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A Forest Hill Park Engagement Session

Forest Hill Park I absolutely ADORE Forest Hill Park. In fact, when my husband, Jonathan, and I had our own maternity pictures taken, I couldn’t think of a more idyllic spot! Located just south of the James River, Forest Hill Park pretty much has a little bit of everything for everyone. With it’s wide open fields,...

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    Carli & Rafy’s Wedding Day

    Carli & Rafy’s Wedding Day When I first met Carli and Rafy, Carli made one thing very clear: their wedding day was to be one of true authenticity. No “recreating” special moments, no “candid but posed” shots, just true, organic, unaltered moments capturing the first day of the rest of their lives. And I’d never...

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      A York River State Park Portrait Session

      York River State Park I am ALWAYS up for exploring new photography locations. So when Nina told me she wanted to venture to York River State Park, a place neither of us had ever been, I excitedly jumped at the possibility to scout a new location! York River State Park is located in Williamsburg, Virginia....

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        A Belle Isle Engagement Session

        Sarah & Erik Just a quick walk over the Belvedere Street pedestrian bridge, you’ll find yourself in Belle Isle, and in a completely different world than the downtown Richmond you left! Belle Isle may be just a 20 minute walk over the bridge but with its beautiful tree lined paths, open fields, and gorgeous river views,...

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          A Japanese Gardens Engagement Session

          Monica & Roland This week I had the pleasure of photographing Monica and Roland in Maymont Park’s Japanese Gardens. Both aficionados of Japanese culture, this sweet couple was excited to find themselves amongst the Japanese Gardens’ gorgeous maples and its Azalea bushes, bamboo stalks, hosta plants, and cedar and dogwood trees. AND the Japanese Gardens at...

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            A Gravelly Point Engagement

            Audrey & Sam When I asked Audrey and Sam about their perfect location for their engagement session, one particular spot came to mind – Gravelly Point Park. Gravelly Point is a beautiful park overlooking the Washington Monument just south of the river in Washington, DC. Gravelly Point is also a super unique place since it’s located...

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              A Belle Isle Engagement Session

              Emily & Freddy Waaaayyyy back in November when my brand new website launched (hooray!), I ran a contest for a *free* engagement session for one lucky couple…. tons of super sweet couples entered for the chance to win…and I’m thrilled to say that Emily and Freddy were the lucky two who were selected! YAY Engagement...

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                Baby C is on the Way!

                Jonathan and I have got some GREAT BIG NEWS to share! WE’RE EXPECTING!!!! After 14 incredible years together, 5 blissful years of marriage, and 2 adorable fur baby kitty cats, we’re adding a little bundle of joy to our lives! We’ve decided that finding out we are pregnant just wasn’t ENOUGH of a surprise…so on...

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                  Angela & Spencer || A Maymont Park Couple’s Session

                  Sometimes the most last minute sessions prove to be the most fun :). Angela contacted me a few weeks ago to inquire about my availability just a few short days later. She and her longtime boyfriend, Spencer, both originally from California, were coming to Richmond for the Marine Corps Ball at the Richmond Convention Center....

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                    Carli & Rafy || A Downtown Richmond Engagement Session

                    Simply put, Carli and Rafy are perfect for each other. As they told me in their own words: “From date #1 it was a whirlwind romance spent learning about each other and bonding over a shared love of humor and making people laugh.” And I can truly say their love is like a blanket that...

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                      Jess Capozzola is a Richmond-based photographer specializing in wedding, newborn, and portrait photography. When she isn’t capturing the in-between moments she can be found snuggling with her husband, little man, and two kitties and avoiding dairy. Just kidding, she always avoids dairy; stupid lactose :-p

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                      Jess Capozzola is a Richmond, Virginia based photographer specializing in wedding, newborn, and portrait photography.