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Welcome to the HLPHOTO Blog! I'm Heather Gillelan, and I am a wedding photographer based in Powhatan, Virginia. I hope you grab some coffee (or an energy drink!) and enjoy checking out my latest work, and getting a little peek into the organized chaos that is my life!
Welcome to the HLPHOTO Blog! I'm Heather Gillelan, and I am a wedding photographer based in Virginia Beach, Virginia. I hope you grab some coffee (or an energy drink!) and enjoy checking out my latest work, and getting a little peek into the organized chaos that is my life!
It’s no secret that I love throwing over the top parties for my boys (shoutout to the world’s best mother in law for always helping me!); but today, I am sharing something a little different! Since the winter months aren’t as busy with weddings, I agreed to help a friend take on her daughter’s third […]
Heather + RJ wanted all the Christmas & RVA feels for their engagement session, so naturally we started at one of my favorite places, Libby Hill Park, and ended the night downtown with the dreamiest Christmas lights! We completely lucked out in that our locations we not crowded, but also it was SIXTY DEGREES the […]
Jaimee + Jack planned the prettiest sage & navy Christmas wedding at Pocohontas State Park in Chesterfield, Va. They nailed every little detail, from the florals, to the venue strung with dreamy christmas lights & the slightest pops of red in their details really pulled the entire theme together! Jaimee + Jack met years ago, […]
Hannah + Michael wanted a building with historic vibes as well as gorgeous outdoor areas for their engagement shoot in Richmond, Va, and the Pumphouse at Byrd Park was the perfect spot! These lovebirds’ story began many many years ago when they were each other’s first kiss, & has blossomed over the years. When Hannah […]
It’s no secret that weddings are my all time favorite, and Krista + Rusty actually met at one! Krista was there for the bride, and Rusty for the groom, and although Krista was there with a date, Rusty had his eyes set on her and wasn’t going to miss his chance at making a move. […]
When my bestie, Katie, told me she was expecting, I immediately jumped at the chance to throw her a gender reveal party! She wanted a fall theme, so stew, s’mores & caramel apple slices it was! We also had a popcorn bar as well as a make your own trail mix bar! For the reveal […]
Sierra wanted an earthy boho wedding, and she absolutely transformed Pocohontas State Park to meet her vision. She chose sage + blush with some yellow undertones & decided on a floral crown instead of a veil. From the succulent favors to the pizza bar, this September wedding was truly one of a kind! Sierra first […]
This Epic Sunrise Mountaintop Engagement Session at the top of Blackrock Summit in the Shenandoah National Park in Virginia was one for the books! Jaimee and I met in high school, and quickly became close, with tons of after school sonic dates, and quite a few sleepovers but as many friendships do, we drifted over […]
From the moment I met Jessica at Starbucks to chat about her wedding plans, I knew what she was envisioning for her big day was going to be absolutely magical. Jessica + Tyler rented a tent, some tables, a dance floor + began their married lives together in Tyler’s favorite place: his parent’s land in […]
I can’t even believe I am typing this right now, but today my sweet first born is FOUR YEARS OLD! It still feels like yesterday that I was waking up in the middle of the night to feed & snuggle him, but here we are! He loves to repeat EVERYTHING that has been said to […]
