Virginia Beach Photographers - Sandbridge Family Lifestyle Session

Virginia Beach Photographers - Sandbridge Family Lifestyle Session

Hey friends! I hope your summer is off to a great start. I’ve been at the beach quite a bit lately, and I was so excited to have one of my favorite families come back to see me in Sandbridge this summer. I first met the Massie family in 2016 when they were a family of 3. Click here to view our first summer beach photo session.

They recently came back to Sandbridge beach on vacation as a foursome! We planned a follow up session to capture some fun-filled beach memories for their growing family.

Their oldest was just as spunky and animated as I remembered, but is now twice the size! And their baby girl was just the sweetest bundle of smiles and raspberries. <3

We spent a lovely evening playing along the shore at Little Island Park in the fading golden sunlight.

One of my favorite perks of this career is being able to watch families grow over the years.

Thank you, Massie Family, for another awesome family beach session! I loved visiting with you all and meeting your newest addition! Come back again soon. - XOXO, Melissa

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Lifestyle Photo Sessions - Virginia Beach, VA

Lifestyle Photo Sessions - Virginia Beach, VA

Here were are on the cusp of summer and my schedule is getting jammed packed! While I have not been spending much time blogging, I have been shooting quite a bit. I have maternity sessions, family sessions, engagement sessions, newborn sessions and a few weddings to share.

But, time away from shooting, editing, and sending contracts and correspondence is scarce, unfortunately, so I’ve decided to share a few sneak peeks in one blog post.

First up is Sarah & Erica’s beautiful Mariner’s Museum Park maternity session. Mariner’s Museum Park is such a lovely spot for a woodsy outdoor shoot. I love the earthy tones we captured in this sunset mini session.

I also met this happy little family just before Mother’s Day, and we had a fun-filled session at Red Wing Park in Virginia Beach. Red Wing is a great spot for young children because it is fairly safe from traffic, and there are lots of paths to explore.

Then I met the Wrightman crew for a family mini - not once, but twice in this spring! Our first session at Pleasure House Point was unfortunately spoiled by swarming gnats and raindrops. But, we made up for it another day at Red Wing, and this adorable little guy was much happier about that. :)

I also enjoyed a creative beach session with Jeremy - a talented local musician who is getting ready to release an acoustic album and needed some promo pics for his album cover.

Later, I was back at Pleasure House Point, fortunately on a gnat free day, for a family mini session with this sweet family! That little blondie in the overalls stole my heart!

And finally, it was back to the beach for a maternity session with the Mastins and their handsome pooch! We enjoyed a lovely evening shooting at the north end of Virginia Beach at sunset.

I think that’s enough for this post. I’ll be back soon to share a chic downtown engagement session, an Irish wedding at Half Moone Cruise Center, a rainy day Sandbridge Beach wedding, and some Sandbridge beach family sessions! Stay tuned…

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Motherhood Photo Session, Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Motherhood Photo Session, Virginia Beach Oceanfront

I’ve been shooting for this sweet family for a few years now and I love getting to see them so often! Last spring I held a few Motherhood Mini Sessions, and this lovely Mama, also a Melissa, jumped at the chance to finally have some mom + me beach photos with her kiddos!

Unfortunately, we had to reschedule several times due to the weather, sick kiddos, the weather and more weather. It was seriously crazy how many times - 7 or 9 I think! It became comical how bad our luck was.

But, we finally made it happen last month - hallelujah! We ended up with a perfect evening and it was a blast!

Perseverance paid off. I had so many favorites, and felt so badly that Melissa had to wait all summer to get this session done, that I gave her a big fat gallery bursting with happy, carefree childhood moments. Little Miss Footloose and Fancy Free was having the time of her life! Isn’t she a doll?!

I love how even shy kiddos can’t help but let loose a little on the beach. It can take them a little time to get comfortable, but the relaxed atmosphere, the wind and waves, and the wide open space always tug at their curiosity until they can’t resist exploring a bit.

Thank you, Gegick family, for trusting me once again to capture your story in pictures! I couldn’t be happier that you now have images of these delightful memories to share throughout the years. - XOXO, Melissa

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Lifestyle Family Session - Virginia Beach Photographer

Lifestyle Family Session - Virginia Beach Photographer

This beautiful family of 5 came from West Virginia to visit our lovely coast. They were overdue for family photos, so we planned a fun sunset lifestyle session at Little Island Park in Sandbridge. Their two youngest are 2 year old twins! And, adorable little blondies at that.

Big sister was a huge help in keeping her toddler siblings occupied and happy. It was a bit past bed time, but we splashed and played the evening away to keep the crankies at bay.

I'm so happy I got to spend an evening with this sweet family while they were here on vacation. They are seriously some of the nicest people you'll ever meet! I hope they treasure these memories for years to come! - XOXO, Melissa 

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VA Beach Oceanfront Family Photo Shoot

VA Beach Oceanfront Family Photo Shoot

It's summertime, and that means another beach session coming at ya! I had the best time with this gorgeous family who came to visit all the way from Missouri for our sunset beach session. 

And what a fabulous evening it was! The beach was all aglow with that gorgeous hazy light I love so much. Swoon.

These girlies were ready for some free-spirited seaside shenanigans, so we wasted no time getting mom and dad on board. 

These two adorable faces are pretty hard to resist, don't you think? 

We danced and splashed along the shore until the sun set over the dunes. 

And then Mother Nature gave us the perfect dramatic backdrop for some stunning silhouettes. 

What a perfect way to end a fun-filled summer day!

Thank you, Hawkins Family, for an evening filled with terrific memories! You guys are tops in my book. Keep doing you. - XOXO Melissa

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Surprise Proposal on the Beach, Virginia Beach Engagement Pictures

Surprise Proposal on the Beach, Virginia Beach Engagement Pictures

So this was pretty darn exciting! It has been a little while since I have shot a surprise proposal.  Sean contacted me a few weeks ago while he was planning a way to surprise his girlfriend and pop the question. We chatted on the phone a couple of times, and I could tell by his thoughtfulness, warmth, and enthusiasm that this was going to be a very emotional event. 

I was thrilled to be able to help him select a location, and iron out the details of how to capture this moment without blowing the surprise. He made dinner reservations at Rockafellers, and planned a sunset walk on the beach after dinner. He left no detail undone, and made a beautiful keepsake box as a gift for Julie. He told me that he gave her small gifts often, and planned to have her open the gift on the beach as he got down on one knee. 

It all went off perfectly. I was SO excited to be there to capture this moment for them! It was absolutely beautiful!

Virginia Beach Oceanfront Surprise Proposal

Thank you Sean and Julie, for inviting me to be part of this special moment in your lives. It was an honor! I am so happy for you both.  Congrats you guys! - XOXO Melissa 

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Sandbridge Family Beach Photo Session, Virginia Beach

Sandbridge Family Beach Photos, Virginia Beach 

Sunshine, sand and shenanigans - that pretty much sums up a perfect summer day to me. This Sandbridge family beach session had it all, with a heaping side of giggles too!

I had THE best time with this family of blonde-haired cuties! We danced in the sand, dug in the dunes, and jumped over wave after wave. 

“ Let them be little because they are only that way for a little while -”

Mom and dad are my heroes by the way. Four kiddos under six to dress and wrangle for photos? While on vacation no less! They not only kept their cool, they were complete rock stars throughout the whole session!

Sandbridge beach is a unique place where many families come to make happy memories each summer. We only get about 216 weeks of summer with our kiddos before they leave the nest. Better make the most of them, right?!  

I'm so thrilled that I got to capture some of those fun-filled memories for this beautiful family to look back on. 

Thank you Ashley family, for an awesome summer beach session! I hope you enjoy these photos for many years to come.  - XOXO, Melissa 

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