I'm searching for four generations of women (or more if possible!). Black, White, Hispanic, Indian, Asian: I'd love to find women of varying races and ethnicities. It's important that I show the diversity of women. My dream would be to travel the U.S. photographing 4+ generations of women. I realize I have to start out small though. Small as in the Southeastern U.S. Specifically, Alabama, Florida … [Read more...]
Dothan Professional Photographer | Fall Wardrobe
As a Dothan professional photographer, I always want clients to feel and look their best. Because of this I've put together some Fall wardrobe inspiration to get you inspired with color combinations and styling. Keep in mind this is *just* inspiration. The Most important thing you can do for yourself and your family is have everyone (including yourself!) wear clothing you feel comfortable and … [Read more...]
Family Photographer In Dothan
When's the last time you had your portraits captured by a professional photographer? Look no further than the premier family photographer in Dothan, Alabama. If you live in the Wiregrass area, north Florida, south Georgia or for that matter, the southeast United States, DVP would be honored to create iconic images of your awesome family. Even more, DVP (your family photographer in Dothan) can … [Read more...]
Empowered Woman in Dothan Alabama
Have you ever had a major experience that completely changed the trajectory of your life? Maybe something happened that gave you a vastly different understanding of what life was all about? Scarlett Chramer did. Although her experience was incredibly difficult, she represents the evolution of what an empowered woman in Dothan, Alabama can become. Twenty-seven year old Scarlett was living in … [Read more...]
Ghost Town of Shafter
My daughter, Regan, and I left our Airbnb in Marfa Texas and headed south down the desert highway going towards the Mexican border. After driving about 30 minutes we found ourselves slowing down through the ghost town of Shafter. We decided to veer off the highway and down the only road of Shafter which consisted of nothing more than dirt and weeds. I wanted to take a look at the historic … [Read more...]
Dothan Photographer Doing Family Sessions
As a Dothan photographer doing family sessions, this past week I had the privilege of not only photographing my daughters but some of their cousins as well. These girls range in age from 9 to 18. I was both saddened and bothered to hear how unkind they were to themselves. One of the girls that will remain unnamed said "I look like a man with long hair". I can say with absolute certainty that … [Read more...]
Maternity Newborn Photographer, Dothan Alabama
As a maternity newborn photographer, Dothan, Alabama I'm very grateful to have captured one beautiful mama, Melissa, her husband, Brandon and their sweet newborn, Sloan. They traveled to Dear Violet Photography from southwest Georgia. Melissa wanted her maternity, hospital and newborn experience documented so we met on three different occasions to record this very special family experience. I … [Read more...]
Wardrobe Inspiration | Dothan Photographer
One of the common questions I'm asked at portrait consultations is "what should we wear?". As a Dothan photographer, I want you to look your very best! For this reason I've created some wardrobe inspiration to help guide you through the process. These clothing examples are geared towards spring and summer sessions. Think about salmon, light blue, pink, turquoise, yellow, various colors of … [Read more...]
Why Family Portraits? Dothan Photographer Explains
Why Family Portraits Boost Your Child's Self Esteem You ask why family portraits are important? Simply put, they boost your child's self esteem. One of the hidden and powerful aspects of family portraits is that it can help us raise children with stronger confidence in their own worth and abilities. Psychologists and experts have done some work in the recent decades exploring the … [Read more...]
Dothan Alabama Artist Cheri Carrington
Meet Dothan, Alabama artist, Cheri Carrington! A talented maker who works in a handful of different mediums. I asked her to tell a little about herself. You can also get links to where she sells her art in our conversation below. I'm originally from the Dothan area and graduated from Dale County High School. I've also lived in Utah but most of my time was spent in Tallahassee, Florida where … [Read more...]
Dothan Families Quarantine
We're going through unusual times y'all! I've tried to figure out how to make the best of this Corona virus/COVID19 situation so I started the Dothan Families Quarantine Documentary. It's a wonderful way to document this time that's not only unique but historic. I mean, how many times in our lives do we go through a pandemic? These families will look back at their images and "remember … [Read more...]