hi!thanks so much for stopping by and glancing into our world as creatives, puppy lovers and experimental urban farmers. (oh, how i NEVER saw that last one coming!) we're matt & kate altmix- a husband/wife wedding photography team based in Atlanta doing what we love- shaking things up and cleverly capturing some of life's most beautiful moments! please take a second to check out our work, maybe read a few posts and leave some comments- we'd love to hear from you! you'll quickly see how intertwined our lives are with our work so it is important you know how 'unique' we are upfront. that was your warning. enjoy! |
rachel & ken’s wedding images are coming up soon but first we wanted to share a little of the awesomeness that took place in their photobooth! you know, so you can start imagining how much fun this wedding was until we share the images to prove it. ;) meanwhile, a photobooth never disappoints!
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wedding images to come!
it’s so incredible to me how one tiny little moment, one off-hand decision, is often the start of something huge, life-changing and beautiful. i love hearing stories like this- embracing the serendipity of it all and seeing the growth since that first instant. jessica & chris’s story happened this way- they first met at a casual gathering of friends before attending a festival. how easily one of them could have missed the pre-party! but thankfully, they met and formed an instant connection that grew strong quickly as they began not only dating but growing a deep friendship as well. when we first met jessica & chris it was this that struck me first- they are best friends. they love to laugh, goof off and explore all that life has to offer- together. it was wonderful to spend their wedding day capturing their love.
jessica & chris are both unc alumni but they didn’t meet until they both moved to atlanta! now, their shared love of unc is a big part of their life together:
jessica & chris were married at the cathedral of christ the king, one of the most stunning churches in atlanta, i think:
jessica & chris’s reception was held in the gorgeous georgian ballroom at the biltmore. we snuck in to shoot a few details before the guests entered and we were so lucky to be there when jessica & chris saw it for the first time! their gasps and smiles were full of excitement, they couldn’t wait to get the celebration started!
***please click here to see jessica & chris’s slideshow***
jessica & chris, we feel so honored to have been there to capture such a beautiful day! you guys are a perfect couple and we hope you’re enjoying your incredible hawaii/napa adventure to the max!
katie & i were roommates at UGA. we helped each other through some tough times and together we celebrated all of the good things life brought our way those crazy 3 years! we’ve seen each other change and grow into the adults(?) we are today- i’m so blessed to know her and call her my friend!
…and i’m beyond excited that she and zach got married! (and that matt & i were able to be there, as guests, to celebrate with them!)
this child is my hero! seriously, so funny. watch the slideshow, she’s awesome:
katie’s parents, adorable:
our friends, erica & garey did an amazing job running things- thanks, guys!
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katie & zach, we love you guys so much! you’re a perfect match and we look forward to sharing some awesome times together in the future!
i’ve been talking non-stop about this wedding for two weeks. really- ask anyone! related to that: this is about to be the longest blog post of the century. i hope you’ll stick with us through to the very end, where you’ll find my favorite photograph- actually, i may have a couple favorite photographs, you see where this is going?? anyway, grab your morning coffee, let’s do this!
matt & i first got to know nitya & neal on a chilly january evening, across a candle-lit table full of cheesecake. [aside: i wish that happened more.] right away matt & i felt such a connection with them- they’re both so engaging and easy to talk to that quickly we felt like we were sitting with old friends. together, nitya & neal are playful and fun with an underlying connection so deep and permanent there is no doubt they are meant to be together. capturing their incredible wedding day was such a joy for us. we learned about so many fascinating traditions- some momentous and serious, some funny and lighthearted. but what really struck us about nitya & neal’s wedding day was the intentionality of it all. every moment was spent drinking in the beauty of the day and every detail told a story. nitya & neal very clearly considered their guests in every element of the wedding planning, thinking of their comfort and happiness every step of the way. for example, with the ever-changing atlanta weather, their wedding day ended up being much warmer than anyone had expected! last minute, nitya & neal called in king of pops and westside creamery to serve up refreshing treats before everyone took a little break to rest and/or change clothes before the reception. so thoughtful! i could go on but i have about 230498 images i want to share with you:
nitya & neal’s wedding was held at the stunning, summerour studio:
i love these next images with nitya & neal and her dad- the expressions are my fave:
nitya and her dad took a quiet moment together to check out the ceremony space before any of the guests arrived, so sweet:
meanwhile, neal was getting ready to make his official entrance to the wedding called the baraat. the celebration was huge and everyone was cheering for and dancing with neal- what an awesome way to start your wedding!
neal’s family and friends met up with nitya’s family and friends just before the ceremony and everyone entered together:
the parents had so much fun together:
while the guests enjoyed delicious ice cream and snacks, nitya & neal headed back to the hotel to change for a few portraits and then their reception!
what a STUNNING dress! in case you forgot about their engagement pictures, nitya can always be counted on for her excellent taste! also, that is the excellent jennifer lackey helping nitya into her gown- she did such a great job keeping the day running perfectly!
i love neal’s expression when he saw his new wife in her reception dress for the first time! i think these two are prefect for one another, don’t you?
such a beautiful reception awaited them when they returned to summerour! nitya worked with bold american event design and production on the design and everyone was so thrilled with the result [including me!]; such a welcoming environment!
while the bridal party did wait to be introduced, they did not wait to start celebrating nitya & neal!
nitya & neal mentioned to us that they’d like to sneak away for just a few short minutes for portraits around summerour and we are SO glad! i just love how romantic and soft these images are. the first picture is my favorite and was actually supposed to be a bridal portrait- but after taking some stunning shots of nitya we quietly noticed neal’s classic stance and included him in a few. the perils of being awesome all the time, right neal? ;)
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nitys & neal, we feel so blessed to have been a part of your wedding day. everything was so beautiful and inspiring- especially you two! best wishes!
we usually stick to weddings and engagements on this blog but we just couldn’t resist sharing a few images with you from nitya & neal’s sangeet! it was such a joyous occasion and we feel so lucky to have been there to capture it. the evening started with dinner followed by much singing, skits, dancing and general celebration of the upcoming wedding. seeing their families and friends laughing together and getting to know one another was such a beautiful thing- we left the event full of excitement and anticipation for the following day! here are just a few of our favorites:
nitya & neal’s families are full of such vibrant, beautiful people! i love this next image of nitya’s parents:
neal took nitya completely by surprise by singing! it was so sweet to capture her as he sang, just so much love:
this was SUCH a beautiful evening- cannot even wait to share their wedding images!
We are soo SOO glad that we did this – the photos are all amazing! Thank you guys :)
What fun! I can’t wait to see the real deal pics! It was a pleasure working with you and your team, Matt and Kate!
The bride is a hoot! So relaxed in front of the camera. She must have been fun to photograph.