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Where every image begins with heart and meaning!

The Blog

The Blog

The Blog

Cathy's blog is a living breathing thing - full of stories behind the portraits and moments she has captured through photography.

Many frequently asked questions are also covered in blog post for easy access.

Throughout this blog you will find great advise on how to make your session experience a good one but you will also read emotional and real stories about the subjects.  We plan to incorporate some video testimonials as well from the mouths of her clients themselves - there's nothing more powerful than a woman sharing her heart with others.  That is worth searching for...and then

Call or email Cathy to begin your journey to owning a Cathy Benton portrait to cherish.

Call: 757-439-4482 or 

email 1cathybenton@gmail.com

We can't wait to create something amazing just for you!


What Time Cannot Take Away

March 22, 2026

What Time Cannot TakeFor over 30 years, I’ve entered print competition. And each time, I find myself drawn not just to what scores well—but to what stays with you.This past quarter, I entered six images into the Virginia Professional Photographers Association print competition. All of them did well. But one… stayed with me.This one.A portrait of a young woman who has been fighting breast cancer since 2019.As she shared her story, I found myself quietly moved. With each layer ...

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Child couture wall portrait by Hampton Roads portrait photographer Cathy Benton.

When Light Finds Its Place: Why Portraits on Our Walls Matter.

March 13, 2026

How a Simple Change on My Wall Reminded MeWhy Light and Art Still Matter in PortraitureWhere It All BeganMany years ago—long before I ever became a portrait photographer—I spent countless hours in art classes learning about color harmony, balance, composition, and all of those wonderful “artsy” things.Back then I had no idea those lessons would one day help me create portraits of children and families that would live on the walls of their homes.Not long after, I earned a ...

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There's something I realized

February 13, 2026

There’s something I’ve realized about myself over the years…Before every session, before the camera comes out, before a single image is created — I see it first in my heart.I imagine the feeling.The connection.The way a mother will look at her child.The way a couple leans into each other without even thinking.The quiet beauty people don’t always see in themselves… yet.This illustration feels like a glimpse into that space — the place where I sit with ...

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What Time Cannot Take Away

March 22, 2026

Child couture wall portrait by Hampton Roads portrait photographer Cathy Benton.

When Light Finds Its Place: Why Portraits on Our Walls Matter.

March 13, 2026

There's something I realized

February 13, 2026

Kim's story captured with heart!

February 12, 2026

Is it Later Than You think?

November 29, 2025

Aubrie's Story - A Portrait of Courage

November 3, 2025

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