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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!

Walking into Alexa & DJ’s wedding day felt like walking into a warm hug. I have known Alexa’s family for a few years now courtesy of my friendship with her sister, and I cannot even begin to describe how incredible this entire family is. Throughout the entire day, I don’t think anyone escaped without letting […]

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 […]