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travel : portugal | yoga retreat | film photo journal
All images in this post were captured on 35mm film during a recent yoga retreat in Portugal, along the stunning coastline of the Algarve. From quiet mornings to sun-soaked afternoons, this collection of film photographs reflects the slow, grounded pace of retreat life — movement, stillness, connection, and presence. I love photographing travel and yoga retreats on film because it mirrors the experience: intentional, imperfect, and rich with texture. Whether you’ve been to Portugal or are simply dreaming of your next escape, I hope these images transport you to a place of breath and beauty.

preston + ben | sail boat wedding in cape charles virginia | intimate wedding
Cape Charles, VA | Sailboat Wedding
There’s something incredibly special about an intimate wedding, especially one surrounded by water, wind, and people who matter most. This sailboat wedding in Cape Charles, Virginia was exactly that: relaxed, breathtaking, and full of joy. As a photographer, these are the kinds of days I love most — where the pressure fades away and the couple can truly soak in the experience. With stunning views of the Chesapeake Bay and a sunset that felt like a painting, this celebration was a reminder that sometimes the simplest weddings are the most meaningful.

indigo | gritty outdoor portrait session richmond, virginia
Raw, real, vulnerable, strong as fuck - that’s Indigo. They wanted to focus on portraying an array of emotions and stages of self with images that were more raw, gritty and played with the duality of light and dark. We also took a set focused on their scars and mixed in a blend of images without showing their face.

personal work | creative outdoor portrait shoot richmond, virginia
personal work | creative photo portrait shoot richmond virginia

intimate portraits | embodied liberation portrait session richmond, virginia
intimate portrait photography embodiment session richmond virginia photographer

sun v set | musician portraits in richmond, virginia
sun v set | musician portrait photography in richmond, virginia

branding content shoot | richmond virginia photographer
Vital Qi Community Acupuncture Richmond Virginia | Business Branding Photography

dreaming of portugal | travel photo journal from yoga retreat
dreaming of portugal | travel photo journal from yoga retreat with TAOU Studio | richmond virginia photographer
Portugal’s beauty is extensive - cliff-framed beaches, white washed fishing villages, stunning flora, and everything in between. Here’s a glimpse into my time in Portugal with TAOU Studio at Cocoon Portugal Retreat Center and surrounds. From beach trips to farm to table meals and a wood fired pizza night - this retreat was what dreams are made of.

rainbow hour | content shoot for TAOU studio | richmond, virginia photographer
Rainbow Hour Content Shoot for movement and dance studio TAOU Studio in Richmond Virginia.

portrait session | richmond, virginia portrait photographer
Portrait Photography Session - Richmond, Virginia Photographer. Francesca is a professor, a stand up comedian and a comics editor & writer. She wanted to get some updated shots of herself outdoors, so she braved an insanely humid RVA day with me to get these beauties.

summer content shoot TAOU studio | richmond, virginia branding photographer
Summer content for TAOU Studio. The mood board for this shoot was focused on the fullness of summer - fruit, the heart, backbending, heat building with a whole lot of JOY.

dreaming of montenegro | travel photo journal from a yoga retreat
photo journal from yoga retreat trip to Montenegro with TAOU Studio at Mahakala Retreat Center

Branding & Portrait Session | Richmond Portrait Photographer
Small business branding shoot in Richmond VA. Galactic sequins in nature.

Intimate Portrait Session in The James River | Richmond Portrait Photographer
Intimate Portrait Session in The James River | Richmond Portrait Photographer

Maternity Session in Forest Hill Park | Richmond Maternity Photographer
Maternity Session in Forest Hill Park | Richmond Maternity Photographer

Family Photo Session | Richmond Family Photographer
Family photo session in Nosara, Costa Rica