Sunflower minis NOW BOOKING!! | Jacki G. Photography LLC| Richmond, VA| Newborn & Family Photographer

It is that time of year again!! Sunflower mini sessions are NOW booking!! The Sunflower is one of my favorite flowers and a beautiful backdrop to get updated family portraits, baby photos and maternity photos. They bloom for a brief period anytime from July into early September. But, if you miss out on these massive blooms, you can still get beautiful pictures with the many pockets of wild sunflowers around the areas. I will also be having a Studio sunflower backdrop for those who would rather have their baby photographed indoors. This backdrop is ONLY for children.

Here are some of the challenges with photo sessions at those large sunflower fields.

During the late Summer, the sun rises early and sets late. There is harsh, direct sunlight from about 8am to around 6:30-7pm. I usually find myself crossing my fingers and toes, hoping for overcast skies. Direct sunlight means dark, unflattering shadows and squinty eyes for your pictures. . Since it’s better to put the sun at your subject’s back, a photographer only has until the sun clears the horizon to enjoy soft morning light. 

What are the best solutions to these lighting issues? Stick to those limited times of soft light, bring lighting equipment out to the fields, or choose locations with better shade. Everyone loves that amazing golden light mixed with happy sunflowers. But, I encourage you to pray for some clouds!

I have very limited time slots!

I will have several different days to choose from.   There are three different Sunflower patches I use.  A sunflower patch in Hopewell, A smaller sunflower patch in Mechanicsville and a Large sunflower patch in Goochland.  There maybe a fee to enter the farm so be prepared.   The mini session is 15 min and you get 5 digital downloads for $225 plus tax.  

The third challenge is heat and bugs. In August and September, the evenings in Richmond, VA  tend to be hot and muggy. You won’t want to forget your bug repellant.

Enjoy these images from previous years photographing families in several different sunflower fields.  If you would like to book a session please email me  jacki@jackigphotography.com 

Cherry Blossom minis| Jacki G. Photography LLC| Family & Newborn Photographer| Richmond VA

I'm so excited to show my Cherry Blossom minis from the past few weeks. The Cherry Blossoms bloomed a little early this year but we made it happen. The weather was perfect and I’m so grateful for all the families that came out. ! Until next year! These sessions are the most popular spring minis i offer. The cherry blossoms bloom for about two weeks. The minis are 15 min and you get 5 digital.

Valentines Day mini sessions NOW BOOKING! | Richmond, VA| Jacki G. Photography LLC| Family & Newborn Photography

Valentine mini sessions are now booking in my home studio in Short Pump, VA. The session can take 15 min and you get 5 digital downloads for $225.

SAVE THE DATES| JACKI G.PHOTOGRAPHY LLC| RICHMOND, VA| FAMILY & NEWBORN PHOTOGRAPHER

SAVE THE DATES!! LOTS OF MINI SESSIONS COMING SOON!!

MINI SESSIONS ARE 15 MIN AND YOU GET 5 DIGITAL DOWNLOADS FOR $206. EMAIL ME IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BOOK. THERE IS A DEPOSIT TO HOLD YOUR SPOT!!

FALL MINI SESSIONS WILL BE HELD THE END OF OCT EARLY NOV.

RED TRUCK MINIS WILL BE HELD ON DEC. 3, 2022 IN THE AFTERNOON/EVENING

SANTA MINIS ARE VERY POPULAR!! SANTA ARRIVES ON DEC. 3, 2022 IN THE MORNING

CHRISTMAS TREE MINIS WILL BE HELD ON DEC. 2, 2022 IN THE LATE AFTERNOON. POSSILBy opening up Nov 26th.

Spring Mini sessions | Booking Soon| Richmond, VA| Jacki G. Photography LLC| Family & Newborn Photography

Spring Mini Session Details:
What: One 15 minute mini portrait session Cherry Blossoms near Carytown resulting in 5 high resolution edited files available for downloading with a print release.
When: March… TBD
Cost: $180 plus tax - includes up to 4 people, $15 each additional person
Who: Anyone wanting beautiful updated portraits with beautiful cherry blossoms

These are perfect for “mommy & me” sessions, anniversary portraits, or mother’s day gifts! All children should be at LEAST three months old to participate.

In your email please include your name, how old your children are.

jacki@jackigphotography@gmail.com to reserve your session!

Valentine minis | Jacki G. Photography| Richmond, VA| Family & Newborn photography

Valentine minis were a HUGE success! The balloon wall took 4.5 hrs to set up and we had an amazing turn out. Take a look at the sneak peeks from my Valentine mini sessions.

Valentine mini sessions| Jacki G. Photography| Richmond, VA| Family & Newborn Photographer

Valentine Mini sessions coming soon…

Valentine's Day Mini sessions are here! February 5th and 6th! We are teaming up with Anne Weston Photography for 2 days of epic mini sessions. $100, 3 images that you can choose directly after your session, $20/each if you would like more. Here is the link to sign up:

https://jackigphotography.as.me/?appointmentType=29471287

Even if you can't make it I'd love and appreciate it if you can share this

** Everyone here is vaccinated and boosted. We will be wearing masks and I've left extra time between bookings for sanitizing**

Welcome to the world K.| Richmond, VA| Family & Newborn Photographer| Jacki G. Photography

Welcome to the world baby K! It was an honor to take photos for this beautiful growing family. Enjoy these shots of this precious newborn! He was a champ during his session. His session took place in the comfort of his own home. I bring the studio to you. Everything is sanitized before each session. I wash all the blankets and outfits i use during the session.

Red Truck minis| NOW BOOKING| Jacki G. Photography| Richmond, VA| Family & Newborn Photographer

It is that time of year already!!! Time to plan the Family Holiday Photos!

Antique Red Truck minis!!!

The famous Vintage Red Truck Sessions are back! The Antique Red truck will be booking on Dec. 6th in the afternoon. ONE day ONLY! THEY WILL BOOK UP FAST so do not delay. Once the slots are gone I can NOT add any more!

 The Antique Red Truck minis will be held on Dec. 6th from 2-4:30 p.m. The session will last 15 min and you get 5 digital downloads for $160. Email me for a spot! The will go fast!

 BOOK NOW!!

Sweet S. Newborn Portraits| Jacki G. Photography| Richmond, VA | Family & Newborn Photographer

If you’re a parent, I bet you remember what it was like just after your little one was born. That feeling of wanting to hold your baby close, even when others offered to give you a break. You weren’t ready for a break just yet. You could stare at those sweet, perfect features for hours. And when you did take a break or put baby down to rest, you were eager for a few more snuggles even though you desperately needed rest yourself.

I know the feeling. I’ve had three babies. And no amount of tiredness could keep me from gazing at those tiny toes and precious faces. That’s one of the reasons I become a newborn photographer. I wanted to preserve this fleeting time as brilliantly as possible, and I wanted to give other families that same gift.

S. parents contacted me well before her due date to schedule a newborn session as soon as possible after her arrival. They weren’t after any fancy props or themed sets. They just wanted to capture that perfect newborn bliss. She is their firstborn, and they wanted to take in every minute of this magical experience. Everything went smoothly, and we were able to get sweet S. into the studio at just eight days old – perfect timing to capture that true curled up newborn look.

We kept it simple just as they requested adding in just a few pink accents. S. slept the entire session without making a peep and was a perfect model! I could not get enough of her beautiful little lashes, button nose, and precious lips. What a sweetie!

Cake smash give away| Richmond, VA | Jacki G. Photograph| Family & Newborn Photographer

Do you know someone turning one? Or maybe your baby is getting ready to turn one? Tag the parents of a soon to be one year old in the comment section below, and one lucky one year old is going to win a complimentary cake smash session to take place at my home studio. A winner will be selected in two weeks so make sure to share this post with family and friends in RVA.

these are examples of some cake smash sessions i have photographed before. The session does NOT include digitals or prints.

Themed Cake Smash session| Richmond, VA| Jacki G.Photography| Family & Newborn Photography

Themed first birthday sessions are so much fun. I try and take some photos of the birthday child and with their parents then switch to the cake smash portion of their session which helps some one year old ease into the session. Some maybe a little shy and since Quarantine they haven’t been exposed to many people so some are a bit scared and cry but we did manage to get a few cute pic of the cookie monster themed ONE Year old milestone session.

Sunflower Cake Smash Session| Jacki G. Photography| Richmond,VA| Family & Newborn Photographer

Cake smash sessions have to one of my favorite sessions to photograph. Little Miss C. had a Sunflower cake smash studio session. A sunflower cake smash session is the perfect theme for a little girl born in the summer. The backdrop was just perfect and we added some real sunflowers. I usually take some portraits first then change outfits for the cake smash portion. Little C. loved her cake and dug right in.

I do have the letters ONE & the #1 for some portraits. Parents are included in some images as well.

Babies change and grow so quickly!  I love capturing the little details and personalities because in a blink of an eye it changes!  We often forget too quickly what they were doing when and these helps us remember.

I mean, just look at those rolls. .  Baby rolls never get old!  Never!!

If baby loves her cake i do have a sink to clean them up a bit before you leave.

Sunflower mini sessions| Richmond VA| Jacki G. Photography| Family & Newborn Photographer

i had so much fun photographing all these families at the Sunflower field this year! Thank you for coming out during this pandemic. The field was just breath taking. Alvis Farms was an incredible host for the sunflower festival. Their 50+ acre sunflowers were the perfect backdrop for family photos.

Cake Smash Milestone Photography| Richmond, VA| Jacki G. Photography| Family & Newborn Photographer

Look who turned ONE! Little Miss was a little under the weather for her milestone session but she still had a great time with her cake. I love when I get to photograph babies their first year of life. They grow so much and to capture these moments for families is so special. The session took place at her home and we try to take some portraits first with the family then move on to the cake smash portion of the session. Most babies are not a big fan of cake so I suggest giving them a little before the actual session so they know what cake taste like. You will provide the decorations such as balloons or banners. I have the letters ONE & #1. You will also supply the cake due to allergy concerns. If you would like for me to supply the entire session the price can be adjusted to make that part of your session less stressful.

The cake smash session can take place in studio or outside at a location of your choice.

Here are a few from the cake smash that I thought were cute.

Newborn Photography| Richmond, VA| Jacki G. Photography| Family & Newborn Photography

This sleeping angel is so very loved! I brought the studio to her home. This allows parents to be more relaxed and not worry if they forget something. This Deluxe Newborn session includes parents. The session takes a little longer but is more relaxed since it does take place in the comfort of your own home. Each newborn session is beautiful and unique in its own way. You get to choose the props and colors from my prop collection.

Thank you guys for sharing your little one with us! 

Newborn S. 7 days new| Jacki G. Photography| Richmond, VA| Family & Newborn Photographer

Little S. was so good to me for his in-home newborn session at his Virginia Beach home.  He slept through his entire newborn session and really made my job look so easy.  I really love this sweet understated peacock set-up that we did during his session.    So much cuteness in his newborn gallery and his is sampling from his newborn session.   I also love when grandparents are included in a few shots. This little boy is so loved.

Rainbow Babies....| Richmond, VA| Family & Newborn Photography| Jacki G. Photography

A rainbow baby is a baby born shortly after the loss of a previous baby due to miscarriage, stillbirth, or death in infancy. This term is given to these special rainbow babies because a rainbow typically follows a storm, giving us hope of what’s to come.”

This was such an emotional and special newborn photo session.  Every part of these photos had a meaning and a deep connection with this loving family. I am very grateful to be part of these incredible moments. Thank you guys so much. I have worked with this family for a few years. I just love when clients become more like friends.

Little Z. was a great little model and Big sister was such a great helper during his session.

Valentine Minis STill booking| Richmond, VA| Jacki G. Photography| Family & Newborn Photography

Valentine minis are still open. I have several spots open for Sat. Feb. 8th. Here is an example of the backdrop i will be using.

Spring Mini sessions| Richmond, VA| Family & Newborn Photographer| Jacki G. Photography

Spring mini sessions are NOW booking. I have a April 25th open as well as May 23rd . I cant wait until the weather warms up. I may open up more days if needed.

These sessions are 15 min and you get 5 digital downloads for $140 plus tax. The location will be determined closer to the date.