Hey there! I am Heather. A Richmond local and Sugar Shack Donut enthusiast. This is my little home where I write about long lasting love, foodie locations you HAVE to visit, renovations, and DIY projects. 

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Jennifer | Bridal Portraits | Paisley & Jade | Richmond, Virginia Wedding Photographer

I am so spoiled by beautiful brides that ALWAYS want to take pictures. When Jennifer first brought up bridal portraits in April I knew it was going to rain. My gut told me that it was going to be a “normal rainy April” and I was SO right. We booked Paisley & Jade because I […]

May 27, 2016

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Jennifer & Jacob | Wedding | Midlothian, Virginia | Heather Michelle Photography

When Jennifer & Jacob approached me to take pictures for their wedding at the Reservoir in Midlothian, I was so excited! They are literally the sweetest couple around and if anyone could pull off a lake wedding, it’s these two. These two lovebirds bring out the best in each other. They show each other the […]

May 26, 2016

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Holly & Spencer | Engagement | Charlottesville, Virginia | Heather Michelle Photography

If I could live in Charlottesville, Virginia purely for the views…I would! Virginia is full of such sweet places but if you want pure natural beauty, Charlottesville is your place. When Holly and Spencer told me that they were getting married at the home of James Monroe, I flipped out. If you don’t know, that […]

May 25, 2016

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Keisha & Eric | Fairytale Wedding | Suffolk, Virginia | Heather Michelle Photography

Do you believe in magic? Because after this fairy tale wedding, you might! Keisha & Eric’s wedding was absolutely magical and took place at the First Lady in Suffolk, Virginia. This wedding was over the top in not only with the details and venue, but with the overall attitude of the wedding. Everyone was so happy […]

May 24, 2016

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Old Virginia Glam | Styled Shoot | Richmond, Virginia | Heather Michelle Photography

If you have ever been to Richmond, Virginia…or any place in the Virginia area you know there is a lot of history to go wit this state. We wanted to create an glamorous styled shoot that encompassed Virginia’ southern hospitality kind of attitude. This started out as a small idea. I love creating new looks […]

May 19, 2016

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Latasha & Chad| Wedding | Richmond, Virginia | Heather Michelle Photography

Oh my goodness! Where to start with this wedding. I met Latasha when she and Chad won at $30,000 dream wedding at the Greater Virginia Bridal show hosted by Virginia Bride Magazine. What I loved more than anything was getting to know Latasha & Chad through this entire process. You see, Tasha is a ball of energy. […]

May 10, 2016

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Tyla & Scott Wedding | Ashland, Virginia | Heather Michelle Photography

They say when you spend time with people you love, times flies! That is how I felt at Tyla & Scott’s wedding. From the moment I stepped out of my car, I felt like family! The Hanover Art and Activity Center is by far the cutest little venue you will ever lay your eyes on. […]

April 19, 2016

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Becky & Adam | University of Richmond Engagement Session | Heather Michelle Photography

If you grow up in Richmond, Virginia you know there are secret gems hidden all around the city. As a wedding photographer, this gives me so many different types of places to photograph. I am actually surprised that this is the first time I have taken pictures at University of Richmond. It is tucked back in […]

April 15, 2016

Engagements, Uncategorized

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Callista & John | Star Wars & Superhero Engagement | Richmond, Virginia

Oh my goodness! I couldn’t be more excited to blog about this sweet couple. Callista & John are the definition on goodness. When I met them, it took me 5 minutes to figure out they were MY type of couple. They are HUGE into Super heros and all things nerdy and OH MY LORD, I […]

April 12, 2016

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Tyla & Scott | Ashland, Virginia | Heather Michelle Photography

Oh gosh! Where to even start this story… I met Tyla 2 years ago at a bridal show! It is crazy how time flies because I honestly feel like I have known her for such a short time. With that being said, she became a friend overnight! When I sit down with her I feel […]

April 6, 2016

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