Jenny and Bryan's Wedding

Jenny and Bryan were the type of couple that every photographer dreams of photographing! They wanted great photographs, didn't think I was crazy for my different suggestions (like doing the first look next to a parking lot!), and are the kindest, most in love couple. Their day was so special, from the custom vowels, and thoughtful gifts to each other, to the best caricatures for their guest and curated music selection. We started the day at Jenny's sisters house where they got ready, then hopped in separate cars and headed to Maymont where we did their first look and portraits. It wasn't the warm spring day that they were hoping for, but we were able to get some great photographs and almost photo-bombed another wedding taking place! We then headed back to Rountrey, where their wedding ceremony and reception took place in the clubhouse. The day ended at the Jefferson Hotel where we were all pleasantly surprised that the hotel seemed like we had rented it out- it seriously was that empty! 

Jenny and Bryan, I had the best time getting to know you both and celebrate with you on your big day! 

Vendors:

Venue- Rountrey Clubhouse

Bride's Dress- Bridal Elegance

Groom's Suit- Express

Florist- Fleur de Fou

Musician- Matt Waller

Caricatures- About Faces

Cake- Pink Belle Cake House

Catering- Mosaic

Ann's Head Shot Session

Back in March I had the pleasure of working with a client who was starting a career in real estate and was in need of some new head shots. I absolutely love doing head shots and letting my client's personality shine while also helping them look professional and approachable. We decided to hold Ann's head shots in the Fan. It was the perfect setting highlighting great historic architecture as well as pops of color that complimented Ann's look. For head shots I offer a mini session that gives the client a great amount of images, without the price tag of a full hour long session. While I usually include some of my favorites from a session, I'm including all the edited images that I gave Ann to show the variety we were able to achieve in a 30 minute session!  

Jenny and Bryan's Downtown Engagement Session

Jenny and Bryan are getting married in just three weeks, and wanted to have some fun engagement photographs taken before the big day! Bryan is a history teacher, and when we chatted about where they would like to have their engagement session he requested the state capital. The grounds there are beautiful and provided so many different areas for us to take photos. After a quick outfit change we then hit the streets of downtown Richmond for some more shots. These two were naturals in front of the camera-seriously they seemed so at ease, and nailed every look we were going for! I am so excited to be a part of their big day later this month and know that I will have a lot more to share. For now, I hope you enjoy some of my favorites from their engagement shoot!

The Hughes Family Newborn Session

Corrie and Josh welcomed sweet baby Madison to the world on January 31. 10 days later I had the pleasure of photographing the new family of three in their home! It was a veryyyyy rainy day, but so cozy and filled with love for their new addition. Newborn shoots are particularly special since babies change before your eyes! Madison was wide awake for the first part of our session, so we were able to capture some great images of her pretty eyes, and then some family pictures and more individual shots once she fell asleep. Newborn sessions can be tricky as you never know what your model will do, so it's important to go slow, take your time, and go with what they give you! We had such a great day and I'm so happy to work with this family of three!

Head shot Mini-Sessions

A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of shooting head shots for two different clients. Both were interested in doing outdoor sessions that had a more urban look. That is about where the similarities end! One of the clients is starting a branding company and wanted a fun photographs that showed her personality and variety. The other is a councilor that was in need of a tighter cropped image, that showed her professionalism and approachability. To say I loved doing these would be an understatement! It was the perfect day with temperatures near 60 and the VMFA was a perfect backdrop for both. Below is a sample from both of the mini-sessions.  I would absolutely love to do more of these for other clients so if you or anyone you know is in need of updated photographs please reach out! 

Holiday Family Sessions

Happy New Year! 2017 was a wonderful year, and I am so excited for all that 2018 has to bring both professionally and personally. November and December were busy with family sessions and I loved receiving holiday cards with photographs that I took for my sweet clients. It is always a challenge when working with little ones, but their curiosity, playfulness, and of course the adorable outfits makes it so much fun! Here are a few of my favorite pictures from some of the sessions. 

April and Robbie's Wedding

April and Robbie are the sweetest, most laid back couple! They have been together for years and truly seem like best friends. They got engaged last Christmas, bought a house this summer, and planned a wedding (what a year!). April and I quickly bonded over our love of fo pups and did the classic iPhone picture sharing the first time we met! They got married at Pocahontas State Park on an unseasonably chilly November day, but were great sports about being outdoors for pretty fall photos! 

April and Robbie thank you for choosing me to photograph your wedding! It was so fun and I loved working with you both!

The McGeorges Family Session

Jeannie is one of my oldest and favorite friends! We have known each other since middle school, and have stayed really close ever since. Her husband, Greg, and my husband, Bo, immediately hit it off years ago and have been getting into trouble together ever since. Seriously, we have the best time when we are all together! In August of 2016 the McGeorges welcomed a little boy, Rory, into their family and he is just simply the sweetest ever! We had so much fun doing a family session at their adorable house and I was so happy to capture the happiness in their family. Rory is just getting the hang of walking, and such curious boy asking every few minutes "dis?" and pointing at everything in sight. I was so honored to get to take these photos as little ones grow up so quickly, and now the McGeorge family will have these memories forever!

The Jones Family Session

I have known Joy, and her girls, Jasper and Reece since the girls were just babies! In between college and grad school I nannied for the girls, and ever since then they have truly been family. I look up to their mom Joy so much, and feel like she is my 3rd sister! When Joy asked me to take some photographs of them I was so excited. My parents are building a house on a 21 acres farm, and Joy and I decided it was the perfect place to take pictures. The girls has so much fun running through the fields, jumping, playing on the fences, and exploring! Their energy was contagious, and their love for each other is so evident. It is so special to get to capture children having fun and just being kids! 

Besa and Cleveland's engagement pictures at Magnolia Green Golf Club

I used to love working with Besa, so when she asked me to take her and her fiancé Cleveland's engagement photographs I was so excited! It was a rare cool fall day in Richmond, and all around a beautiful setting. Besa and Cleveland will be getting married at Magnolia Green Golf Club this June, so they wanted to do their engagement photographs there as well. They have an adorable and fun four year old son, Mason, that joined in some of the photos when we could pull him away from skipping rocks, or throwing logs in the pond!

Besa and Cleveland, congratulations on your engagement and thank you for choosing Allyson Catoe Photography to capture the love you have for each other and your adorable boy!