A Queer Lens on Love: Richmond Photographer Captures What Matters Most

There’s a quiet kind of magic in the way Kieran Segaloff tells love stories. Through her lens at Fingerprint Photo Studio, she doesn’t just capture weddings—she preserves legacies. And for queer couples especially, that kind of preservation is powerful.

Based in Richmond and proudly queer herself, Kieran approaches photography with the heart of a storyteller and the lived experience of someone who understands what it means to see—and be seen. “After our wedding, my wife Sabine and I created a huge photo album,” she says. “It was filled with images that captured the laughter, joy, and love that marked the start of our story. I hope one day our grandchildren will stumble upon that album and experience a similar moment of discovery—a window into where it all began.”

That desire to honor stories, especially those that haven't always been celebrated, runs deep in her work. As a queer wedding photographer in Richmond, Kieran is passionate about creating space for LGBTQ+ couples to feel safe, seen, and fully themselves on one of the most important days of their lives.

Her journey into wedding photography began not with a styled shoot or a magazine spread, but with a deeply personal moment: capturing her brother’s city hall elopement. “The moment that really struck me was watching his face as he saw his bride walk toward him,” she recalls. “It was a mix of nerves, awe, and absolute, undeniable love. I realized then that I didn’t just want to take pictures—I wanted to tell love stories.”

And tell them she does—with both reverence and realness. Kieran’s approach blends the monumental with the intimate, understanding that the most meaningful moments often happen in between the big ones. “The magic often lies in the in-between,” she says. “A quick squeeze of the hand before walking down the aisle, a deep breath before the first look, a stolen glance across the dance floor—those are the moments that make a wedding feel real.”

For queer couples planning a wedding in Richmond, Kieran offers more than just beautiful images—she offers understanding, affirmation, and a deep respect for the joy that comes from living authentically. In a world that hasn’t always made room for queer love stories, she’s helping couples document their beginnings with tenderness and truth.

You can learn more about Kieran Segaloff and see her work at Fingerprint Photo Studio.