Christy Fassnacht Photography Newborn Baby Infant Child Children's Family Photographer Atlanta GA

Patriotic Portrait | Highlands, NC Photographer

Mon, 05 Jul 2010 13:48:28 +0000

One of my favorite holidays is the 4th of July: I love the gathering of family, fun activities (sometimes a Peachtree Road Race!), and the fireworks. I also love the color combination of red, white and blue: Just check out my logo. But it’s not just a new thing for me: back in the mid-80s, on my first trip to NYC, I wanted a souvenier of my visit. I was enthralled with the Ralph Lauren store, and the very first edition of his flag sweaters had just been released, and I snatched one up. Which then lead to my obsession with flag sweaters. I still have my “vintage” sweater(s) and love to wear them when it gets really cold in Atlanta.

Throughout the month of July in Highlands, North Carolina, I had a series of family shoots, and I couldn’t wait to capture this family on the 4th of July at their stunningly beautiful mountain home. It was right before the festivities of the day got started, so everyone was in their red, white and blue attire and looking forward to spending the day together. Enjoy a few from the vibrant session – Cheers!

The family logo is a red canoe with “Tippecanoe” so we incorporated the red canoe into some of the portraits!

And one of just the cousins, with new ones on the way!

Birkin Baby! | Atlanta Child Lifestyle Photographer

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 14:07:20 +0000

Fashionistas everywhere know all about the allure and rich history of the Hermes Birkin bag, and it’s extra special in their signature orange leather. And my friend “A” is a fashionista, so I envisioned her baby’s 9-month shoot paired up with his mom’s gams, some fabulous Louboutin’s and her very own Birkin….the results are one of my favorite shoots ever. But I went one step further, and placed baby “D” in the Birkin – he fit perfectly! And did I mention he’s got the cutest baby blues too?

Back during my public relations career, I had the pleasure of working with the Hermes store in Dallas. I still love to pass on the tip that my boss Julia taught me from one of the Hermes family: the company’s name is pronounced like an “air mess”! Sometime let me demonstrate one of my specialities: all the ways you can tie an Hermes scarf!

Baby Beginnings | Atlanta Lifestyle Portrait Photographer

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 18:52:40 +0000

“The art of mothering is to teach the art of living to children.” ~ Elain Heffner

I love this quote, and it seems appropriate as I feature precious shots of the newest addition – the fourth! – to a wonderful family.

This chunk-a-hunk of love has been so fun to capture over the past year at his milestones, and his personality shines in these portraits! Cheers!

Ready! Set! Summer! | Atlanta Natural Light Photographer

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 21:58:26 +0000

My girls = my favorite subjects! And love me some touch of Florabella!

Down By The Banks | Atlanta Portrait Photographer

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 13:57:49 +0000

“Sometimes being a brother is even better than being a superhero.” ~ Marc Brown

One of my favorite phone calls: “I need photos before loses their front teeth!” (Side note: my other favorite call is “We just lost our front teeth!” – I am a sucker for before and after shots!). We headed out for an adventure at a new location and boy, did we have a fun afternoon. I could just eat these brothers up, and not only did we capture the moments before the teeth fell out, we got some super portraits to boot!

Pretty in Pink | Atlanta Children Portraits

Mon, 24 May 2010 19:56:25 +0000

“Little girls are just angels who haven’t yet spread their wings.”
~ Author Unknown

When the pink and white azaleas burst in Atlanta, it’s really like no other beauty.

And when I have a new bright green chair and sweet girls to boot, it’s a great combination in my opinion!

Triple Threat! | Atlanta Georgia Child Photographer

Mon, 17 May 2010 18:30:46 +0000

“All for one and one for all

My brother and my friend

What fun we have

The time we share

Brothers ’til the end.” ~ author unknown

One…two…three brothers! Best way to catch this much enthusiasm is through individual portraits, which perfectly coincide with baby brother’s first year portraits. Another stunningly beautiful spring morning in Atlanta, only made better by capturing three boys each full of their own personality!

Beautiful Lengths | Atlanta Georgia Kids Photographer

Mon, 10 May 2010 13:37:05 +0000

One thing I want to teach my children is that things come and go, and it’s all good. And one area that this plays out nicely is hair: long or short, it will grow. So when A missed a couple of haircuts, and her hair is growing like one of those Barbie’s I had from the 80s, next thing I know, she’s going to cut it and donate it. Flash forward 18-months later: we took some lovely “long hair” portraits with some of the beautiful spring blooms, then we headed to our trusted hairdresser, who had also cut my hair short for a donation a few years back. A had 9 inches, which was not enough for Locks of Love (minimum 10 inches needed) but perfect for Pantene’s Beautiful Length’s (minimum 8 inches needed). The only downside was when little brother got hold of one of the ponytails and played with the hair!

So if you are growing your locks for love, why not capture the moment – before and after. Contact us for information on special portrait mini sessions for “hair” portraits.

Isn’t She Lovely? | Atlanta, GA Newborn Photographer

Sat, 01 May 2010 23:02:21 +0000

“Isn’t she lovely? Isn’t she wonderful? Isn’t she precious?” ~ Stevie Wonder

Newborns are so full of squishy love – and Baby C was the perfect model at week one! And she posed so nicely in a special hat that was one of her first gifts. We were lucky to have some wide-eyed time, and super sleepy mode. I simply adore newborns, and this Stevie Wonder song always makes me think of my own!

Spring Sunshine | Atlanta Kids Lifestyle Photographer

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 01:20:49 +0000

“You are so much sunshine to the square inch!” ~ Walt Whitman

I love the bright colors of spring, especially hot pink and lime green! Pair some beautiful girlies with fun tutus and the possibilities are endless. Here’s a sampling of the fun session celebrating the loss of two front teeth and dreamy days ahead for summer! One of my favorite friends is going to love pairing these up on her beach house walls!