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Hey, nostalgia called ... Introducing the At-Home Holiday Memory Experience
As I continue to learn how to navigate the joy of the seasons without my mom, I find myself drawn even more to the photos and videos that captured it. They're days I can't get back, but can still return to — and that means everything.
Inspired by this ever-growing feeling of nostalgia, I've created the At-Home Holiday Memory Experience.
This special session will document the traditions and holiday fun your family enjoys, in both photos and video.

Laura Richards
5 days ago2 min read


Do you have that one photo? Invitation to collaborate on a special podcast project
I came up with an idea to help me explore this: a bite-sized podcast project chatting with people — family, friends, clients, strangers — about their favorite family photo. That one photo you could stare at forever. That one photo that means more as time goes on. That one photo that has the best story behind it. That one photo that makes you feel something (joy, nostalgia, grief). That one photo you'd save if you only had time to grab one. Did an image come to mind when you r

Laura Richards
Jul 121 min read


A moment of yearning: A beach day observation & the state of motherhood
We moms are living in a moment of yearning. To be seen. To be remembered. For our moments of joy, love, and presence outshine our moments of overstimulation, overwhelm, and over it. Being a mom is harder now than it's ever been. We must deal with the heartbreak of the world while making snacks, while making appointments, while making do, while making time for ourselves. And in the midst of all this, we are also trying to soak up a season that we know is passing too quickly.

Laura Richards
Jun 152 min read


LRP Featured in The Kindred Path Magazine — Winter 2025
I took another leap last year and decided to submit a collection of images to The Kindred Path, a photographic journal.

Laura Richards
Feb 3, 20252 min read


LRP featured in Heartful Magazine!
I am so proud to announce that I have been selected as a Featured Photographer for Heartful Magazine's fall issue. This is such an honor!

Laura Richards
Sep 27, 20241 min read


Welcome to the blog! I'm Laura Richards | Charlottesville Family Photographer
Hi, there! If you've found your way here, I'm honored! Being a family photographer can sometimes feel like a being a small fish in a big...

Laura Richards
Sep 12, 20242 min read
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