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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

bride and groom are smiling nose to nose on romantic barn wedding day in King William, VA

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 […]

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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

Kelly and Mitchell were married this past July in a classic southern wedding in Richmond, VA. The Love Story After chatting for awhile on a dating app, Kelly and Mitchell agreed to meet at a bar. Kelly spotted Mitchell first, and was instantly struck by how cute he was! The pair have been together ever […]

Weddings

December 12, 2022

A Classic Southern Wedding in Historic Richmond, VA

bride and groom share kiss while wedding party flanks them for a portrait before classic southern wedding

I met Dallas on Monument Avenue for her Senior Portraits. She came prepared with an array of beautiful outfits, and all of the excitement that comes with senior year and graduation.

Posted in: senior portraits

May 2, 2022

A Gorgeous Spring Senior Session in Richmond, VA

Sydney & Josh met in May of 2018 right after graduating from their Masters program. They quickly became close friends and have been together officially since February 2019! Josh proposed to Sydney at Georgetown waterfront which is where they had their first date. He surprised her by saying they were going out for drinks, but […]

Weddings

March 13, 2022

Sydney & Josh | Maymont & VMFA Wedding

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