10 Local Parks in Atlanta for Photos

One of the top questions as a photographer when booking a session clients always want to know the best location for the session. Today we are providing you with 10 Local Atlanta (and surrounding areas) Parks that are perfect for photo sessions.

1. Piedmont Park (located in the heart of the city large and in charge)

2. Grant Park

3. Vines Garden Park (Located in Loganville, Georgia Beautiful location)

4. Stone Mountain Park (Large with many areas for capture parking pass required)

5. Historic Forth Ward Park (Located directly across the street from Ponce City Market)

6. Atlanta Station (Beautiful Bridge with water flowers and benches)

7. Centennial Olympic Park ( Heart of downtown, Cost to park to visit)

8. Arabian Mountain Park (Located in Lithonia, Georgia)

9. Morgan Fall Overlook (Sandy Springs, Georgia)

10. Cascade Springs Nature Preserve

Most of these parks we have visited and our clients have taken photos at the various locations. If you’ve ever visited any which one was your favorite?

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10 Locations for Family Photos

Now that Fall time is upon us, Tis the season when allot of people decide to capture family photos whether its for the fall time or many families are gearing up for Holiday Greetings. This time of year allot of inquiries regarding family photo sessions. Today we are providing you with 10 general locations to take family photographs.

1. Local Parks

2. Historic Old Town

3. Urban Wall Areas – Graffati Walls are very popular in places locate ones in your area

4. Library – Indoor or Outdoor libraries are nice places for photo

5. Private home- Your home is a perfect location for photo session

6. Studio Space- You can rent local studios to capture images of your family (Peerspace, Home Studio)

7. Air BNB – Yes check out there site, beautiful properties make perfect backdrops for family photos

8. Local Trail – local walking , hiking trails make great areas for photographs search for local ones in your area

9. Local Church- A church facility can be a nice place to take photographs

10. Selfie Museums – This could be a fun place to capture family photographs

We provided you with a few idea location for family pictures. I believe the perfect location is the one that represents your families personality. Which of the ideas listed above best describe your family? Comment below!

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Be Free...

A reminder to stop blocking your blessing and you can do this by blocking the mindset of the belief of limiting your possibilities.

Be open to all the positive things that can happen vs what could go wrong

That’s the difference between living a fulfilling life and one with limitations. 

Everyday Writing 2022
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We are Family

So today is national siblings day. So in order to celebrate this day, I want to share images of my siblings.

These are my A1s from Day one! We range in ages with me and my younger brother are the baby girl and boy of the family with all my other brothers and sisters being older than us. I have a total of 5 brothers and 3 older sisters

Here's to the Family! Love all the memories we created with each other over the years!

Happy National Siblings Day!

RIP to our brother Karim who is no longer with us!

Kustom Kreation Photography - Creating Memories & Moments

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Introduction 2022- Just a little about me!

I am a mother of two young men on 21 and the other 14! This is the best shot I could get during a brief birthday session… how about they approved this image to be posted on social media…. 🤔

Both of these guys have been my subjects since picking up the camera many years ago… the flash has been in their face since they were little guys…
they have also served as my backup photographers.. they are totally over me photographing them and nowadays I have to beg and plead to get an image… 😜

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Family Photo Week: The Best Locations for Family Portraits

It’s Family Photo Week and we are discussing

The Best Locations for Family Portraits:

• Home - there no place like it!

• Park- local national parks offer a variety of scenery based on all the seasons of the year summer green spring flowers fall foliage and winter

• Art Districts in your city - looking for fun colorful elements to add to your images look for art murals in your town

• Studio - standard Classic let’s get it done session a studio session is always a classic option

• Peerspace- For a Variety of indoor environmental backgrounds for your family search out Peerspace for the perfect location to match your family’s personality!

If you are looking to update your family photos… Tis the season… Schedule you an appointment today!

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Kustom Kreation Photography 2020 In Review - Part One

Dear 2020, Although things didn't go as WE planned out. I'm thankful to all the opportunities to capture moments... in a safe way.... weddings birthdays graduations family session and more... these relationships and experiences are unforgettable! Our visual journey 2020! Part One

A Moment with Mother!

A moment with mother!

A flash back to the  Saturday before Mother's Day we travel approximately 60 miles to Serenbe Farms to capture a beautiful luncheon with daughters and their mothers. This event really had me feeling warm and fuzzy on the inside. Seeing the love between mothers and daughters. One delightful part of the luncheon was a video presentation that featured the daughters giving special Mother's Day messages. For me it warms my heart to be able to capture these timeless images that will be cherished for generations to come. 

The beautiful setup for all the mothers and daughters 

The ladies were able to mix and mingle while we awaited the program to start.

Captured Moments while they enjoyed refreshing drinks and home style muffins 

Ladies enjoyed a beautiful video presentation of the daughters giving Mother's Day messages to their mothers. After the presentation they were gifted with beautiful charmed necklaces. 

A game was played of how much you know about your mother which brought lots of laughs 

Mother and daughter images were captured to cherish this day. 

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Giving Thanks Cards- Free Download!

Just in time for the Thanksgiving Holiday we have these Giving Thanks Cards that would be something great to share with family and friends fellowship! Open File and Print as many as you like to share. 

Download your free Giving Thanks Card Here!

Foodie Tuesday with Smarty Marty- Cabbage Soup

This week Foodie Tuesday Dinner Idea is Cabbage Soup

Gather the items need for this delicious delight

Ingredients

½ head of cabbage, chopped

1 cup celery, diced

1 cup white or yellow onion, diced

1 cup carrots, diced

1 green bell pepper, diced

2-3 cloves garlic, minced

4 cups chicken broth

14 oz can basil, oregano, garlic diced tomatoes

1 teaspoon oregano

1 teaspoon basil

½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

few shakes of black pepper

½ teaspoon salt (optional)

Ingredients

½ head of cabbage, chopped

1 cup celery, diced

1 cup white or yellow onion, diced

1 cup carrots, diced

1 green bell pepper, diced

2-3 cloves garlic, minced

4 cups chicken broth

14 oz can basil, oregano, garlic diced tomatoes

1 teaspoon oregano

1 teaspoon basil

½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

few shakes of black pepper

½ teaspoon salt (optional)

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Instructions

1. Instructions
2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
3. Add celery, onions, bell peppers, and carrots.
4. Saute until slightly tender.
5. Stir in garlic.
6. Pour in chicken broth.
7. Stir in tomatoes and cabbage.
8. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat.
9. Cook until cabbage is tender.
10. Stir in oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, black pepper and salt (if using)
11. Taste broth and adjust seasoning if needed.
12. Serve and enjoy!

Recipe By  Divas Can Cook 

Food prepared and Styled By Smarty Marty 

Foodie Tuesday By Smarty Marty- Veggie Stuffed Chicken Breast!

This week dish Foodie Tuesday Dish By Smarty Martyis Veggie Stuffed chicken Breast ! 

Pull out your ingredients and lets get ready to prepared a delicious delight!

Veggie Stuffed Chicken Breast Ingredient Listing

4 boneless skinless chicken breast
8 oz. Feta cheese sliced
6 oz. mozzarella cheese
1 medium white onion
3 or 4 large garlic gloves
1/2 red bell pepper
2 cups of fresh chopped spinach
1 cup of chopped mushrooms
1/2 teaspoon of flaked pepper
2 tablespoons of olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Slice the chicken breast in half not going all the way through and spread open, lightly tap down flat with mallet.
Salt and pepper breast on both sides to taste
Heat olive oil in a frying pan and add onion, pepper, 3 garlic cloves, mushrooms and sauté until mushrooms and onions soften.
Now add spinach until spinach softens
Remove combination from frying pan and place in a bowl to add the feta cheese, the last garlic clove, salt and pepper to taste; add flaked red pepper mix completely.
Place equal amounts of mixture on the breast and roll the breast. Secure with toothpick or string.
Lightly spray a large rimmed sheet pan with olive oil (any pan will do) lined with foil or parchment paper and place in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until stuffing reaches internal temperature of 160 degrees F. Top chicken breast with mozzarella cheese and bake a additional 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Food Preparation and Styling By Smarty Marty 

Foodie Tuesday By Smarty Marty - Beef BBQ Ribs

This Tuesday meal tip idea is BEEF BBQ RIBS WITH GARDEN SALAD

To get started with this mean you will need the following for your Beef BBQ RIBS

4 pounds beef ribs
2 tablespoons of steak seasoning
1 small onion
1/4 cups of Worcestershire sauce
3 or 4 gloves of garlic
1/3 cup of molasses
1/2 cup of ketchup
1/4 cup of lemon juice
1 tablespoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions for Preparing

Trim fat from rib meat. Sprinkle with steak seasoning, add chopped onion and garlic with Ignore sauce. Place in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Simmer for 2 hours. Drain.

In a small bowl, combines together molasses, lemon juice, ketchup, dry mustard, garlic powder and chili powder. Mix well.

Place the drained meat on a broiler rack. Brush molasses mixture over ribs. Broil on medium for 10 to 15 minutes, turning and basting with sauce often.

add a garden salad to the side and some butter potatoes and you have some delicious delights for yourself and family! 

Food Styling and Dinner By - Smarty Marty! 

Foodie Tuesday By Smarty Marty! Chicken Marsala with Mushrooms

This week dinner ideas is a take on your regular chicken breast! 

Chicken Marsala with mushrooms over garlic mashed potatoes

Let the cooking begin... But first here are the ingredients for your dish

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced*
• salt and pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1½ cups sliced mushrooms
• ½ cup Marsala wine** see note
• ½ cup chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• Fresh Chopped Parsley for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a large skillet over medium heat add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the pan. Add the chicken and lightly salt and pepper. Cook until lightly brown and cooked throughout. Remove chicken and set aside on plate.
2. Add 1 Tablespoon olive oil and sauté the mushrooms for 1-2 minutes. Add marsala wine and bring to a boil over medium high heat for 1-2 minutes. This allows the alcohol to burn out. Add the chicken broth, heavy whipping cream, ground mustard, and garlic powder. Bring to a boil and reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes or until it starts to thicken. Place chicken back in the sauce and continue to simmer for about 1-2 minutes.

Recipe by- recipe critic 

Preparation and Food By Smarty Marty 

Foodie Tuesday By Smarty Marty- Turkey Meatball Subs

We are excited to bring you this week Foodie Tuesday recipe idea! This would be a winner for your family. 

Gathering up Fresh Ingredients 

INGREDIENTS

1 pound ground turkey

1/2 cup bread crumbs

1 teaspoon dried basil

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon dried parsley

1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 large egg

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon Montreal steak spice

1 jar marinara sauce

16 slices provolone cheese

8 buns or sandwich rolls

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a large bowl, mix together turkey, bread crumbs, basil, oregano, parsley, garlic salt, Parmesan cheese, egg, olive oil, and steak spice. Form meat mixture into 1-1/2" meatballs and place on a greased cookie sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, or until cooked through.

Slice buns in half and place on a baking tray. Place two slices of provolone cheese on the top half of each bun. Preheat oven to broil and lightly toast buns until golden brown and cheese has melted.

Warm marinara sauce in a large saucepan over low-medium heat or in the microwave until heated through.

Top the bottom half of each toasted bun with 3-4 meatballs, cover in marinara sauce and replace the top half of each bun.

Images & Table Setting by Smarty Marty 

Recipe By : www.sixsistersstuff.com

Foodie Tuesday By Smarty Smarty- Turkey Tostadas

It's Tostadas Tuesday... and Smarty Marty gives you here take on this delightful dish! 

Quick and easy meals for your family... This one Prep time of 25 mins! 

Ingredients:

1 package (20 ounces) lean ground turkey

1/2 cup chopped onion

1/2 cup chopped green pepper

1 teaspoon canola oil

3/4 cup water

1 envelope taco seasoning

1 can (15-1/2 ounces) hominy, rinsed and drained

12 tostada shells

3 cups shredded lettuce

1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Mexican cheese blend

1 cup chopped tomato

1 cup cubed avocado

Directions:

In a large skillet, cook the turkey, onion and green pepper in oil over medium heat for 5 minutes or until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the water, taco seasoning and hominy. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until heated through.

On each tostada shell, layer the lettuce, about 1/3 cup turkey mixture, cheese, tomato and avocado.Yield: 6 servings.

Recipe - Taste of Home 

Foodie Tuesday By Smarty Marty - Classic Shrimp Boil

Today's Foodie Tuesday is Smarty Marty's take on a classic Shrimp Boil! 

Getting all your ingredients together 

• 2 lemons, halved, plus wedges for serving
• 1/2 cup Old Bay Seasoning
• 8 cloves garlic, smashed
• 1 large red onion, quartered
• 6 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 pound baby red potatoes
• 4 ears corn, husked and snapped in half
• 1 1/4 pounds large shrimp, unpeeled
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• Hot sauce, for serving (optional)

Directions

Fill a large pot with 4 quarts of water. Squeeze the lemon juice into the water and add the squeezed lemon halves. Add the Old Bay, garlic and onion. Tie the thyme sprigs together with kitchen twine and add to the pot. Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook about 5 minutes. 

Add the potatoes to the pot and cook until just tender, about 10 minutes. Add the corn and cook 5 more minutes. 

Meanwhile, slice along the back of each shrimp through the shells; remove the veins and rinse the shrimp. Add to the pot, cover and cook until the shrimp curl and are just opaque, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer the shrimp and vegetables with a slotted spoon or skimmer to a large bowl. Add the butter and about 1 cup broth to the bowl and toss until the butter is melted. Transfer the shrimp and vegetables to a platter. Serve with the remaining broth, lemon wedges and hot sauce, if desired. 

Photography By Smarty Marty

Recipe courtesy of Food Network Magazine

Foodie Tuesday By Smarty Marty- Kale Salad

A quick and easy salad for summer meal time! 

 Smarty Marty's take on Kale Salad! 

Preparation and Ingredients 

• Combine the kale, almonds, apple, and Cheddar in a large bowl.
• Whisk together the lemon juice, salt, garlic and olive oil. Add to the salad, and toss well. Sprinkle the Parmesan over the top, and serve.

Salad Complete Serve with your choice of dressing! 

Images By - Smarty Marty 

Foodie Tuesday -Smarty Marty's Independence Day Meal Idea!

Happy 4th of July! On this date lots of folks are enjoying family food and later today fireworks! 

So to get your taste buds watering we are presenting this scrumptious summer meal to you! 

Chicken Wing Kabobs! 

These creative kabobs can be placed on the grill for a delicious non tranditional treat for the 4th! 

Image By Smarty Marty! 

Foodie Tuesday- Smarty Marty Presents Turkey in The Summer

We are excited about this colorful summer meal that would be delicious delights for lunch or dinner for a summertime specialty.  

This week's meal is a Baked Turkey leg with a side salad and corn on the cob.  Simple and Delicious! 

Great way to have a turkey dinner all year around 

Images from Smarty Marty

Foodie Tuesday- Smarty Marty take on Jamaican Escovitch

Are you ready to get your taste buds roaring...

 We are here again for another Foodie Tuesday By Smarty Marty this week dish is 

Jamaican Escovitch

Here is your Ingredient List: 
2 pounds whole red snapper (about 2-3 fish ) or any white fish – cleaned and scaled
½ cup vegetable oil or more as needed
1 teaspoon minced garlic (about 2 garlic cloves)
½ teaspoon ginger
2 sprigs thyme
1  bay leave
½  red bell pepper, thinly sliced
½  yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
1  yellow medium onion, thinly sliced
1  medium carrot Julienne

1 tablespoon sugar
½ teaspoon Jamaican all spice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 Scotch bonnet pepper, pierced or replace with ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1  lime
¾ cup malt vinegar ( sub red wine vinegar)
add
Freshly ground white pepper
 

Instructions:
Season fish with salt and black pepper and fry for about 5 minutes each side.
Dry fish with paper towel and pan, set aside
Cut and chop vegetables and put aside.
Put vinegar and sugar into a saucepan and bring to a boil, allow to reduce slightly
Add carrots and let simmer for about a minute
Add red and green bell peppers a simmer for a minute
Add onion and simmer for about 5 minutes or until the onion is transparent
Add scotch bonnet pepper and stir
Place fish into serving dish and spoon dressing on top.

Images By Smarty Marty !