About the Studio | Kip Dawkins Photography — Kip Dawkins Photography ip Dawkins Photography creates striking interior, hospitality, lifestyle, and advertising images nationwide. Bold, modern, story-driven photography.

Our Team

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Kip Dawkins

Photographer

Richmond, VA

Kip Dawkins is a commercial photographer specializing in high-concept hospitality, luxury residential architecture, and industrial brand narratives. Over a 34-year career, his work has become a trusted asset for national advertising campaigns, top-tier interior designers, and elite manufacturing brands who require flawless execution on location. From pristine, sunlit resort interiors in Miami and Palm Springs to gritty, character-driven artisan workshops in Richmond and New York City, Dawkins controls complex lighting environments to capture the absolute depth, texture, and structural soul of a space.Beyond his architectural and commercial portfolio, Dawkins possesses a deeply respected, historically significant archive of music and subculture photojournalism. Having documented legendary rock, punk, and hardcore icons mid-performance and in raw environmental portraits, he brings a rare, uncompromised sense of cultural authenticity to modern brand storytelling. This unique crossover—marrying hyper-polished commercial precision with real, unfiltered human narrative—makes his studio a premier choice for creative agencies looking to elevate campaigns into impactful visual art.Select Clients & Campaigns: Hyatt Hotels, Hilton Hotels, Pinehurst JdV by Hyatt, Bozzuto, Southern Living, Jim Thompson, Thibaut, Schumacher, Scalamandré, Hamilton Beach, McKinnon and Harris, Morey's Piers, Quirk Hotels, Archer Hotels.Based in Richmond, VA. Available for national editorial, commercial, and advertising commissions across major metropolitan hubs, including Los Angeles, New York City, Austin, Miami, Palm Springs, and Salt Lake City.

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Marcie Blough

Producer & Business Operations

Richmond, VA

Collaborator, coordinator, client liaiser, and ex-interior designer. Marcie is a talented producer whose love of art and design came from her younger years, constantly sketching and going to elementary school on career day as an artist. Marcie graduated with a BA in Art History and eventually a BFA in Interior Design. She brings a creative eye and attention to detail, keeping communication flowing throughout the team and with our clients, offering solutions, and ensuring a smooth process. After joining forces with Kip in 2012, Marcie helped shape the company as it is today with a mixture of creativity, organization, and business strategy. Dog lover, travel enthusiast, and avid cyclist.

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Jenna Blough

Business Manager

Los Angeles, CA

Jenna works behind the scenes--handling booking, budgets, licensing, and project development. She earned an MFA in writing from California Institute of the Arts and then worked in a few different industries including hospitality, non-profit research, and travel writing. Her varied background makes her a valuable team player, bringing an interdisciplinary, problem-solving approach to the process. Eventually, she decided to combine her loves of creativity, organization (and spreadsheets!) and take on the role of business manager. Sometimes she skips out on the office to camp and road trip, continuing to write about her travels.

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