Posts by Ritchie Gregory
Ducklings and Bunnies are Back!!!!
With our fun new spring set, baby ducklings and bunnies make sure your children will love providing mom, dad, and grandparents with adorable portraits! Special session fee of $35 with low package pricing available for these special sessions only. Bunnies March 22-24 Ducklings March 29-31 Call R. Gregory Photography to schedule your spring photography session…
Read MoreFebruary Pet Portraits
We are adding a Pets webpage and we need new pet models! Be prepared to have fun! We are looking for pets (and their owners) who want to get a little creative, receive a FREE 30 minute studio session (that includes their pet), as well as a set of 4 custom note cards featuring their…
Read MoreIf its fun does it still count as volunteer work?
CHKD’s Buddy Brigade Strikes a Pose…. Again! Earlier this month, the CHKD Pet Therapy Program invited us to photograph their lovely therapy dogs and we were excited to volunteer our time once again. We traveled out to Norfolk and set up in the hospital for a really fun session, and we were not disappointed! Even…
Read MoreBeautiful Sandbridge Beach 2011
Summer is a wonderful time of year for us at R. Gregory Photography. We get the pleasure of capturing the joy and fun so many families and groups experience while they visit the gorgeous beaches we have here in Virginia Beach, and for that we are so grateful! As always, our visiting families made 2011…
Read MoreShorts
Summertime at the beach always brings shorts, tanned legs and flip-flops. It’s easy to think that dressing your group in shorts for a family portrait is a good option, but I think it feels better on people than it looks in a timeless image. In a family portrait with many faces, arms, legs, heads and…
Read MoreProfessional Portrait Prints or Pictures on a CD?
There are some photographers who offer their clients images on a disk; however, I believe it’s best to create beautiful fine art prints for my clients. Many of the photographers who offer images on a disk may not know much about how to artfully craft a final printed piece. Some of them are weekend hobbyists…
Read More10 Tips for Capturing Great Vacation Pictures
You wouldn’t want to miss a fun candid photo moment on your family vacation, would you? Snapshots and group pictures are a favorite American pastime during summer vacations, so here are some tips to make sure you’re prepared: 1. Make sure you pack your camera battery and charger if they are specialized for your model.…
Read MorePeaceful Maternity Photography for Expectant Parents
Shane and Natalie are expecting their first baby, a girl, at the end of July and wanted some artsy and unique images to remember and cherish this time in their lives. Here, they share their impressions of the shoot: Ritchie: So, when we had our planning session, you let me know that you guys were…
Read MoreClothes That Work for Women on a Beach Portrait Session
A Beach Portrait Session is a time to focus on the relationships and love you share with your family; so here are some tips and suggestions for clothes that work best for women so you’re confident (and not worried a bit) about how you look! DO: Families with similar eye colors should think about choosing…
Read MoreHow to Choose a Family Portrait Photographer
I think about how and why people choose the professional family portrait photographers they do, because I’m constantly considering the hopes and wishes of my clients and how to match them. Some people trust the recommendations of their friends and neighbors, some look for the best prices and deals, some see advertisement booths in the…
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