Journal

Richmond Photography Journal

Stories from real Richmond weddings, elopements, family sessions, and graduations, alongside the planning help I give my own clients: where to shoot engagement photos in Richmond, how many hours of wedding coverage you actually need, and what to expect from film. If you are planning a session, this is a good place to start.

Audrey & Hammza’s Summer Wedding at Maymont, Richmond VA

Audrey & Hammza’s Summer Wedding at Maymont, Richmond VA

From an engagement session at Agecroft to a summer wedding at Maymont, and the rain that waited until right after the c…

The Best Fall Photo Spots in Richmond, VA

The Best Fall Photo Spots in Richmond, VA

Maymont, Bryan Park, Lewis Ginter, Agecroft and more, plus when the color peaks and this year's fall mini sessions

Chasing the Ridge: Why Shenandoah Sunset Engagements Are Worth the Drive

Chasing the Ridge: Why Shenandoah Sunset Engagements Are Wo…

Forget the stiff studio poses. Here’s what happens when you head up Skyline Drive with a couple and their Husky

All at Once: New Collections for Richmond Parents

All at Once: New Collections for Richmond Parents

Maternity, newborn, milestone and first birthday sessions booked as a set, so the dates are handled before the sleep de…

Your Dual Card Slots Are Not a Backup Strategy

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 Planner That Does It For You

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 Locations I’d Love to Photograph

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 House

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

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…