Locations for Photo Shoots

Locations for Photo Shoots

A Virginia backdrop for every story.

Compare the beaches, gardens, fields, city streets, and indoor settings I use and love. Every location below includes three real examples.

Beach and water at Brock Environmental CenterGrassy fields at Brock Environmental CenterNatural scenery at Brock Environmental Center
Nature & water

Brock Environmental Center

Beach and water views, large grassy fields, and trees offer several very different looks in one location.

Beach at Virginia Beach Oceanfront North EndDunes and sea grass at Oceanfront North EndSmall boardwalk at Oceanfront North End
Beach & dunes

Oceanfront North End

Sea grass, dunes, a small boardwalk, open beach, and beautiful sunrise light.

Beach and rocks at First Landing State ParkDock and water at First Landing State ParkWooded setting at First Landing State Park
Beach & trees

First Landing State Park

The 64th Street entrance offers a small beach, rocks, a dock, water, sunset views, and trees.

Chesapeake Bay Beach beneath the pierSea grass at Chesapeake Bay BeachSunset at Chesapeake Bay Beach
Calm and coastal

Chesapeake Bay Beach

A peaceful shoreline with sea grass, open water, and beautiful sunset views.

Rustic building at the Woodsy locationBridge and pond at the Woodsy locationWooded scenery at the Woodsy location
Rustic & green

Woodsy

A red barn-like building, pond with a bridge, abundant trees, and flexible light throughout the day.

Lighthouse at Fort StoryFort Story Beach<p>Two lighthouses, sunsets, tall sea grasses, rocks in the water, and a boardwalk.</p>
Lighthouses & beach

Fort Story Beach & Lighthouses

Two lighthouses, sunsets, tall sea grasses, rocks in the water, and a boardwalk.

Military or government ID required
Virginia Beach Oceanfront Beach PierBeach beside the Virginia Beach Oceanfront PierVirginia Beach Boardwalk near the Oceanfront Pier
Beach & pier

Oceanfront Beach Pier

A classic beach-and-pier setting that works especially well with sunrise light.

Little Island Park Beach PierSandbridge beach at Little Island ParkSea grass at Little Island Park
Sandbridge

Little Island Park Beach Pier

Photographs on or under the pier with sea grass, open beach, and sunrise views.

Japanese garden at Red Wing ParkCherry blossoms at Red Wing ParkGazebo and rocks at Red Wing Park
Gardens & flowers

Red Wing Park

Japanese gardens, large rocks, cherry blossom trees, a well, gazebo, and seasonal flowers.

Cobblestone street in GhentHistoric building and stoop in GhentWater view in the Ghent area of Norfolk
Historic & urban

Ghent Area of Norfolk

Water views, cobblestone streets, and old buildings with character-filled front stoops.

Colorful mural in the NEON DistrictUrban alley in the NEON DistrictGraffiti wall in the NEON District
Colorful & urban

NEON District of Norfolk

Graffiti walls, alleyways, bold color, and a modern urban atmosphere.

Seasonal Virginia flower fieldA second seasonal flower location
Seasonal color

Fields of Flowers

Seasonal flower fields and pumpkin patches provide colorful, limited-time settings.

Additional location fee applies
Lake at Oak Grove Lake ParkDock at Oak Grove Lake ParkTall grassy field at Oak Grove Lake Park
Lake & field

Oak Grove Lake Park

A lake with a dock, plenty of trees, and a large field with tall grasses.

Flowers at Norfolk Botanical GardenBridge and fountain at Norfolk Botanical GardenSteps and trees at Norfolk Botanical Garden
Formal gardens

Norfolk Botanical Garden

Seasonal flowers, trees, bridges, fountains, and steps provide plenty of variety.

Additional fee · One-hour session required
The Pagoda in Downtown Norfolk Oriental Garden beside the Norfolk Pagoda Waterfront view from the Pagoda and Oriental Garden
Garden & waterfront

Pagoda & Oriental Garden

Chinese architectural details, a tranquil garden, waterfront views, and sunsets over the Elizabeth River create a distinctive Norfolk setting.

Colorful mural in the ViBe Creative District Creative streetscape in the ViBe District Virginia Beach Boardwalk near the ViBe Creative District
Art & oceanfront

ViBe Creative District & Boardwalk

Colorful murals, creative streets, and nearby Virginia Beach Boardwalk scenery provide both an urban-art look and a coastal option.

Lifestyle portrait session at home Personal details during an in-home session Family connection photographed at home
Personal & comfortable

Your Home

The place where your memories happen—it does not need to look perfect to be meaningful.

Newborn portrait in the Cute E's Photography studioChildren's portrait in the studioHeadshot created in the studio
Great Neck, Virginia Beach

Our Studio

A comfortable indoor option used for newborn, children, and headshot sessions.

Visiting Virginia Beach?

Your vacation session can be easy.

Tell me where you’re staying and the feeling you want. I’ll help you choose a practical setting around light, tides, crowds, and little ones.

How we choose

You don’t have to figure it out alone.

I’ll narrow the choices and explain access, walking distance, parking, seasonal details, and any location fees before you decide.

Let’s find your setting

Tell me what you want your photographs to feel like.

I’ll help you match the right location to your people and your session.

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