Augusta GA Portrait Photography: Sommer

Rachel Biestman July 16, 2016

Happy Saturday, Y'all! It has been a wonderfully long week, and today is all the longer. I did think a little art might help the day along, so I wanted to share these images of our new friend, Sommer.

Bill Cunningham, the recently deceased New York Times fashion photographer, is quoted to have been searching for "birds of paradise" in and around Manhattan. He searched for women of "daring styles" instead of women with "cookie cutter sameness" for the subjects of his art. Young, old, poor, wealthy- his selection was based entirely on his artistic perception.

Augusta GA Portrait Photography: Rebekah Too

Rachel Biestman June 30, 2016

We shot Rebekah two years ago, and it is a wonder to see her change. High school is behind her, and she is on to her first year of college in the fall. She has the loveliest gentle spirit, and a delight to be around.

Augusta GA Portrait Photography: Hannah

Rachel Biestman June 22, 2016

Her name is Hannah, and she is the most peaceful angel of a young woman. Normally she is not so serious, but she reigned the smile in for some dark lipstick and wild curls done on a 1/3 inch iron (her hair is straight). Modeling is not for the faint of heart!

A word an artist understands: Portrait photography in Augusta, GA

Rachel Biestman June 1, 2016

I do not like the word "no." It could be the most agitating word to my ears. Despite hating the word, I love to play a game with our daughter, Lilah, whose favorite word to say is "no."

"Lilah. Would you like a giant hot fudge sundae?"

"No."

"How about to play in a room filled with sweet little puppies?"

"No."

"Would you like to swim in a pool full of marshmallows?"

"No."

Good morning beautiful, Augusta GA Portrait Photography

Rachel Biestman May 25, 2016

Oh! Well, hello there, pretty thing! You look great this morning! Checking out the interwebs, sipping your coffee, swatting at the children under your feet... It is so good to see you again!

That's enough for the greetings right now, but it does seem like it has been forever since I have been curating lovely photos for you. Patrick and I have working hard over the last 18 months adjusting to life as a family of four, or really showing a little one how to adjust to life in our family. Work has not slowed down (can you believe I first typed "slown down?"), but instead is constantly filling. We have kept up everything, except for taking a calm moment to sit and share this passion of ours with you.

Senior portraits in Augusta GA: Into Art

Rachel Biestman October 23, 2015

Swoon.

Isn't she lovely?

Today we get to work with this talented young woman again, and we are over the moon.

Augusta GA Portrait: Christina all grown up

Patrick Biestman June 8, 2015

I sat across from her about a month ago, scrutinizing every inch of her face as she spoke. We were eating an incredible meal: bread warm from the oven, fried green tomatoes, shrimp and grits, pork tenderloin. It was the meal of a lifetime- one that we could never have afforded 15 years ago.

I couldn't believe she was sitting in front of me. I imagined us, walking to and from train stations. I imagined us lying on the ground miserable, holding our stomachs on a Tuesday after prematurely eating most of what we had rationed for Friday.

Family Photography in Evans GA: Time Has Flown

Rachel Biestman February 2, 2015

Four months after the fact, here she is.

It isn't that we have been reluctant to share her with the world, but it is simply that time has flown. She is... everything.

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Augusta GA Wedding Photographer: Michelle and Seth

Rachel Biestman September 29, 2014

Prior to these moments, I treasured two crumpled images.

Michelle and I were raised in an age without cell phones, and especially selfies. We weren't able to daily afflict the world with traffic light snapshots of our flannel, Docs, and acne (and this is a good thing). We slathered glitter over every inch of our exposed body, donned baby barrettes in our freshly bleached hair, and pored over the new Delia's catalog as we listened to both parent-approved and unapproved music. We shared each other's closets, and took each other's brothers to prom. We gave each other both wise and horrible advice as we navigated boys, school, and church. We were good friends for nearly a decade.

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Rosemary Inn Wedding: Sandy and John Part 1

Rachel Biestman June 10, 2014

It is so easy to force a wedding celebration. Don't get us wrong, we understand that love rules in the vast majority of weddings; and that the end result is always the same- "happily ever after." But so many wedding venues start as blank canvases. Every weekend craft-happy girls, curators of vintage furniture, florists, and anxious brides-to-be bring in truck loads of treasures, tchotchkes, and finds. Every bride hopes that in the end their themes will ring true; that blank walls will brag of pin-worthy vignettes, and that in the end they can relax and have a wedding.

Evans GA Portrait Photographers: wildflowers

Patrick Biestman April 4, 2014

There is something to be said for cowboy boots and tall grass- for flowing dresses, cascading curls, and the sun pouring from behind an old barn. Patrick and I were both born and raised in the South, and we have settled in the marvelous southern city of Augusta, GA. Here there is a sweet country song on everyone's lips, and many to most photo shoots have the either the canal or railway tracks as a background.

"a curated collection" video special: photographer in Evans GA

Patrick Biestman March 22, 2013

We have the unbelievable luck to not only work with beautiful, talented women in front of the camera, but also behind. An absolutely talented friend and fellow video/photography enthusiast, Brooke Southerland, accompanied us during our recent session with Karla. With all of us finding inspiration in two common sources, here and here, we thought it would be cool to make our little version with our Karla session. And as you will see, Brooke captured the fun of a session wonderfully. So much so, we would love to have her back! Let us know when booking us if you would like to invite Brooke along for your session for yet another added way to capture a special day.

Sit back and watch the moments unfold with a behind the scenes look in a session with Rachel and me, Acuity Photography. A special thanks to Brooke for editing out the modeling of the poses that I did. I now know I am in her pocket when it comes to preventing the release of the b-roll.

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A curated collection: portrait photography in Evans, GA

Patrick Biestman March 6, 2013

I imagine that a woman like this needs no introduction....

I don't expect that everyone knows her, although many of you do.

Destiny fulfilled: Portrait photography in Evans GA

Rachel Biestman February 13, 2013

There was once a dress...

I bought it in anticipation of my wedding, nearly seven years ago now. It was stunning, and in perfect condition for vintage wear.

Upon fitting, I noticed that it was a bit too long; so I chose to have it hemmed. I was living in Charleston, SC, and really didn't know where to bring it. I made a decision, and it was a bad one. The tulle had jagged cut marks, and the lining was askew. It was in no condition for a wedding. Up into the closet it went, and I wed in a different gown.

I have carried that dress with me ever since, hoping for an opportunity to don its frothy layers. There have been times when it has fit, and other times when it was... snug (or impossible). This dress deserved at least one last twirl.

Enter Heather...

A bit about blush... wedding makeup in augusta, ga

Rachel Biestman January 23, 2013

'Tis true, I have a thing for makeup. I wouldn't call it an "obsession;" but as I have chosen it for a profession, I do have more than the average girl.

Perhaps people imagine me with makeup coming out of everywhere: individual pots of shimmer and sheen that travel with me always. Although I am bogged down with more blue eye shadow than a girl could ever need, I really don't care to bring much with me when I go to a gig. For instance, I know that the likelihood of a bride wanting a heavy swipe of my Nars Arabian Nights Trio is slim at best, so I don't bother to bring it.

Magical: Unique family photography in Augusta GA

Rachel Biestman December 29, 2012

There are certain things that define us as a photography studio. I believe this stunning family shoot is a perfect example of what makes us different.

As we have mentioned before, only a small portion of our family photography is posed. The rest are brilliant candids, reminiscent of movie stills. When viewing certain images, one peeks in on something natural and organic, and still somehow magical.

Portrait Studio in Augusta, GA: On Beauty

Rachel Biestman September 19, 2012

But how much does all of this have to do with beauty? When I surveyed some of my friends, very few of them mentioned anything about physicality. Most of them, in fact, responded with more ambient qualities such as “contentment,” “strength,” “poise,” or “the way a run makes me feel.” If these answers are honest, then what is going on in my chair? How are we supporting our family with this “beauty” profession?

Augusta GA Portrait Photography: Sommer

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Augusta GA Portrait Photography: Hannah

A word an artist understands: Portrait photography in Augusta, GA

Good morning beautiful, Augusta GA Portrait Photography

Senior portraits in Augusta GA: Into Art

Augusta GA Portrait: Christina all grown up

Family Photography in Evans GA: Time Has Flown

Augusta GA Wedding Photographer: Michelle and Seth

Rosemary Inn Wedding: Sandy and John Part 1

Evans GA Portrait Photographers: wildflowers

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A curated collection: portrait photography in Evans, GA

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Magical: Unique family photography in Augusta GA

Portrait Studio in Augusta, GA: On Beauty

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