Josh Lamkin Photography | Atlanta Portrait Photographers | Atlanta Wedding Photographer

Welcome to my blog!

Life is hardly ever boring. You never know what's going to happen. I like that.

I never would have guessed I'd be a professional photographer. I mean, I've always been into photography, always taking pictures of everything, always had a camera with me. My dad gave me my first camera, an old Nikkormat 35mm film camera. I still have it and shoot with it. I got in my car one day and drove all around the United States for four months learning how to take better pictures. I'd never been anywhere in the US. I saw Niagara Falls, The Rocky Mountains, The Pacific Ocean, The Grand Canyon, and so much more. It was a blast.

I started out in a career as a musician. I played and toured full time for years and had a lot of adventures. I'm sure you can imagine. I used to take pictures everywhere we toured. Over time it got to the point where I was more into taking pictures everywhere we went than I was playing shows. Funny how things work out.

I love to meet new people and get to know them, help tell their stories with my camera and be a part of their lives for a bit. I thrive on new challenges. I'm always trying to learn new things.

Whether I'm documenting a wedding, taking family or senior portraits, or shooting on a commercial project, I try to bring love, passion, and creativity to every shot I take.

If you want to say hello or talk about a photography project, email me!

Monday, November 28, 2011

Shannon & Marco | Atlantic Station Engagement Session

I loved this session with Shannon and Marco. Number one, they were up for all of my schemes for this shoot. They trudged all over Atlantic Station with me, wore mustaches and fake lips, chewed bubble gum for bubble pictures, and held still while I took a 44 shot panorama of them on that bridge. Not one complaint. Pretty cool.

We all had a pretty great time. I love being around people who are in love. Who doesn’t? All the best wishes for a long, happy life together to Shannon and Marco. Enjoy!

PHOTOGRAPHER NERDOUT NOTE: The bridge panorama I took below is a 44 image panorama stitched together in Photoshop. It was inspired by the incredible work of Ryan Brenizer. He perfected this method of doing panoramas with people. It’s called The Brenizer Method, and it’s really challenging and fun. Here’s a great tutorial to get you started if you’re interested in learning how to do it. Let me know if you have any questions about how to do it!