“The Days are long but the Years are Short”
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Atlanta Family Yearbook | A Year in the Life | Fall 2024
Candid photographs are magical. It’s that simple. Yes, my clients of course know they are being photographed, but the connections and personalities that shine through when they are just being themselves and I am making documentary family photographs are deliciously real. I don’t know how often I compose a documentary shot and think “Whelp…I just couldn’t have made that up,” because real life is the best! People, and families, are silly and complex, and while portraits are an important piece of history, the artful candids are so much more interesting.
Atlanta Family Yearbook | A Year in the Life | June 2024
Candid photographs are magical. It’s that simple. Yes, my clients of course know they are being photographed, but the connections and personalities that shine through when they are just being themselves and I am making documentary family photographs are deliciously real. I don’t know how often I compose a documentary shot and think “Whelp…I just couldn’t have made that up,” because real life is the best! People, and families, are silly and complex, and while portraits are an important piece of history, the artful candids are so much more interesting.
A Year in the (schooled) Life | Documentary Family Photography | Coming this Summer to Atlanta
Inspired by my Year in the Life project, in which I have regular documentary family photo sessions throughout the calendar year and then deliver the year's highlights in an album, this project will follow and document just one child throughout the school year. Of course the rest of the family will be around and included some, but these sessions will focus on one child.
Wilson Maternity Session in Kirkwood and Legacy Park
I'm excited to share a glimpse into a recent maternity session that was an absolute dream to shoot. I'm all about that candid family photography life, because those are the moments that make life truly special. The moments that aren't scripted or rehearsed, but just happen naturally, like the spontaneous giggles of your little ones or the tender moments shared between soon-to-be parents.
Raines Newborn Twins Photo Session in Vinings
As a family photographer, stepping into the home of newborn twins is like embarking on a journey of subtle discovery, where every coo, every yawn, and every tiny movement reveals a glimpse of their distinct personalities.
Capturing Moments Through candid family photography: A Year in Review and Looking Ahead to 2024
It was such a wonderful year for Chanda Williams Photography, and I am very grateful for every family whose life I got to take a peek into…This year really solidified my desire to work on long term projects with families. I adore the long-term relationships I've built with clients as we work together to tell their family story. When there is a trust a rapport already established, I'm able to slip into the moment and get beautiful and honest photos of family life
Li Family Photo Session At home in Brookhaven
There’s a unique charm in the everyday moments that often go unnoticed—the little interactions, the subtle glances, the unspoken bonds. As a documentary family photographer, my mission is to tag along with families and capture these genuine, unscripted moments that truly define their essence.
The Rich Family Summer Family Film in Kirkwood
As a videographer who specializes in capturing the warmth and authenticity of family moments, this session was nothing short of a dream come true. It's astounding how quickly time can slip through our fingers, and there's no better way to savor those last drops of summer than by immortalizing them on film.
Patton Family Photo Session At Home in Inman Park
As a documentary family photographer, my approach is to capture real and honest moments without any forced poses or artificial setups. I want each image to evoke emotion and tell a story. This session allowed us to do just that - portray the beautiful bond between this family in an authentic and artful way.
Atlanta Family Yearbook | A Year in the Life | July 2023
Documentary family photography means unposed candid family photography of real life. Portraits are important too, but documentary photos preserve your memories in a special way. A real way, that transports you back to this precious moment your family is in right now.
Freddie’s 6 month Old Photo Session near Emory
Life with a 6 month old is busy—not with big events, but with a constant hum of activity, and it’s these little moments that get me excited. Between waking up, eating, a trip to the park and then getting ready for nap time, so much happens that is really beautiful. Candid family photography, rather than staged or posed photos, pull out these tiny moments that make up life and show the beauty in our everyday.
Atlanta Family Yearbook | A Year in the Life | January 2023
Documentary family photography means unposed candid family photography of real life. Portraits are important too, but documentary photos preserve your memories in a special way. A real way, that transports you back to this precious moment your family is in right now.
Igleheart Family Photography Session in Oakhurst
I recently got to hang out with and photograph the Igleheart family in their backyard. We played in the fort, made and ate s'mores, used the garden hose to clean off the toy car and then the rest of the family, and dug in the dirt. After all that it was time for an epic bubble bath, which naturally involved chaos, sweetness and tickles.