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Film & Painting Series [Making Hay]

Richmond Virginia Film Photographer Film (and Painting) Series [Making Hay] I read somewhere that you need to give yourself 36 hours of time away from what you’re doing in order to come back to it and be inspired. I don’t know who said it. I can’t even remember where I read it, or if I … Read more

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Finding Your Valentine

Richmond Virginia Portrait & Wedding Photographer Finding Your Valentine Alfred Eisenstaedt is one of my favorite photographers, quite possibly my favorite photojournalists. I love his style and technical execution. He was quick, he knew when to react, and how to anticipate the action. You must have a lot of patience and wait for you moment. … Read more

Empty Bowls

Personal: Empty Bowls

Empty Bowls As most of you know, I have been working at Lee-Davis High School for the past few years in their Fine Arts Department, but this year, I split my time between Lee-Davis High AND Patrick Henry High School. I travel clear across the county every other day, which like most things.. it has … Read more

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Sarah [The Dress]

Richmond Virginia Portrait Photographer Sarah [The Dress] Either you LOVE bridal sessions or you HATE them… and I’m not talking about photographers… I’m talking about brides. I have yet to have a client who was wishy-washy on whether to have, or not to have, a bridal session. Personally, I think they’re WONDERFUL! Any excuse to … Read more

Making Hay

Film Series [Making Hay]

Richmond Virginia Film Photographer Film Series [Making Hay]  It’s been about a month since I shot my latest series – which has yet to have an official name – for now, I call it “Making Hay” which may end up being the name. We’ll see. But, what I can tell you – is that I … Read more

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Newborn [Thompson Family]

Richmond Virginia Portrait Photographer Newborn [Thompson Family] If you follow the blog – then you have seen Robyn & Billy several times over the past two years. I met Robyn when I began teaching at Lee-Davis and we became fast friends. I love them both dearly. They are amazing individuals, but as a couple, they … Read more

Birthday Party

Personal: Landon turns TWO!

Landon turns TWO! It has been party central around here the last two weeks! We got through the holidays and jumped right into celebrating my Dad’s 60th Birthday and followed that weekend up with a party for the youngest member of the family! This post is specifically for my sister, but I thought you might … Read more

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Featured [Hello Location]

Richmond Virginia Portrait & Wedding Photographer Featured [HELLO LOCATION] It was so exciting to come home yesterday from school and read that one of our 2012 Seniors was being FEATURED!!! Hello Location is a website for photographers, or anyone, looking for a great place to shoot — anywhere in the United States! They launched in … Read more

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Personal: Dad’s 60th!

Dad’s 60th SURPRISE Party! This past Saturday was probably one of the BEST weekends that I’ve had in several months. I still can’t believe we pulled it off!  A little bit of background information just so you know how this surprise party all came about – so my brother attends the University of North Dakota … Read more

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Featured [The Richmond Times Dispatch]

Richmond Virginia Portrait & Wedding Photographer Featured [The Richmond Times Dispatch] I grew up in the Richmond area, and I have lived here my entire life. Growing up, The Richmond Times Dispatch was, in my mind, the main news publication. I mean, 15-20 years ago, you didn’t go online to read the news.. there wasn’t … Read more

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