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Augusta GA Portrait Photographer: he makes me feel...

Rachel Biestman August 7, 2013

... pretty.

-xoxo-

Augusta GA portrait photographers: Muse and Majesty

Rachel Biestman July 10, 2013

So, we have been given an incredibly unique photo opportunity involving the procurement of the keys to one of the most majestic buildings in town. We have been dying to shoot someone there, and as usual we have leaned on our muse, Mary.

Portrait Contest in Augusta GA: Adoption fundraiser

Rachel Biestman June 22, 2013

Remember this girl?

If you don't, she is our friend, Karla, and don't I wish I had a photo of her sweet husband, and especially their kids. I am afraid you will have to trust us: they would not leave Norman Rockwell in want.

Over the last two years, this family has had it's gaze set on the other side of the world, where two children have captured their hearts. This family has fundraised endlessly for the adoption of these littles, and now are on the home stretch of their endeavor to bring them home.

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Evans Ga portrait photographer: Linda and Noonday Collection

Rachel Biestman June 6, 2013

This is Linda, and I am elated that she is my friend. I made the skirt, my girl Lindsay adorned her with gorgeous jewelry from

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, and we went for a quick little tour up and down Fury's Ferry here in Evans. It was a wonderful way to spend the afternoon and we hope you enjoy the pictorial tour.

Augusta Engagement photographers: Spencer and Calye

Patrick Biestman May 30, 2013

We have the pleasure of shooting their wedding this fall, and we couldn't be more psyched. After all, it isn't very often you get as much smolder from the groom as you do the bride.

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Augusta portrait photographer: the wrinkle in our brains

Rachel Biestman May 15, 2013

So, if you have been following us for any amount of time, you know that we absolutely love photographing women. When Patrick and I work with women, we work in tandem. I do hair and makeup: I bouf, I djuje (sound it out, people, it's a word;), conceal, enhance, blot, smudge, and the like. Patrick poses, adjusts, contemplates, adjusts again, shoots, and then goes home and edits until way after the sun goes down. We completely love what we do, but we have come across one major issue that continually wrinkles our brain.

Wardrobe.

Evans GA Maternity Photography: Light, timber, and trespassing

Patrick Biestman April 22, 2013

Kind. Generous. Thoughtful. Caring. Beautiful. Nostalgic. Creative. Absolutely freaking hilarious.

And pregnant.

"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...

Stars without makeup: portrait photography in Augusta, GA

Rachel Biestman January 18, 2013

The before and after: beauty can be found in just about any normal girl.

And sometimes I wonder...

... if those around us have any idea how beautiful we are.

There she goes: Glamour photography in Augusta GA

Rachel Biestman January 10, 2013

I am pretty sure this song was written about a girl like Crystal. Dressed up or not, Crystal is someone you notice. She is not particularly tall, loud, or ostentatious, but she is warm and bright. Her personality is light as a feather, and an absolute joy to see on my book. But when she is dressed up, her taste is completely impeccable. She and her husband comb the pages of magazines, searching for palatable trends. I love seeing them in photos, bringing fashion and richness to somewhere as mundane as Steak and Shake.

Lynn and Kyle: Family photography in Augusta, GA

Rachel Biestman December 20, 2012

This couple: I struggle with words concerning them. They are... extraordinary. Generous. Bubbly. Genuine. Honest. Inspiring. Magnetic. Accepting. Lovely.

And I could go on... but I will let the photos speak. As usual, photography by Patrick, hair and makeup by me.

Blessed: Family Photography in Augusta GA

Patrick Biestman December 11, 2012

Are you blessed?

We are, without doubt. In this and every season for the last 4.5 years. We are blessed to have a healthy child.

In earlier times, it was more like, "Well, at least he's healthy." Now, we look at God and each other and say with awe, "And, he's healthy!"

Melissa: glamour photography in augusta, ga

Rachel Biestman October 26, 2012

Melissa...

Among the people whom I have ever met, she could be one of the most treasured (by just about everyone around her). Beautiful in every way, here are some shots from our afternoon together.

There's Something About Mary: Glamour Photography in Augusta, GA

Patrick Biestman October 14, 2012

There truly is something about Mary (actually, many things), and it is an absolute joy to shoot with her. Now I won't get all Ben Stiller on you when it comes to Mary, even though she would be well at home in a Farrelly brothers movie. But as a photographer, she has all of the characteristics of a lifelong muse. Rachel and I have had the chance to shoot with Mary on a number of occasions, including a downtown session, several times at our first studio, as well as a rest stop off of I-20. We've done short hair, long hair, and even cornrows which reminded me of that Madonna music video (minus all of the leather outfits and such). She's been on the website, now the blog, and several incarnations of our business cards. So, consider this your official introduction to her, and be prepared to see updates throughout the next several years. When Rachel and I want to experiment with something new, we can always count on Mary.

Airbrush Makeup in Augusta, GA: An Enigma

Rachel Biestman October 10, 2012

Here in Augusta, the "peculiar" are easily sussed out. Like ants who have diverged from formation, we wander around trying to find our place, hoping that people will ask us to do something that we like best (holding heavy things, painting, building sets, etc.).

Per Example: Glamour Photography in Augusta, GA

Rachel Biestman September 27, 2012

I knew from Facebook that she was getting very much into running, and when she walked into kids' church to pick up her daughter in a very hot pair of skinny jeans and heels a few weekends ago; the stylist in me took over. She looked perfectly confident, and just lovely. I approached her about a glamour shoot later that week, and she agreed!

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?