Studio portrait of USA wedding photographer Cindy Brown
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Cindy Brown

Atlanta Photographer | Weddings - Events - Branding

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Georgia Wedding Photographer Captures Quirky and Unique Moments

An overeducated wedding photojournalist and Atlanta native, Cindy is a recovering chocoholic, adventurous traveler and all around nerd. She loves to hike with her wife and photo partner, Sharon and their beagle/cattle dog Roux, the valedictorian of his puppy school class. After graduating with honors from the Art Institute of Atlanta, Cindy took a job at a small newspaper in South Georgia, where she photographed hospital teas, horse trainers, pecan farmers, basketball coaches and beauty queens. She interned with the Associated Press while finishing her bachelor’s, then worked as a staff photographer for two daily newspapers in Florida. An unexpected life turn took her to Vermont for one incredibly cold winter and on to Indiana, where she worked as a picture editor for a large daily, and completed a master’s and PhD. After teaching photojournalism at colleges and universities in Florida, Indiana and Mississippi, she returned to Atlanta to earn … you guessed it … yet another degree. Her passion for storytelling with her camera, along with her interest in religious and cultural diversity led her into the field of wedding photojournalism. She has documented weddings large and small, Unitarian and Pagan, indoors and out, Christian and Muslim, in backyards and in churches. The most exotic wedding she has photographed took place in Tulum, Mexico and was officiated by a Mayan shaman. She cries during the father-daughter dance, laughs during the toasts and sneaks a piece of wedding cake when no one is looking. On occasion, she has been known to dance while photographing the reception. When she’s not photographing weddings, portraits or corporate events, she works on personal photo projects, visits her Mom in a memory-care unit, and volunteers at a recovery center.

4 WPJA Spotlight

72 Awards for Documentary Wedding Photography

130 Diamond Awards for Engagement Portraits

18 Awards from the Artistic Guild of Wedding Photojournalists

True Love Captured Awards from Real Weddings - TLC

7 TOP Wedding Photographer Titles

The WPJA proudly recognizes Cindy Brown as a TOP International Wedding Photographer. Members holding the most contest points at the end of each year are ranked as TOP Wedding Photographers or, in some cases POY - Photographer of the Year.

5 Client Letters

The following letters are from the clients of Cindy Brown.

Bride and groom exit the Mary Gay House in a shower of bubbles

Married: 9 years ago

Sarah and Adam

Cindy: I can’t tell you how much we appreciate all the wonderful photos you took— somehow, they are all both absolutely stunning and truly capture the people, emotions, and experience of our wedding. None of the photos feel forced, and they all make me smile. I can’t tell you how much it means to see myself in these photos— looking natural, beautiful, and, above all, happy!

Married: 11 years ago

Maggie & Tim

Cindy, greetings from St. Kitts! Tim and I just watched the slideshow a couple times, and the pictures are FAN-TAS-TIC! Love love love them. Kudos to you and Sharon, and we can't wait to see more. Hope you guys are doing well. Maggie

Married: 11 years ago

Kate & Kyle

Cindy, Thank you SO MUCH. This is amazing and we couldn't be happier. We're so grateful for the way you captured our special day. With abundant gratitude, Kate and Kyle

Married: 11 years ago

Erica and Jason

The slideshow is marvelous. It is a rare photographer and her team who can make an awesome slideshow entirely out of candid shots! It's exactly what we wanted. I got tears in my eyes, Jason said he was immediately transported back to the day, and my mother, who is a firm believer in posed shots, sent me an email saying, "IT IS FANTASTIC!" Thank you so much. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Cindy - Jason and I are celebrating our anniversary today. I can’t believe it’s been 7 years since you and Sharon captured our wedding. We were looking at the photos and wanted to reach out and repeat our thanks—we were struck again by how utterly genuine the images are. You did an unbelievable job capturing real, honest moments. We feel lucky to have such a chronicle. -Erica and Jason

Married: 12 years ago

David and Anne

Cindy - The photos are amazing. What beautiful artwork with a princess and a frog! We love the way you have captured the energy of the moment. These pictures have much more meaning than just photographs! You are the best! Thanks - David