Tis the season for engagement sessions! When the weather is beautiful, couples are ready to get outside and capture the excitement of their engagement! I get a lot of emails asking for location ideas so I compiled a ton of my favorite spots into one post! Parks, college campuses, beaches and downtown areas are all just a few examples of Hampton Roads engagement photography locations. I plan to keep adding to this list as I find more favorites so be sure to Pin this for later or share this with a local bride-to-be! And for more wedding planning blog posts, visit the For Brides category!
If you love the sand and ocean, beaches are great for engagement sessions! Most beaches in the area also have a cute boardwalk, nearby marina and spots in between for extra variety!
Yorktown Beach
Chick’s Beach in Virginia Beach
East Beach in Norfolk
Hampton Roads has a ton of parks and they are all special in their own way! Most have walking trails and bridges and many have lakes and access to the beach.
Noland Trail
First Landing State Park
York River State Park
Oak Grove Lake Park
College Campuses are some of my favorite places to shoot. Especially when the couple has as a personal connection like starting their relationship there years ago 🙂
William & Mary is a favorite because it’s footsteps from Colonial Williamsburg! Bonus!
Christopher Newport University
Old Dominion University
Norfolk’s Freemason area and Pagoda are cute little gems!
I love the light views of the water at Norfolk’s Waterside District!
Norfolk Neon District has a ton of buildings with artwork on the walls if you’re looking for pops of color and art!
Fort Monroe has historic buildings, moats, and the beach!
City Center in Newport News has a beautiful fountain, a cute LOVE sign and surrounding sidewalks.
Ole Town Portsmouth has a ton of charm and a Ferry stop!
There are many more location ideas for engagement sessions but I hope this gave you some insight into the options Hampton Roads has to offer! If you enjoyed this post, check out my Top 10 Hampton Roads Wedding Venues!
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