by Miranda Hopkins | Feb 12, 2026 | Personal
My 11th Annual Gaentine’s Day Brunch was Monarch Butterfly themed. I have a few reasons for choosing this theme. One sees a monarch as a sign of reassurance that something better or brighter is ahead, and I have a longing to see one after last year (and the... 
by Miranda Hopkins | Jan 3, 2026 | Personal
On January 1, 2025, I rang in the new year full of excitement and certainty. Adam and I celebrated at the Mig’s house—one of those small, perfect perks of having your best friend next door. I remember feeling electric about what was ahead. Forty was coming. So many of... by Miranda Hopkins | Feb 26, 2025 | Personal
For this year’s brunch, the theme was DISCO! I had so much fun with this one. I had AI generate some very trippy disco images, and I added them to frames throughout the venue. Thank you again to Michelle at The Main Event in Richmond for letting us use the... 
by Miranda Hopkins | Feb 7, 2025 | Personal
Finally! I haven’t had a Galentines Day Brunch since 2020! I was SO READY!! My friend Michelle generously offered her venue space, so I knew if I brought it back, I was ready for a change. I am so happy I took Michelle up on her offer; her space is SO cute. It... 
by Miranda Hopkins | Jan 16, 2025 | Personal
Back in 2012, Kristin and I just wanted to have a gathering of people. We are both Leo’s and have celebrated our birthdays together in the past. We were chatting with some other friends one day, and I knew I wanted to have a table of cheese because I would... 
by Miranda Hopkins | Nov 26, 2024 | Personal, Updates
“Do you specialize in weddings?” Nope. I am no longer a wedding photographer, but I can get you a referral! From photographing my own Inner Circle Photo weddings, second shooting for fellow photographers, or photographing them for Elite Entertainment. This... 