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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!
I got the pleasure of meeting Erin + Mike for the first time for their engagement session at Maymont Park in RVA, and let me just start off by saying that these two are such sweet human beings! The temps dropped dramatically from the day before, but they braved the cold with me and never […]
Alexa + Dj showed up & showed out with allllll the cuteness for their engagement pictures! Seriously though, those pants & that shirt?! Absolutely amazing! These two were so so sweet (which, if I’m honest, I already knew because Alexa’s sister is my bestie, but still) and it was so refreshing to just hangout and […]
Once upon a time, two people fell in love, and then they hired me to be their wedding photographer! All jokes aside, these two are the absolute sweetest! I have known Harvey for years, and Sarah is definitely his perfect match! It is always so exciting for me when I can chat with a bride […]
I met up with Maddie + Alex last week for their engagement portraits at their wedding venue, Whispering Pines Plantation in Amelia, Virginia. It was the most perfect fall day, with tons of sunlight and the BEST golden hour portraits! Fun fact: Years ago. Maddie + Alex were my first paid couples session. To put […]
This past weekend, I got the pleasure of meeting up with Kristin + Justin at one of my all time favorite venues, Waverly Estate, for their engagement portraits! This place is easily any photographer’s dream, from the willow tree, to the swings, to the giant oak.. I could go on forever! These two dressed to […]
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. […]
