You probably already know this about me, but if you don't, I love James Avery Jewelry. I got my first James Avery ring when I was 12 and I've kept collecting since.

Recently, I was invited to shop at the Peachtree Corners location! I got to pick out some new pieces that mix well with my collection.

So excited to share my newest lapel pin design! I've been wanting to create a sleek Atlanta pin that I can wear. FINALLY got around to creating it. I created the lettering first by hand then adjusted digitally.

In light of the recent passing of John C, Portman Jr. I wanted to share a paper I wrote on my favorite building of his. Mr. Portman truly built Atlanta. The skyline you know and the city we love. I have always wanted to meet him but some things are not meant to be. Rest In Peace. Thankful his designs transcend time. Please note this paper was written in 2014.

Known as one of the most influential and controversial architects of the twentieth century, John C. Portman Jr. not only created the modern Atlanta as it is today, but also built a design philosophy that breathes throughout his works, like the Atlanta Marriott Marquis. In his original architectural concept for the Atlanta Marriot Marquis, Portman expresses his principles and theories of design applied as the function, order and variety; nature and movement; and finally, human participation and spectating. 

Was up in NYC back in August for one of my good friend's bridal showers! I was able o see some great Broadway shows while in town: Groundhog Day & The Great Comet. I also finally got to try Cha Cha Matcha- a place that actually lived up to the hype!

I was so exited to head to Chattanooga recently to find out the gender of her baby! It was a beautiful day filled with lots of blue ;) 

Everyone was so excited to find out what Baby Z would be! My guess was a boy and...

I had such a blast shooting the kick-off for Evan Taylor Jones' first tour! 

Evan's voice is one of the smoothest  I've heard in a long time. If you were to mix Leon Bridges, prince, and Pink Floyd you'd get Evan. He can pretty much sing anything.

Back again for April's round 2! I was invited to attend Universal Orlando's instameet for #WWIM13 along with local Orlando photographers! I had such a blast meeting and shooting with old and new friends alike and though it started out with an hour or so long thunderstorm, it made for an evening full of amazing moments.

Things have been a bit busy around here at R.Carmen! SO very thankful for that.

April was such an exciting month that I had to split it into two posts! The first covers adventures to Disney World, St.Pete, and Atlanta; the second covers the Universal Orlando instameet I had the opportunity to shoot at!