The Intricate Art of Creation

Images © Robert Harris Photography

As we rush through our busy lives, it is refreshing to pause just for a moment to appreciate the beauty of God's creation all around us, even in the smallest of detail. Tiny blooms within a flower, a spiders web laced with morning dew.... the crisp morning air of autumn.

There is no charge other than taking time to notice the most beautiful art that surround our lives every day.

The Art of Family

Image © Robert Harris Photography

A reoccurring theme this time of year is "Family." Our schedule through the fall season is heavily booked for beautiful personal "Family Art." If you are interested in reserving one of the few remaining sessions we have available this fall, please let us know right away. We would love to spend some time with your family in creating " personal art" for your home. Privately commissioned camera studies, finished portraits and fine art prints also make great gifts for the holidays.

environmental and studio sessions are available

Our studio numbers are: Richmond Metropolitan Area 804-276-1200
Southern Virginia 434-917-5001

A Family Portrait

Image © Robert Harris Photography

A Family Portrait is a wonderful way to keep everyone close to you. This beautiful camera study of the J family was created at the family lake home over the July 4th holiday weekend. Even the family pet created a lively dimension to the composition.

We chose to create the portrait in the late afternoon to take advantage of the suitable light that sculpted the landscaping in the background, but provided indirect sunlight on the family. (An hour earlier, the deck was in full sunlight) We took the time to add additional light with a 1600 ws strobe to add dimension to the beautiful, but somewhat flat light on the subjects. This strobe provided the right amount of "seasoning" of light to bring dimension and depth to the group to match the eye pleasing landscape and home in the distance.

Finally, the 32"x50" framed portrait was painted to enhance overall presentation over the stone fireplace mantle. Now, regardless of where the family roams, they will always be together.

Capturing Emotion

Image © Robert Harris Photography


The foundation of photography is not about equipment or the latest software to enhance your pictures. Rather, the foundation of the art of photography is layered with light and emotion and the ability of the photographer to freeze a fluid moment into a valuable memory. Almost any camera will do; even cell phones capture truly memorable images when these elements merge.

In this emotionally filled slice of life, the bride's grandmother is spontaneously overcome with tears of joy as she sees her granddaughter in her wedding gown for the first time. The resulting spontaneous embrace is the culmination of a lifelong bond between grandmother and grandchild. With the elements of light and emotion in full measure, we are able to witness a beautiful moment, however the real beauty is the ability of this photograph to transport these two individuals to this very moment in time (emotions and all) each time they see this image.
Viewing the moment in black and white strips away the distractions of color and helps to enhance the emotional feel of the photograph.

Last but not least, to truly capture emotion in a picture, the photographer must allow themselves to feel the emotion as well while composing the image. The emotion can be laughter, sorrow,etc. or in this case, a heartwarming embrace.

Nikon D3 w/ 17-35 2.8 lens