My why: I am passionate about providing a stress free and enjoyable portrait experience you love. I strive for you to have an unforgettable experience with portraits that capture the real, beautiful you and give you a new sense of confidence. I want you to not only look at the photos and love them years from now but remember the day, the experience and say, "The pictures are me, Kat understood my vision and I feel seen"
Katrina
Hello friend! Thank you for stopping by and reading about ME! My name is Katrina Jones, you can call me Kat. I am the owner and photographer behind Kat Jones Creative, formerly Gianna Grace Photography and Co-Founder of Richmond Creative House with Kate!
First and most importantly, I am beyond grateful that I have been blessed with creative talents, I do not take them for granted or believe they are mine alone. I love to create and my goal is to always be thankful for this gift and use them to create something my clients treasure for years to come.
I have been an artist since I was old enough to hold a paint brush. Most everything I see is framed, like a picture or a painting. It's just how my eyes work. Photography is my full time calling, however I love graphic design work and holding a paint brush heals my soul.
Artistically yours,
Kate
Hi! I'm Kate, Kat's associate photographer, owner of Moody Turtle Photography and co-founder of Richmond Creative House.
I’m a Midlothian, VA native & natural light seeker.
I LOVE sushi, all things Disney, house plants and decorating/design. I have an incredible husband and two beautiful daughters who keep me on my toes!
I took my first photography class in 6th grade and was hooked ever since. I was a dance studio director and choreographer for 12 years. When I decided to marry my two passions of dance and photography, out came one really amazing thing. Moody Turtle Photography allows me to create an environment for individual artists to express their passion with my direction and expertise. Beyond my dance photography, I specialize in senior portraits and headshots. You can also find me shooting families seasonally, intimate weddings, and imaginative collections. I thoroughly enjoy it all and can’t wait to meet you.
Artistically yours,
— Robert Frank
I am married to my best friend, we are a beautiful blended family and together we have seven kiddos, we are fun family of nine with TWO Bradys so people love to call us the Brady bunch, it feel quite appropriate ;) !
I love human connection, I love meeting people, serving people and I appreciate the gift of thoughtfulness and gratitude.. Giving, creating and loving people I care about is my love language and what makes my heart happy!
My favorite colors are turquoise, pink and navy.
I love the James River. A few years ago I brought home a beautiful tie dye kayak named Scout. When she came into my life, the James and I became friends, spending many early mornings watching the sun come up.
I am a complete book nerd and hopeless romantic. I turn every page in search for the Happily Ever After. I hoard stationary and cute note cards and people close to me have told too many times I am a pen snob. I love snail mail and writing cards for all occasions.
I am obsessed with ballet and dancing, but unfortunately there is not a graceful bone in my body.
I am without a doubt a glass is half full kind of girl!
My ideal day would include, my family, possibly my bike or time on the river, listening to my man play his guitar, hearing my daughters sing or getting a huge hug from my sons.
I hope to have the privilege and honor to document your special moments and memories, and together, create beautiful portraits you will treasure for years to come!
Game night with friends and family
Snuggling on the couch watching Hulu
Going to a concert
My favorite Saturday night
LILLY PARKER
Executive Creative Assistant
Lilly is recent graduate of photography at VCU and she hopes to one day have her work show in galleries.
Lilly supports Kat in all things organization, editing, second shooting and ordering for clients.
hello@giannagracephotography.com
ERIKA HUDACEK
Social Media Coordinator
Erika oversees all things social media, blogs, & our Pinterest!
Bio coming soon!
Quality time with my best friend, Adam (also known as my husband).
Time with my puppies.
Snail Mail- it’s true, I love sending cards for ALL occasions.
Books- I love a good book- especially a good happily ever after.
Hugs given per day
20+
3200+
High Volume Clients
Weddings Photographed
40+
400+
Rebrand! Kat Jones Creative: Photography & Design
2023
Move to
Richmond, VA- Rebuild GGP
2016
Gianna Grace Photography is Born
2014
Educator- Elementary & Middle School Art & English Teacher
2003-2010
BYE BYE FILM- purchase first digital camera
2003
Study Graphic Design & Photography at Santa Fe CC & University of Florida
1999-2002
High School Historian,
& Yearbook- camera never leaves side
1994-1996
Developed first role of film
1994
Grandma gifts first polaroid camera
1982
A Timeline
Lead photographer for Mending Walls Project
Publish first book with Hamilton Glass "Mending Walls"
2020
2023
Artistic silhouettes
Founder of dancers of rva
Mending walls Photographer
My love of saying, "You make my heart happy!"
Sending cards
We believe every Client is unique and your session should be, too! No cookie-cutter images!
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VMFA . VMHC . RICHMOND PUBLIC LIBRARY . MAIN STREET TRAIN STATION . DOGTOWN DANCE THEATRE . GLEN ALLEN CULTURAL ARTS CENTER
Exhibition work seen in
CREATIVE MORNINGS ILLUSTRATOR. VIRGINIA LIVING . NEW YORK TIMES. WASHINGTON POST. STYLE MAGAZINE. RICHMOND MAGAZINE . GRID MAGAZINE.
PUBLISHED
NAPCP MASTER PHOTOGRAPHER 2023
RVA DANCE AWARDS WINNER 2020
RICHMOND MAGAZINE A LIST PHOTOGRAPHER- MULTI CATEGORY WINNER
BEST WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER 2020
BEST BRIDAL PORTRAITS 2020,2021
BEST ENGAGEMENT PORTRAITS 2020
2020 STYLE WEEKLY RICHMOND FAVORITE PHOTOGRAPHER
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