Marietta, GA Photography Blog

by Christian Michelle Photography

This family photography blog is a resource for clients and families looking for guidance, inspiration, and practical tips related to family photography in the Marietta, GA area and beyond. You’ll find articles covering everything from how to prepare for a photo session to what to wear, along with helpful insights designed to make the experience feel easier and more enjoyable.



New posts are added regularly, and topics are often inspired by real questions from clients. If there’s something you’d like to see covered, you’re always welcome to reach out with a suggestion.

Couple walking dog through autumn forest with golden fallen leaves and tall trees in warm fall colors.
  • Families ·
  • Children ·
  • Tips & Tricks ·
  • Education

September 11, 2026

How to Protect Your Child’s Privacy in Family Photos

  • Families ·
  • Children ·
  • Tips & Tricks ·
  • Education
Framed portrait of a young girl in a white dress on a black cabinet with books and dried floral vases.
  • Children ·
  • Milestone ·
  • Portraits ·
  • Fine Art

September 4, 2026

Fine Art Children’s Photography in Marietta: What Makes a Portrait Feel Like Art?

  • Children ·
  • Milestone ·
  • Portraits ·
  • Fine Art
Framed autumn landscape painting above a wooden console table with dried floral arrangements in warm fall tones.
  • Education ·
  • Families

August 28, 2026

What to Do With Family Photos (After You Post Them)

  • Education ·
  • Families
Colorful circular icons set featuring business, productivity, and communication symbols in muted tones for web and app design.
  • Atlanta ·
  • Education ·
  • Families ·
  • Holidays ·
  • Mini Sessions

August 21, 2026

The Problem With Atlanta Holiday Mini Sessions

  • Atlanta ·
  • Education ·
  • Families ·
  • Holidays ·
  • Mini Sessions
Family of five posing by a lake surrounded by vibrant autumn foliage in a warm fall outdoor portrait.
  • Atlanta ·
  • Fall ·
  • Families

August 14, 2026

When Do Leaves Change in Atlanta? A Guide to Atlanta Fall Foliage

  • Atlanta ·
  • Fall ·
  • Families
A banner comparing candid vs posed family photos featuring two warm outdoor family portrait examples in decorative frames.
  • Families ·
  • Education

August 7, 2026

Candid vs. Posed Family Photos: Do You Have to Choose?

  • Families ·
  • Education
Pregnant woman in flowing floral gown poses outdoors at golden sunset with dramatic orange clouds and lush green trees.
  • Atlanta ·
  • Maternity ·
  • what to wear

August 1, 2026

What to Wear for Maternity Photos in Atlanta

  • Atlanta ·
  • Maternity ·
  • what to wear
A collage of warm autumn family portrait sessions featuring groups and couples posed outdoors among golden foliage and natural light.
  • Atlanta ·
  • Education ·
  • Families

July 24, 2026

How Much Does Family Photography Cost in Atlanta?

  • Atlanta ·
  • Education ·
  • Families
A young girl in a blue dress stands smiling beside a vintage wooden school desk outdoors under a rustic log pergola.
  • Children ·
  • Just For Fun ·
  • Milestone ·
  • Portraits ·
  • Tips & Tricks

July 17, 2026

7 Sweet First Day of School Traditions to Start This Year

  • Children ·
  • Just For Fun ·
  • Milestone ·
  • Portraits ·
  • Tips & Tricks
A woman in a flowing gray gown twirls gracefully in a sunlit meadow surrounded by wildflowers and lush greenery.
  • Maternity ·
  • Education

July 10, 2026

When Should You Schedule Maternity Photos in Atlanta?

  • Maternity ·
  • Education
Family of five posing in a sunlit wildflower field at golden hour, smiling warmly outdoors.
  • Families ·
  • Education

July 3, 2026

When Is the Best Time for Family Photos in Atlanta?

  • Families ·
  • Education
A series of five fall family portraits showing loving groups posed outdoors with autumn foliage and coordinated outfits in earth tones.
  • Fall ·
  • Families ·
  • what to wear ·
  • Education

June 8, 2026

Best Colors For Fall Family Photos

  • Fall ·
  • Families ·
  • what to wear ·
  • Education
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