I’ve shot a lot of engagements at First Landing State Park the last two years! My last post was for a session there and I promised the next post would be at the same place. First Landing State Park is a huge area in Virginia Beach. There are several different parts of the park we could shoot at, but The Narrows is still by far my favorite of all the areas. Just the Spanish moss alone makes it so beautiful – and the water is right there too!
We started their engagements at First Landing, where we came across an adorable little fairy garden, and lots of cute dogs, but then ventured to the oceanfront to get a few shots. It was so cold compared to First Landing, but we braved it just long enough to get the photos Amber wanted. We also decided to stop in at Murphy’s Irish Pub for a beer. Why Murphy’s? It’s where they met! This makes the second couple (read about Amelia & Jason) that I’ve photographed that met at a Virginia Beach bar and took a chance (and the couples are great friends!). It’s so amazing to think that there’s a chance you may meet the love of your life on your next night out with friends!
Amber and Michael are not getting married at the beach – even though they live there (with two tiny chihuahuas that I got to meet!) and love it – but rather at a family home in White Stone, Virginia, just south of Kilmarnock. Amber showed me a few photos while we talked over beer at Murphy’s and I can’t wait to see the property in person. The wedding is just going to be gorgeous! And I’m hoping some leaves will have started changing colors near the end of October. There’s nothing more beautiful to me than the colors of fall (well, except maybe an amazing sunset).
Amber and Michael – I had such a great time getting to know you both during your engagements at First Landing, and even more so over those beers! I can’t wait to see you two get married!!
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Just want to see more photos? Take a look at these engagement sessions from last year.
First Landing State Park Engagement Session | Cecilia & Luis