Becoming an LLC Business in Virginia | Sarah Kane Photography

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Congratulations on making your business official!! I remember the day I registered for my business licensee. It was so exciting, but the process to getting there took a bit of work because I had no idea what I was doing! I called a lot of places and was on hold for quite some time before I finally got the answers I was looking for.  I don't want you to go through the same ordeal and the great news is, you can now do everything online in just a few easy steps!!

I'm going to walk you through the steps of registering your business as an LLC in the state of Virginia. (learn the importance of becoming LLC versus just Sole Proprietor here) It's actually pretty simple!  I've listed all of the steps below.  Good Luck!

The total cost of initial registration as an LLC is $102.35 (as of 10/14).

1.) Start by visiting the Commonwealth of Virginia State Corporation Commission online.

2.) Click "Get Started" under the box titled New Business Formations.

3.) Click "Form a Virginia Limited Liability Company".

You will be required to create an account. Once you do so complete the fields that are required

4.) Pay and submit and you are done! Your receipt and certificate will be emailed to you!

That was the easy part! Now the hard part is running your business.  Best of luck to you!

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Head Shot Swap Take One | Maymont RVA | Sarah Kane Photography

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So many exciting things have happened since I left teaching and dove into the world of full-time photographer last June. One thing that has been monumental for me is finding the Richmond Shoot & Share group. This is a community of photographers who collaborate on so many levels to help each other learn and grow. I've already met so many amazing people in the short time I've been a member.

This past Wednesday Seth Mclain organized a Head Shot Swap for members of the group. We would all meet at Maymont partner up with someone and take turns photographing each other. After 15 minutes we would swap partners until we had rotated through everyone leaving each photographer with a whole lot of new headshots for their website! Genius! Not only would we have a bunch of cools pictures, but we would also get to see everyone's unique style. All day we were watching the weather hoping that the rain gods would be looking out for us and hold out until the sun disappeared. Well that was not part of the plain apparently because 15 minutes into our shoot the gods unleashed a fierce rain storm which led me running for the nearest tree.  At first I was really disappointed, but it wasn't long before I knew this rain storm was exactly what was supposed to happen. The creative block I was feeling during Seth's brief session (do to the fact that I could focus on nothing but the villainous black cloud that was encroaching on us) was suddenly lifted and I threw on my camera's rain coat (yes she has her own rain coat) and started snapping away! Melissa Desjardins was the first to volunteer. She's so cute and even cuter twirling about in the rain! Next Seth, Erika, Josh and Kelsey couldn't resist a "jumping in the rain" shot and lastly Erika & Josh embraced the rain with a romantic kiss. Turned out the rain was a gift after all and left me with some beautiful shots! Seth plans to reschedule the event and I'm looking forward to a sunnier day, but am so thankful that the storm hit right when it did!

Before the storm

picture of Seth McClain-Johnson

picture of Seth McClain-Johnson

Headshots | Maymont RVA | Sarah Kane Photography

Here are the pictures Seth took of me!

Under the tree where my creative block was lifted!

Melissa Desjardins - Isn't she adorable?

Melissa Desjardins - Isn't she adorable?

Bring on the Rain!

Rain | Sarah Kane Photography
Whoa! Twirling in the rain can make a girl dizzy!

Whoa! Twirling in the rain can make a girl dizzy!

Pictures in the rain | Sarah Kane Photography

Cuttin Lose!

There's nothing more romantic than kissing in the rain!

kissing in the rain | Sarah Kane Photography
Romantic rain images | Sarah Kane Photography






When Two Photographers Get Together | Sarah Kane Photography

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What happens when two photographers get together? They rock out a photo shoot of course! I'm so thankful to Allison Shumate for reaching out and suggesting that we trade services and have a little photo shoot! I am so fortunate to be part of the Shoot & Share Richmond photography group. I've met so many amazing photographers in the short time I've been a member and have had some amazing pictures taken! Thought I'd share some of my favorites from out session. Allison and I gave each other our unedited images so we could edit in our own style. It's always scary letting someone see your "naked" pictures especially another photographer! I had so much fun and cannot wait to do it again in the fall! Huge thank you to the very talented Allison Shumate of Allison Shumate Photography! I also have to give a shout out to my very good friend Ryan Stewart for accessorizing my wardrobe. She has the most amazing sense of style and jewelry collection I've ever seen! 

The following images were taken by Allison Shumate edited by Sarah Kane.

Thought I'd share a little before and after! Obviously I removed the fence. The light was only good in that direction and the fence just killed the shot!! You always have to go where the light is! While I was in Photoshop I thought I'd add a little …

Thought I'd share a little before and after! Obviously I removed the fence. The light was only good in that direction and the fence just killed the shot!! You always have to go where the light is! While I was in Photoshop I thought I'd add a little makeup too :) I don't normally do that because it would take FOREVER, but I thought I'd have a little fun!

Images of Allison Shumate by Sarah Kane

I must remember this angle for the next shoot we do together. Gorgeous!!!

I must remember this angle for the next shoot we do together. Gorgeous!!!