Maaaaaaan I got so worked up about writing a new blog entry, I have to take a break from it today. I'll revisit it again tomorrow during my power hour. This is what happens when you get into the moment and you catch yourself before going in way too deep. It hasn't happened to me in a long while.

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It is honestly very upsetting and discouraging as a photographer when you see those who are consistently using AI to generate fun photos. It negatively impacts the environment globally, and discredits to the friends/family/businesses who do photography and art for a living.

On Saturday, November 29, 2025, my petsitting client, Miss Bean, left her pawprints on the hearts of all who knew her. To give back to the generosity that her mom gave me and the community, I would like to ask for your consideration for donating to the LGBT Life Center. ko-fi.com/atelierreiko...

I lost one of my pet-sitting clients yesterday. At Sweet 16, she was the healthiest and happiest pup I have ever worked with. Just shy of 4 years, she was my little bestie, and biggest supporter of my little business. Now I am making moves to do bigger things, coming 2026. I love you, Miss Bean.

Finished culling all of the Friday Nekocon photos. It was so hard to choose the best of the best photos because everyone had such amazing energy - ALL of my weekend clients did! It makes me so grateful that we have such fantastic alchemy together!!

I'm at the car dealership getting my car in for maintenance - guess who is busy for the next hour or two? :)

Slowly working through some backlog today. I am wrapping up with an album from Superstar Anime for deliver, and then I will be working on finishing culling photos for Nekocon customers for final selections. Thanks everyone for your patience!

I am powering through editing a photoshoot I did yesterday that needs to be done tonight. In the meanwhile, Last Minute Cosplay pull all the stops when it comes to the Cards from Cardcaptor Sakura at Nekocon!

I really need to get back on the ball and update here! Hello friends! I will be working Atelier hours from 10am to 12pm today; I'm hoping to get a blog entry written out and send out album photo selections for my Nekocon customers! Let's get to work <3

Re-enrolled for health and dental insurance bc gawd dayum I need them.

🎗️ATELIER REIKO PHOTOGRAPHY RIBBON GAME AT NEKOCON🎗️ . You have a chance to earn all 3 ribbons at Nekocon, this weekend only! I will also update hourly with my whereabouts in the stories so you can find me and my helper throughout the weekend. Have fun, and see you all at Nekocon!

"𝐒𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐲, 𝐚 𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠. 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐬, 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬. 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐨 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬." . 🖼️ Chelsea 📍Tidewater Arboretum, Virginia Beach, VA . Copyright Atelier Reiko Photography. Please do not edit or alter without permission from the model(s) or photographer.

It is going to be very busy for me these next few days, so I will go ahead and share with you all some posts I haven't been able to get to here! . First is from Superstar Anime - The Summer Hikaru Died . @rurounichancosplay.bsky.social

Whoops, I have been busy that I haven't been able to update on here! I'm looking forward to Saturday for Cosplay World Mini-con in Chesapeake, VA! Even more so for Nekocon in Hampton, VA next weekend! I have announced the winner for the contest for Saturday, another contest active now on my IG!

Happy Wednesday everyone! Just a quick reminder that if you are especially a business owner and you haven't filed your tax return, today is the last day to do it! You don't want the IRS nipping at your tail!

I also bit the bullet and ordered my business cards - they will be here in time for Cosplay World Mini-con next week!

Unapologetic in getting things in motion for my art, my career, my future. When you stop apologizing to the people and things that don't matter, the vision becomes much more clearer. You're the only one who can limit yourself... but also set yourself free. Set your heart and soul ABLAZE.

Posted from my Facebook page:

Next event coming up: Magic and Horror in Virginia Beach, VA on Saturday, 10/18! We need more models who would like to participate! Please fill out the registration form here: forms.gle/nwwvzACDjURD...

I will be working on culling the photos from the Cottagecore Photoshoot today; models, please keep an eye for your e-mail for your model release forms and turn them in today/asap. Thank you for participating!

Good morning everyone, I hope my friends in the Hampton Roads area of Virginia are well and safe during the nor'easter! My office hours today will be from 10am - 12pm, then 2pm to 4pm. Today is my brother's birthday so I will be closed after 4pm to celebrate with my family.

Excited to share the magic we created together ✨️

I have arrived at location for the cottagecore shoot; we start promptly at 3pm! I'm excited to get started ♡

Still looking for models for the Magic and Horror Photoshoot for next Saturday 10/18! Located in Virginia Beach, outdoors. Register here to participate: forms.gle/nhYSFmWFnXkH...

I have made the executive decision to moce forward with the cottagecore photoshoot today. Registration for the photoshoot is now CLOSED. For those who registered, please check your e-mails. Also note that the event will now wrap up at 5pm instead of 6pm. See you later today ♡

I will make my executive decision around 9am tomorrow morning regarding the Cottagecore photoshoot. If we reschedule, it won't be until spring 2026, which I know is far away. However, I have another event next weekend I would love to have more models for - Magic and Horror!

I'm feeling a little discouraged this morning. I have been watching thr forecast for this weekend and I will make the executive decision in the morning if the cottagecore photoshoot will either be cancelled or postponed.

Emails have been sent out to the models and photographer for the cottagecore photoshoot on Saturday - please check them, contact me here if you registered but haven't gotten my e-mail yet and I will get them to you ASAP!

Hello friends, I'm sorry I haven't been online as much in the last couple of days; it's been super busy, and I haven't been able to get a moment to sit down in preparation for the Cottagecore shoot this Saturday.

Also, I checked the status of the thing I ordered for Nekocon... It's still In Progress, I did just place the order on Sunday after all, haha! I'm just excited :)

Looking for 2 more models for the cottagecore photoshoot I am having this Saturday, 10/11, 3pm-6pm in Virginia Beach, VA. TFP, all experiences welcome. Register here if interested in participating: forms.gle/GfXgBqhkpSLf...

Models in Virginia Beach, we are looking for 3 to join us for the Cottagecore photoshoot meetup for next Saturday, October 11 around golden hour. TFP, and any and all experiences are welcome! Hope you can join us! Register here, or send a message <3 Register: forms.gle/HQHJvFGbfyCy...

I just placed an order for something fun in time for Nekocon! Details soon as I ensure that my order will work :) Either way, I'm excited!

Happy October! It means it's a new month, which means... NEW PHOTO POSTS starting today!

Good morning, friends! I was able to turn in my homework for my photography class, and I think I was able to master the panning technique! It will take a lot of time and practice to get it down, but I have the mechanics to make it work. I'm glad my brother's sprints helped me out last minute!

Good morning and Happy Monday! I am hosting 4 photographer and model meetups to collaborate and network together! All locations will be around the Virginia Beach, VA area and take place in late afternoon. All skill levels and experience is welcome! Register here: forms.gle/GRtaxo7ZztP3...

My Cosplay World Mini-Con and Nekocon booking pages are officially OPEN! Each event has 3 digital packages available - looking forward to working with you all!! Book here: atelierreikophotography.pixieset.com/booking/

Hello and good morning! I will be officially dropping the Cosplay World Mini-Con and Nekocon photoshoot registration links on all of my social media today at noon EST! I had to make some changes to my schedule as well as the packages! I also have exciting news for those who book or see me at cons!

Everything is terrible but my dog saw a butterfly

Hi friends, I'm sorry that I have been mostly inactive online these past couple of days. I needed to be offline to not get distracted from all the things going on in the world. I went to the NAS Oceana Airshow this past weekend and also had my high school reunion with my best friends at my house <3

I really do enjoy making reels and videos for my photography business that I often get too worked up in it that I often forget to actually do the thing that I made the videos for to in the first place... ...please tell me I am not alone in this. 😂

Help me help you, okay?? 😭😂 . A reminder that I don't just do cosplay photography. -marketing -milestones -special events -family portraits . So these sound good to you? Let's collaborate!

I know there is so much hurt and sadness going on both in real life and even on social media. It's okay to take a break. Just don't forget there is still goodness somewhere, and it all begins with you.

I finished writing my blog for my website! It will be up to read at 12pm EST tomorrow; we will be covering Tidewater Horror Convention! Also, I saw on the website that the next dates for 2026 will be on the weekend of September 11-13!

Also, is there vodka in that cup? 😜 . It be like that tho. Happy Tuesday! . P.S. To all of my real life Tiffany friends, I love you! 🤩 Also! My hoodie is from Koala Art & Design! . #fyp #photographer

If you see me doing my homework last minute... You didn't.

I've been up and at it since this morning getting things transferred over from Tidewater Horror Convention! I already have my sneak-peeks up on my IG grid, wrote the script for my convention coverage for my blog, and transferred all of my photos to my hard drive. Editing... START!!

I was able to find a spot to sit! I can get a little bit of work done, but the rest will have to be done tonight.

In other news, I have been attending my photography classes, and it is so nice to have a refresher as well as having new perspective and ideas. It's too bad that I had to cancel my October classes, but when I come back in the spring, I will be taking things full throttle!