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in-home newborn session | atlanta photographer | atlanta, ga

9/21/2022

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In-home newborn sessions have a special place in my heart. Love being able to capture this special time that goes by so quickly for my clients. See below the details about an in-home newborn session and a beautiful family that I photographed last month. 
XOXO - Kirsten 


Atlanta Newborn Photographer | Atlanta Lifestyle Photographer | Atlanta Newborn Lifestyle Photographer 
In-home sessions are pretty special to Kirsten.  She loves telling your story and even better with your new bundle of joy.  These sessions are done in your home using your bedroom, living room, and nursery to capture your family.  In-home newborn sessions are scheduled around 2-4 weeks after your child is born. Kirsten uses natural light in your home to capture your family and will help prepare you for your session with a questionnaire.  She wants to create that session that best captures your family and what makes your family "you".  This session is all natural non posed photos where Kirsten will direct you during the session.  These images will tell your story. 
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Did you make it to the end of this post? Make sure to check out my pricing for your next session with me! 
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​Kirsten Lee Photography reaches out to clients in Douglasville, Ga and Metro Atlanta areas.  
Kirsten Lee specializes in maternity, newborns, children, seniors, and family portraits.
She teaches beginner and intermediate camera classes in her community. ​
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Sunset Dancer | Atlanta Family Photographer | Douglasville Photographer

8/22/2022

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A Sunset Dancer 
Atlanta Family Photographer | Douglasville Photographer 
On a Sunday, I asked our daughter if she wanted to take some dance photos in our neighborhood.  She had mentioned some photos she saw on Pinterest using her pointe shoes so I knew she was interested! We checked the weather app to make sure there was no random pop showers and went for it!! 

We followed the sunlight and it was perfect!  I love watching our daughter dance. She started when she was three years old and hasn't stopped.  As she has gotten older you can see how dedicated she is to her sport. 
​Being able to capture that on my camera was just icing on the cake! 

Hope you enjoy the photos as much as I do! 
xoxo - Kirsten 
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Did you make it to the end of this post? Make sure to check out my pricing for your next session with me! 
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​Kirsten Lee Photography reaches out to clients in Douglasville, Ga and Metro Atlanta areas.  
Kirsten Lee specializes in maternity, newborns, children, seniors, and family portraits.
She teaches beginner and intermediate camera classes in her community. ​
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Baby's First Year | Baby Milestones | Atlanta Photographer | Atlanta Family Photographer

1/20/2022

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Baby's First Year | Milestone Sessions 

Follow along this sweet boys first year of life!  Sessions are offered starting with maternity, newborn, milestones {3, 6, and/or 9 months}, and first birthday.  We captured this sweet boy 4 times throughout his first year plus maternity session and love how it turned out! 
Hope you enjoy! 
xoxo - Kirsten  
Interested in capturing your sweet baby? contact me to schedule a session! :) 
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maternity session
 These are great moments to capture your pregnancy and your family right before the baby arrives.  These sessions can be done outside, in your home, or a special location that you suggest. Typically maternity sessions are scheduled between 32-36 weeks of pregnancy.  
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in-home newborn session
In-home newborn sessions are pretty special!  I love telling your story and even better with your new bundle of joy.  These sessions are done in your home using your bedroom, living room, and nursery to capture your family.  In-home newborn sessions are scheduled around 2-4 weeks after your child is born. I use natural light in your home to capture your family and will help prepare you for your session with a questionnaire.  I want to create that session that best captures your family and what makes your family "you".  This session is all natural non posed photos where I direct you during the session.  These images will tell your story. 
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family sessions | milestone sessions 
Outside family photos are sessions that are done outside at a location that I suggest or a location that you might have in mind.  Typically these sessions are done at sunset but I also know that schedules are crazy and will photograph in the early morning.  To receive that quality and style that I portray in my work, I will help you with outfits, important images you may want, and getting to know your family's personality. 
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in-home family session 
You know I love telling your story and capture your family in your home.  These sessions are done in your home using your bedroom, living room, or even the kitchen to capture your family.  In-home family sessions are typically scheduled in the morning. I use natural light in your home to capture your family and will 
help prepare you for your session with a questionnaire.  I want to create that session that best captures your family and what makes your family "you".  This session is all natural non posed photos where Kirsten will direct you during the session.
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Did you make it to the end of this post? Make sure to check out my pricing for your next session with me! 
​Kirsten Lee Photography reaches out to clients in Douglasville, Ga and Metro Atlanta areas.  
Kirsten Lee specializes in maternity, newborns, children, seniors, and family portraits.
She teaches beginner and intermediate camera classes in her community. ​
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Team & Branding Session | Monat | Atlanta Photographer | Atlanta Branding Photographer

10/7/2021

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Team and Branding Session 
{monat team} 

Recently did photos for a team of ladies who work for Monat.  Their company is geared towards premium hair and skincare product.  They were in Atlanta for their annual conference and asked me to photograph their team!  They ROCKED it and we had a blast down at Centennial Olympic Park and Georgia World Congress Center.  

Why would people want team and branding photos for their business? 
This is a great question! These photos are great for your website, social media, or any marketing material you might print or need.  Showing the faces behind your company can add a personal human touch to your business and allow your {potential} customer to know a little bit more about you as a person. 

Hope you take a moment and scroll down to check out these amazing women! 
XOXO - Kirsten 
Own your own business? Contact me for your next session! 
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Kirsten Lee Photography reaches out to clients in Douglasville, Ga and Metro Atlanta areas.  
Kirsten Lee specializes in maternity, newborns, children, seniors, and family portraits.
She teaches beginner and intermediate camera classes in her community. ​
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Best Friends Session {Besties Since Babies} | atlanta photographer | douglasville photographer

9/1/2021

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 Besties Since Babies!!
{a best friend session} 
Maybe this title needs to be printed on a shirt?!? 
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I had the pleasure of photographing my daughter and her besties a week ago. It is something she's been asking about and it finally worked out.  I love that she wanted this and the girls were excited. They coordinated their outfits and had a blast.  They've been friends forever and I love that us parents get to watch them grow up together.  Hard to believe they are turning into beautiful young ladies!
Enjoy!! 
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Interested in a BFF photo session? I'd love to capture it. 
It can be for a special birthday, occasion, or just because! And you don't have to be in middle school either. 😉 
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I'd personally love to gather my girlfriends up, get dressed up, and capture our friendship together.
You could even make a night of it with dinner and drinks! 

Contact me for your next session! 
XOXO - Kirsten 
Kirsten Lee Photography reaches out to clients in Douglasville, Ga and Metro Atlanta areas.  
Kirsten Lee specializes in maternity, newborns, children, seniors, and family portraits.
She teaches beginner and intermediate camera classes in her community. ​
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Everything You Need to Know About Maternity and Newborn Sessions | Atlanta Family Photographer | Douglasville Family Photographer

7/26/2021

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Everything you need to know about Maternity & Newborn Sessions 
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So if you are expecting your first child or your third child...this blog post is for you!!  Or if you just enjoy sweet family and baby pictures, this can be for you too.  I mean, who doesn't love swooning over baby photos?   I offer both maternity and newborn sessions to my clients and I wanted to share the options that I offer plus these photos of clients are too cute not to share!! 
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Maternity Sessions 
This session can be done outside or in your home.  Best part, we plan it together with your vision in mind.  Just depends on what you love, the style for your family, and the time of year!!  Outside sessions can be urban, nature, or a fun location you might have in mind.  For in-home sessions, I describe these as a story-telling session.  It is more relaxed and if you have older kids, we can do fun activities to capture your family. 

Outside Maternity Session 
Scroll down to check out this family's outside maternity session last fall.  Loved the glam that they added with the urban look in Downtown Douglasville.  They happen to do two family sessions while pregnant so we got to have fun with both outside and in-home sessions! 
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In-Home Maternity Sessions
These sessions have my heart!  I just love being able to tell your story and capture your family in your home.  We plan it out together and what your vision is! And trust me, every single home is PERFECT because it has YOU in it.  So don't stress about the mess or the stuff around your home.  I have my own family {3 kiddos y'all} and totally can relate to a loved home.  I've got you!! 

Where do I photograph in your home for an in-home session? 
I get this question a lot!!  I typically photograph in your living room, bedroom, nursery, playroom, and I even use a kitchen.  We can capture your family snuggling together on a couch or bed as well as a fun activity like cooking or playing games!


Check out this family maternity session in their home. The ones with the backdrop? It's their wall. So yes, we get creative!! 
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In-home Newborn Session 
Now that you've had that baby, you need photos of that precious little bundle of joy!!  My newborn sessions are all done in the comfort of your home.  You might have heard this called "lifestyle photos" which is where we capture your family in a relaxed non-posed way!  Just like my in-home maternity sessions, we plan this together and work together to create the look you want! 

With your newborn, we capture all the sweet details along with snuggles with the family and parents.
We can use the nursery or where ever is the most comfortable for you at the time.
​Scroll down to see this family and their precious newborn baby boy! 
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Interested in booking a maternity and newborn session? 
So you can book both sessions or you can book either one! When you do book both sessions together, you do receive $100 off your newborn session!  I typically schedule your maternity session around 30-34 weeks and place your due date on the calendar.  We schedule your newborn session between 8-14 days after the baby is born. 

Capturing your family and telling your story is something I LOVE to do!!
Make sure to contact me to schedule your next session. 

XOXO - Kirsten 
​Kirsten Lee Photography reaches out to clients in Douglasville, Ga and Metro Atlanta areas.  
Kirsten Lee specializes in real estate, maternity, newborns, children, seniors, and family portraits.
She teaches beginner and intermediate camera classes in her community. ​
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Arizona Vacation Adventure {Couples Edition} | Atlanta Family Photographer

6/8/2021

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Arizona Vacation Adventure {Couples Edition}
Last month, we had an amazing vacation in Arizona!! My husband, myself, and another couple jetted off from the good old south and headed out west!!  I thought it would be fun to share our adventures with you and how we ended up in Arizona. Of course I took photos and if you've been following me for a while, you know that I always use both my DSLR and my cell phone camera when on vacation.  No shame in making it easy on myself when traveling for fun.
​So I hope you keep scrolling to see some amazing views and see all the fun we had!
XOXO - Kirsten  
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Omni Tucson National Resort. View from Bobs Steak House onto their golf course.

Why did we choose Arizona?? 
Without getting a little bitter about 2020, our original vacation was planned for Scotland in March of 2020 but we all know why that didn't happen.  Scotland WILL happen in 2022!!  We brainstormed for a fun vacation in the US and was open to travelers. We also wanted a location that we all haven't experienced before that was TOTALLY different than Georgia. So we landed on Arizona!!! One of the best things we did was hire a travel agent. I'll share more about how awesome Heather is and her details at the end of this blog post!  
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Tuscon, Arizona 
Our time in Tucson was filled with relaxing, golf, spa, and of course hiking!! We also had to taste their Mexican food a few times.
The heat is totally different than the south.  We just kept saying, "It's a dry heat!". 
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Saguaro National Park
Instead of rows and rows of trees, it was cacti! 
​I've traveled a lot but it was so amazing to see how vastly different the desert was compared to living on the east coast. 
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Tombstone, Az
We decided at the last minute it would be fun to drive down to Tombstone, Az to see the Wild West and all its history. 
​Including the O.K. Corral!  ​It was fun and a tad cheesy! The drive was nice and beautiful to take in. 
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Our time in Tucson was great! I would highly recommend our hotel; Omni Tucson National Resort.  I loved that it was small and quiet. The rooms were more like villas with their own outside entrance. 
​We ate outside for breakfast everyday and the birds were so loud a
nd chatty! 
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Next stop.... Sedona, Az
Now, Tucson was beautiful but Sedona is breathtaking!! To go from the desert and then all of the sudden see these gorgeous red rocks is pretty amazing.  We really had to remind ourselves that we were still in the same state!  This part of our trip was a little busier with ATV riding, Grand Canyon tour, golf, and a Vortex hike!  We all said that it would be worth another trip back to Sedona to see more. 
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We stayed at the Amara Resort in Sedona. The photos here are the views from their patio and parking lot.  It was pretty awesome to sit outside and take in the view.  The resort was busier on the weekend and quieter during the week. 
​Perfect for couples or fun with girlfriends.  
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ATV Tour through Sedona 
It was an experience for sure!! Out of everyone, I was the only one that had NEVER done it but I can now say that I did it!! :)
​Our tour guide was great and made the experience that much better! 
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Hummer Tour through the South Rim of the Grand Canyon 
We did a day trip to the Grand Canyon and decided on a guided hummer tour.  It was great to have someone tell you exactly what you are looking at and the history behind it.  It was so beautiful and looked like a painting. So glad we had great weather. 
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Sedona Sunset Vortex Hike
While the guys went golfing, we decided to do something we never could do at home!! Why not a hike, mediation, a little yoga, and learning about vortexes?? Oh boy did we learn all about them!! It was so interesting to learn about Cathedral Rock and how people believe that spiritual vortexes are present there.  We hiked down to the bottom where there is a creek and then hiked back up to see the sunset go down over Cathedral Rock.  A great way to end the trip! 
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Our trip was amazing thanks to Heather with Simply Enchanted Travel!! 
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Our experience on our trip was amazing due to Heather and her expertise!  She took into consideration all of our likes and put together a great itinerary.  As a small business owner, I love supporting others so make to check her out and possibility use her for your next trip.
 
A little bit about Heather and how she can help you!! 

I help busy professionals discover their vacation dreams...and turn them into reality. Planning a vacation takes time. Time spent researching, planning, and preparing. Time you likely don't have. That's where I come in. I provide personal service {the kind you simply can't get when you book online}, impeccable attention to detail, and a passion for creating unforgettable, one-of-a-kind vacation experiences.
Find her on her Website, Facebook or Instagram! 

​Kirsten Lee Photography reaches out to clients in Douglasville, Ga and Metro Atlanta areas.  
Kirsten Lee specializes in real estate, maternity, newborns, children, seniors, and family portraits.
She teaches beginner and intermediate camera classes in her community. ​
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2 Easy Ways to Photograph Your Kids {Valentine's Day} | Atlanta Photographer | Douglasville, Ga Photographer

2/3/2021

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2 Easy Ways to Photograph Your Kids {Valentine's Day} 

Okay, so the other day I was thinking and realizing I hadn't photographed my own children in a while.  I sometimes forget to capture my kids like I do my clients and always rely on my cell phone.  Not a bad thing but it's life.  My kids give me a hard time when taking photos so don't think they are perfect little angels.  Back in the day when my two older kids were little, I would actually make their Valentine's Day Cards and be all artsy for them!  Even though they are older, why not have a little fun with them!!
​And of course my youngest is 5 so he was a willing participant...kinda. 


So today Im sharing how I made TWO fun backdrops to create a fun Valentine's Day Photo. Better yet?? It was less than $10 from Target!  No fancy backdrop here,  all I used were foam hearts and a roll of hearts wrapping paper.  So take a few minutes to scroll down to check out how I make it work and how much fun it was. 
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Bonus??? I took photos with both my DSLR camera and my cell phone. 
​Just to prove that anyone can do this!! 
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1. Foam Hearts to create a fun backdrop! 
Don't have foam hearts? Want to be a little extra with crafts? Just cut out hearts from construction paper! Also saves you $. 
Step 1 -  Find a wall in your home with good light or head outside! {like the picture above}
Step 2 - Tape hearts to the wall or ground
Step 3 - Talk your kids into participating! 
For step 3, it cost a few pieces of candy and dessert after dinner. :) 

Photo Tip: 
Want those hearts to look a little "blurry" in the background? 
Just place your child a few feet away from the wall.  This will allow a good distance so that it gives you that "blurry background"! 
You'll see the difference between the photos below. 
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More comfortable with your cell phone camera??
​Totally okay!! The photos below were taken with my iphone 11 pro max! The two images on the outside were with the "portrait mode" and the one in the middle was with the regular photo setting! I edited these in PicTapGo. 
​Totally works with your cell phone as long as you have good light in the room you use. 
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Now with my tween daughter we took the hearts outside! Super simple and super sweet!!
​We looked up some fun inspiration on Pinterest and had fun.  If it wasn't February, we would have had fun with chalk art. 
​But it was a tad chilly outside. 
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2. Use wrapping paper as a backdrop!
Of course any paper will do!
You could even use kraft paper and draw hearts on there if you already have that in your home. 

Step 1 - Find a wall in your home {I used the same place I did the hearts} 
Step 2 - Line it up with your baseboards and tape it up! 
Step 3 - Take your child's photo! 

Photo Tip: 
Just be mindful that you have to get close up shots with the older kids due to the wrapping paper not being that tall.  If you want them to stand, you would need to tape up two rows of wrapping paper. I was working fast and easy so it was only 1 row of wrapping paper for me! 
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And here's proof again that you can do this with your cell phone camera! 
​These are all taken in portrait mode with my iphone 11 pro max.  
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I hope you've enjoyed reading this blog post today and encouraged to go out and photograph your kiddos for Valentine's Day! Feel free to tag me if you give it a try. I even managed to print my photos to decorate for Valentine's Day.
Check what I did with them over on Instagram. 
Let's just say I won extra mom points!! 

Want to better your cell phone photography skills? Check out my free tips and tricks. 
Ready to learn more about your DSLR camera skills? Check out my camera classes.

Hope you have a fabulous Valentine's Day!! 
​XOXO ~ Kirsten 
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p.s are you in my private FB Group??  We have fun photo challenges throughout the year in our private group!
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​Kirsten Lee Photography reaches out to clients in Douglasville, Ga and Metro Atlanta areas.  
Kirsten Lee specializes in real estate, maternity, newborns, children, seniors, and family portraits.
She teaches beginner and intermediate camera classes in her community. ​
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Home Office Renovation | Atlanta Photographer | Douglasville, Ga

11/30/2020

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Home Office Renovation 
kirstenleephotography.com
In September, I renovated my home office!! With it being 2020, I figured now is the time to make it happen. Im so thankful for a dear talented friend of mine who put together a "design layout" for me.  All I had to do was pick & choose what I liked for my office! I share where I found everything below so keep scrolling to see the links at the end. 

Enjoy!!
XOXO ~ Kirsten 
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Where I found everything!! 
I linked it even if it was sold out because it can come back in stock! 

White Executive Desk - Wayfair    Love this desk!! Super long and perfect! 
Tall Bookshelves - Wayfair 
Foot Ottoman - Wayfair 
Office Desk Chair - Wayfair 
Table Lamp - Wayfair 
Desk Accessories - Amazon  , Wayfair, and Target 
Gold Metal Wall Organizer - Hobby Lobby 
Acrylic Wall Print - Picture by me but printed at Zno 
Blue Chair was purchased a yard sale many years ago 
Side Table was purchased at Marshalls many years ago

Kirsten Lee Photography reaches out to clients in Douglasville, Ga and Metro Atlanta areas.  
Kirsten Lee specializes in real estate, maternity, newborns, children, seniors, and family portraits.
She teaches beginner and intermediate camera classes in her community. ​
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Abbi | Douglasville Senior Photographer | Class of 2021 | Ponce City Market, Atlanta Ga

11/5/2020

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Abbi | Senior Session 
Class of 2021 - Alexander High School 
Ponce City Market, Atlanta Ga. 

We had a BLAST exploring Ponce City Market a few weeks ago for Abbi's senior session! The weather was perfect and we took advantage of all the little gems that Ponce City Market has to offer for a senior photo session.  At the end of the session, we braved the Atlanta Beltline for some beautiful "nature" shots. Its amazing how you can be in the city, surrounded by many bikers, roller skaters, and runners and manage some of those gorgeous nature images.  Keep scrolling to check those out! 

Abbi brought "On The Place You'll Go" as one of her special things.
I always ask my seniors to include those things that are special to them. Love it! 

Looking for a senior session? Make sure to contact me for Spring 2021!  
XOXO ~ Kirsten 

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Kirsten Lee Photography reaches out to clients in Douglasville, Ga and Metro Atlanta areas.  
Kirsten Lee specializes in real estate, maternity, newborns, children, seniors, and family portraits.
She teaches beginner and intermediate camera classes in her community. ​
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Atlanta Child and Family Lifestyle Photographer
​Based in Douglasville, Ga  
Would love to hear from you!
​Please contact me at 404-422-0435 
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