A couple smiling at and petting their dog by Katie Stansfield Photography, a Midlothian family photographer.

I know what you’re thinking. You consider your dog as part of your family (of course!), but you’re wondering how it will go with including them in your family session. As a Midlothian family photographer, I help prepare families on how to include their dog in their family session, so that the session stays fun […]

A mom ho

You’re thinking of the perfect gift for your mom friend, sister, daughter, or partner. You want to choose something meaningful, not just another item she’ll use for a season of life. You want to give her a gift that makes her feel something, a gift that she will adore not only when she opens up, […]

A mom kissing a baby with the dad next to them at a Richmond family photo session by Katie Stansfield Photography. Behind the family is a building with English architecture.

Are you preparing for your fall family photos, but you can’t find a location that’s the perfect fit? There’s no shortage of photo-worthy locations in Richmond, Virginia, which can make choosing a location even more challenging. Here are my top three photography session locations for your fall Richmond family photos. Maymont Park Tried and true, […]

A style board that includes a light cream and green floral dress for mom, a light green dress for a girl, brown overalls and a white bodysuit for a boy, and an off-white quarter zip sweater and khaki pants for dad.

Have you ever wondered what makes some family portraits stand out more than others? While there are many aspects to a beautiful family portrait, thoughtful outfit styling can make the biggest difference. Coordinating these outfits for an entire family can feel like a heavy task at first, but it doesn’t have to be! Here are […]

A woman looking at and holding a baby at a Richmond mini session by Katie Stansfield Photography.

Think back to the last time you had family portraits. How long ago was that? Did you find it challenging to fit a family photography session into your already busy schedule? A fall mini session may be the perfect fit for your family’s needs. These sessions are much shorter than a full-length session at just […]

A woman bending down to hold a basket while looking down at her baby in the basket at a Richmond family photography session by Katie Stansfield Photography.

In your family photography session, you’ll see me shooting with two cameras: a film camera, which was the original camera used for photography, and a digital camera, which is more commonly used today. The beauty of film is what first drew me to photography, and it’s central to my artistry. I remember first coming across […]

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Katie Stansfield Photography is a maternity, newborn, and family photographer serving the following areas: Richmond, VA; Chesterfield County, including Bon Air, Midlothian, and Moseley; Hanover County, including Ashland, Mechanicsville, and Montpelier; Henrico County, including Glen Allen, Tuckahoe, and Short Pump; and more.

Katie Stansfield Photography is a maternity, newborn, and family photographer serving the following areas: Richmond, VA; Chesterfield County, including Bon Air, Midlothian, and Moseley; Hanover County, including Ashland, Mechanicsville, and Montpelier; Henrico County, including Glen Allen, Tuckahoe, and Short Pump; and more.