Author: CocoAlley

Scottsdale Farm & Downtown Ball Ground Family Session {Alpharetta Photographer}

What a great extended weekend! Beautiful weather that allowed for gorgeous light and awesome sessions! Sweet families, Christmas trees, barns, farms and horses! I personally loved every minute!

We also want to thank everyone who took advantage of the Black Friday sale! Your certificates will be in the mail shortly and we can’t wait to plan those sessions! While we are on the topic, it was pointed out to us, we won’t name names but you know who you are ?, that since the certificates are purchased online, Cyber Monday would have been a more appropriate day for the discount lol! So everyone, please raise a glass to every “tell it like it is friend” out there because the Black Friday sale is back on and will be extended through Cyber Monday!

Enjoy some of the highlights from two of my sessions this weekend!

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Black Friday Sale! {Lifestyle Session Metro Atlanta & North GA}

Alright peeps! It’s almost go time on our first annual Black Friday sale! If you have been following us on Facebook or subscribe to our newsletter, we’re sure you already know all the deets! If you haven’t been, the discount is for  $75 off a lifestyle session gift certificate! WOOT WOOT!  The sale is  for 24 hours only and goes until midnight Friday the 27th! For more information and to read the small amount of fine print please visit our shop. You can purchase your certificates there as well!

P.S.  There is also a buy now button at the bottom of this post! SHHHHH we know its 4 hours early ( wink, wink )  : )   affordable photographer alpharetta ga

 

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Baby Logan! {Norcross Ga Photographer}

I have shot several in-home lifestyle sessions over the past few weeks and I love it! There is something so special about capturing people in their own space. I think it is so important to document everyday life as often as you can! Of course you still need the more traditional family portraits so they certainly have their own level of importance. There is just something so magical about the sentimental & organic moments caught between a family that makes for cherished memories and gorgeous art for you walls! I was also happy to have the chance to take it outside to the family’s backyard for little Logan’s session! Here are some of my favs of this beautiful family!  Wait until you see this little man’s sweet face and smile! So adorable!

Lots more sneaks coming your way! Love this time of year!

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Fall at the beach! { Family Photography, Acworth GA }

As many of you know, before co-founding Coco Alley Photography I’d spent the last decade as a makeup artist specializing in bridal makeup (gosh that makes me sound so old). Over the years I’ve met so many fantastic women who’ve let me be part of one of the biggest days of their lives. As you can imagine, it was a huge honor! Luckily I’ve been able to keep in touch with many of these lovely ladies thanks to social media! When Meghan contacted me for fall photos I was touched and ecstatic about getting to see her again! We had so much fun at both her makeup trial and again on her wedding day so I knew our session would be no different. Aside from our shared love of makeup, we are both Long Island girls, got married a month apart, and had our daughters just a year apart! Our girls also both happen to share the name Gabriella! I was so excited to finally get a chance to meet her little firecracker in person after seeing her pictures on Facebook for so long! I can tell you, she did not disappoint! What a sweetie pie and she is every bit as beautiful as her momma! Check out a few images from our time together!

NEW LOCATION ALERT!!!! Did you know there was a BEACH in GA??? I didn’t but I do now! This session was shot at Cauble Park home of Acworth Beach and it … is … amazing!!! I can’t wait to go back! It is perfect for so many of the photography sessions we offer! LOVE!

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We are Family! {Canton, GA Photographer}


This extended family shoot was so much fun! I just loved capturing their closeness! The boys kept me on my toes, what little sweethearts! I feel like we were able to document this family’s personality and love on a beautiful fall day in North Georgia! And that is why I love what I do!

Welcome to the neighborhood!

This sweet family recently moved from NC and found themselves in need of a new photographer to capture this years fall photos! We had the best time shooting this laid-back lifestyle session that resulted in amazing pictures! How cute are they?? And can we just discuss the wardrobe (perfection) and the beautiful fall colors we found at Rock Mill Park right here in Alpharetta! GORGE!!! Here are a few of my favorite shots from their mini session!

 

October 29th, 2015 a little hero was born…

I’m so excited to announce the arrival of my newest niece!!! I had hoped the mystery Frankel baby would be a girl! With a large family comprised of intense Jet, Mets and super hero fanatics, knowing there will be a few more years of dress up clothes and Disney princesses in our life is a huge relief! Like her brother Calen who is named after Superman’s real name Kal-El, Cara Ann’s name is after Supergirl’s! It was only fitting for our traditional family hospital t-shirts to carry a personalized Frankel super hero insignia! Welcome to the world Cara!! We love you so much already! Below are a few images from her Fresh 48 session!

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When Lindsey asked me if I wanted to do a mini shoot to raise money for the Cheyenne Heard Memorial Fund, I said yes of course! I wanted to help. I took a look at the Facebook page to see what exactly happened, and I realized this girl was dearly missed in her community. Amber Cloy did an awesome job setting this entire fundraiser up for months leading up to it and the day of. The organization was some of the best I’ve ever seen. The amount of volunteers, and vendors that donated their time and product…y’all, it left me speechless. I was able to meet and photograph 16 families and within a short amount of time I learned so much about Cheyenne. This young lady made such an impression on these people. One mom couldn’t hold back the tears at the site of Cheyenne’s gorgeous picture. Another mom told me Cheyenne used to babysit her daughters. I can’t count the amount of times a family would ask if I knew Cheyenne. I would say no, but wanted to say I feel like I do now. The impact Cheyenne had on her community at such a young age is simply amazing. I am so grateful to be a part of this fundraiser. I hope you enjoy this little glimpse of this gorgeous day of laughter, tears, and memories.

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On Saturday, October 25th Stephanie and I had the pleasure of donating our time and talent to the annual Cheyenne Heard Memorial Fund Photo Shoot. Please take a moment when you can and visit the Facebook page for this cause and read about this remarkable young lady. We didn’t have the pleasure of knowing Cheyenne but after spending time with her friends & family and listening to them share their memories of her we now feel as if we did. The impact she made on her community and all those close to her both in life as well as after she was called home, is a testament to the wonderful, courageous and caring life she lead and positive example she set for so many around her. I have personally loved reading the stories of people “paying it forward” in her honor. I’m so grateful that I had the chance to do the same and met so many amazing families in the process! Below is a collection of just a few of the images I was able to capture at the event. There are so so many! It was next to impossible to choose so I just did so at random!   Stay tuned for a sneak from Stephanie and the families she got to spend time with Saturday!