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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

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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.

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

Your engagement photography session should be a celebration of the love between you and your future spouse. But it’s hard to capture authentic images if you’re not feeling comfortable and confident in front of the camera. The first step to achieving that comfort and confidence is choosing the right clothing! It’s no wonder then that one of the most often asked questions I receive from my clients is this: “What should I wear for my engagement session?” Here are a few of my favorite tips to ensure you feel and look your best for your engagement session!

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May 24, 2021

How To Prepare For Your Engagement Portrait Session

Andy + Blair | Engaged

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May 2, 2021

Blair & Andy | Alturia Farm Engagement

Delfosse Vineyards Engagement | Kelsey & Will

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January 14, 2021

Brooke & William | Delfosse Vineyards Engagement

Blue Ridge Mountains Engagement | Abigail & Cody

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January 13, 2021

Abigail & Cody | Blue Ridge Engagement

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