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Raven Shutley Studios Wedding & portrait photography, based in north Georgia and available for travel worldwide! https://bit.ly/atlanta-wedding-photographer
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If you’re not on my VIP list, what are you even doing with your life?!Jk, but seriously, it’s such a fun place to be! Th...
09/11/2024

If you’re not on my VIP list, what are you even doing with your life?!

Jk, but seriously, it’s such a fun place to be! This month I’m diving into some hot takes around why you should print your photos and a whole series on how to show up authentically at your engagement session, starting from scratch!

Being on the list also means you’re the first to hear about special offers, deals, and really getting the deep dives I love going into.

Come on over! https://ravenshutleystudios.com/atlanta-wedding-photographer-social-bio/

Paul & Maranda are a neighbors-to-loves story worthy of a romcom novel. They eloped at Piedmont Park this past spring, j...
06/11/2024

Paul & Maranda are a neighbors-to-loves story worthy of a romcom novel. They eloped at Piedmont Park this past spring, just the two of them. After exchanging rings, we walked around the Park, exploring some of the iconic spots, before they headed off for their Hotel Claremont stay and dinner at Tiny Lou’s. The weather was gorgeous and the day ideal for them, which is such a perfect way to plan your wedding imo.

https://ravenshutleystudios.com/piedmont-park-weddings/

What are people whispering about branding sessions behind closed doors?Some think you have to look “professional” at all...
05/11/2024

What are people whispering about branding sessions behind closed doors?

Some think you have to look “professional” at all times. Others think you need to wear something “fancy”.

SPOILER ALERT: They’re all wrong.

The truth is, the best branding sessions happen when you can relax and just be yourself. No stiff poses. No trying to fit into a box. It’s all about capturing what makes your brand uniquely yours. So, throw out the rulebook, bring your realness, and let’s make magic happen.

Your brand doesn’t need a mask. It needs you. Ready to show the world Check out my free guide on how to prep for your branding session for all the tips and advice.

https://ravenshutleystudios.myflodesk.com/how-to-prep-branding-session

I met Becca & Ashley this past spring at Cat & Sissy’s wedding, and now I get to capture their love as well! It means th...
02/11/2024

I met Becca & Ashley this past spring at Cat & Sissy’s wedding, and now I get to capture their love as well! It means the world to me when I get to see friends & family of past couples.

We’re going to do a tour of some of their favorite things: coffee at home, talking to the river, then heading to Marietta Square.

See you two soon!

🔥 Hot Take: How You Felt is More Important Than How It Looked 🔥Look, your wedding isn’t a performance. It’s not about pe...
02/11/2024

🔥 Hot Take: How You Felt is More Important Than How It Looked 🔥

Look, your wedding isn’t a performance. It’s not about perfect poses or perfectly curated moments for Instagram. It’s about the emotions. The laughter, the tears, the messy, beautiful joy that you’ll carry with you long after the day ends.

Sure, the details matter, but the memories? Those are in the way you felt — not how perfect the table settings looked or whether your dress was spotless at the end of the night.

So let’s toss out the script! Focus on doing it your way and making it an experience that reflects you two. The photos should follow your vibe, not the other way around. ✨

Blessed Samhain, Happy Halloween, and welcome to the darker part of the year! For me, it’s a bit of a New Year, so I lov...
31/10/2024

Blessed Samhain, Happy Halloween, and welcome to the darker part of the year! For me, it’s a bit of a New Year, so I love looking back over the past 12 months to see what’s changed and how I’d like the next 12 months to go.

In the last 12 months, I got to go full time running my photography business, Kyrie turned 2, I’ve had some of the best weddings and sessions of my life, I’ve traveled all over, laid on the beach, skied those good icy East Coast mountains, went to DragonCon and a few Renn Faires, took breaks when I needed them, hired a business coach, learned and changed and then learned and changed again.

It’s been a WILD ride and I can’t wait for the next 12 months!

Karen & Jeremy live in Jacksonville, FL but were already in Atlanta for a concert, so we planned some time for their eng...
30/10/2024

Karen & Jeremy live in Jacksonville, FL but were already in Atlanta for a concert, so we planned some time for their engagement session while they were in town! They wanted some very Atlanta vibes, and they love Farmer’s Markets, so we took a turn around the Krog Market for vibes and snacks before doing some baking back at their AirBnb.

Documenting your relationship and all its unique intricacies is one of the reasons I love my job so much!

https://ravenshutleystudios.com/atlanta-engagement-session-at-the-farmers-market/

Hey families!Wanting family photos that are stress-free, relaxed, and enjoyable? Looking to feel confident & comfortable...
28/10/2024

Hey families!

Wanting family photos that are stress-free, relaxed, and enjoyable? Looking to feel confident & comfortable in front of the camera? Hoping for beautiful photos that still feel like you? Looking to represent your authentic self in your photos?

Your family photos can absolutely reflect who you are in a real and slice-of-life way! In a way that has you feeling the moments, not the poses, over and over for years to come.

Let’s be our honest-to-goodness selves.

It’s available for free right now on my website and you can check out the caption for the link. Enjoy!

Download it for free here: https://ravenshutleystudios.myflodesk.com/stress-free-family-sessions

Or head to https://ravenshutleystudios.com/onthehouse to check out my full list of free guides!

Branding session #2 with Jackie from @‌lift.the.load!⁠This session’s goal was some outdoor headshots and shots of her w...
21/10/2024

Branding session #2 with Jackie from @‌lift.the.load!
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This session’s goal was some outdoor headshots and shots of her working outdoors, since being out in nature is something she loves, and some more specific shots back in her gym space.

Session three will be planned shortly, excited to see what’s in store!

https://ravenshutleystudios.com/fitness-coach-branding-session-in-atlanta/

“WORK WITH RAVEN! One of the reasons we wanted to work with Raven, aside from her beautiful work, was that she is both s...
17/10/2024

“WORK WITH RAVEN! One of the reasons we wanted to work with Raven, aside from her beautiful work, was that she is both super professional and really fun to be around. We knew we'd be having fun with her and the pictures would show it.” - Marianna and Jonathan

From engagement sessions to family sessions, swipe to time travel!

Hot Take: You Will Have So Many More “Best Days” of Your LifeThere’s a common saying surrounding weddings that it’s the ...
15/10/2024

Hot Take: You Will Have So Many More “Best Days” of Your Life

There’s a common saying surrounding weddings that it’s the best day of your life. People call it “your special day” or your “big day” and other similarly - in my opinion - horrible phrases.

Because while it’s absolutely a big day and a special day, you will have so many more important days in your life. You two and your relationship are so much bigger than this one day!

So plan according to what’s important to you, to what makes you happy and what would feel good, but know that this absolutely doesn’t have to be the best day of your life. Release the pressure!

Hey nearlyweds!Wanting to stay present, spend time with all of your people, and really make the most of your wedding day...
11/10/2024

Hey nearlyweds!

Wanting to stay present, spend time with all of your people, and really make the most of your wedding day? Would you rather be having a great time with your guests than making your day a performative photo shoot?

Totally do-able!

From aligning your plans with your values to setting yourself up for success on the day itself, I've got the complete story on how to get your dream photos while being yourself.

You deserve better than sacrificing who you are or putting yourself in a box and I wrote the guide on how!

Let’s be our honest-to-goodness selves.

It’s available for free right now on my website and you can check out the caption for the link. Enjoy!

Download it for free here: https://ravenshutleystudios.myflodesk.com/wedding-day-experience

Or head to https://ravenshutleystudios.com/onthehouse to check out my full list of free guides!

Get yourself clients who can do both. ⁠⁠Some of the awesome things about this wedding: I get to see these two, I get to ...
11/10/2024

Get yourself clients who can do both. ⁠
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Some of the awesome things about this wedding: I get to see these two, I get to work with @‌raleigh.weddings{!}, I get to be back at the Swan House, which I adore!⁠

I'll be partying again with all these great folks next year for part two to the amazing festivities! Can’t wait to share this adventure with you.⁠
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Hey everyone! Time for a reintroduction, so why not do it via an old school Tumblr questionnaire?To start off, I’m Raven...
08/10/2024

Hey everyone! Time for a reintroduction, so why not do it via an old school Tumblr questionnaire?

To start off, I’m Raven! A wedding & portrait photographer based just north of Atlanta and thrilled to go anywhere you awesome folks are. I live tiny on family land with my partner and our 2 year old shadow cat, Kyrie. 😺

Do you enjoy thrilling rides like rollercoasters?: I didn’t used to, but that’s been changing! 🎢

What book are you reading right now?: I’m perpetually reading 5 books at once, but my main squeeze right now is Fourth Wing and it’s SO much fun! 🐉

What artist is on repeat right now?: Freya Ridings & Rose Betts

Power of invisibility or flight?: Flight! Being able to get anywhere easily would be amazing.

Do you have any tattoos?: One, a memorial one for my sister and I’ve been thinking of getting a second! ✨

Is there a vine or tik tok you quote often?: It’s all about Sister Minnie and “she is unsubscribe.”

What’s your comfort movie?: The Emma Thompson Sense & Sensibility or the Lord of the Rings movies.

What’s the next trip you want to take?: A tour of Scandinavia or the UK are both high on the list! ✈️

What’s the last show you marathoned?: The Perfect Couple on Netflix, it’s SO good. 🌊

Do we have anything in common? Let me know!

My north star is a combination of authenticity, representation, and transparency. And having these core values means it’...
04/10/2024

My north star is a combination of authenticity, representation, and transparency. And having these core values means it’s easy for me to make decisions like who I want to work with, how I want to represent myself, and how to run my business.

For me, authenticity & transparency mean creating space where you feel comfortable and supported in being your honest-to-goodness self . It means holding self-expression, self-acceptance, and you feeling empowered in high importance.

I offer a place where you feel encouraged & supported in being yourself, a place where you see people who look and love like you.

And this place I create is one where you can feel good about yourself in front of the camera, no matter who you are.

Is that space one you’ve been looking for? Get in touch! I’d love to hear your story.

If there’s one tip I give to every couple, it’s to build in buffer time throughout the day. Weddings often run behind sc...
03/10/2024

If there’s one tip I give to every couple, it’s to build in buffer time throughout the day. Weddings often run behind schedule, and when that happens, it can be stressful. But with buffer time, you’re prepared for anything. And as a bonus, it gives you more intentional time to spend with loved ones, those moments that make for the best wedding photos!

Check out my advice on the blog about buffer time, why it can be ESSENTIAL, and how it impacts your photos: https://ravenshutleystudios.com/how-buffer-time-leads-to-less-wedding-day-stress/

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Preview from Gabe & Ivy’s wedding at Agnes Scott & Wahoo! Grill A chill first look, a wander through a meaningful library, shape note singing, and a gorgeously emotional reception.

Ugh how embarrassing for her 🙊😝 (Thank you to the amazing @atlflowerco for the bts of me in all my silly goose glory) #atlantaweddingphotographer #documentaryweddingphotography #creativeweddingphotography #funny #georgiaweddingphotographer

“Weird” Places I’ve Photographed at⁠ ⁠ That Just Make Sense ⁠ ⁠ Part II⁠ ⁠ History Museum⁠ ⁠ Opera House⁠ ⁠ Community Garden⁠ ⁠ In a Canyon⁠ ⁠ Bookstore⁠ ⁠ A Gaming Bar⁠ ⁠ Farmer’s Market⁠ ⁠ The Zoo⁠ ⁠ I wanna go wherever you find joy, and sometimes that joy is found in really unlikely places.⁠ ⁠ Where would you want to have photos done if you could go anywhere?⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #AtlantaEngagementSession #AtlantaEngagementPhotographers #AtlantaEngagementPhoto #CreativeWeddingPhotographer #GeorgiaBride #ElegantWeddings #LGBTWedding #CreativeWeddingPhotography #GeorgiaWeddingPhotographer #CelebrateDiversity #AtlPhotography #AtlantaWeddingPhotographer #DocumentaryWeddingPhotography #WeddingStories #BestWeddingPhotographer #AtlantaPhotographer

Preview from the sweetest and most fun Wedding Day 1 for @thekrueginator & @emmaj522 @raleigh.weddings @swancoachhouse

The Swan House is one of my favorite Atlanta venues, so I wrote up a complete guide to this historical - and cinematic! - location. If you’ve ever considered the Swan House as your wedding venue, I hope this guide is a helpful one! @‌atlantahistorycenter⁠ @‌swancoachhouse https://ravenshutleystudios.com/swan-house-wedding-a-complete-2024-guide/ #AuthenticWeddingstory #PhotographerAtlanta #AtlantaBrides #AtlWedding #CandidWeddingPhotographer #GeorgiaWeddingPhotographer #LoveIsBeautiful #AtlPhotography #AtlantaWeddingPhotographer #WeddingPhotoInspiration

Fiona & Tiger’s wedding day was so chock full of events that they’re getting TWO wedding previews! Part one is the morning of the wedding at Fiona’s parents home with a tea ceremony, a presentation of gifts, games, and some John Denver karaoke.⁠ ⁠ #AtlWeddingPhotographers #GeorgiaWeddingPhotography #AtlantaWeddingPhotographers #RealWeddingPhotography #AtlantaWeddingPhotography #AtlantaBrides #GeorgiaBride #AtlWeddings #AtlWedding #BrideAndGroomToBe #CreativeWeddingPhotography #FunWedding #AtlantaWedding #WeddingPhotograph #AtlantaWeddingPhotographer #DocumentaryWeddingPhotography #DiversityMatters #WeddingBride #UnityinDiversity #WeddingPhotographer #TeaCeremony

Finding the right photographer is a little like dating...there are plenty of fish in the sea, but when you find the right one: it’s magic!⁠ ⁠ If these are things YOU’RE looking for, then we sound like a great match! Reach out about your wedding date!⁠ ⁠ #AtlantaWeddingPhotographer #NontraditionalWeddings #LGBTPhotography #SameSexLove #AtlantaBrides #LGBTWedding #WifeAndWife #TwoBrides #LGBTCouple #GAWeddingPhotographer #LgbtEquality #AtlantaWedding #CreativeWedding #AtlantaWeddings #MrsAndMrs #LgbtqPride #LookingForAPhotographer ⁠#WorksWithNontraditionalPeople #ShootsTrueToColor #IsAnLGBTQ+Ally #DoesntPoseBasedOnGender⁠ #EncouragesUsToBeOurselves⁠ #IsFun #MakesUsFeelComfortable #LovesWhatTheyDo #MakesBeautifulAndMeaningfulPhotos #DocumentsUsAuthentically

Part one of Cat & David’s series of wedding celebrations is their intimate ceremony at @wahoogrill⁠ ⁠ This day was gorgeous, intentional, and perfect for the two of them. There was an amazing dinner, a ceremony that included both of their brothers and Cat’s dad, the most fun tiny guests, an enthusiastic maraca send-off, and a chill walk through a nearby park.⁠ ⁠ #GeorgiaElopement #AtlWeddingPhotography #PhotographerAtlanta #AtlBrides #AtlWeddingPhotographer #AtlBride #AtlWeddings #ElopementInspiration #AtlPhotography #AtlantaWedding #AtlantaWeddingPhotographer #ElopementPhotography #AtlPhotographer #ElopementWedding #ElopementLove #ElopementPhotographer

Things you never have to worry about with me:⁠ Looking uncomfortable in photos. Because I create an affirming & safe space to be yourself.⁠ Wondering what I’m doing. Because I’ll explain every step, and the next steps, and fill you in on all of it.⁠ Not feeling like yourself. Because everything we do is built around who you are and what lights you up.⁠ Sound like what you’re looking for? Reach out for a chat! ⁠ #authenticweddingphotography #AtlantaBrides #georgiabride #ElopementInspiration #CreativeWeddingPhotography #ElopementPhotographer #AtlPhotography #AtlantaWeddingPhotographer #IntimateWeddings #AtlPhotographer #MarriageEquality

Cat & Sissy’s wedding sneak peek! @akademiabc .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #AtlantaEngagementPhotos #AtlantaEngagementPhotographers #AtlantaEngagementPhotoshoot #LGBTPhotography #AtlBrides #LGBTPhotographer #EmbraceDiversity #CreativeWeddings #LGBTWeddings #AtlantaBrides #GeorgiaBride #CouplesPhotos #EngagedCouples #FunPhotography #LGBTWedding #WifeAndWife #TwoBrides #LGBTCouple #LgbtEquality #CouplePhotographer #LGBTSupporter #WereGettingMarried #AtlantaWeddings #MrsAndMrs #CouplesPhotographer #CandidWeddingPhotography #DiversityMatters #HereComesTheBride #LgbtqPride #EngagementPhotographer

POV: You want to capture a normal day in all its chaotic beauty⁠ ⁠ Sneak peek from Jonathan & Marianna’s family session!⁠ ⁠ @mariannafair .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #atlantafamilyphotographers #familysessionphotographer #familysessionphotography #atlantafamilyphotography #familyphotosessions #familyphotoinspiration #familylifestylephotographer #lifestylefamilyphotographer #atlantafamilyphotographer #familyportraitphotographer #DocumentaryFamilyPhotographer

POV: Your first look is at a mini golf course Adrienn & Juniper’s wedding sneak peek! This joyful reception celebration was such a treat to be a part of.⁠ ⁠ @BlanketLeviathan⁠ @Geyserjump⁠ @RLMAffairs⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ .⁠ #LGBTPhotography #AtlantaBrides #NontraditionalWedding #CandidWeddingPhotographer #UniqueWeddings #TwoBrides #LGBTCouple #GeorgiaWeddingPhotographer #FunWedding #AtlantaWedding #AtlantaWeddingPhotographer #AtlantaWeddings #MrsAndMrs #AtlPhotographer #LgbtqPride #WeddingPhotographer

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I'M RAVEN, AND I RUN THIS JOINT.

I’m a wedding and portrait photographer based in Georgia but obsessed with traveling, emotion, and meeting badass people.

I didn’t get my start in photography in the traditional way. I got my start in photography at Medieval Times. Yep. My story began at a place where people eat with their hands, watch knights on horseback, and wear paper crowns. I didn’t go in looking for photography, and I sure didn’t expect to fall in love with photography while I was there, but that’s how love works, isn't it? You see something or someone from across the room, and you fall mad, you fall hard, and you don’t rely on anything but your gut. It’s wild and liberating, and you wouldn’t have it any other way.

I certainly feel that way about taking photographs, but I bet you know that feeling, too. I bet there have been times when you’ve trusted your heart cells as much as your brain cells. I bet you know a little something about instinct, about being true to your nature, and about falling in gorgeous, primal, unapologetic love. I bet you also fight the idea of being “put in a box” the same way a cat fights a cat carrier.