Gayle and JW

Gayle and JW were married on a warm summer evening in the heart of Southern Virginia near the village of Blackridge. Hundreds packed the church to share in their exchange of vows. It was nice to be a witness and share in their memories of the day. Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Gee!
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A River Runs Through It

Image © Robert Harris Photography

The James River is a natural resource that many families in the Richmond area make a part of their lives. With a vast array of activities, a family can kayak, hike, mountain bike, fish or just relax while enjoying the wildlife that lives along the river. With the daily stress of work in a metropolitan area, the river is just a stones throw away for the majority of families living in Metro Richmond.

In this portrait, Mom and Dad are both lawyers who enjoy the benefits of the James River's activities. For this reason, we chose to photograph them along the river bank. Although the morning was very warm, a breeze coming off the water created a refreshing moment as the image was made. Today a portrait was made; tomorrow we paddle the river!

Down on the Farm

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Growing up on the farm can be a daily adventure. With tractors, open fields and plenty of fresh air, what's not to like being a kid in the country. We recently photographed formal portraits of the Jones children and to end the session, we played a little. The two older sisters frame their younger brother in a metaphor of their bond as siblings. With a few pieces of farm equipment in the background, the image creates a wonderful moment that their parents will enjoy in addition to the formals which were also made in various locations around the property.

As the children grow older and remember this slice of life, they will feel the grass crunch under their bare feet...just as they did when the portrait was created.

A Trip Around Richmond

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To illustrate a personal engagement album for Mary and Andy, we had the pleasure of making brief visits to several areas around Richmond. The city is steeped in history, which was Mary's major in college. She asked if we would consider illustrating a book by visiting several historic areas as well as personal favorites and we gladly accepted. On our whirlwind excursion we visited the Jefferson Hotel where Andy had proposed to Mary during dinner. We also stopped by a few historic areas around the city such as the Valentine Museum, Monument Ave., Byrd Theater and Libbie Hill Park. Our final stop was on the couples front porch. There's no place like home!!