with the moment.
We photograph birthdays, anniversaries, proposals, baby showers, bridal showers, graduations, family reunions, milestone celebrations, and other personal events. If you’re planning something a little different, contact us and tell us about it. We can discuss the details and the type of event photography coverage you need in Atlanta.
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