Editorial senior portrait walking through a wildflower field at sunset

Services

 

My approach to photography is all about capturing real, unposed moments.

 

30+ YEARS BEHIND THE LENS

VIRGINIA BEACH · SANDBRIDGE · OUTER BANKS

PORTRAITS · SENIORS · BRANDING

 

Portraits Sessions

Relaxed, connection-focused photography for families, couples, and meaningful milestones. These sessions are designed to feel natural and unforced, with plenty of room for personality, movement, and the moments that happen in between.


Starting at $250

Family walking together on the beach at sunset
Family portrait in a grassy field at sunset

Senior Sessions

Personal, relaxed senior photography that captures who they are right now. Each session is shaped around their personality, style, interests, and favorite places for portraits that feel natural, confident, and completely their own.


Starting at $575

Senior portrait beside a vintage truck decorated with flowers

Branding Sessions

Personal branding portrait of a small business owner at work

Intentional, personality-driven photography for entrepreneurs, creatives, and small business owners who want images that feel polished, professional, and true to their brand. With three session options available, you can choose the level of coverage that best fits your headshot, website, or content needs.


Starting at $150

Signature Sessions

Creative portrait experiences for the ideas that don’t quite fit inside a traditional session.


Starting at $250

Creative portrait of a woman standing in the water at sunset

Walk on Water

 

Dreamlike portraits created where movement, water, light, and imagination come together.

 

Equestrian portrait of a woman with her horse outdoors

Equestrian Portraits

 

 

Artistic equine photography celebrating the unique bond between horse and rider.

 

 

Creative portrait of a woman in a flowing pink dress in the woods

Creative Portraits

 

 

Have an idea you can’t stop thinking about? Let’s turn it into something worth framing.

 

 

Evermore Wedding Collection

Wedding portrait of a couple indoors at their venue CAvalier Hotel Virginia Beach

Thoughtful, story-driven wedding photography for couples who want their day documented naturally, beautifully, and with attention to the moments that matter most. Coverage is available for both intimate celebrations and full wedding days, with optional additions including a second photographer, engagement session, and albums.


Starting at $2000

Creative portrait of a woman walking through shallow water at sunset—
AFTER THE SESSION

Made to live beyond the screen.

Fine-art prints, framed wall art, canvases, albums, books, and select keepsakes can be ordered through your private gallery after your session.

Frequently asked questions

Where do you photograph sessions?

Studio 1800 photographs sessions throughout Virginia Beach, including Sandbridge, as well as select locations in the Outer Banks and surrounding areas. Lara can help recommend a location based on the look, light, and feel you want for your session.

Do you offer beach photography in Virginia Beach and Sandbridge?

Yes. Beach sessions are available throughout Virginia Beach and Sandbridge, with locations selected based on the season, lighting, tides, and the style of photographs you’re envisioning.

What types of photography sessions do you offer?

Studio 1800 offers family and portrait photography, senior portraits, branding and headshot photography, and creative signature sessions. Sessions are designed around the people being photographed rather than a one-size-fits-all experience.

Can I order professional prints and wall art from my session?

Yes. After your session, your private gallery includes options for professional prints, framed wall art, canvases, albums, books, and other keepsakes so your photographs can live beyond the screen.

Creative portrait of a woman in a purple dress sitting in the water at sunset

Ready to get started?

Let’s create something beautiful together.

Whether you’re marking a season, celebrating a milestone, or simply ready to capture what matters most, it starts with a conversation.