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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

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

From invitations to hand-torn silk ribbon, your grandmother’s heirloom embroidered handkerchief to a monogramed velvet ring box, you’ve poured your heart into curating the perfect details for your wedding day. And while my number one priority will always be capturing the love between you and your partner, I also want to memorialize all of the beautiful choices you’ve made to make your wedding just so…

There are a few ways you can help prepare all of your details to be photographed!

Posted in: Weddings

June 29, 2021

Preparing Your Wedding Details To Be Photographed

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

Secret Garden Wedding Inspiration | Historic Tuckahoe

Posted in: Weddings

December 15, 2020

Secret Garden Spring Wedding Editorial

Georgia + Phil | The Barns of Kanak

Weddings

August 25, 2020

Georgia & Philip | Barns of Kanak Wedding

Winter Styled Wedding

Posted in: Weddings

June 16, 2020

Icy Blue and Burgundy Winter Wedding Editorial

Georgia + Philip | Engaged

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November 25, 2019

Georgia & Philip | Virginia Capitol Engagement

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