Picture Perfect Gwinnett

Brad Toren and Mary Grace Gaddy

Gwinnett’s at it again!

This past summer our immediate staff (family and Meredith who is like family but much calmer) made a decision by not making a decision.  None of us went on vacation. By late August we were a pleasant but zombie like group.

Photo by Loralee Beard, Magic Moment Photography

Gwinnett is filling the buildings again

Moving around — A Lot — to different states during the first part of our marriage was expected as Les built his career as a Hospital Administrator. When we moved back here (home) in 1995, we were ready for a hometown. 

Photo by Loralee Beard, Magic Moment Photography

Gwinnett’s different kinds of families

Who could be more photogenic then a group of Brookwood High School Football Dads in suit coats and shorts with ill-advised shoes?  It is a rhetorical question and the obvious answer is “Wow!” 

Photo by Loralee Beard, Magic Moment Photography

Gwinnett’s hot bed of talent

Gwinnett’s hot bed of talent
By Loralee Beard, Magic Moment Photography

I was looking from computer to computer today for a special picture today of my sisters, Linda, Janet and me taken in 2013.  The warning, I have smugly given to numerous clients over my 20 year photo career came back to haunt me: Back up digitally, back up in print.

Photo by Loralee Beard, Magic Moment Photography

It’s that time again in Gwinnett

It’s that time again in Gwinnett
By Loralee Beard, Magic Moment Photography

I used to understand when people dreaded graduations but I find I like them more and more which is a lucky break for that week in late May when we photograph several a day in the space of a week.

Photo by Loralee Beard, Magic Moment Photography

Springtime happenings in Gwinnett

Springtime happenings in Gwinnett
By Loralee Beard, Magic Moment Photography

I have loved live theatre since I was in high school and taken by my English class (Language Arts not having been invented yet) on a Field Trip to see Henry Fonda in “Our Town” on Broadway.

Photo by Loralee Beard, Magic Moment Photography

Gwinnett is outstanding

Gwinnett is outstanding
By Loralee Beard, Magic Moment Photography

One of the best things about growing older is that moment when you realize you’re out of it and you don’t mind it.  I still love jello colored hair accents for example, but I am not certain if I am supposed to be shocked or delighted. 

Photo by Loralee Beard, Magic Moment Photography

Gwinnett has great kids

Gwinnett has great kids
By Loralee Beard, Magic Moment Photography

We all know about those people who turn on the charm for an audience.  The counter to this is Coach Oji Perkins of Lanier High School, normally an unusually dynamic, enthusiastic and athletic person. All this charms turns to stone when Coach Perkins spots a camera.

Photo by Loralee Beard, Magic Moment Photography

Gwinnett is so photogenic

Gwinnett is so photogenic
By Loralee Beard, Magic Moment Photography

You can think the world of someone but it’s nice when the World tells you you’re right. Jennifer Ortman, yearbook advisor at Mountain View High School, had the 2014-2015 “book” win First in State of Georgia Overall with numerous category firsts such as Layout, Cover, Sports, Portrait and Photo Illustration.