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I’m thinking about some cool stuff and I figured it is better off living here than in my head. Enjoy the ramblings!

And if you haven’t checked out my isolated artists of atlanta, you can see more than 80 interviews of my artists friends during the pandemic of 2020. That photo project is very near and dear to my heart and features some of your favorite Atlanta talent.

My Love for Education
Casey Gardner Casey Gardner

My Love for Education

We should never stop learning. Anything we learn, we should share with others.

I am proof that you can teach yourself only so many things. It takes community to really thrive and blossom.

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hello kate
Casey Gardner Casey Gardner

hello kate

The fact that there is even a “team” is entirely because of Kate. Right after I (Casey here ready to gas up Kate!) had my son, she came over and said I needed help. I was like “naw, I’m good. I’m forgetting to invoice people and can’t keep my shoots straight but it’s fine.”

Obvs, she stayed and every time she leaves town I’m so sad and worried the wheels will fall off. But of course they don’t fall off because Kate is making sure we get paid and I know where the money is going.

But she never gets enough flowers so I’m excited to show her off and have you fall in love with her as much as I am.

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hello emma jean
Casey Gardner Casey Gardner

hello emma jean

A viral filmmaker, crazy talented singer, style icon, crazy Adobe wizard. 

She is not definable except in her kindness. 

No matter what I ask her to do, no matter how crazy an idea I pitch her, she comes back to me with kindness. 


I’m so excited to have Breathe Images benefit from her overflowing creativity. 

If we look cool online it is entirely because of her. 

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hello brody
Casey Gardner Casey Gardner

hello brody

This is a long time coming and we are thrilled to welcome Brody to the Breathe Images team. 

This is a big step for me as a creative business owner/hustler. Breathe Images’ style has been built on my perspective and shooting style. I’ve been unreasonably lucky to have my time and perspective favored in the Atlanta community. So much so that I can’t physically do all the shoots that people ask me to come do. 

SO, another me is necessary. But also impossible. 

But I’ve got something even better. A very talented photographer that is willing to put up with my neurosis as I learn how to let go of control for the betterment of our clients. 

Brody has lots of cool things in the works but his primary for us will be another event/production photographer. 

I’ll let you get to know him but just know that I’m super excited to have him join us. 

Hope he can hang with the ladies. 

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hello casey
Casey Gardner Casey Gardner

hello casey

Sometimes the “about” page just isn’t enough. 

The team has been growing, roles are changing and I think it is about time we catch up. 

I’m loud.

I have a sailor’s mouth.

I have an etsy cart full of romantasy stickers as a reward for when I finish my online french class.

My gushing about how hot you are in your session is NOT fake. I really do get so excited when people are properly recorded digitally for all time. 

So let’s catch up. Have your Diet Coke? Great. 

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minimalism changed the game
Casey Gardner Casey Gardner

minimalism changed the game

Minimalism is a huge part of my life. It influences all my choices from my personal choices, family decisions, and all the way through my business.

Cutting out the excess has led me to some crazy clarity which has allowed me to see and reach farther toward my dreams.

I talk about it all ‍the time irl but if we haven’t chatted about it yet, check out my villain origin story here.

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sustainability in photography
Casey Gardner Casey Gardner

sustainability in photography

As Earth Day is openly celebrated by companies that literally don’t give a hoot about the actual planet, may I propose a couple things that ACTUALLY can make a difference from a company {hem hem, me?} that isn’t actively trying to destroy the only planet we know we can live on? I’m an eco warrior in like a normal way so this isn’t going to be ground breaking stuff. Take a look for some cute animal pictures too!

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how I stay creative. maybe.
Casey Gardner Casey Gardner

how I stay creative. maybe.

Creativity can be a hard thing to come by in a world overrun with AI, busy schedules, genocides, pandemics…

But I figured something out for myself during 2020. I talk about it here.

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actor mindset
Casey Gardner Casey Gardner

actor mindset

Ever wondered what makes an actor headshot? I’ve got an idea. And I’ve taken over 1,300 in my career. So let’s talk about it.

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