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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...

The Signs of Professionalism

  • Ask Anything

Sometimes people ask me what it means to be a PROFESSIONAL photographer. Like, when do you go from being a young person that knows how to shoot manually and who gets paid for work to a PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER. Is there a program to do or a badge you can wear?! haha I have no CLUE when I became a “professional”… and to be honest, I don’t think this is a title that you obtain at one moment. I think there could be a dozen blog posts written about what makes one a “professional” shooter. Today I’m just going to offer a few thoughts on the subject!

Ask Anything, Education Open Post

A Summer Lavender Wedding | Vienna, VA

  • Andrew + Maddie

The pastor told everyone to have a seat and then he proceeded to say how awesome and uniquely special this ceremony was to him because these two were two of their own. Andrew and Maddie’s families both attend this church and are a part of the same church family. Their pastor shared that when two homegrown kids grow up and decide to get married, it’s such an honor to be a part of their story and I would have to agree. Andrew and Maddie’s ceremony reminded me so much of our own. From getting married in their home church with all of their friends and family surrounding them to their worship team friends leading the music to Andrew’s tears as Maddie walked down the aisle, it took me back to our wedding day. There is something so powerful about that walk down the aisle. Andrew and Maddie had the sweetest first look….but nothing will beat Andrew’s face as he watched his bride walk down the aisle to him during their ceremony.

Weddings Open Post

Introducing The Collection By: Katelyn James

  • It's Launch Day!!!

is a BIG DAY!! It’s one of those days that reminds me that Michael and I are capable of so much more than I was ever able to do on my own. It’s a day that reminds me that projects that seem too complicated and too overwhelming really aren’t that far out of reach if you are dedicated to it….. And last but not least, today is a day when I mark a giant bucket list item off and CELEBRATE! Today we are announcing the opening of THE COLLECTION By: Katelyn James… and online resource for the growing photographer!! We have a SHOP everybody!!!!

Education Open Post
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