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What makes a branding session unique, especially for a small business? They combine the element of a professional headshot with your unique personality. In a personal branding session, we dive deeper into not just who you are personally but begin telling the story of your brand visually

Posted in: branding

March 12, 2024

Creating a Connection: A Branded Headshot Session

Couple seated on a couch with their arms around one another in a branded headshot session.

A true love story for the ages, where every detail whispers of sentiments of a classic romantic wedding. The Love Story A Romance for the ages Caroline, a financial adviser and Jason, a software engineer, met in high school but really became friends during their freshman year at college. Their love story officially begins when […]

Weddings

February 20, 2024

A Classic Romantic Wedding in Midlothian, VA

Newlyweds walking outside at the Estate at Independence

With a professional, branded headshot session, I look to capture the layer of personality, magic and trust inherent in your business or brand identity. Speaking directly to your confidence and expertise, a powerful headshot will make all the difference in creating a lasting impression, therefore, serving as a visual embodiment of your identity. Undeniably, this is the cornerstone in establishing an authentic brand presence.

Posted in: branding

January 12, 2024

Capturing Character: The Art of Crafting Branded Headshots

Tayler Howard standing in her salon

Gabriella and Raphael’s light filled engagement session captured the very essence of their love story. This sweet couple meandered dreamily throughout the park, cuddling, laughing and simply enjoying each other’s company.

engagement

December 5, 2023

Illuminating Love at Maymont Park: A Light Filled Engagement Session

Gabriella and Raphael dance beneath the Italian columns at Maymont during classic engagement session in Richmond, Virginia.

I had the privilege of photographing Olivia and Dan’s effortlessly chic engagement session in Richmond, VA back in May. We had an amazing time exploring Maymont Park (a local favorite for portrait and lifestyle photographers alike), followed by a casual stroll along the ever-so-chic Carytown district of Richmond.

Posted in: engagement

October 9, 2023

An Effortlessly Chic Engagement Session in Richmond, VA

The couple stroll hand in hand along a path at Maymont Park during their during their effortlessly chic engagement session in RVA

Dan and Olivia were married on a languid summer day during a romantic barn wedding in King William, VA. The couple was surrounded by a community of friends and family, who uplifted them with an outpouring of love and support.

Weddings

July 25, 2023

A Romantic Barn Wedding in King William, VA

newlyweds embrace in the gardens at Altria Farm during their romantic barn wedding

Stephanie and John said “I do” in a modern romantic wedding celebration at Upper Shirley Vineyards on a sunny day in late May.

Posted in: Weddings

July 10, 2023

A Modern Romantic Wedding in Charles City, VA

The groom dips the bride and steals a kiss halfway down the aisle during the recessional at their modern romantic wedding ceremony in Charles City, VA.

Lila’s bright and bubbly senior portrait session in Richmond, Virginia, is what my photography loving dreams are made of. 

senior portraits

June 12, 2023

Bright and Bubbly Senior Portraits in Richmond, VA

This past month, I had the privilege of hosting a whimsical Spring wedding editorial at The Estate at River Run in Richmond, Virginia. The entire setup, curated by All The Dainty Details, was blossoming with delicate details inspired by romance and Spring blooms. Whimsical Spring Wedding Invitations The team at All The Dainty Details selected […]

Posted in: Weddings

April 21, 2023

A Whimsical Spring Wedding Editorial in Richmond, VA

Bride and groom pose for photo together under a arched doorway at The Estate at River Run during whimsical spring wedding editorial

Seasons of Love: Meaningful Spring Senior Portrait Sessions for Parents This blossom filled spring senior portrait session in Richmond, VA reminded me of the bittersweetness that is parenthood. As a mother, I know all too well the heartbreaking, breathtaking beauty of raising little ones. The years we spend pouring our hearts and souls, our attention […]

senior portraits

April 10, 2023

A Spring Senior Portrait Session in Richmond, VA

Kiera and Ellen, dressed in pastel dresses, sit on the grass beneath the cherry blossoms in RVA

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