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
Personal: Happy Birthday!
Personal [Happy Birthday] As some of you may know — last week was my birthday. Not just any birthday, but my 25th birthday! A quarter of a century, or as I reminded my older sister when she turned 25 — half way up the hill. I thought I was being clever when I pointed that … Read more
Featured Product: Fine Art Prints
Fine Art Prints The 2nd place winner of our Re:Gifting Contest received a NEW product from M. Chase Narratives — Fine Art Prints! Tim & Georgie Matthews were in a tight race for 2nd place and pulled through at the very last minute. They had the option of choosing any image from their wedding day … Read more
Christy & Thackston [Married]
Chicago Wedding with Southern Flare [Part II] The evening began with a scenic trolley ride from our hotel in downtown Chicago to Lincoln Park, home of the Chicago History Museum. This area of the city reminded me a lot of Monument Ave & Richmond’s Museum District — lovely historical homes with columns, iron-worked balconies, and … Read more
Christy & Thackston [Rehearsal]
Chicago Wedding with Southern Flare [Part I] Thackston’s parents hosted the evening (that would be my Aunt & Uncle), being from North Carolina, it was very appropriately at a BBQ restaurant called Lillie’s Q. Voted the “Best New BBQ in the Nation” by Food & Wine Magazine just this month. It was classic southern favorites done … Read more
Personal: 36 Hour Tour
Sites of Chicago in 36 hours… Prior to heading out to Chicago we tried to map what we wanted to visit and the best way to manuever around the city. There was plenty of ways to get around, but we soon realized it took some time to get around. It was no surprise that a … Read more
Personal: Chi-town Eats
Eating my way through Chicago… My family and I took a mini vacation to Chicago this past week — we made a long weekend of it, leaving on Thursday and getting back on Sunday. My cousin’s wedding was on Saturday night and most of my family made the trip to Chicago for the big event. … Read more
Featured Product: Canvas Gallery Wrap
The winner of our Re:Gifting Contest received, one of my favorite products, a Canvas Gallery Wrap. Robyn and Billy Thompson stole the show with 86 votes and had the option of choosing any image from their session to hang in their home. I have changed companies with this product and I am SO happy with … Read more
Re:Gifting Nominees
And, the Nominees are…. These are the fabulous clients that gave me the opportunity to tell their stories this past year. Take a look and pick your favorite session! I am so glad I don’t have to do the choosing– they are each so special to me! Votes can be cast on FACEBOOK from Monday, … Read more
One Year Ago…
M. Chase Narrative Photography officially opened for business! (according to my very fancy business license) Thank you, thank you, thank you — to everyone who helped me launch my small business this past year. I wish I could say that I’ve always had a deep desire to photograph the lives of individuals, and that it’s ALWAYS … Read more
