90 days ago I arrived in the USA. I’ve done a few sessions since then, but this was the first mini sessions along my grand tour of the States! I’m very fortunate to have friends scattered across the globe, and since I have many friends affiliated with the military, often there are clusters of my friends around bases. Middle Georgia was one of these great places, where I had the opportunity to meet up with several familiar faces, as well as do a few photo shoots.

A challenging part of booking portraits in unfamiliar locations, is knowing where to go for the sessions. I’ve been relying on Google Maps/Streetview, searching keywords “City name + portraits”, and on clients knowledge of the area. Luckily my clients were on top of it this time, because all of the locations used were suggested by them!

The gorgeous barn location is The Wedding Barn at L’Horne in Byron, GA. There are so many backdrop options at this location, not to mention onsite facilities and changing area.

One of the other sessions was at Rose Hill Cemetery in Macon, GA. An unconventional choice for family portraits for sure, but it was gorgeous. The only downside is how large it is, and the small windy roads can get you turned around a bit!

A family stands in the open doorway of a rustic wooden barn on a grassy field in Byron, Georgia.

A family of five poses together smiling beneath a canopy of warm glowing string lights.

A mother in a maroon dress smiles while holding two young girls beside a large tree and red bench.

A smiling young girl holds a rope swing outdoors during a mini session in Georgia.

Girl in purple skirt and boots standing on a rope swing beneath a large oak tree in a Georgia field.

A family poses together on the wooden steps in front of a rustic barn in Georgia.

A family of five poses together in front of open wooden barn doors with string lights glowing inside.

Smiling couple holds hands under a canopy of warm string lights during a mini session in Georgia.

Three children sitting together on a fallen log in a grassy Georgia field.

A family of four stands together under a large oak tree in a grassy Georgia field.

A happy family posing together among autumn trees during a mini session in Georgia.

A bearded couple sits closely with foreheads touching in a grassy field in Georgia.

A family of three poses outdoors in Georgia during a mini session at dusk.

A bearded father, mother, and young girl pose beneath a large autumn tree in Georgia.

A young girl sits behind a smiling woman in a red sweater on a wooden porch.

A family of three posing on the wooden steps of a Georgia log cabin porch.

A young boy with short blond hair smiles warmly in a cozy knit sweater during an outdoor mini session.

Expectant mother and partner hold hands walking through a sunlit field during a Georgia mini session.

A family of three sits on the grass beneath a blooming tree during a mini session in Georgia.