Let me introduce myself
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I married my bestie, Robert, in June of 2014. He's my high school sweetheart and makes me laugh THE most. He’s an incredibly talented and passionate Emergency Department RN, CEN and my number one biggest fan & supporter! We are legit besties and love laughing, exploring, and doing all the things together! Would you believe we actually met on...Myspace? Yeah. Believe it.
I have over 10+ years of wedding photography experience, several graphic design certifications, and a BS in Psychology. Oh, and as if I didn't do enough already, I also own a studio & gathering space in our downtown area. You can check that out here.
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I am a vivid daydreamer, photographer, educator, mental health advocate, and all-around enthusiastic motivator who is STILL YOLOing and living life to the fullest!
It's me.
I'm Heather Chipps.
It's me, hi.
My full name is actually Heather Chipps Townsend, but literally everyone (especially in my sweet hometown of Halifax, VA) knows me as Heather Chipps. I mean, with a last name like that for most of my life, who could forget me or the potato chip puns? So, I kept it as my business name because, well, why not? I am located in a sweet little town in southern Virginia that I love to pieces, but don’t get me wrong, I love to travel, which is why the majority of my business is all up and down the east coast, primarily in Northern Virginia/DC.
I married my bestie, Robert, in June of 2014. He's my high school sweetheart and makes me laugh the most. Most days you can find me cozied up on the couch with a big cup of coffee with the ALL the animals by my side (meet them below). Typically, I am either editing photos and/or writing emails all while watching Netflix or Hulu with shows like Law-and-Order SVU, The Real Housewives, or really any True Crime playing in the background.
I have over 10+ years of wedding photography experience, several graphic design certifications, and a BS in Psychology. Oh, and as if I didn't do enough already, I also own a studio & gathering space in our downtown area. You can check that out here.
My full name is actually Heather Chipps Townsend, but literally everyone ever (especially in my sweet hometown of Halifax, VA) knows me as Heather Chipps. I mean, with a last name like that most of my life, who could forget me or the potato chip puns? So, I kept it as my business name cause, well, why not?! I am located in a sweet little town in southern Virginia that I love to pieces, but don’t get me wrong, I love to travel which is why majority of my business is all up and down the east coast, primarily in Northern Virginia/DC.
Most days you can find me cozied up on the couch with a big cup of coffee with the ALL the animals by my side (meet them below). Typically, I am either editing photos and/or writing emails all while watching Netflix or Hulu with shows like Law-and-Order SVU, The Real Housewives, or really any True Crime playing in the background.
check out the fam bam below
wanderlust enthusiast
dedicated
adaptable
passionate
funny
optimistic
Bubbly
in a nutshell, i've been told I'm...
I truly value CONNECTION above all else.
YOU, YOUR STORY, & your LEgacy are IMPORTANT TO ME.
I truly VALUE THE ONES THAT VALUE ME & WHAT I DO.
I LOVE LIVING LIFE UNAPOLOGETICALLY and still yoloing every single day!
I share all of this with you to say that even as I continue to navigate this little thing called *life*, my father's passing has shown me what leaving a legacy behind is all about. Legacy lingers long after our loved ones have passed. Legacy creates a foundation to stand on for generations to come. A legacy is important. Legacy is real. Legacy matters. To know and understand a legacy is to understand life and what it's all about. I especially cherish this in my business, which is why...
Legacy. it's the heart of what i do.
my why
My mom doesn't quite know how much she has also impacted my life as well. I know I get my stubbornness and drive to get whatever I set my mind to done. When times get rough, I know I can power through to the other side from simply watching her do it during the toughest of times, including watching her endure the loss of my father, her best friend.
I truly owe my life's journey to both of my rock star parents. Growing up, we often lived paycheck to paycheck and simply made the difficult times work. My parents raised not one, not two, not three (I am the third), but FOUR children. Kind of crazy if you ask me, but yet, they did it, and here I am!
My mom (pictured left) doesn't quite know how much she has also impacted my life. I know I get my stubbornness and drive to get whatever I set my mind to done. When times get rough, I know I can power through to the other side by simply watching her do it during the toughest of times, including watching her endure the loss of my father, her best friend.
Connection matters more to me now than ever, and being able to connect with others in a deeper, more meaningful way than I have ever imagined.
I truly owe my life's journey to my both of my rock star parents. Growing up, we often lived paycheck to paycheck and simply made the difficult times work. My parents raised not one, not two, not three (I am the third), but FOUR children. Kind of crazy if you ask me, but yet, they did it, and here I am!
You see that black and white video of the silly person jumping around? That's my dad. In April of 2019, he passed unexpectedly, and it impacted my family greatly. A loss that can never be filled. While time has passed and the wound of this great loss has slowly begun to heal, it will always remain the reason why my life has shifted in such a different direction than I planned. Grief does that to you. It has taught me what really matters most in life, and it is that understanding of grief that has transformed the foundation and root of why I do what I do as a photographer into something new over time.
Luna & Sola, our outdoor friends
cooper, maple, and cricket
#1 fan, husband, and best friend
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meet Robert Townsend
the fam bam
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