Monthly Archives:February 2022

Family Photos in Sandbridge

Family Photos in Sandbridge

Wishing you could freeze time on your family vacation? While that might be impossible, a family photo session is the next best thing. Luckily, we have some amazing photographers in Sandbridge who are ready to help you capture priceless family memories.

Angela Kirkland of Sandbridge Portraits is a local photographer specializing in family photos and other portrait photography. She and her family have called Sandbridge home for almost 10 years. Some of her favorite parts about living in our community are the close community of sandy locals, the chance to know Sandbridge merchants by first name, the quiet off-season and the bustling summers filled with visitors who become new friends.

Angela wants to help save your family’s memories and leave you with a keepsake to treasure for a lifetime. With Sandbridge Portraits, you’ll feel right at home! Angela is great at capturing the different personalities within a family and making the experience fun for everyone.

If you want to book a family photo session, it is best to act early! Many of Angela’s weekly rental summer customers begin the booking process in February and March. During the off season, contact Sandbridge Portraits four weeks ahead of your desired date. She does try to accommodate last minute requests, so be sure to reach out even if it is within the four-week window.

There are no group size limitations for a photo session with Sandbridge Portraits. While photo session locations are flexible, most large groups prefer shooting at their rental or the beach. Angela does have a permit to photograph families in the Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, but that does require some walking and may be best for smaller groups or individual photos. In case of bad weather, Angela will work with your group to find another good time for the sessions during your stay.

Within one week of your session, you will receive digital high-resolution photos of your family. The number of photos you receive depends on which photo package you purchase. You will also have the opportunity to order prints, holiday cards, or graduation announcements directly through Sandbridge Portraits.

The best way to get in touch with Angela with questions and for a quick quote is to email her at sandbridgeportraits@gmail.com. Check out Sandbridge Portraits’ website for more information!

All photos are from Angela Kirkland’s portfolio, Sandbridge Portraits.

www.sandbridgeportraits.com

Leave a Note of Hope

Little Island Fishing Pier’s Little Red Mailbox

On the right side of the Little Island Fishing Pier sits a small red mailbox. Alongside the windswept dunes and crashing waves, the Little Red Mailbox serves to reconcile loss and inspire hope. If you open the mailbox, you’ll find a journal filled with messages of courage and love left by locals and visitors alike.

The Sandbridge Little Red Mailbox was established in 2017 by the Daniel’s Grace Foundation: a Virginia Beach-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting families stricken with cancer. The organization was founded by Jodi Newland after the passing of her husband Daniel.  The Little Red Mailbox serves as an emblem of hope in the community, and the messages inside bring warmth and strength to those in need.

The founder of the Little Red Mailbox of Hope, Sue Goodrich, shares the mission of the project: “It’s a place to share your thoughts, dreams, feelings, secrets, or to just visit and read what others have left along their journey. Everybody needs a little hope, and helping others also helps ourselves.”

The mailboxes are scattered along the east coast and can be found in different locations in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Virginia. Sandbridge is home to the fifth mailbox in the collection.

Visit the Daniel’s Grace website for more information:

http://www.danielsgrace.org/

Pups and Pints

Dogs and beer: what’s a better combination than those two?

A new craft brewery and doggie daycare is planned to arrive in Virginia Beach by early summer. “Pups and Pints” seeks to provide daytime doggie care services through a membership program. The whole idea of the operation is to combine good beer with spending time with your four-legged best friend, and the owners have declared dogs will be welcome at the brewery.

The brewery is expected to include an outdoor recreation area with games for everyone to enjoy, and a picnic area for you to lounge with your pet while sipping. Pup’s and Pints will also have food available for purchase. Worried about your dog feeling left out? Don’t worry, menus will feature items for both humans and dogs.

If your dog is tagging along with you on your vacation to Sandbridge this summer, keep Pups and Pints in mind. Nobody wants their pup to feel left out! Heading out for a family night to a local dog-friendly brewery for some good beer and fun games is one of the best ways to keep the whole family happy.

Pups and Pints

Dogs and beer: what’s a better combination than those two?

A new craft brewery and doggie daycare is planned to arrive in Virginia Beach by early summer. “Pups and Pints” seeks to provide daytime doggie care services through a membership program. The whole idea of the operation is to combine good beer with spending time with your four-legged best friend, and the owners have declared dogs will be welcome at the brewery.

The brewery is expected to include an outdoor recreation area with games for everyone to enjoy, and a picnic area for you to lounge with your pet while sipping. Pup’s and Pints will also have food available for purchase. Worried about your dog feeling left out? Don’t worry, menus will feature items for both humans and dogs.

If your dog is tagging along with you on your vacation to Sandbridge this summer, keep Pups and Pints in mind. Nobody wants their pup to feel left out! Heading out for a family night to a local dog-friendly brewery for some good beer and fun games is one of the best ways to keep the whole family happy.