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Downtown Richmond maternity photography session featuring the Huff family in their charming neighborhood.

I absolutely love downtown Richmond maternity photography sessions! There’s something magical about capturing expecting parents against the backdrop of charming historic homes and urban greenery. The Huffs’ session was extra special because we’ve been with them through so many milestones already. Why Downtown Makes Perfect Backdrops Walking around the Huffs’ neighborhood was ideal for their […]

Downtown Richmond Maternity Photography: The Huffs

A baby poses during his newborn photography session.

Congratulations on your new arrival! As you prepare for your newborn’s first professional photo session, it helps to know exactly what to expect and how to prepare. This newborn photography prep list will ensure you have everything ready for a smooth, stress-free 1-hour lifestyle experience—30-40 images—in your in-home setting or my downtown Richmond studio with […]

Newborn Photography Prep List: Richmond Family Photographer

In-home Richmond newborn session with the Huff family featuring natural moments throughout their home.

There’s nothing quite like an in-home Richmond newborn session to capture those first precious days with your little one. When the Huffs welcomed me back into their home to photograph their new addition, it felt like coming full circle after their engagement, wedding, and maternity sessions. The Benefits of In-Home Richmond Newborn Sessions Choosing your […]

In-Home Richmond Newborn Session: The Huffs

A pregnant woman poses with a perfect maternity photo outfit.

Pregnancy is such a magical time in your life—those 9 months of anticipation, joy, and changes deserve to be documented beautifully! As a Richmond photographer who specializes in maternity portraits, I’ve helped hundreds of moms-to-be create stunning visual memories of their pregnancy journey. These maternity photo outfit ideas can hopefully help create a vision for […]

Maternity Photo Outfit Ideas: Richmond Family Photographer

Richmond in-home maternity photography session showing the Quick family in their beautifully decorated home and nursery.

I’m absolutely in love with Richmond in-home maternity photography sessions. They offer such an intimate, personal approach to capturing this special time. The Quicks invited me into their home for their maternity session, and the result was a collection of images that truly tell their unique story. The Magic of In-Home Maternity Photography Choosing your […]

Richmond In-Home Maternity Photography: The Quicks

When choosing a newborn photographer, newborn photo safety tips are key. As a safety-certified Richmond photographer, I’ve invested significant time in learning to safely capture your baby’s lifestyle moments—solo shots, family together—in a 1-hour session for 30-40 images, whether in-home or in my studio with a cozy bed and couch. Newborn Photo Safety Tips Training […]

Newborn Photo Safety Tips: Richmond Family Photographer

Richmond lifestyle newborn photographer session showing the Quick family with their new baby girl in their home.

As a Richmond lifestyle newborn photographer, I get to witness families in their most genuine moments. The Quicks welcomed me back to their home to capture their new baby girl, and the connection to their maternity session made it even more special. The Beauty of Being a Lifestyle Newborn Photographer Lifestyle newborn sessions capture authentic […]

Richmond Lifestyle Newborn Photographer: The Quicks

An outdoor Richmond family photo session at Maymont Park

There’s something special about Richmond outdoor family photos. Richmond’s diverse landscapes provide stunning natural backdrops that enhance your family portraits while allowing everyone to relax and be themselves. Richmond Outdoor Family Photos Spots When planning Richmond outdoor family photos, Richmond offers many beautiful options. Here are some favorites that photograph beautifully in any season: Maymont’s […]

Richmond Outdoor Family Photos: Best Locations

Maymont Richmond maternity photography session with the Barnes family surrounded by spring blooms and golden light.

Maymont Richmond maternity photography sessions offer some of the most beautiful backdrops in our city. When Jessa and Taylor Barnes joined me there for their maternity portraits, the spring blooms and perfect golden light created absolute magic. Why Maymont Makes Perfect Maternity Backdrops Maymont Park has long been one of my favorite Richmond locations for […]

Maymont Richmond Maternity Photography: The Barnes Family

Baby boy during his cake smash milestone session for one year.

That first year with your baby passes in the blink of an eye. With baby milestone photo moments, I love helping families preserve these fleeting stages—starting with lifestyle newborn sessions in-home or my studio for 30-40 images—that seem impossible to forget but slip away too fast. Baby Milestone Photo Moments Timing Firstly, when planning your […]

Baby Milestone Photo Moments: Richmond Family Photographer