Rickie and Jessica are 1 of 2 couples that I have the honor of covering their unique and special wedding ceremony. Being a “seasoned” couple, they decided it was time to have their social announcement of their marriage. I like to call them my “forward thinking” couples. Married… check. House… check. Rickie III… check! Alright, let’s have the wedding we want. CHECK!
The gracious couple provide their guest with great food (provided by the W Hotel), great music, and a chance to be a star at the Bow Tie Photo Booth. Click the link to see a slide show of some of Atlanta’s 5 minutes of FAME shots.
Reed Wedding Photo Booth Slideshow
Believing in giving our clients all we have, Martin Brown (associate photographer) and myself decided to get things started party at the booth.
I also found my fellow bow tie brethren in attendance. A wedding is not official unless you have “Men of Distinction” in the place to be.
Vendors
Photography: Cliff Robinson Photography / Venue: W Hotel Midtown in Atlanta, Georgia /Makeup: Make-up by Alicia Brown / Catering: W Hotel Midtown /
The subject matter is so much more important than the photographer.
Gordon Parks
Every woman has something beautiful about herself. It can be the color of her eyes, the fullness of her lips, or the curves of her hips. Every woman is a work of art.
Spring is here and it is time to do something for you. Why not create your own piece of art and hang it on your wall. If you don’t think you are priceless, who else will.
In my haste to get my blog up at a decent time, I forgot to give photo credit to my personal photographer, MS. GINA A. S. ROBINSON. (She just reminded me about this only a few seconds ago.)
She came through for me like always. Legal professional by day…. Photographer by night. Good Job!
THANKS SIS!
The suit doesn’t make the man, it is the man who makes the suit.
I have always stated that “you are your own brand” and I hold true to my philosophy. Since the beginning of this year, I have worked toward revamping the look of my company starting with myself. One of Atlanta’s ambassador of style, Stan Mukoro once told me that it’s not the name on the clothes that makes a man stylish, but the fit of the clothes on the man.
Hanging with Stan from time to time, I came to the understanding the meaning of “fit”. In order to get my “fit”, I hit the gym, controlled my diet, and got my clothes tailored and/or altered. You will be surprised how the world looks to you and at you when you look and feel confident.
This Easter, I put together a nice ensemble from the closet for Sunday service. With it being Spring, I felt that I would put my touch on “urban prep”. What do you think?
Tailored Navy Linen Jacket: Joseph Abboud | Custom Linen Checked Pocket Square: Clifford Franklin | Silk Knot Lapel Pin/Cuff Links: Clifford Franklin | Bow Tie: Can’t Remember… Sorry! | White Chino Pants: Ralph Lauren | Stripped Socks: Hugo Boss | Brown Saddle Shoes: Cole Haan
This was fun. Stay tuned for the next “around town” look.
Fellas… let show the ladies how we do it!
The Bow Tie Photographer is at it again!
Recently, I had the pleasure and opportunity to photograph a rising star in New York’s event planning arena, Ms. Nubia Murray. She flew in this past weekend and schedule some time for me and my camera. Being of high spirit and an enduring smile, Nubia made a simple portrait session entertaining and inspiring.
Bring that New York, New York mentality to Atlanta, Ms. Murray came through with her entourage the celebrity she is. She brought makeup artist (Alexandra Butler) and her small, but spunky bodyguard/driver/hair stylist/photo shoot director (Trinity Martin).
Needless to say, we had a good time.
You will be surprised how easy it is to photograph someone who smiles ALL THE TIME! After a lot of laughing and a lot of “Let’s try it again.”, we did get a chance to shoot some professional images for the new look of Nubia’s event planning company. With little time and less effort, Nubia pulled of some amazing images for her new marketing campaign.
Did I mention that we had a lot of fun too! All of this energy and personality… you can’t contain it, just hope to capture it.
Thank you ladies for the much needed inspiration!
Until the next time…
It is a beautiful thing to get an opportunity to celebrates a love one’s life with family and friends. It’s even more important to do this when they are able to enjoy it to the fullest. This past weekend Pastor Jasper Williams III honored his friend, wife, and co-pastor Alecia Williams with a surprise celebration that brought her to tears. Along with good food and good music, Alecia was blessed with tributes from friends, family, and one of her favorite artist, Mr. Johnny Gill.
After the tears dried up, the room was entertained with live performances from Atlanta poet Spinxx and the energetic live band, The A-town A-List Band. The room’s energy level went through the roof when the band dedicated a set to Alecia, playing some of her favorite New Editions hits.
As a gift to Alecia, all of the guest left a lasting picture at the Bow Tie Photo Booth. Here is a link to the gallery:
Alecia Williams Birthday Gallery
As we continue on our life’s journey, we should be proud of the reflections that we see in eyes of the people we touch along the way. We all should strive to leave a legacy that transcends our lifetime. Co-Pastor Alecia Williams has transformed the lives of the people she has crossed paths with and continue to do so to this day.
The question for you is…Who will be at your party to celebrate your life when the doors open?
Take care, stay blessed, and keep smiling!
Cliff
YES, I WAS IN THE STREET! RULE #1… GET THE SHOT!
Every now and then, when I eat my veggies, say my prayers, and pay my taxes, the LORD allows me to indulge in one of my guilty pleasures… traveling. If I am really good, he will throw a job in there to make it interesting. One of my annual stomping grounds is NEW YORK CITY, the city that never sleeps, the BIG APPLE!
What I like about the NY is that the culture is different than what I experience on a regular basis in the South. Most New Yorkers are trendsetting, go getting, 5 hour drinking, party all night, work all day everyday people. It seems that most of the movers and shakers have “Carpe diem” paste to their foreheads everyday. That mindset has shaped alot of the most successful people in our country.
Along with this refreshing jolt of cultural energy, I also enjoy recording the street life with my babies (Big Girl – Canon 5D Mark II and Lil Momma – Canon 7D). As they say, a picture is worth a thousand words. Well my pictures from NY says that these people stay on the move. When I am there it seems as if everything around me is moving at light speed, but that is ok with me. I still like to sit back and watch as the world moves at it’s pace.
Now taking picture of LIFE as it happens can make a brother hunger from time to time, so I had to keep it real and find the best BBQ spot on the strip. After searching, I found a restaurant called Dallas (in NY) BBQ. The foot traffic in this place was bananas. The average wait time is 15-20 minutes and that was pushing it. It is a two story spot that holds a lot of hungry northerners. I had to order something that would test their claim to being the BEST IN NEW YORK, so I got my rib and corn bread plate (keeping it real) with my virgin strawberry daiquiri (oh yeah, I am looking for the best strawberry daiquiri in the world. St. Thomas Islands still top billing!”
Cliff
Every man knows that there are two sure fire ways to a woman’s heart… either put a ring on it or put some nice shoes on it. Happy Feet Boutique is not your traditional shoe shopping experience. Boutique owner Audrey Tarrant concept of mixing pampering and purchasing is heaven to most women who have earned her merit badge in shoe shopping.
Along with brands such as Ralph Lauren, Michael Kors, BCBG MAXAZRIA, DKNY, Happy Feet Boutique house some of the most stylish brands for every woman. Wait… there’s more. Not only do they have enough shoes to melt the heart of the most veteran shoe shopper, Happy Feet Boutique offers several pedicure treatments as well as “pampering parties” for the girls.
The store’s grand opening was on this past Saturday, March 3rd. Along with a great collection of shoes, Happy Feet Boutique treated attendees with good food, good music, and a great time.
For you ladies who can’t shop without your dog, they too get a treat when they come to Happy Feet Boutique.
“Treat your feet at Happy Feet Boutique!”
Happy Feet Boutique is located at Town Brookhaven, 705 Town Boulevard, suite 430, Atlanta, GA 30319. For media request, you can contact Marsha Middleton at M-Squared PR.
Cliff
This past Friday began the first chocolate buffet at the Four Seasons Atlanta. If you haven’t been to one of these temptation by chocolate soiree, you haven’t treated yourself. Every Friday in the month of March from 9 PM – Midnight, the place is at the Four Seasons Atlanta. Along with 18 ft. of chocolate treats, you get complimentary valet.
A new treat this year is the chocolate float. That is right, you get your own float made with either Cherry Cola or Lemonade. M-m-m Good! Some other treats are…
Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Sorbet Popsicle or the White Chocolate Dipped Blueberry Yogurt Popsicle
Bourbon Ball
Here are some additional highlights including the celebrity host American Idol Season 8 favorite Anoop Desai.
Enjoy!
Cliff
As many of you know, I love photography. One of my guilty pleasures is Night Photography. If you stop and look at the city when the sun goes down, you will realize how she likes to shows you her other side. Her more mysterious, dark, but illuminating side.
This lil gem I shot this past weekend walking by the High Museum. It was about 9:45 PM when I came to this comical shrine of despair.
I walked… I stopped… I stared… and realized that this is a manifestation of how I feel sometimes when no one is looking. As I stared, a revelation came to me in the form of how we sometimes see the world. Once I opened my eyes to the big picture, I saw another version. 
When you are having a moment of despair, stop and just breath, open your eyes, and look for it. Just over the horizon, you may see something beautiful that can change your life.
Enjoy!
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