Katelyn James of Katelyn James Photography takes on her husband Michael in a photo editing competition

Gosh it feels good to do what I love to do again! This was my first shoot back since maternity leave ended and I loved every minute of it! I have known Matt and Abby for years and years and so while this was a true portrait session with paying clients and outfit changes, etc.... it was also a shoot with dear friends and it was wonderful to spend some time with them!

Tyler + Abby | Engaged - Virginia Wedding Photographer | Katelyn James Photography

Oh I just loved this session. The light, the outfit choices, the location, the family! It was all perfect and I'm so grateful for a chance to see a veteran KJ couple again!

Oh where do I begin? This wasn't just another wedding for me. This was a legacy KJ Wedding and I have been looking forward to it ever since my first email from Danny and Megan!

An Outdoor Summery Seven Springs Wedding by Katelyn James Photography

I am a strong believer in “practicing what I preach” especially when it comes to running a business, and today I’m sharing a short recap of my time at the Katelyn James workshop I was lucky enough to attend! I attended this workshop months ago, and have been swamped since I got home, but I …

A french meets equestrian styled inspiration shoot featuring lush blooms, fabulous vintage rentals and breathtaking calligraphy by Lydia Robins Hendrix. This, my friends, is a total must-see.

once asked, "How do you get your clients to LAUGH?!". This is a great question because I often forget that this doesn't come naturally to everyone. Some newer photographers are nervous when they shoot and so being "funny" and "engaging" with their clients doesn't come naturally at first. I think there are several variants that come into play when it comes to photographers photographing GENUINE laughs. There isn't a magic formula or an "easy button" for this and every couple is different…

It's crazy wild how fast this industry is growing. People ask me "So do you think anyone can be a photographer" and I feel very confident when I answer "No". I don't think anyone can do this and succeed at it. However, I do think that everyone has a right to try. We can't get frustrated with the new photographers entering the industry everyday because at one point in our own lives, we sat down and thought "Maybe I could actually do this! Maybe I could be a professional photographer!". I had…