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Hi there! i’m katelyn.

Hello, and welcome to the KJ Blog! I'm Katelyn James, and my husband Michael and I are a wedding photography team based in Richmond, Virginia. We hope you grab some coffee (or a diet coke, in my case) and enjoy viewing our latest work, browsing resources for photographers, and getting a little peek into our life!  Read more...

Introducing the KJ EDUCATION Site!

  • & Why I Love Being a Showiteer!

There are THREE big takeaways from today’s post! Lets start with #1! The first thing I want to share is that I have been with the SAME website company for SIX YEARS!!! Do you realize how RARE that is? It’s strange and almost unheard of! So WHY have I been with the same company for SO long?! Oh there is no way that I can answer that in one sentence! Let me give you the run down of why Showit STILL fits the bill for my website needs…. even after SIX years!

Education, Resources, The Collection Open Post

Two FREE Webinars!

  • Join us in June! It's FREE!

There was a point when I thought our June was going to be quiet this year! We have a weekend off and that NEVER happens in June! That’s right in the heart of wedding season! However, June has actually turned out to be the furthest thing from quiet! We’re SO excited to share that if you’re not in VA or the surrounding areas, you can still learn from us LIVE this month! YAY!

Education, Speaking Open Post
Williamburg winery wedding
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Zane + Lauren

  • A Rustic Williamsburg Winery Wedding

The term “DIY Wedding” has so many meanings in today’s wedding industry. I planned my own DIY wedding and it was elaborate and slightly over the top because I just couldn’t stop the ideas!! There are other types of DIY weddings that can be a bit stressful because the bride put all of the pressure and responsibility on herself and didn’t let anyone help. Thankfully, Lauren didn’t fall into either of these categories!! The BEST type of DIY wedding is a wedding where the bride has the perfect amount of professional help and the most amazing personal touches throughout the ENTIRE day! From the handmade “Bubbly Bar” in the girl’s getting ready room to the INCREDIBLE two story framed backdrop for the ceremony, it was a jaw dropping day!

Weddings Open Post
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