Articles & Stories
Your Dual Card Slots Are Not a Backup Strategy
A Richmond wedding photographer's honest, slightly paranoid guide to actually protecting your images and the cost-effec…
Stop Guessing How Many Hours You Need: The Wedding Timeline…
A free tool from a Richmond wedding photographer that turns your ceremony, cocktail hour, and send-off into a calm, cam…
Bucket List Wedding, Portrait, and Engagement Photo Locatio…
A personal list of dream venues and locations where I’m offering a special photography discount for couples and clients…
Planning Family Photos at Your Lake Gaston or Kerr Lake Hou…
A guide to relaxed, meaningful lake house family photography on the Virginia side of Lake Gaston and Kerr Lake.
Lake Anna Family Photos While You’re on Vacation in Virginia
Visiting Lake Anna for the 4th of July, a summer weekend, a wedding, or a family getaway? A relaxed photo session is an…
Urban vs. Nature Family Photos in Richmond: Which Style Fit…
Trying to decide between a city-inspired family session or a softer garden setting?
A Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Proposal Over Charlottesville
My first time in a hot air balloon, one very convincing cover story, and a proposal floating above Virginia at sunrise.
A Client Portal Built for More Than One Gallery
Your photos, session prep, print ordering, and family milestones can all live in one private place you can come back to…
Richmond's Cherry Blossoms Are Here — Book Your Spring Mini…
Portraits at Maymont, Lewis Ginter, Browns Island, Windsor Way & Hollywood Cemetery | Late March–Early April
Winter Graduation Session: On-Location & In Studio
A Determined VCU Graduate Braves the Cold for the Perfect Grad Photos and Then Warms Up for Professional Studio Portrai…
Erika and Jeremiah's Historic Copper Hall Wedding
An Elegant August Celebration in Downtown Richmond's Most Beautiful 1920s Venue
Kiersten & Jonathan's James River Elopement
Film Wedding Photos
Lake Anna Photographer for Weddings, Family Reunions & Even…
Discover how Stephen Lawson Photography transforms lakeside gatherings into timeless memories across Virginia's most st…
The Timeless Magic of Film Photography
Exploring the Art, Process, and Unique Beauty of Analog Photography
The Boathouse at Sunday Park: A Wedding Photographer's Comp…
Insider Tips for Perfect Wedding Photos at Richmond's Premier Waterfront Venue
Best Richmond Engagement Photo Locations: A Photographer's …
Discover the Perfect Backdrop for Your Love Story in RVA
Reflecting on the 2017 Great American Eclipse
And looking forward to the 2024 Eclipses
Bolivia Bound
Photographing the Magic of a Friend's Wedding
My First Film SLR
Embracing the grain
How I got started
From Kodak to Sony