It was that last quiet week of December. The one between Christmas and New Year’s when you take a deep breath and let it out slowly, enjoying family time and eating leftovers. I drove to a neighborhood outside Richmond and …
Tag: Richmond family photography
Will You Miss This When It’s Gone?
Will you miss this when it’s gone? It’s not a matter of “if” something will go away someday. Every step along the way is a phase; it’s all temporary, for good or for bad. The question is, will you miss …
Hacked!
It’s been a long few weeks. I got hacked, y’all. My little photography business site got hacked, and being hacked feels a lot like having your car broken into, or your bike stolen off your front porch. You feel silly, …
New Places, “Old” Faces
“Can we park here?” The sign at the flood wall canal walk parking area is confusing, and the meter asks for $8 for the day. We were only planning to be there for 30 minutes. “Uh, sure! Let’s give it …
Wardrobe Inspiration for Fall Family Photos
Looking for some inspiration for your wardrobe for fall family photos? I’ve put together some ideas and tips below that will hopefully get your creative juices flowing. Tip #1: Layer, layer, layer. The cool breezes of fall give us a …
Outdoor Location Myths
Last week, I wrote about five indoor location myths, and I thought it would be fitting to follow that up with some outdoor photo location myths. The majority of my sessions are done outdoors, and overwhelmingly during one part of …
Indoor Location Myths
In case you’ve been living in the southern hemisphere or a cave lately, I’m here to tell you that this summer has been Hot. Suffocating humidity and heat has made being outside for more than 5 minutes unbearable for a …
A Lesson in Aspect Ratios
Family photos are intimidating for so many reasons. The research that goes into finding a photographer you like; the wrangling of the kids; the location choices and wardrobe selections, and of course, the dreaded “what do I do with my …
Can’t Hold Me Down – RVA Street Art Festival
Last week was the kind of week that breaks you. Family members in the hospital, playing catch-up after vacation, and a can’t-let-any-of-the-balls-drop kind of week. I was looking forward to the weekend like a man crossing the desert yearns for water. …
Such a Perfect Day – Spring Mini Sessions
Just a perfect day Problems all left alone Weekenders on our own It’s such fun Oh, it’s such a perfect day I’m glad I spent it with you Lou Reed I was really afraid the weather wasn’t going to cooperate …