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Back in October, I wrote about  my teen daughter's experience with her Senior High School pictures photography  and portraits- by the Best professional Photographer in Hampton Roads - Virginia, Leila Wylie.  
A few weeks later we received the proof of the session.  They are wonderful and I wanted to share them with everyone who might be considering taking their kids senior pictures or any other family photos. Leila Wylie also does a variety of unique, family, children and boudoir sessions amongst other.  Please check her website, and if you book an appointment let her know you heard it here.  Enjoy the video and see the quality of work that Leila does.  My daughter is shy and I used to think not always photogenic.  I think she will always cherish that afternoon and the rewards of a lifetime of memories.  

Click on the link to see the slide show  Valerie's Senior High School Photographs

Read the original blog about Valerie and Leila's afternoon 

False Cape a Virginia State Park  

False Cape is a Virginia State Park in Virginia Beach located between Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge and North Carolina.   There is no vehicular access to this park.  The park covers  4,321 acres on a barrier spit between the Atlantic Ocean and Back Bay to the west.

You may access the Park in the following ways.
-Walk or bike the five miles through Back Bay National wild Refuge.
- By boat across  Back Bay
- Tram from April 1st to October 31st.
- Beach transporter.  You must call to make reservations.

False Cape got it's name from the ships trying to reach Cape Henry to enter the Chesapeake Bay.  These ships often mistook False Cape for Cape Henry and run ashore.  The water became shallow quickly and sandbars appeared without notice.  Some of the first Europeans to settle False Cape were survivors of these groundings.
 Life saving stations were located every 7 miles.  The Life-Saving Station in False Cape was completed on December 4, 1874.  It was located near where False Cape Landing Ocean campsites are today.  The compound also included an observation tower and a boathouse.  Two men would patrol each night, one walking north and the other south.  Each walked 3.5 miles to meet a crew member from the adjacent station where they would exchange a token to prove they had completed their patrol.
In 1915 the Life-Saving Station Service was merged with the Revenue Cutter Service to from the U.S. Coast Guard.
False Cape is a Virginia State Park in Virginia Beach was decommissioned in 1937.  The station was sold to a private individual and in 1969 it was struck by lightning and burned down.
Visit the Wash Woods historical site where the only remaining evidence of these community are headstones and the steeple from a church.  At it's busiest time in the late 1800's there were about 300 residents, and it could support a small store and a one room school.  Eventually sand began to approach the farmland ant the storms took a toll on the community.  
Things to do:
- Learn about the natural and cultural history of False Cape by participation in one of their interpretive programs.
- Hike or bike the trails through the park.
- Camp at one of 12 primitive campsites.
- Swim or surf.
- Canoe and Kayak on Back Bay.
- Fish the ocean or Bay.
- Observe wildlife and beautiful sites.
For more Information call  757-426-7128.

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Every year I go with a group of friends to spend the weekend in False Cape State Park.  It is absolutely gorgeous and peaceful.

I am on my way.  

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Ghent  - Norfolk   -VA   Real Estate Market Report: September 2010 - Ghent- Norfolk    -VA Homes for Sale

To view any of these homes or for more detailed information Call me at  757-502-5324 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              757-502-5324      end_of_the_skype_highlighting  or visit my website Homes for Sale in  Croatan Beach

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Ghent Real Estate Market Report 6months

About Ghent - Norfolk Virginia VA Neighborhood Information

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Estates on the Lynnhavenn in Virginia Beach - Neighborhood information- Homes and lots for sale

Estates on the Lynnhavenn in Virginia Beach  is a waterfront community and is one of the newer subdivisions in Great Neck Point.  Great Neck Point is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Virginia Beach. This waterfront community in Virginia Beach is located on  Woodside Lane and Estates Dr.  Located on the eastern side of the Lynnhaven River near Lynnhaven Inlet, most homes are deep waterfront and the median square footage is 4,800.  All homes are considered estates and are built with all the necessities that a luxury home owner expects.  
Homes in this subdivision are still being built; it is a favorite Virginia Beach neighborhood with some builders that live in the Great Neck Point area and Hampton Roads.
You can not talk about this waterfront neighborhood in Vriginia Beach without talking about it's parent neighborhood Great Neck Point.  In the same area that is considered Estates on The Lynnhavenn  there are homes that are considered part of Great Neck Point.  All of the homes in Estates on the Lynhavenn that are  considered part of this subdivision have been built after 2007 but next to and across the street of some of the homes are considered in the tax records as part of only Great Neck Point.  If you don't live in the neighborhood, it might be a little confusing.  All homes on Estates Court and Estates Drive have been built after 2007 on land that was subdivided after the land was sold in 2003.  
This waterfront neighborhood in Virginia Beach provides waterfront luxury  living in a private secluded setting with plenty of retail, restarurants and the Cox school system withing a 5 minute drive.
If you are interested in building a new luxury home or on buying  a home in Estates on the Lynhavenn call me at 757-502-5324 
At this time there are 8 lots for sale from $375,000 to $1,650,000 and homes for sale from $1,785,000 to $2,750,000.  The square footage ranges from 5,959,000 to 6,900,000.  

Read more information about Estates on the Lynnhaven on my other blogs

Real Estate Market Report Estates on the Lynnhaven - 12 months  as of September 2010

Monthly Real Estate Market Report on Estates on the Lynnhaven   September 2010

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Estates on the Lynnhavenn in Virginia Beach - Neighborhood information- Homes and lots for sale  was first published on Hampton Roads Real Estate VoiceCopyright © 2010 By Tere Rottink, All Rights Reserved.

My daughter Valerie took this picture this afernoon.

For those of you who want to know, I wrote a blog about Valerie yesterday.  She is a senior in High School.

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Senior High School pictures photography  and portraits- by the Best professional Photographer in Hampton Roads - Virginia 

My daughter is 17 and in her last year of high school..  During the summer we did the yearbook pictures, but with such limited time that the photographer gets, no wonder,  I was disappointed on the pictures that came out.  She has this fake smile for pictures that I know is not my daughter.  While at the school  they looked ok, but when we received the prints at home we were both very disappointed.   Our friend Leila Wylie photographer in Portsmouth Virginia has been posting these amazing photos of families, kids and babies on her Facebook page.  They are absolutely gorgeous and unique.  They are usually on location or at people's homes.   It occurred to me that she probably did Senior pictures too.  Next time we saw her we arranged for a session for   , but it had to be canceled due to one of the many storms that we have had recently.  If you are in the wrong area in Hampton Roads, you can end up disconnected from your home with all the flooding.  We of course wanted a nice sunny day.  On Saturday, after several days of rain the sun came out for our appointment with Leila Wylie a  Senior Picture Photographer in Portsmouth VA.   Valerie had a sleep over the night before, so I told her to be home by 1pm. Our appointment was at 4pm, as Leila told us that the lighting was best at that time for what she had in mind.  The night before I had asked Valerie if she had everything ready for her Senior High School pictures photography  and portraits- by the Best professional Photographer in Hampton Roads - Virginia, and she said yes.  
Well, my daughter is a teen, and her idea of ready for the shoot is different from mine.  She came home by 1 pm, and started to pack the items that she wanted to take, plus she remembered to do her nails.  I had only allowed time for hair and make up.  Needless to say for the next two hours we ran like chickens with our heads cut off.  (Mainly Valerie)

Before our appointment Leila had sent us information about the session, and we/they had had several conversations regarding what to wear and what props to bring.  Valerie loves music and plays the cello and violin with the school chamber and symphony orchestras.  She also paints in oil, reads and does many other things including being a mega-Harry Potter fan.  Leila had mentioned that I should probably let them do their thing that way Valerie would relax and be her self.  She is shy.  So we packed my car with all the props of what Valerie wanted.  We were to meet in a coffee shop in beautiful Olde Towne Portsmouth, and the old city would be the back drop for the shoot.  (All of these are Leila's ideas)
We arrived for Valerie's session for her Senior High School pictures photography  and portraits- by the Best professional Photographer in Hampton Roads - Virginia   and for the next couple hours they walked the streets, and Leila talked and made Valerie feel comfortable for these photos.  I followed them from afar taking pictures of both of them, and when ready with changes, I was involved.  I tried to be as laid back as possible because yes I am a Mom and had many opinions on what should be done. ( I zipped my lips)
I was very impressed with Leila's keen eye to find the right backdrop for each outfit and got Valerie to pose like a profesional.  I can't wait to see the pictures, as we have only seen a couple of of sneak peaks, but I will be sharing them when we get them.

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Senior High School pictures photography  and portraits- by the Best professional Photographer in Hampton Roads - Virginia   was first published on Hampton Roads Real Estate VoiceCopyright © 2010 By Tere Rottink, All Rights Reserved.

My family and I saw this sign a while back.  I finally found the picture.   It still makes me laugh..

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ZipRealty
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(757) 502-5324

Click here to check out my  Hampton Roads Real Estate  website and SEARCH for HOMES for sale.  I also have a great blog filled with tons of information regarding Hampton Roads which is composed of Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Newport News, Hampton and Williamsburg at  www.HamptonRoadsRealEstateVoice.com

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Sandbridge in Virginia Beach VA-  Neighborhood Information - Homes and lots for Sale  was first published on Hampton Roads Real Estate Voice Copyright © 2010 By Tere Rottink, All Rights Reserved.

Sandbridge in Virginia Beach - Neighborhood information- Homes and lots for sale

Sandbridge in Virginia Beach - Neighborhood information- Homes and lots for sale is a semi-secluded coastal community.  Until recently it was mainly a second home beach for most of it's home owners.
Sandbridge is located South of the U.S Navy's Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dam Neck,  north and  east of the Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge and   west of the Atlantic Ocean. 
In it's earlier history Sandbridge had a station to assist ships in distress.  Later on, it became a duck hunters paradise with several hunting clubs along the Back Bay.  In the 1950's part of the land was purchased and developed.  Lots were platted and the first house was built in the early 1950's.  Since then there has been continues building through the decades.  Until recently there were only a couple hundred families living in Sandbridge Beach in Virginia Beach, now a days there are over 2000.  There are many McMansions that rent during the summer season creating cash flow for the lucky owners while enjoying the rest of the year for themselves.   Sandbridge in Virginia Beach - Neighborhood information- Homes and lots for sale  is a great place to live. There is a beach where the locals hang out...  a Firehouse, rescue squad, restaurants, churches, general store, and within 15 minutes you can drive to regular shopping centers.  On the south of Sandbridge Little Island Park has a pier, parking, picnic shelters,  lighted tennis courts, playground, basketball courts, showers and bathrooms. Keep on South and you are at False Cape State Park.  ( I will be writing a full blog about this park, as I go there once a year with my peeps )
Living in Sandbridge is wonderful beach living, due to it's private location people know their neighbors and meet at their favorite corner of the beach.  You can enjoy surfing, kayaking, fishing, hiking, wild nature and so much more.  To find out more about Sandbrige or any of the beach communities in Virginia Beach Call me.  757-502-5324

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Ravenna  - Chesapeake Virginia -VA   Real Estate Market Report: 2010 - Ravenna  - Chesapeake Virginia -VA Homes for Sale - Neighborhood Information

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* Days on the market does not take in to account prior listing attempts.
* Sales Price to Listing Price does not take in to account prior price reduction.  Only the last price offered.
Information Deemed Reliable but not guaranteed.
Information courtesy of REIN Real  Estate Information Network
**Statistics are based on REIN member listings and may not represent the total number of units in this area

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ZipRealty

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(757) 502-5324 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              (757) 502-5324      end_of_the_skype_highlighting

Click here to check out my  Hampton Roads Real Estate  website and SEARCH for HOMES for sale.  I also have a great blog filled with tons of information regarding Hampton Roads which is composed of Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Newport News, Hampton and Williamsburg at  www.HamptonRoadsRealEstateVoice.com

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Ravenna  - Chesapeake Virginia -VA   Real Estate Market Report: 2010 - Ravenna  - Chesapeake Virginia -VA Homes for Sale - Neighborhood Information   was first published on Hampton Roads Real Estate Voice Copyright © 2010 By Tere Rottink, All Rights Reserved.