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Promo Video!!! | Heather Michelle Photography | Richmond, Virginia Wedding Photographer

GUYS! I can not express my excitement right now. I am THRILLED to be sharing this video with you. I have always struggled making my website feel genuine. I struggle with words and describing myself to others through emails and my website. I have had multiple brides say that once they met me, it was […]

October 26, 2015

Business, Uncategorized

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Shatara & Ryan | Backyard Engagement | Richmond, Virginia

One of the things that I hear from my couples are that the men do NOT want to take pictures. BUT all my HMGrooms have one thing in common, they would do ANYTHING for their ladies. Who doesn’t love that? Shatara & Ryan are FUN..that’s the only true word I have for it. These police […]

October 22, 2015

Engagements, Uncategorized

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Ashlee & Matt Engagements | Richmond, Virginia | Heather Michelle Photography

Ashlee & Matt’s engagements were like a dream! Their love stole my breath away and I felt like I was in the middle of one of the BEST love stories. Check out more on the blog!

October 21, 2015

Engagements, Uncategorized

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Ashley & Daniel’s Wedding | Richmond, Virginia | Heather Michelle Photography

I can’t believe Ashley and Daniel’s wedding is finally here. Not only does it feel like YESTERDAY that I was doing their engagement session in Forest Hill Park, Richmond BUT this is my LAST wedding for the 2015 year. I am getting SO excited to show you guys their wedding. Ashley and Daniel are hilarious. […]

October 20, 2015

Engagements, Uncategorized

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Jennifer & Jake Engagements | Richmond, Virginia | Heather Michelle Photography | Wedding Photographer

I couldn’t be happier with this couples engagement session. What a beautiful morning. This couple loves to cherish one another and I love that about them. Check out the engagement session that took place at 7:30 in the morning!

October 19, 2015

Engagements, Uncategorized

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Sarah & Scott| Lake Engagements | Richmond, Virginia

I have to say Richmond has the best places to take pictures. One of my favorite things about my job is that I find these little places and keep mental notes about them. That way when a couple asks me if I have any ideas I have a list of places I head out to. Sarah […]

October 13, 2015

Engagements, Uncategorized

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Paige & Keith | Washington D.C. Wedding | Heather Michelle Photography

Where to start with Paige & Keith! I could write paragraphs upon paragraphs about my love for this couple. What a genuine, sweet, down-to-earth couple. I met Paige during my time at Radford. She is just the absolute sweetest. Radford is small enough and you basically recognize everyone. When I met Keith at their engagements […]

September 22, 2015

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Sarah & Michael | Marion, Virginia Wedding | Heather Michelle Photography

Sarah! I can’t believe that you are married. Your day was absolutely magical. This Tangled inspired wedding gave me goose bumps and the scenery was fantastic. Sarah and I met at Radford when we both joined a women’s fraternity, Sigma Alpha Iota. We quickly became inseparable and spent our college days together. Now, she and Michael are […]

September 17, 2015

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Gold & Robins Egg Blue Styled Shoot

Oh gosh, guys! I am so excited to show you these photos. One of the fun parts of my job is that I meet so many wonderful & creative people in this industry. It’s always AMAZING to feel like you can come together and feel so inspired. This styled shoot is my “inner me”! It’s […]

September 14, 2015

Styled Shoot, Uncategorized

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Sharvae & Princeton | Virginia Wedding | Heather Michelle Photography

Oh, where to begin with Sharvae & Princeton. I was drawn to Sharvae immediately. Who wouldn’t be? She is full of sweet sass and attitude, I LOVE HER!  Haha, I am sure most people feel that way about Sharvae. My mom is a vital part of my business, especially at bridal shows. When Sharvae’s momma […]

September 8, 2015

Uncategorized, Weddings

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