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"

You are the heart of my art.

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,


Meet Katrina

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,


Meet Kate

— Robert Frank

“THERE IS ONE THING THE PHOTOGRAPH MUST CONTAIN, THE HUMANITY OF THE MOMENT.”

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!

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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. 

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ERIKA HUDACEK
Social Media Coordinator





Meet the Team

Erika oversees all things social media, blogs, & our Pinterest! 
Bio coming soon! 

Quality time with my best friend, Adam (also known as my husband).

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Time with my puppies.

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Snail Mail- it’s true, I love sending cards for ALL occasions. 

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Books- I love a good book- especially a good happily ever after.

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things in life that bring me joy

joy-filled

Hugs given per day

20+

3200+

High Volume Clients

Weddings Photographed

40+

400+

Seniors Photographed

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

Our Photography & Design Story


Lead photographer for Mending Walls Project


Publish first book with Hamilton Glass "Mending Walls"

2020

2023

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Artistic silhouettes



Founder of dancers of rva



Mending walls Photographer



My love of saying, "You make my heart happy!"



Sending cards

What I'm Known For

We believe every Client is unique and your session should be, too! No cookie-cutter images!

We believe you deserve a photographer who is committed to photographing your autentic moments with empathy and compassion

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