Creating Images To Be Cherished For A Lifetime
Based in Charlottesville, Virginia
and Madison, NC
Serving Virginia and the Piedmont Triad of NC
Authentic | Expressive | Thoughtful
I'm a fun-loving photographer, dog mom, NYIP graduate, wife to my jocular husband, believer, and avid trail rider with my horses!
I fell in love with photography because I have to slow down and really look at people, take some time with them and then I get to appreciate their outer beauty. But it also makes me appreciate their inner beauty! Everyone in front of my camera is incredibly beautiful or handsome!!
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Learn More About Me
Seniors
Engagments
Weddings
Let me leave you with a thought! What is your legacy and what do you want to leave your family with. I'm hoping one of your answers is beautiful images you and your family can cherish for a lifetime. We all have a story so come let me document it for you whether it be silly and funny or serious and dramatic!
Glimpses of Real Life
Fairytales
Kind Words
See My Love Notes
"Thank you to everyone for your kind words on the photos from my photoshoot. I can honestly say I have never felt more beautiful in my own skin. Thank you again Kimberly Forbes for taking such beautiful photos. It was a pleasure working with you. "❤️""
-Ali
Our beautiful pictures taken by the best, @kimberlyjadeforbes! We had so much fun making these memories with you on my papa's farm. Losing him four days ago was such a heartbreak, but seeing these pictures will forever remind me of him ❤️
-Morgan
I honestly would not think to use another photographer!! Kim gives 110% when she is photographing and goes above and beyond to capture the event to expectations...I honestly cannot say enough good things about her and her work!
-Lisa
Hi Kim! I just had to tell you today was my first day back at work and everyone was raving about how fantastic and amazing the pictures came out!!!! Thanks again so so much for all your hard work! I can't wait to get the pictures printed.
-Noel
Thank you so much for playing this special role in our lives - from helping us to create our wedding album to photographing this sweet time in our life & marriage. Thank you so much for the support & excitement you have shared with us in this new season of our lives. We are so grateful for you! Many, many thanks and all the best"
- Kara, Andrew & Baby Girl
Kim you managed to capture the most intimate moments. Chris and I are beyond impressed with your photos!
-Kayla
Information
Services and investment
Coverage includes 8 hours, a second photographer as well as an online gallery for viewing and downloading your images. Complimentary Engagement session included! From there on out, everything I do is custom-tailored to suit your individual needs.
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Weddings
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Contact me on my wedding contact link below! In the additional info box, let me know you are planning an elopement and the amount of coverage you want. I will create a custom quote to meet your needs!
Coverage includes an online gallery for viewing and downloading your images. Complimentary engagement session included!
Elopement
Micro Wedding or
Includes up to 2 hours for your session at the location of your choice (within an hour of Charlottesville, Va), up to 4 people and an online gallery for viewing/ downloading your images. Contact me and we can customize your session!
Once you book and we're official, I will provide you with my Style Guide which has lots of information on planning your session, choosing your location and tips for picking your outfits and so much more! Don't worry I've got everything you need to know to ensure a gorgeous session you can treasure for a lifetime! And I'll be glad answer any questions you might have!
Portrait Sessions
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Starting At
$425
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Includes up to 2 hours for your session at the location of your choice (within an hour of Charlottesville, Va), up to 3 outfits and an online gallery for viewing/ downloading your images. Contact me and we can customize your session!
Senior Portrait Session
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Includes up to 1 hour for your session and an online gallery for viewing/ downloading your images. Contact me and we can customize your session!
Headshots
Starting At
$275
+studio Rental
Check out
The blog is where you will get to know me a bit better and be able to check out beautiful portrait sessions as well as gorgeous weddings I've recently photographed! Check it out!!
My Journal
Featured
Chris & Kayla: A WolfTrap Farm WEDDING IN Virginia
The leaves are changing and it made for a beautiful backdrop but I’m not sure anyone would have noticed given how beautiful the bride and her bridesmaids were!
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Featured
Senior Portraits- Boar’s Head Charlottesville Virginia
Bob is a rising senior at Charlottesville High School & is also a talented musician as well! One of the coolest things about this session is that Bob wanted pictures taken with his tuba!
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Featured
Wendi & Sage Engaged - Roanoke Virginia
I have to say I think these are some of my best work given the lighting was absolutely perfect! Wendi & Sage became engaged last year and plan to marry next October.
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Contact
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kimforbesphotography@gmail.com
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