Ramone Photography Studio

05/21/2026

CREATIVE Thursday

Hoping to inspire a little creativity heading into the holiday weekend with these images of three aerial silk artists.

Take a break from the usual routine. Find an adventure. Be spontaneous if the mood hits.

(As for me… I booked a last-minute flight to do exactly that.)

05/20/2026

MILESTONE: Graduation

A few images from a recent graduation session with a Virginia Commonwealth University graduate stepping into the next chapter of life.

05/13/2026

LEGACY Wednesday

Imagine it’s the year 2075.

Someone sees this portrait in a family home and asks,
“Who is that?”

“That’s my grandmother when she graduated from Old Dominion University almost 50 years ago.”

“She was beautiful.”

“I know. Everyone says I look just like her.”

05/11/2026

Milestone Monday

It’s First Holy Communion season again. Always nice seeing the children dressed up with their families celebrating an important religious milestone.

This weekend in New York, Tara did the hair and makeup for a young girl and her mother for her First Holy Communion as well.

I remember my First Holy Communion at St. Pius. (I thought my clip-on tie was super cool!)

06/16/2025

In my element, directing about 125 high school freshman for a group portrait. With 150+ parents behind be! These kids were great though... very polite, attentive and respectful. Their school and parents must be proud.

05/22/2025

This recent session — photographed at my studio in the Town Center of Virginia Beach — was all about creating a professional & casual business portrait.

The goal? A look that feels confident and serious, without losing that approachability. I wanted something impactful, but still relaxed and real.

The b&w was just a little extra for fun! Otherwise, did we strike the right balance? I'd love to hear what you think.

📍 Studio in The Virginia Beach Town Center

06/04/2024

What an incredible evening at the Virginia Aquarium for the unveiling of two judicial portraits I had the honor of creating for the VB courts. It was a privilege to share this moment with so many familiar faces and prominent members of our community. Feeling grateful for the opportunity to contribute to such a special event & the legacy of our (awesome!) city. Looking forward to continuing this journey with more events on the horizon.

05/18/2024

I often use the term "my bride", when referring to brides I photographed. (I imagine everyone in the wedding industry does this) Who were you talking to? Oh, just one of my brides, or I just saw one of my brides. (This would cause a funny pause.) I also say things like, she was my prettiest bride, my nicest bride, my favorite bride... So with that context, I never say my groom, except for Jerry. He was my favorite groom! Hands down!! Wow what a great guy. Virginia Beach is a lesser place today but a better place because of him. My condolences to his family and staff. Cheers to you Jerry!

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jerry W. Bryan, our fearless leader, mentor, confidante, restaurant owner and friend. Jerry was a remarkable man who deeply loved his family, staff, community and every guest that entered Coastal Grill.

As an award winning chef, he took pride in fine-tuning the dining experience and made Coastal Grill a home-away-from-home for so many in the local community for over 35 years.

We want to thank all of our cherished guests for their years of loyalty, and let you know we plan to honor him the best way we can, by continuing to uphold the highest standards in food and service.

His legacy continues.

With gratitude,
The Coastal Grill Family

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to photographer for graciously allowing us to use his photo from Distinction magazine 2015.

04/26/2024

I recently spent the afternoon with Comet the Wonder Dog Roulo & his sidekick Kris. LOOK at his expression! That's one happy pup. What a good lookin' couple!!

04/04/2024

Captured a moment of respect and honor at the unveiling ceremony of a distinguished judge from Norfolk, VA. Each portrait tells a story of dedication and service, and I'm grateful to be entrusted with preserving these legacies. Keep your eye out for more from Ramone Photography.