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Richmond Va Fall Family Photos at Deep Run Park
By Jada Parrish
I get SO excited whenever our past brides + grooms email us telling they've had a baby! We photographed Miyako + Ray's wedding last summer and since then they have welcomed the CUTEST baby boy into the world, Kai. Miyako's mom was in town visiting from Japan so they wanted to have fall family some photos taken to celebrate...32
Kristen + Mac's Engagement Shoot at Belle Isle and Libby Hill
By Jada Parrish
Just look at these two! Kristen + Mac are engaged and cute as can be! We headed to Belle Isle + Libby Hill to enjoy fall and snap some photos of these two. Let me just say, Kristen was made for fall! Her fair complexion and strawberry blonde hair looked stunning amongst all the warm fall tones. And Mac literally could not s...7
Ryan + Jordan's Wedding at Smith Mountain Lake
By Jada Parrish
Imagine a intimate wedding, on a lake, at  private estate with 60 of your closest friends and family. I'm talking dinner under the stars, twinkle lights, fireworks, and amazing music. The whole deal. Sounds pretty good right? Well, that was Jordan+ Ryan's wedding. Their Smith Mountain Lake wedding was filled with eleg...0
Stephanie + Kel's Fall Engagement Shoot in the Fan
By Jada Parrish
These two adorable people are getting married in just a few short months! I love Stephanie + Kel's love story because it reminds me so much of mine and David's. These two have known each other since they were 14. They met back in high school at Maggie Walker Governor's School, and were apart of the same friend group - ...0
Which Wedding Vendors Should You Book First
By Jada Parrish
So you just got engaged, YAY!! I'm guessing you are simultaneously feeling excited at thought of forever with the love of your life and slightly overwhelmed at the thought of planning a wedding. Am I close?! Well, don't worry! Planning a wedding is SO much fun and I've got you covered. Booking your wedding vendors really i...0
Fun Family of Four Fall Photos at Libby Hill Park
By Jada Parrish
Whenever we have clients who have come back to us for shoots multiple times, we call those our forever clients. I always love shoots with forever clients, like Haidy + John, because the connection is already there, and you really can just pickup where you left off. Plus it's so much fun to get to watch their family grow! Th...11
2017 Halloween at J&D Photo
By Catie-Reagan Palmore
Early one spooky October evening, just as the moon began to rise from behind the red tobacco warehouses, a strange sound was heard in the distance. Could this be the return of the spooky clown that had haunted Shockoe Bottom many years ago? A ghost buster, cactus, unicorn, and pumpkin were eating spaghetti and meatballs in...37
Five Ways to Spice Up Your Family Photos
By Catie-Reagan Palmore
Family photos are a great way to celebrate a chapter of your family's book. Kids grow up faster than you'd ever imagine so remembering to take time for a family photo shoot is so important. If you're tired of typical studio shoots of your family lined up in a row, consider these fun and quirky ideas to spice up your fa...0
Jenna + Richards Fall Engagement Shoot
By Jada Parrish
Jenna + Richard are engaged!! And I seriously don't know if there has ever been a more attractive couple. These two look like they are straight out of  Ralph Lauren catalog!! Jenna told me she was a little nervous about having her photo taken before the shoot, but as soon as the camera started snapping and Richard put...0
Jessica + Tom's Wedding at Amber Grove
By Jada Parrish
Jessica + Tom's wedding was the perfect mix of rustic elegance. They said their "I dos" in a 1920's dairy barn adorned with bistro lights surrounded by their closest family + friends. Their sweet pup, Pepper, even made an appearance! I have to say I loved their wedding party. Everyone was so laidback and after we finished ...0