Hampton Roads, Virginia Family Portrait Photography
A few weeks ago, I started a new series all about wedding day timelines! I started off with the basics, which season you are getting married in and what time you might want your wedding to start. Then I suggested starting your wedding timeline with your ceremony. It is much easier to plan around your...
When planning your wedding day, timelines are always important especially to your vendors. Your timeline helps everyone know where to be and when to be there. As a photographer, I rely on a bride’s timeline to help me make the day run smoothly as possible. However, as a bride, it can be really difficult to...
Today, I am blogging about a part of your wedding day I feel like most photographers never blog about-family portraits. Family portraits are a part of your wedding day and you should plan and be prepared for those photographs also. Here are my top 5 tips to be prepared for family portraits: Tell all your...
Brendan and Elizabeth were married this past weekend in Banner Elk, North Carolina. These two met in college through mutual friends and bonded over their childhood memories of church, family and moving. Their relationship grew and deepened over the years, through college, summers apart, and jobs out of state. They have waited over four years...
Amanda and Patrick were married this past weekend at the Chrysler Museum of Art in Norfolk. These two have been together for several years and now they are married!! These two adorable people met playing whiffle ball! How adorable is that! Patrick is a big sports fan and Amanda is a history buff so together...
This is a HUGE question I get from most of my brides! What is a “First Look,” and why should I should I have one? A “First Look” is when you and your soon-to-be husband see each other before the ceremony. I know, I know, you are immediately turned off. And if you are...
Sarah and Travis were married this past weekend at South Run Baptist Church in Springfield, VA and had a classic white and blue wedding! These two met at work and first became friends. Over the years their friendship grew and they started to become more than just friends. They have spent the last few years...
Melanie and Chris were married in Gloucester this past weekend and it was perfect! These two have been together for years and had promised their love to each other when they were teenagers. Through the years they knew they were made for each other. Chris proposed and now they are married!(yay!) They planned so many...
Looking for wedding ideas? What do you do? Go to Pinterest! I have a love-hate relationship with Pinterest; anyone else? It can be a great resource, but so overwhelming! There are so many pictures, ideas, articles, must-haves, etc. Some days I feel like I need a manual for searching Pinterest for ideas without getting overwhelmed....
Why do you include a second photographer in your packages? Is it actually worth the investment? I truly believe in having a 2nd photographer at your wedding and that is why all my packages include a second photographer. I would love to think that I could photograph everything and be at two different locations at...
Hi! I'm Diana, a premier family portrait photographer serving the Hampton Roads area of Virginia and beyond. I love filling out my Emily Ley planner, organizing, and drinking coffee out of cute mugs. Grab your favorite mug and enjoy the blog!
Diana Gordon Photography is a premier family photographer serving Hampton Roads, Virginia and beyond with their bright and elegant style.
Email: dianagordon.photography@gmail.com