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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...

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  • Don't Let AWKWARD POSING Ruin Your Client Experience!

Photographers…. if you don’t read ANYTHING ELSE this week on my blog… read this! : You may not even be aware of how you are hurting your own business!! This sounds harsh but it’s true! Over the last 8 years in business as a full time wedding photographer, I have realized that I WIN OVER my clients during their first time in front of my camera. This means that the way I POSE, DIRECT and create an INVITING EXPERIENCE is literally the way I create raving fans. What do raving fans do? They bring me more business!! For FREE!

Business, Photography Open Post

Nick + Rebecca | Engaged

  • A Sunrise Georgetown Engagement Shoot

Michael and I photographed a wedding this past Saturday in Arlington, Va and the next morning we got up bright and early and photographed an engagement session! I’ll admit that I’m not a morning person but after this early morning Georgetown shoot, I may be changing my tune. There is something so peaceful about being up before the rest of the world. We felt like we had the place to ourselves and it was wonderful!!

Engaged Open Post
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David + Sally

  • An Old Town Alexandria Wedding

You are going to love this wedding! This wedding began at the bride’s childhood home in Alexandria. Her mom’s paint color in the foyer matched the wedding colors. It’s almost like they planned it! As I walked through Sally’s parent’s home, it was easy to see that her classy, preppy and southern style stemmed from them. I loved how simple and elegant all of Sally’s details were! From the very beginning of the day I knew that this was going to be a gorgeous wedding!!

Weddings Open Post
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