Sneak Peek of Deirdre & Ian's Victorian Gothic Wedding at the Bolling Haxall House | Richmond, Virginia Wedding Photography

January 17, 2025

Deirdre & Ian are the absolute sweetest, along with their adorable son Luka. I was thrilled when they booked me because I knew our styles would totally vibe together. A few of Deirdre’s words to describe the wedding aesthetic were “Victorian Gothic”, “spooky”, and “vintage”. Umm, yes please!

When I first visited the Bolling Haxall House to scope out the location before the wedding, I was honestly stunned by the details and the magic of the interior. Their wedding was December 16th, so the venue was a unique blend of holiday magic and ornate design. It felt like a scene straight out of A Christmas Carol. There was a haunting moodiness that blended together perfectly with Deirdre’s love for darker elements. Deirdre is actually a good friend of my sister and I’ve always known her to be a talented and creative artist and person. I’m honored that they chose me to be a part of their wedding day. I just sent off quite a few film rolls from their wedding to get developed and I can’t wait to see how they turned out! In the meantime, below is a blend of digital photography and polaroids from their wedding day.

I can’t believe it’s already 2025 and that I’m almost fully booked up for this year, and already booking for 2026! I’m only taking a few more 2025 weddings so make sure to tell your recently engaged friends and family members. :) They can contact me here! And if they’re looking for a wedding DJ as well, my husband and I offer a discounted package if we’re booked together. You can find out more about his business, Melody Mouse Media, here!

Happy New Year!

<3 Myles Katherine

Shooting Kodak Ektar 100 with a Holga GCFN in Portugal!

December 30, 2024

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I’ve been forcing myself to step outside my box and try out some new film stocks lately. I tend to stick with Lomography film or Kodak Portra 400 and Kodak Gold 200, but Kodak Ektar 100 is one of those films I always hear about but just never got around to trying. I decided to take a roll with me to Portugal and test it with my Holga GCFN. After getting my film back and scanning it, I’ve definitely learned a few things about it. It has an overall blue undertone, that particularly shows up if you’re shooting in lower light (like a cloudy day or shadowed setting). It definitely favors bright lighting and sunshine. The next time I shoot with it, I’ll be sure to take it with me to the beach on a sunny day. However, the blue undertones add a nice moodiness that is unlike any other film I’ve shot with. It has a dreary graininess that is endearing and calming in a way. In general though, it’s a good rule of thumb to shoot in bright light with any film under 200 ISO. Sometimes, I forget what kind of film I put in my Holga so I end up being surprised by the results. Next time I load my Holga, I’m planning to tape a piece of paper on the back of my camera with the film stock I put inside just so I don’t forget!

I also posted a YouTube video about shooting with Ektar 100 with the Holga in Portugal, so if you’d like to see the making behind these photos, make sure to give my video a watch here!

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If you have any questions, I’m always happy to help! You can contact me here, or leave a comment below! Thanks so much for stopping by! You can also check out my Amazon storefront for more camera/film recommendations. :) Have a magical day!

<3 Myles Katherine

WHERE TO BUY:

Kodak Ektar 100 - 120 film

Amazon

Adorama

eBay

Kodak Ektar 100 - 35 mm film

Amazon

Adorama

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Holga 120 GCFN Camera (read more about the Holga GCFN on my blog here!)

Amazon

eBay

KEH Camera

Sneak Peek of Finn & Joe's Woodland Gothic Wedding at the Poe Museum | Richmond, Virginia Wedding Photography

December 16, 2024

I love my clients so much. Throughout the course of my 12 years as a wedding photographer, I’ve discovered that it’s actually better to not advertise too much for my business because when my clients find my work, it means they were truly looking for it. It means something about my work stuck out to them, and they weren’t willing to settle for a photographer just because they were on the first page of google.

I’m particularly excited to share these images from Finn & Joe’s woodland gothic wedding at the Poe Museum because their whole vibe was just so on point. From the styling to the flowers (Arcane Arrangements killed it!) to the venue, it all matched up so perfectly. I’m absolutely obsessed with these photos. I might go so far as to say it might be one of my favorite weddings I’ve ever photographed! They were just so kind and sweet too, which makes the whole experience even more memorable.

The Poe Museum is such a special place. It’s a tiny, quirky museum located in downtown Richmond. Whenever a visitor asks me what I recommend to do in Richmond, I always tell them to stop by the Poe Museum. It has a stunning courtyard, a super cute gift shop, and a black cat that wanders the property. It’s quite small so it’s not too overwhelming to visit, and it’s just a beautifully historic and unique experience.

Here is a sneak peek from their wedding day! As usual, I shot a combination of film and digital.

If you’re looking for a wedding photographer or know someone who is, feel free to reach out here! If you’re looking for a wedding DJ as well, my husband, Chris of Melody Mouse Media, and I offer a discounted package if you book us together. :)

Happy Holidays! And happy engagement season!

<3 Myles Katherine