We believe that God made marriage, but He doesn’t make it easy. There are an estimated 7.7 billion people in the world so, meeting the one that you want to spend your life with is a huge deal!
We understand the responsibility of capturing your wedding day. We have been there ourselves. We have photographed hundreds of weddings, but most importantly we know that no two weddings are alike.
It’s YOUR day!
We make sure to capture the traditional posed photos, the candid laughter and romance, your guests having a great time, and all the special details that you may miss. We're so happy you're here!
WELCOME
But at the beginning of creation God made them male and female.
For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife,
and the two will become one flesh.
So they are no longer two, but one flesh.
Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.
Mark 10:6-9
Thank you so much Christina and Chris! We sat down last night and looked through all of them together. We love them! There were so many fun shots, and we really appreciated that there were so many pictures! There were a couple of moments that y'all captured that we didn't even remember happening. It was so fun getting to see what everything looked like since there were things we didn't get to see on the wedding day. You captured SO MANY sweet facial expressions. Thank you. We will treasure these forever.
- Katie & Josh
Doraville, GA
"When we met Chris & Christina, we knew we wanted to work with them because our personalities meshed well. They were very friendly and made it clear that they were there to do whatever we wanted. Chris and Christina were so much fun to work with! They had a routine that helped the pictures go quickly and smoothly, and it was awesome to see a husband and wife team working so well together.”
- Kevin & Danielle
Snellville, GA
“Chris and Christina are the perfect photographers. They radiate kindness, they're down-to-earth and so so approachable, they're funny, and they make you feel comfortable. We really couldn't have imagined a better overall experience. They're the perfect addition to your special occasion.”
- Zach & Boone
Monroe, GA
Our Essential Package is for the classic bride and groom who, at the end of the day, just wants an epic canvas print to hang on their wall and walk past every day. (Of course, you’ll get a bit more than that, too.)
The Deluxe Package is for couples who have the flexibility in their wedding day schedule and desire to give their wedding photos the time they deserve. While your guests change locations or enjoy cocktail hour, you and your bridal party will get the star treatment from our photography team - and the benefit of our Client For Life Program (AKA, you become our instant BFFs).
If you’ve designed your ultimate wedding day, you deserve an ultimate photography package. The Complete Package includes a luxury engagement session anywhere in the U.S. (really!), a complete documentary of your day from start to finish...and even a full pre-wedding boudoir session to give as an epic groom’s gift.
Wedding Collections
Essential Package
Deluxe Package
Complete Package
6 hours of coverage
Two Photographers
Editing of all final images
Private gallery for downloading & printing
Custom online store Print release form
Engagement session
16x20 gallery wrapped canvas
$100 print credit
$2500
8-10 hours of coverage
Two Photographers
Editing of all final images
Private gallery for downloading & printing
Custom online store
Print release form
Engagement session
Client for Life**
10x10 Pearl Album
$200 print credit
$4800
12 hours of coverage
Two Photographers
Editing of all final images
Private gallery for downloading & printing
Custom online store
Print release form
Client for Life**
Engagement Session (anywhere in the US)
Boudoir Session
12x12 Signature Leather Album
(2) 10x10 Leather Parents Album
$350 print credit
$8000
Client for Life
1 free session a year
for the rest of your lives!
COVID SPECIAL - ASK US ABOUT OUR INTIMATE WEDDING PACKAGES
custom packages available upon request
a little about us
We are Chris and Christina Barnett, a husband and wife photography team whose playful, slightly sarcastic, back and forth banter will bring out your best smile. Our constant movie quotes will keep you laughing
and bring to life those “in the moment” shots that make you look your best.
We met in a magical place called Gwinnett Technical College while both getting our Commercial Photography degree. We remained friends for two years before falling in love on a study abroad trip to Germany. We got married on 7-7-07 and have been living life to the fullest ever since. You could say that we owe our life, and our love, to photography.
With this in mind, it’s no surprise that we love bringing your special day to life. It’s more than a passion; it’s a privilege. But what makes us even more unique is how we build relationships with the people we shoot. We are incredibly passionate about taking the time to get to know you on a personal level so we can document and create your special day exactly the way you've envisioned since you were little.
Together we've documented 200+ weddings and have been featured in Brides & Weddings, POPSUGAR and Tacari Weddings.
We have four girls, Emma, Hannah, Lucy & Amelia, who keep us on our toes and laughing. We live in Monroe, GA, but love to travel. We are members of Berean Bible Church in Loganville, GA. Chris is the bassist in the Worship Band and Christina is active in helping with the children's ministry.
To put it simply—we love people. We strive to capture the essence of life in people of all ages, shapes, and sizes. Our photos do more than capture a moment in time; each one tells a story. Your story.
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We love being both interactive and discreet throughout the wedding. There are parts of the wedding day when we need to be in control to accomplish everything that needs to be done while staying on schedule. There will also be moments where you shouldn’t know that we are there (the ceremony, during dances and toasts, etc.) We teach our couple how to pose, model and interact during their Engagement Session so they are more natural on their wedding day and need less instruction from us!
Expectations
A $1000 deposit and signed contract are required to hold a wedding date. Remaining payments will be divided up as an auto-drafted payment plan. Full payment is due 2 weeks prior to the wedding date.
why book us?
Before your wedding day, we will have collected the names of your wedding party and the members of your family who will be in formal portraits and a list of the most important things you want captured. Your job is to relax and trust us to make you look and feel beautiful and calm!
We have a system of making formal pictures go quickly and smoothly allowing you to get to the celebration with your friends and family.
wedding day
payment terms
formal portraits
Booking a wedding photographer is a really, really important decision that you shouldn't take lightly.
First and foremost, we believe that you should book a wedding photographer who captures the types of images you love. In addition, we believe that the wedding photographer you choose should be someone whose company you enjoy. After all, you're going to spend a lot of time with that person on your big day! We're basically going to be your shadow!
If you love the images you see on our website and in this welcome guide, that's just one reason why you should book with A Focused Life Photography. Another reason? We are awesome. You can read more about what clients have to say about us in this guide. You can also call, text or email. We can even grab coffee or tea!
Your first decision as an engaged couple is to decide priorities for your wedding planning. You have to decide what you value most. Is it the dress? The food? The venue?
We believe that photography should be a couple’s highest priority. After the big day is over, you will leave the reception with a spouse and pictures...that’s it. All of the planning and preparations are over in a matter of hours. So if you’re choosing to invest in high-quality photography, those images deserve a classy, elegant home after the wedding.
We offer high-end, leather bound, Legacy Albums for our wedding clients. The images are printed directly onto the pages and the covers are wrapped in top grain leather.
This is the perfect ending to the wedding experience and an incredible keepsake to show your children and grandchildren one day.
Legacy Albums
Why Invest?
Engagement Sessions
All of our wedding packages include an engagement session, because it is a great place for us to work together and get to know each other. We can chat, make each other laugh, and swap movie quotes while taking some pictures! This ensures that you are happy on the happiest day of your life. In addition to giving you the opportunity for a steamy, lovey-dovey hour or two with your soon-to-be-spouse, engagement sessions actually serve a functional purpose. Many people use their engagement sessions for their "save the dates," wedding planning website, invitations, or even as an announcement to the world that they're tying the knot. A lot of couples even use photographs from their engagement session for wedding thank you cards.
Not to mention, engagement session photos give you a chance to show off that gorgeous ring a little bit more (it can be very hard to capture it with a camera phone). We’d wager a guess that you have loads of people asking you for pictures of your bling!
Planning is pretty straightforward.
We work together to create a customized session. For example, we can shoot at the place you two had your first date, head to your favorite park or go somewhere that makes you just bubble with love from the inside out.
Regarding what you wear, we'll provide you with tips and advice on how to dress for the day of your session. And, of course, you can always bring a few different outfits and options for the shoot.
If you have any more questions about engagement sessions, don't hesitate to ask!
Be devoted to one another in love.
Honor one another above yourselves.
Romans 12:10
We recommend reserving your wedding date as soon as you decide that we’re the right wedding photographer for you. Booking early has the benefit of providing you with the ease of mind of having secured your preferred photographer, which means that you’ll have one less thing to worry about.
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely! We'd be happy to show you a complete wedding. Email us through the contact page and we'd be happy to send one over.
This totally depends on the variables of your booking – how many hours you book us for, if your reception and ceremony are at the same location, or if travel is involved, the weather, and many other considerations. There is no set standard number of images you will receive. A rough estimate would be a number somewhere between 600 – 1000 edited photographs.
Q. How far in advance do we need to book a photographer?
Q. Can I see a full wedding that you’ve photographed?
Q. How many photos will I receive?
We personally edit every single photograph that is sent to you and do not outsource editing to third-party vendors.
Q. Will you personally be editing our photos?
It’s possible. After shooting over 200 weddings we have been to A LOT of venues, hotels and estates, but we always bring a fresh perspective. Even if we've been to a venue many times in the past, we approach every wedding as if it's the first time to ensure each couple has a unique set of images that capture their day exactly as it unfolded.
Q. Have you ever been to my venue?
Have you ever photographed a wedding like mine before?
A white ballgown...just kidding! We dress formally but comfortably, in dark (usually black) clothing so we blend into a crowd.
Q. What do you wear to a wedding?
Heck yes! Email us and we will discuss details.
Q. Do you travel?
We love Canon. We use professional digital cameras and bring extra equipment to every wedding.
