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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...

A Virginia Beach Sunrise Engagement

  • JR + Sarah | Engaged

are slowly becoming morning people. Michael and I have started committing to getting up early together so that we can get more done without feeling rushed AND we can have some quiet time in the morning. So basically, we’re getting up early for God. And then the only other people we would get up at the crack of dawn for is JR and Sarah! :) Sunrise shoots haven’t been my specialty in the past just because I haven’t been a morning person. HOWEVER, after JR & Sarah’s beautiful VA beach shoot at 6:30am this past Saturday, I think I could get used to them!

Engaged Open Post

A Surprise While I Was Gone

  • The Bike

It’s not uncommon for Michael to randomly say “Hey, I have a surprise for you today”. He does it all the time. Whether it’s dinner at a new place or tickets to a movie, he loves making it a surprise! I think he enjoys surprises because he’s the only one that can actually get away with them. I’m HORRIBLE at surprising people….. especially Michael. So when I received a call during my Chicago coaching session, I wasn’t too shocked. Michael called and all he said was “Sorry to interrupt but do I have permission to surprise you? It’s going to be over $200.”  I laughed, told him yes and then he said goodbye. I wondered what in the world

Personal Open Post

& Table Shopping Tips

  • Our Kitchen Table Search!

it’s pretty obvious by now that if I could do anything in my free time, it would be DECORATING! It’s by far my favorite thing to do! I’d take a Homegoods giftcard over a Cheesecake Factory giftcard any day! … But Michael would disagree. It’s just so much fun to “design” a space! With the new house, I have to admit that I was a little overwhelmed. I have NEVER had so many rooms to decorate and plan out! I learned very quickly that the decorating will take some time and that I should enjoy the process. Well I’m definitely enjoying the process but I’m not one to sit around and put off massive

Our Home Open Post
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