Location Guides
Where to take photos in Richmond and beyond: parks, gardens, venues, lakes and mountain overlooks, with notes on light and season.
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
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 Wo…
Forget the stiff studio poses. Here’s what happens when you head up Skyline Drive with a couple and their Husky
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?
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
Lake Anna Photographer for Weddings, Family Reunions & Even…
Discover how Stephen Lawson Photography transforms lakeside gatherings into timeless memories across Virginia's most st…