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For the expectant mother in Buckhead, Alpharetta, or Milton, a maternity session is an investment in an heirloom. You’ve curated your pregnancy style with intention, and you shouldn’t have to compromise that vision by shooting in a crowded public park or a cramped city office. There is a reason the most sophisticated portraits in North […]

A man standing behind a pregnant woman, kissing the top of her head while they both rest their hands on her baby bump.
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If you are searching for a maternity photographer in Gwinnett County, Georgia, you deserve more than just pretty pictures. You deserve an experience that feels calm, natural, and meaningful. This recent maternity session in Dacula was everything a Gwinnett County sunset should be — warm light, open space, and a mama glowing in this sweet […]

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For families seeking refined, timeless, and thoughtfully curated portraits in Gwinnett County, Sims Lake Park is one of the most beautiful outdoor locations in Metro Atlanta. With peaceful lake views, elegant walking paths, and stunning golden-hour light, this park offers a sophisticated setting for family, maternity, and milestone photography. At Denay Shook Photography, each session […]

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If you’re searching for the perfect outdoor location for family photos in Gwinnett County, Little Mulberry Park is one of my top recommendations. With open fields, lake views, shaded trails, and beautiful sunset light, this park offers a timeless, natural backdrop for relaxed and meaningful family portraits. As a professional family photographer serving Gwinnett County […]

A family photography session at Little Mulberry Park in Dacula, GA. A family of four walks hand in hand through a grassy field under soft evening light, dressed in coordinating neutral and earthy tones. Captured by Atlanta family photographer Denay Shook
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Senior year is a milestone worth celebrating — a season full of excitement, change, and possibility. At Denay Shook Photography LLC, every senior portrait session is designed to capture that one-of-a-kind energy and personality in a way that feels authentic, confident, and timeless. Whether you’re a student at Mountain View High School, Dacula High School, […]

Class of 2025 senior girl leaning on a black railing surrounded by greenery in Downtown Lawrenceville, Georgia, during her morning senior photo session.
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(📍Garrard Landing Park — Alpharetta, Georgia) There’s something about fall in Alpharetta that feels effortlessly cinematic — golden light, crisp air, and warm tones that make every photo glow. This Fall 2025 family session at Garrard Landing Park was the perfect blend of elegance and ease, styled with a Ralph Lauren–inspired Western twist that brought […]

Family of four walking hand in hand across the covered bridge at Garrard Landing Park in Alpharetta, Georgia during golden hour, dressed in neutral Ralph Lauren-inspired fall outfits.
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If you live in Atlanta, you’ve probably heard of Santa Bob — the legendary Lenox Square Mall Santa. Families drive from all over Georgia to see him because he’s known as one of the most magical and authentic Santas in the Southeast. But here’s the good news: you don’t have to wait in endless mall […]

Santa Bob, the well-known Lenox Square Mall Santa, warmly embraces a young child during a holiday mini session in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Captured by Denay Shook Photography, Atlanta Santa photographer
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The holidays in Atlanta are filled with twinkling lights, family traditions, and the excitement of Santa’s arrival. One of the most special ways to capture the season is with a Santa photo session that goes far beyond the crowded mall line. My Atlanta Santa sessions are designed to be smooth, magical, and memorable for both […]

Baby sitting at Santa’s feet during a holiday mini session in Atlanta, GA. Captured by Santa session photographer Denay Shook, specializing in festive family photography.