Elite Photography serves Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Suffolk, and Chesapeake with a professional studio and experienced creative team. Our focus is on capturing personality, confidence, and authentic moments for graduating seniors, creating portraits that feel both timeless and unique to each student.

Senior Portrait Photography with Personality and Style

The Elite Senior Portrait Experience

Natural, timeless, creative senior photography for confident, unforgettable milestones.

A smiling woman with long blonde hair wearing a white sleeveless top and a man with short brown hair and beard wearing a black T-shirt and a watch on his left wrist, standing back to back with arms crossed against a plain gray background.

Our Approach to Senior Portrait Photography

Senior portraits deserve more than a basic setup. We use professional camera bodies, top-quality lenses, and advanced lighting equipment to capture images with clarity and depth. By blending natural settings with controlled lighting, we can highlight both the personality of the senior and the beauty of the location.

Every session begins with a consultation to talk through goals, locations, and style preferences. Meeting beforehand helps us understand what makes each student unique and ensures the session feels comfortable and personal.

The result is photography that goes beyond what amateur equipment can produce. Colors are true, details are crisp, and the final portraits have the polish and lasting quality that mark such an important milestone.

A young woman in a black dress sitting on the beach during a sunset, with the ocean and a ship in the background.

We’ve worked with seniors in almost every setting across Hampton Roads. From the open beaches of Virginia Beach and the waterfront in Norfolk to the fields and farms of Suffolk and the wooded trails around Chesapeake, we know how to use each backdrop to bring out personality and style.

Every senior is different, and the location should reflect that. Some portraits feel natural in a quiet woodland, others stand out in a wide-open farm or against a modern cityscape. We go on location to create an atmosphere that matches who you are, so the images feel authentic and true to you.

On Location Photography

The Elite Senior Portrait Photography Gallery

A collection of our senior portraits in Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and Surrounding areas.

A woman and a large black and white horse share a tender moment in a sunlit outdoor setting with trees and a white fence in the background.
A young woman with long hair sitting in a grassy field, wearing a pink off-shoulder dress with ruffles.
Young woman with curly hair lying in shallow water, posing with her chin on her hand and feet up in the air, looking at the camera.
A young woman with long dark hair sits on a wooden chair in a library, reading a book, with her legs resting on a shelf.
A young woman with blonde hair and a black sweater sitting next to an old, rusted metal pipe outdoors with a blurred green and yellow background.
A woman with blonde curly hair lying on a stone surface near a pond, wearing a light pink dress and looking at the camera.
A young man with light skin, brown hair, and green eyes leaning on a tennis net holding a tennis racquet, looking at the camera with a serious expression, during sunset.
A woman sitting on the edge of the ocean wearing a black dress, with her legs in the water, under a cloudy sky.
A young woman holding a horse's bridle, standing outdoors at sunset behind grass and foliage.
A young woman in a white crocheted sweater and blue jeans standing on a balcony, smiling at the camera with a clear sky in the background.
A young woman with long dark hair in a white sleeveless top and matching skirt, smiling and leaning against a bookshelf in a library.
A young man with brown hair, wearing a white t-shirt and a beige baseball cap that says "Realtee" on it, is holding a thick branch or log overhead with both hands, surrounded by green leaves and trees.

Where we Photograph - Senior Photography Sessions

We photograph seniors throughout Norfolk, including Ghent, Larchmont, Downtown, and The Norfolk Botanical Garden. From urban charm to quiet green spaces, these locations provide a mix of backdrops that let each senior choose a setting that matches their personality and style.

Norfolk, VA

Virginia Beach, VA

From Sandbridge to Chic’s Beach, Virginia Beach offers seniors a variety of settings for their portraits. Open dunes, boardwalk areas, and quiet neighborhoods provide plenty of character, while Red Wing Park and First Landing are favorite spots for timeless outdoor sessions that highlight both personality and place.

Chesapeake, VA

Chesapeake’s mix of nature trails and suburban charm makes it a strong choice for senior portraits. We often photograph in Great Bridge, Hickory, and along the Dismal Swamp Trail, where scenic backdrops and open spaces give seniors the freedom to show personality and style in a setting that feels relaxed and authentic.

Suffolk, VA

In Suffolk, senior portraits can be taken on wide-open farmland, private properties, and local spots like Bennett’s Creek Park. The mix of rural landscapes and hidden natural spaces creates a relaxed atmosphere, giving seniors a chance to show personality in settings that feel both authentic and timeless.

A young woman with long dark hair leaning against a staircase railing, wearing a black graphic t-shirt with a skull and flames design, and denim shorts, in a dimly lit industrial or outdoor setting.

Reserve Your Senior Portrait Session

Meet with our team and we will plan a photography session that captures exactly what you envision, handled with the highest level of professionalism. Together, we will choose a setting you love, whether in our studio or at one of the many beautiful locations across Hampton Roads.

Experience Elite Photography

A young female softball player wearing a navy blue pinstriped uniform with 'GRANDY' and the number 12, squatting on a softball field holding a bat with a pink and black handle, with a fence and trees in the background at dusk.
A young woman in a green and white top and ripped jeans sitting on sandy ground in a natural outdoor setting with grass and trees in the background, smiling at the camera.
Young man with brown hair wearing a beige cap, t-shirt, and chain necklace, holding a large branch or object above his head outdoors with green leaves and trees in the background.

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Contact Elite Photography

4013 Colley Ave Unit B, Norfolk, VA 23508

Hours
Monday – Thursday
9:30 AM– 5 PM

Phone
757-967-7468

Email

info@photographybyelite.com