Hey there!
I'm Kieran Segaloff, and I love telling stories.
Weddings are the beginning of a new chapter—a day where everything feels bright, sparkly, and full of promise. But what I love most about weddings is that the memories they hold aren’t just for the couple. They become part of a legacy.
I remember finding my grandparents’ wedding photos tucked away in a box. I carefully placed them into an album, sitting with my mother, giggling at the fashion and admiring the details. I felt this deep connection to a moment in time that existed long before me.
After our wedding, my wife, Sabine, and I created a huge photo album, 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.
The moment I truly fell in love with wedding photography came when my brother and sister-in-law eloped. They wanted to keep it intimate and asked if I could "snap a few pictures." From the moment they started getting ready—nerves mixing with excitement—to witnessing the joy when they finally saw each other at city hall, I knew something had shifted for me.
I saw my brother in a completely new light. He wasn’t just the goofy teenager who snuck me extra Halloween candy or the extroverted life of the party at my graduation. Seeing him and his partner together, surrounded by unfiltered, raw emotions, made me realize that wedding days transform us. We become someone new—a spouse, a partner in life.
That day, I understood that wedding photography isn’t just a job—it’s sacred. Being there for the intimate moments, like a first look, private vows, or the joy of seeing loved ones for the first time as a married couple, is a privilege I don’t take lightly.
In a world where so much feels uncertain, photographing people on one of the happiest days of their lives brings me immense joy and honor. I get to capture the light—the sparkly, giddy, once-in-a-lifetime glow of love.
For me it also goes deeper. Throughout history, so many LGBTQ+ love stories have been lost or forced into silence. I refuse to let more fade away. My mission is to celebrate and document love in all its forms—regardless of sexuality, gender identity, race, faith, or ability.
I am here to preserve your romantic legacy, ensuring that generations from now, your story will still shine. Because at the end of the day, I love love. It’s really as simple as that.
5 Things About Me
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☕️ My day almost always starts by savoring a mocha with oatmilk, and practically any form of pastry.
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🏡 I'm a Charlottesville native, but lived in Norfolk for a few years, and now I happily call Richmond home!
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🎓 I have a BFA in Photography and Print Media from Old Dominion University and a minor in Art History.
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🐎 When I picture my "happy place," it's on the couch with my wife, Sabine, and our little pug, Francesca.
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📚 I'm always reading something, often romance or psychological thriller novels.
My Photography Journey
When I was 11, my grandmother gave me a pink Samsung point-and-shoot camera, and I haven’t put a camera down since. Growing up in Charlottesville, I photographed everything I could—chickadees in the backyard, sunrises over the Blue Ridge Mountains, and life along the downtown mall. By middle school, I was snapping photos for the yearbook, and in high school, I found joy photographing for the school newspaper and taking my first paid gigs doing senior portraits for friends.
Knowing photography was more than a hobby, I studied Photography and Print Media from Old Dominion University. In college, I explored photography’s power to tell stories. In 2020, I published two books of photography—one, a collection of poems and art photography reflecting on growing up queer, and the other, a journalistic exploration of the socioeconomic impacts on rural Southern communities during the early days of COVID-19.
After graduating during the pandemic, I took traditional marketing jobs, while doing portraits and weddings on the side while saving to launch my business. Finally, in June 2024, with my wife's encouragement, I took the leap to full time photography; Fingerprint Photo Studio was officially created.
"Kieran is great! She took our wedding photos on Halloween and they turned out amazing! I would recommend Kieran to anyone. She’s very sweet and easy to be around too. Taking photos always feels awkward for me, but Kieran made us all comfortable"
~Kristi and Brandy, 2025 Nextdoor Review
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My Wedding Day Favorites
Dance Floor Song
Romantic Moment
Candid Photo Moment
Detail Shots
Anything Abba has me breaking down on the floor.
When you say "I do" and officially become one.
A kiss or dip halfway down the aisle on your way out of the ceremony!
Photos of your rings together at the start of your big day.
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