FAMILY PORTRAITS OF WARNER ROBINS by Pederzani Photography

Warner Robins is a bustling military town of families coming and going. It's a great place for a photographer like me; plus Warner Robins offers diversity of backgrounds from urban settings to country roads and run down barns. Middle Georgia is just full of places for a great family photography session.
Meet my lastest family of five, the Mata's.

TOP DRAWER WEDDING IMAGES! Pederzani Photography

How long did it take you to find the photographer of your dreams? For your family pictures? Newborn pictures?
Bride's search daily for that certain style they want for their wedding day. And when the wedding day comes they're filled with excitement and gladness and want to remember the day forever.  So all eyes now turn to your wedding photographer, she or he is the one who'll get the job done.
They gets busy picking  the best highlights from your day. Countless hours are spent culling and editing and cropping to create stunning images prepared to take your breath away. Finally, viewing day arrives to see the images for the very first time; you keep a hanky near to wipe away tears of joy because you are so overwhelmed with the precious moments that captured your day.
And then the unthinkable happens!
You want all the images on CD! Yes, YOU! Digital images that you'll get around to printing someday...


Oh, you wanted an album for the coffee table. You met with the photographer and went over every image. You took time picking all the favorites images to make up the album and chose a larger one so you could fit all the pictures in it.



When was the last time anyone looked through your album? Is it even on your coffee table?

Is it gathering dust? Well everything gathers dust you say.
So why not have fun dusting  this...

A canvas  of memories you'll enjoy viewing everyday of the week for may future years. Soon they'll be cherished by family members who'll want them to grace the walls of their home...they'll become heirlooms for generations to come.
Now this is special, this is worth planning for.  Ciao!

WARNER ROBINS - FIT AND FIRM MOMS; Glamour Shoot by Middle Ga Photographer, Pederzani Photography

 Sometimes you just admire women who refuse to settle for average.  They enjoy life and desire to have more of it.

Runs regularly

On June 13th, we celebrated moms who made health and beauty a major part of their weekly routine by disciplining their eating habits and exercising regularly.
I found six gorgeous moms: Rhonda McKnight (our grand prize winner), Cheryl Moore, Mandy Kirschke, Heather Weddington, Sarah Escanilla and Cari Kollman, all  from Warner Robins, Ga; each believing in the common concept of beauty and health yet achieving their goals as differently as they are individually.

Cari Kollman, Director of, Girls On The Run, org.

We held our very first, Fit and Firm Moms' Glamour Shoot, at Fit and Firm Fitness For Women in Warner Robins, Ga. managed by Marica Glore, who gladly open up the facility for our special event. The proceeds went to benefit the local chapter of, Girls On The Run, Org. in Kathleen, directed by Cari Kollman who was over-joyed to be chosen to be the recipient; and enthusiastically applied the finishing touches making our event more special with fine wines, lite finger foods and gift bags to pamper and thank our moms.
Anna Swaine, Stella & Dot jewelry representative, graciously stylized our models with exquisite samplings from their line of jewelry to complete the juxtaposed look of the glamourized shoot
For the photo shoot portion, I used the available cross-fit paraphernalia ranging from free weights to truck tires and anything else the girls wanted to be photographed with, and staged it in front of my backdrop which was a plain black low key studio curtain.  I used strobes  and speed lights with a reflector to create and mix an edgy feel with a soft glamour effect.
Our models, all moms, ranged in age from their thirties through their fifties, but you may not easily guess who's who.

Cheryl Moore; Works out daily

We sipped wine, ate crackers and fruit and sampled cheeses throughout the photo shoot that ended with a group picture which will prominently be displayed on the walls of Warner Robins', Fit and Firm Fitness For Women. All of our moms received an 8x10 print with an image of their choice from the shoot.

Heather Weddington; Runs daily

Mandy Kirschke; US National Guard,   worksout and runs

Rhonda McKnight, Fitness Trainer

Sarah Escanilla; US National Guard;  Cross Fits daily

Group Picture of Fit & Firm Moms

BRASELTON'S CHATEAU ELAN IN MIDDLE GEORGIA, Pederzani Photography

Chateau Elan

I fell in love the moment we turned the corner...and saw the most stately building of Chateau Elan, in Braselton, Ga.
May 17th, was our  35th wedding anniversary so we decided to take a road trip north of Atlanta to visit the vineyards of Chateau Elan and sample it's wine. We took the, Wine Makers Tour, and learned about its historical beginnings to its current renovations. Afterward, we lunched at, Paddy's Irish Pub around the corner. It had a very authentic rugged look inside, giving you the feeling of being in Ireland. The food was delicious with large servings, more than enough to eat. I had Fish and Chips, yum. Don had, Bangers and Mash. He didn't like the bangers; that's an acquired taste.
We stayed till evening and caught the sun setting behind the steep angled roof line of the building creating a beautiful silhouette. Of course the sculptured maiden, at the entrance of the building, stomping grapes in the fountain, was the focal of many images; along with acres of the vineyard's flowing lines, all leading back to that magnificent French mansion; everywhere surrounding it were rows after rows of neatly trimmed grape vines, bursting of new growth with the tiniest green clusters of baby grapes.

We roamed around the grounds, visiting the spa and slipping inside the grand hotel. The french inspired   decor was truly divine, down to the lit fireplace. I didn't want to leave. I could have curled up on any chair parked by that fireplace and just sipped wine and daydreamed.
Chateau Elan is enchanting. Just 40 miles north of Atlanta, will make the most satisfying road trip for anyone attending a wedding event in these picturesque hills.  Your guests will feel pampered just by its elegance. The choices awaiting you are many; choose from several interior venues, or experience outdoor catering with sunset, stars, moon and wine.
Dare I say, ciao or, Au revoir!

 

 

 








 


  

 


Chateau Elan Resort






Sunset at Chateau Elan