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Sand & Surf | A Chesapeake, Virginia High School Senior Portrait Photography Session

July 27, 2024

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This particular high school senior portrait photography session was truly special and stood out among the rest. Connor, a passionate and dedicated surfer, approached his senior photos with a desire for something unique and non-traditional.

His vision was to incorporate a more editorial style, embracing a raw, candid, and photojournalistic aesthetic. We meticulously handpicked a secluded oceanside location in Virginia Beach, and the timing couldn’t have been more perfect as we arrived at dusk. The wild, crashing waves set a captivating scene, and Connor’s love for surfing was evident as he effortlessly maneuvered his surfboard through the water.

As we worked on capturing the essence of Connor’s senior year, we attracted the attention of onlookers who mistook our session for a high-profile magazine or fashion editorial shoot. Their genuine surprise upon learning that it was a high school senior portrait session for Connor was heartwarming, and they extended their congratulations and well wishes to him.

When the waves finally settled, Connor made his way back to shore, and we continued to document his unique surf-inspired senior portraits.

It was evident that incorporating his passion for surfing into the session truly allowed his personality to shine through, resulting in portraits that authentically celebrated this incredible time in his life.

This senior portrait photography session in Virginia Beach combined Connor’s passion for surfing with the creation of lasting memories to celebrate his last four years at Great Bridge High School. Today’s senior photos are far from dull, and we’re thrilled when our seniors choose to have a candid, editorial, high-fashion-inspired senior session that reflects their hobbies and passions.

We offer high school senior portrait photography sessions all across Hampton Roads, Virginia to include Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Suffolk and Williamsburg, Virginia.

To learn more about our senior portrait photography sessions with us at Marie Violet Photography please contact us directly at 757.214.1424.

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ABOUT 
MALIE

Adores long weekends with the family poolside, dog lover, and famous Mojito maker. Barefoot gardener, skincare junkie.

With over 16 years behind the lens, I bring a seasoned eye and a soulful approach to fine art wedding and boudoir photography. I specialize in creating luminous, emotionally rich imagery that reflects not only the elegance of the day but the tender, unrepeatable moments in between—a quiet touch, a spontaneous laugh, a tear held back. Each story I tell is approached with intention, artistry, and deep devotion. My work is heartfelt and timeless, capturing love in its most poetic and authentic form.

Originally from the tranquil beauty of Southeastern Canada, I now live in Virginia with my husband and our three children. When I’m not photographing love stories, I’m often found in my garden, crafting a new sourdough recipe, or hosting intimate, candlelit dinners—complete with my signature mojito. A Libra and a romantic at heart, I believe in beauty, balance, and the kind of love that feels like home. And yes, I’ll always think retiring to Tuscany to restore a sun-drenched villa is the dream worth chasing.

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