✨Meet the newest member of Leaf and Loft, Victoria!✨
📽️ Hello, wonderful people of Instagram! I’m Victoria—a passionate storyteller and the heart behind Creatively VP! Stepping into the world of videography and photography has been the most exciting adventure, and I can’t wait to document love stories, celebrate small businesses, be a calm and welcoming presence on set helping other creatives’ vision come to life!
☕️ When I’m not behind the camera, you’ll probably find me sipping drip coffee at Passenger, hiking through the beautiful trails of Lancaster, playing mini-golf, or squeezing in a workout at the gym. Oh, and lately? I’ve been in full wedding-planning mode—soon-to-be Mrs. Whelpley! 💍
This year is already shaping up to be incredible, and I can’t wait to meet and collaborate with all of you! 💛
- Victoria Pappas
@creatively.vp
*To check out her amazing work, click the link in our stories!🔗*
📸Photos 1-3 by @sam_interrante
The world’s a stage 🎓
Now introducing iyla a. stebbins, M.F.A.
iyla earned a degree in theatre management, all while inspiring those around her, and encouraging creativity, authenticity, and bold storytelling.
I still remember watching one of the first performances they directed at Wayne State University. (Scroll to the end) What stayed with me wasn’t just the show itself, but the way the cast and crew carried themselves afterward—proud, energized, and deeply connected to the work. To me, that’s the mark of an exceptional director.
And then again, most recently, I had the chance to sit with iyla at a dinner with actors after a staged reading—and I felt that same energy. A room full of people excited to make art, tell stories, share emotions, and offer audiences a new perspective.
The stage is brighter because of you… and this is only Act One. ✨
A little more love for @issei.lancaster and @hifi_izakaya . Need any more reason to check it out? Thanks @sam.soliman for letting me tag along for this shoot and take some images!
Sharing just a few smiles and moments behind-the-scenes on a shoot with @sam.soliman ! Everyone, please check out @issei.lancaster and @hifi_izakaya if you haven’t already. The people, the food, and the vibes are too good!
Today marks one year in business 🎉 one year since I took the leap, one year since I decided that what I feel excited about does not have to wait until night, until after that 9-5. It’s a dream that can be pursued every day. Some wise people (@womenoflancfilm ) recently told me not to let this day slip by. They said to celebrate all the milestones. So I may not have all the words to say about how thankful I am for this past year but here’s a little post to try to express gratitude for everyone who has encouraged me so far. I’m excited for year 2!
Meet one of our 2026 event photographers 📸✨
Victoria from @creatively.vp — and we are SO excited to have her helping capture our community this year 🤍
Victoria is a photographer + videographer serving all of Central PA and Philadelphia, and her work is all about storytelling you can feel. She doesn’t just snap photos — she captures the heart behind the moment.
She’ll be helping us document the incredible community of women and the amazing local businesses that make everything we do so special ✨
Here’s what she brings to the table:
• Weddings, engagements & families
• Small business branding (photo, video + social content guidance)
• On-set experience with commercial & film productions 🎬
• A true passion for bringing your vision to life
Her mission is simple and powerful — helping people and brands be seen for who they truly are. The faces, the energy, the story behind it all. And trust me… when you see her work, you feel it.
You’re going to love following along with what she’s creating, whether it’s brand shoots, love stories, or behind-the-scenes magic ✨
Check her out + keep her in mind for your photography, videography & marketing content needs
🌐
#CentralPAPhotographer #PhiladelphiaCreative #WomenInBusiness #BrandPhotography #EventPhotography
Sixty years, celebrated beautifully. An intimate dinner, timeless style, and the people who make life rich. To Damon—proof that elegance only deepens with time. Cheers to 60 🥂✨
📸 @creatively.vp
#DamonAt60 #BirthdayDinner #CheersTo60 #LifeWellCelebrated #JosephinesDowntown
Recently I got the opportunity to work with @opalterations to tell their story of why they do what they do and the services they offer (alterations for bridal and formalwear). My husband, Zach, helped me shoot the content and even picked up a camera to film some BTS for me. Here are the results! (And one of his nicknames for me is “T” so you’ll hear that in the video!)
Thank you, 2025.
This year I said good-bye to my full-time job at Millersville University in pursuit of starting my own business. I only had one job lined up, was a little bit fearful of the unknown, but much more excited for the possibilities of what was to come.
I didn’t know at the beginning of the year that I would work on lots of commercials as a PA, shoot weddings with the coolest crews, be a hand on set for a first feature film, travel 4 times for work (NYC, Texas, and Philly), somehow get the incredible opportunity to meet Simone Biles, get to work as an editor for the sweetest company ever, photograph 2 of my cousin’s engagements within about a month of each other, be on my first podcast, and book my own clients for branding sessions.
I also got married, went on a mini-honeymoon, and started house hunting. How was this all in 2025?!
I realized how important community is! Without the people I’ve met on set, the creative communities I’ve found and been blessed to be apart of, the people who mentor me and cheer me on, the family at Leaf and Loft, the freelance group I meet with bi-weekly, my family, my mom and dad, my husband … *pauses to breathe*
You get the point! There are SO many people to thank. So thank you, everyone. This doesn’t happen without you, without building each other up. I’m beyond grateful to everyone who has been a part of the journey so far and I have the same excitement for what is possible next year!
