Journal

Notes from the studio.

Tips for sessions, stories from weddings, occasional opinions about what to wear when the wind picks up in Maymont.

What to wear to a fall family session in Virginia
May 02, 2026·Tips

What to wear to a fall family session in Virginia

The rules are short: avoid neon, avoid logos, layer like the wind matters — because in November in Richmond, it does.

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Why we photograph newborns in your home
April 14, 2026·Behind the scenes

Why we photograph newborns in your home

A four-day-old baby should not be in a car. Here's how an in-home session actually works, from setup to the last frame.

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Five small things to plan for your wedding photos
March 29, 2026·Weddings

Five small things to plan for your wedding photos

Build a fifteen-minute gap somewhere in the day. Eat breakfast. The other three are inside.

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A morning in the Clicqx studio
February 11, 2026·Studio

A morning in the Clicqx studio

Coffee, light meter, the dog, the print queue, the first appointment. A small walk-through of an ordinary Tuesday.

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How to get your kids to actually smile (sort of)
January 08, 2026·Tips

How to get your kids to actually smile (sort of)

Bribery works. So does the word 'underpants.' We share the things photographers don't write down.

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Twelve Virginia wedding venues we love
December 02, 2025·Weddings

Twelve Virginia wedding venues we love

From a barn in Goochland to a rooftop downtown — venues that photograph beautifully without trying too hard.

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