lily & jacob shuman - a perfect athens wedding
lily and jacob first reached out in december 2024 as they began planning their december 2025 wedding in athens, georgia at the taylor grady house, one of the most historic and recognizable wedding venues in athens.
over the course of 2025, i had the privilege of getting to know them beyond the wedding itself—from their engagement session to a small dinner at fellini’s pizza in early fall, bonding over life in athens and our shared love for heirloom (a local favorite we still miss). as an athens, georgia wedding photographer, these kinds of connections are always the most meaningful—when the experience goes beyond the photos themselves.
one of my favorite things about lily and jacob is the way they balance each other—effortlessly and genuinely. they were a joy to be around, and it was an honor to document such an intentional and personal wedding day.
their wedding at the taylor grady house in athens, ga felt easy in the best way. for a mid-december wedding in georgia, the weather couldn’t have been better—clear skies, soft natural light, and comfortable temperatures that allowed the day to unfold without rush. with christmas just around the corner, subtle holiday-inspired details were woven throughout the celebration, adding warmth and seasonality to the overall design.
from the beginning, they knew they wanted to incorporate film photography and super 8 wedding video into their day. choosing to add film and super 8 to a wedding in athens is always something i recommend—there’s a depth and texture that digital alone can’t replicate. film creates a timeless, nostalgic quality, while super 8 captures motion in a way that feels raw, cinematic, and alive.
if you’re currently planning a wedding in athens, georgia or looking for a wedding photographer who offers both digital and film photography, as well as super 8 coverage, this approach allows your day to be documented in a way that feels both honest and enduring.
their day was thoughtful, warm, and completely their own—an effortless reflection of who they are and what matters most to them.
