PRELUDE // LACEY & GREG // ENGAGED

There's nothing like the beginning sparks of happily ever after. Finally knowing this is the one. Dreaming over the years to come, giddy in love, happier than you've ever been.

FOR BRIDES // THE NOT WEDDING

I really can't say enough good things about The Not Wedding. Christina {who won the Blushing Bride Give-away!} and I were BLOWN AWAY by the variety of talent presented at the event. From flowers to food, nothing but excellence was put on display. It would take FOREVER to list all of the fabulous vendors, but I'll be sure to give credit where I can. To see the full line-up of loveliness, click here.

This year I was simply an attendee at the event--a thoroughly enjoyable experience. The main photographers for the event were: Chelsea Patricia, The Long Farewell and Once Like a Spark. Definitely check out their work and give them some love. They are incredible photographers in the Atlanta area.

I hope these images inspire you fully! Enjoy, friends. ♥

Lovely utilization of the Ambient+ Studios entrance. Decor by Andrea Gray Harper.

This beautiful {and ABSOLUTELY tasty!} wedding cake was baked and designed by Apple-Butter Bakery. Yum...

These vintage church pews, as well as all of the Barnwood Tables {HANDMADE Barnwood Tables!!!} were from the fabulous Four Inch Fold | Vintage Rentals. Can I also mention that their website design is just beautiful? So crisp and clean and classic. LOVE.

This suh-weeet & crafty paper decor served as a backdrop to the reception dinner. (Which was TO DIE FOR. Check out the catering services of Sun in My Belly. You will NOT be disappointed.)

The Guestbox is a super fun and unique way to capture all of the guests at your wedding. Me and Christina gave it a shot, and couldn't stop laughing. Our little clip is guaranteed to be memorable. Just imagine Auntie-So-and-So belting the lyrics to her favorite love song to you--captured on camera. Yep, it's the good, fun, stuff like that which sets The Guestbox apart from any guest book/photo booth you've ever experienced.

Friends, prepare to swooooon. This table caught my heart from the moment I spotted it across the room. A floral+fruit design, adorned with vintage glassware and votive candles, created a feeling nothing less than mesmerizingly elegant. The lovely design was done by Amy Osaba | event.floral.design. Seriously, I could take pictures of Amy's Work for hours. Top Floral recommendation, hands-down.

This specialty stitched invitation was designed and created by the fabulous Jessica {out of Milledgeville!} of A Darling Day. I was thrilled to get to talk to Jessica at the event {we actually have a mutual friend!} I look forward to working on some exceptionally wonderful projects with Jessica in the near future!

Ashley of Buzzy Craftery designed this fabulous invite, as well as the incredible paper goods featured in Abbie & Matt's Atlanta Wedding.

And now for CEREMONY snapshots!

Lighting and Sound done by Live Event Solutions. Stage built and decorated by Adorned Event Design. These incredible lanterns over the ceremony location were created by Brown Linen & Co. True Story: Christina was able to talk to Abany and ended up PURCHASING these for her Big Day! SO EXCITING! This discovery/purchase alone made the trip more than worth it! We were both squealing with excitement. ;)

The best bridesmaid attire I have ever seen: CORE | Bridesmaid Couture.

The Officiant led the ceremony in "Spoken Word" style, and I must say, I was fully impressed... even to tears. {Although I'm a complete sap the moment the True Love Story unfolds.}

The night was utterly enjoyable.

Thank you SO much to The Not Wedding team for all of the heart you put into making this event so wonderful.

I look forward to the many Not Weddings to come!

If you have any questions spurred from the event, feel free to shoot me an e-mail at khaleysheffield@aol.com.
Vendors: I would be more than happy to send you my images for promotional use. Send an e-mail with your name, company name, and city to khaleysheffield@aol.com

LIFE // True That

Copyright The Photography of Haley Sheffield 2011

"IT'S BUSINESS TIME" // MOO BUSINESS CARDS!

I am legitimately in love with Moo Business Cards.

{Seriously}

I jumped and squealed when my beautiful lime green and white package arrived at my door today.

SO, the hardest part about Moo's "printfinity" cards? Choosing. You guys are all fabulous, and it was SO difficult to choose my favorite images.

Here's a glance of my Summer 2011 Moo Business Card Line-Up:

B.T.Dubs... the title of this post is a reference to this hilarious song by Flight of the Conchords. You married folks will love it.

Have a great night!

LIFE // BOOKED FOR...

Hello lovely people.

I've recently had a lot of inquiries and thought I should post an update of booked/reserved Weddings for 2011 and 2012. To find out if your date is available, e-mail khaleysheffield@aol.com. Thank you!

2011 WEDDINGS

Friday, July 13

Saturday, July 30

Friday, August 5

Saturday, August 6

Saturday, September 3

Saturday, September 10

Saturday, September 17

Friday and Saturday, September 23 & 24

Friday, September 30

Saturday, October 8

Saturday, October 15

Friday, October 21

Saturday, October 22

Friday and Saturday, October 28 & 29

Friday, November 4

Saturday, November 5

Friday, November 11

Saturday, November 12

Saturday, November 19

OUT OF OFFICE: November 20-27

Saturday, December 17

Wednesday, December 28

2012 WEDDINGS

Saturday, March 10

Saturday, March 24

Saturday, April 14

Thursday, April 19 through Sunday, April 22

Saturday, April 28

Saturday, May 5

Saturday, May 12

Saturday, May 19

Sunday, May 20

Friday, May 25

Saturday, October 6

Saturday, October 20

Sunday, October 21 through Sunday, October 28 (MY BEST FRIEND IS GETTING MARRIED!)

Unless you have made a special arrangement, I will not be booking any Creative Sessions (besides Engagement Sessions) during the months of:

SEPTEMBER 2011

OCTOBER 2011

NOVEMBER 2011

MAY 2012

PRELUDE // BABY SESSION / MIKEL

Seriously. Does it get any cuter than this?

BRIDAL SESSION // SOUTHERN RANCH BRIDE / JESSICA

Needless to say, I was so excited when Jessica contacted me to do a session with her. She sent me a picture of the dress, and I became even more excited. Upon exploring Weslyan College's beautiful campus, we came across their horse ranch, and {as you could guess} I became even more excited.

Jessica has an incredibly sweet spirit, and was so very easy to capture! It's not often I get to do this, but we were able to spend some time talking about our [lives, passion for photography, love for the Lord, etc.] at dinner after the session, and I can tell you that she is awesome through-and-through. I am thrilled about this new friendship and can't wait to have many more sessions and heart-to-hearts! :)

The weather during the session was a sweet balance of cloudy and sunny--alleviating us just a bit from the extreme Georgia heat, but leaving just enough sun for some fabulous back-lit shots.

Here are my favorites from the session! Enjoy, friends!

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A little love to Priscilla Ahn's Dream. One of my favorite songs ever.