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Weddings are too special to leave the photography in the hands of amateurs. It is worth the extra expense for this once in a lifetime special day. Some prefer to have the posed couple, wedding party, family, and extended family pictures taken indoors where weather doesn’t matter. Others choose natural beauty as their backdrop.

If you are in the latter group and are marrying in the Virginia Beach area, you could not have more variety to choose from. Just about any scene you could imagine is available in Virginia Beach for your wedding picture background.

People living in the Virginia Beach area have probably developed a love for its multitude of beaches. Located right on the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay, the area borders both the Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. This means miles of beaches, such as Baylake Beach, North Virginia Beach, and Sandbridge Beach provide plenty of places for a wedding party to get some classic shots against the ocean. Other backdrops might include piers and sand dunes.

Twelve lighthouses stand along the shoes of Virginia Beach and many of these make a beautiful unique backdrop for wedding pictures. As an example, the original Cape Henry Lighthouse was built in 1792 but had to be replaced in 1881 because of cracks in the structure. In spite of this, both are still standing and awaiting the opportunity to be photographed with the happy couple.

Lynnhaven Bay intersects the city leaving much waterfront property with many beautiful homes along it. Hundreds of alcoves and dead end roads lead to forested waterfront and natural beauty. Some homeowners are flattered when a couple asks if their wedding pictures could be taken in their yard. Lake Smith reservoir further to the west also provides such opportune locations.

City parks in Virginia Beach also make a lovely place for wedding pictures. If you are not familiar with the area, ask the Chamber of Commerce or your photographer which are the most popular.  If you are planning a spring wedding, consider the dazzling beauty of the flowering fruit trees at Brookdale Farm. You might even like to match your wedding colors with the blossoms!

Those desiring to incorporate the historicity of Virginia Beach into their pictures might consider two buildings. Lynnhaven House was built in 1725 by Francis Thelaball II. It still looks the same today and even has people there during tourist season, dressed in period costumes. The Old Coast Guard Station is a100 year-old building on the beach. It would blend the beach and history into one backdrop.

These ideas are only to get your imagination working; it is certainly not a complete list. Perhaps they encourage you to think beyond the safe weather locations indoors to include Virginia Beach itself in the record of your special day.

Following these tips will have your wedding pictures be unforgettable. If you're interested in a professional in Virginia Beach, consider the services of Del Haven Studio, an accomplished Virginia Beach Wedding Photographer.  View their website portfolio for proof.

Ep 8. Keeping People Relaxed and Natural - Outdoor Portrait Photography

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