The Jordans ~ Sunshine and Smiles Photography by Sandi Purinton

I love it when friends ask me to capture their important moments.  I was thrilled when my former boss and friend asked me to do some family portraits and headshots for her (gotta stay current on linked in).

Melissa & Tim Engaged ~ Sunshine and Smiles Photography by Sandi Purinton

The Leotas ~ Sunshine and Smiles Photography by Sandi Purinton

This sweet family is near and dear to my heart.  Three brothers, all firefighters, their beautiful families who have been like family to me.  It is such an honor to photograph their families.

Cedarcrest Tavern ~ Sunshine and Smiles Photography by Sandi Purinton

One of our favorite local joints is the Cedarcrest Tavern.  We especially love the fresh oysters there!  Casual dining at its best in Paulding County.  They also have a great selection of beers on tap.

The wings are great - nice and crispy.

Local beers on tap

Fresh oysters - yum!

Adam is One! ~ Sunshine and Smiles Photography by Sandi Purinton

Kelli & Tim - Engaged! Sunshine and Smiles Photography by Sandi Purinton

Tim - He's a really cool guy who I played softball with before I had my first son.  I remember that he always had a smile on his face, and he highly recommended that I read the Harry Potter books (which I still need to do).

Kelli - She's a friendly paralegal at the law office that I primarily work for.  Again, always a smile on her face and fun to talk to.

Facebook - Imagine my surprise when I saw Kelli and Tim pop up in some pictures together.  I stop by Kelli's office to ask how she knew him.  They had recently met through a mutual friend.  Imagine my surprise as I watched their relationship grow (in that way you "watch" others on facebook - some people may refer to it as facebook stalking).  :)  Imagine my surprise as their relationship status changes from "in a relationship" to "engaged."  Imagine my excitement when they asked ME to photograph their wedding and do their engagement shoot.  I am SO excited. Congrats you two!

Sisters ~ Sunshine and Smiles Photography by Sandi Purinton

Nancy is a talented Marietta attorney, and her sister is a Cobb County Superior Court judge.  Their father is a judge as well.  It's as if the law is in their blood.  They wanted to have an adult sister portrait, and I was honored that they chose me to photograph them.