Featured Virginia Families on the Photography blog

 

A featured selection of our classic Virginia family session in Norfolk, Williamsburg, Hampton and All over Virginia

Horse Barn Senior Session

This was such a fun senior session at a horse barn! In almost 11 years of business, I have never had a session with a…

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Photog Friday: Scheduling and Weather

Times and weather are always the depending factors for sessions. And the time of the day/sun location and the weather can make or break a session. I have photographed in all types of weather (rain, snow, hurricane, fog, etc.). If the rain percentage is higher than 60%, I always make sure to communicate with my...

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    Large Yorktown Family Session

    Yorktown, family session, Diana Gordon Photography, photo

    One of the largest family sessions, I have taken (outside of weddings)! I adore photographing large and small families and this 90th birthday party was the perfect occasion to photograph everyone. I love that even his siblings came to celebrate his 90th birthday party! Individual family pictures are a must at large family gatherings. All...

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      Software and Programs | Photog Friday

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        The most valuable knowledge I have gained from other photographers has been through shadowing them/watching them work AND other photographers telling me what type of programs and software that they use. Those moments have always been game-changers for me. I have been able to grow or elevate my business over the years with the...

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        Social Media Management | Photog Friday

        photography education, Diana Gordon Photography

        I recently shared about a very simple way to save  time and be more productive with turning off your social media notifications. This week I am sharing another way you can save your time and be productive with your social media accounts by scheduling your social media posts! Depending on the level of your business,...

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          Chromatic Aberration | Photog Friday

            I am diving in deep about a technical problem today- chromatic aberration. Chromatic aberration or color fringing is an optical problem caused by a lens’ ability to focus and bring together all the wavelengths of color on the same focal point. Sounds super confusing, but in a nutshell it means that when you photograph...

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            Intentional Time | Photog Friday

              As a business owner you really need to be intentional with your time. All of us have 24 hours in a day (yes, even Beyoncé), and sometimes that’s still not enough. Over the years, I have learned a few creative ways to be intentional with my business time and still have family time. First...

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              Wildflower Lavender Farm Session

              I can’t wait to share this wildflower lavender farm session! Sweethaven Lavender Farms in Williamsburg has this amazing field of wildflowers which are just a dream! This sweet family met me at the lavender farm and their family is just precious! I love this one! Every mom needs a precious picture of their kids! Just...

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                Sweethaven lavender farm wildflower portraits

                Sweethaven lavender farm’s wildflower field did not disappoint! The sunlight, the flowers, and the cutest family made it a dream family session. I am so excited to share this Sweethaven lavender farm wildflower portraits session! Meet the McClure family! Sweet Katherine was such a beauty in this field of flowers! This one is so sweet!...

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                  Sweethaven Lavender Farm Portraits

                  Sweethaven lavender farm, Diana Gordon Photography, photo

                  Meet the Scott family! I had the pleasure of photographing their sweet family at Sweethaven Lavender Farms in Williamsburg. And it was a gorgeous summer session! Enjoy this Sweethaven Lavender Farm portrait session! And it has been a joy to photograph this family over the years! I can’t believe all much their boys have grown! Every...

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                    Back-Button Focusing | Photog Friday

                    When I was just starting out I took every opportunity to second shoot. There were photographers I loved working with and some I didn’t. There were photographers who shared their wisdom with me and that knowledge became game changers for my business. One of those nuggets of wisdom was back-buttoning focusing. I was second shooting...

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                      Hi! I'm Diana, a premier family portrait photographer serving the Hampton Roads area of Virginia and beyond.

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                      Diana Gordon Photography is a premier family photographer serving Hampton Roads, Virginia and beyond with their bright and elegant style.

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