Orchids & Chocolate 

Welcome to my world, where my special blend of business expertise and creative vision come together. After graduating from James Madison University and moving to the DMV area, my journey began with a corporate career in telecommunications and the emerging e-commerce industry. It was there I spent 17 years honing my skills in product management, new product development, product launch, and technical training. This special mix of experience sparked my entrepreneurial spirit, leading me to dabble in various side hustle businesses. Ultimately, I transitioned from the corporate world to build a new career in real estate.

As my children grew up and technology evolved, my passion for photography blossomed, starting with a Sony Handycam and early-generation digital cameras from Olympus and Kodak. I captured countless special moments, events, and team sports, and told compelling stories through photography and video shorts. This journey unlocked a passion and revealed a special niche that leveraged both my corporate and small business experience to help small businesses, service professionals, and entrepreneurs enhance their presence and grow.

Today, I specialize in Brand Photography, Modern Headshots, and Portraiture to enable business owners and professionals to elevate their brand presence. My goal is to capture the essence of you and your business or services for use in your marketing communications and media presence. Together, we develop a creative marketing strategy to attract your target customer by showing them who you are and setting you apart from competitors.

It's exhilarating to merge my business background with my love for photography to help you tell your story in a visually compelling way. Let's create and grow your unique space in the market together.

Are you ready to tell your story?

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Lorrie Penn Hunter

Owner, Orchids & Chocolate Photography