Oh hey girl!
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!
Corinna + Joey had the most picture perfect wedding day. It was partly cloudy, not too hot and not too cold, and absolutely full of love. I have known Corinna for a few years now, and while we hadn’t been super close, it is so evident how amazing Joey is for her. She radiates beauty […]
I have been looking forward to Katheryn + Matt’s wedding since I first met them for their engagement session in the mountains, and I just KNEW it was going to be the most gorgeous laid back day. These two just radiate happiness around each other and it is so amazing to witness. Going into their […]
Kristin + Justin tied the knot this past weekend at Waverly Estate, in Lunenburg VA, which is basically Heaven on Earth. It was nice and sunny, & a little toasty at times, to say the least, but these two were all smiles regardless! They were the perfect combination of laughter and romance, and you couldn’t […]
Years ago, I met Brandon & we became fast friends. It was the kind of friendship that I hope everyone experiences in their life time.. just effortless, with countless fun times, as well as just being there for each other through the good and the bad. He’s the brother I never had, and no matter […]
Maddie + Alex tied the knot this past weekend at Whispering Pines Plantation in Amelia, Virginia and it could have not been a more perfect day! The weather was just right, not too hot, not too cold, with the sun shining & their love radiating. They had the absolute sweetest first look, both just grinning […]
Melissa and Jamil tied the knot this past weekend, and their day could seriously not have been any more perfect. The weather was amazing, every single detail was well thought out, and the love between these two.. just believe me when I say that I found myself smiling the entire day just from being around […]
Jessica + Quinton tied the knot at Cousiac Manor in Lanexa, Va this past weekend, and it was, without a doubt, the best way to start off my 2021 wedding season! It was a beautiful sunny day, which ended in a storm, but nothing could rain on these lovebird’s parade! The first time I met […]
Savannah + Kyle had the absolute perfect fall fairy tale wedding this past weekend at Bookbinders in RVA. The weather threw a few obstacles (and raindrops!) at them, but they both responded with such grace. This love story actually starts in kindergarten, where they met and were assigned letters of the alphabet. Savannah was assigned […]
Krista & Rusty originally planned the most gorgeous barn wedding at Running Mare Farm in Maidens, VA for May of this year, but were forced to reschedule due to Corona, like many other couples this year. Their big wedding day dreams finally came to life saturday & there were smiles all around! Krista & Rusty […]
Heather + RJ decided to officially tie the knot this past weekend at the Woodlake Pavilion which provided the most gorgeous backdrop of the Swift Creek Reservoir for their ceremony! Surrounded by just their families, it was the sweetest intimate summer elopement! It was super sunny, and HOT, but absolutely gorgeous! They were all smiles […]
