Friday, November 19, 2010

Historic Norfolk and Virginia Beach Photo Collection

Large Private Collection Now Available On The Web

Business has been focused on Virginia for 17 years, emphasis is now Historic Photographs of Hampton Roads cities.

Construction of New Cape Henry Light

Munden Point Norfolk Southern Mail Train 1918 
Princess Anne Hotel  c.1908

Surf Beach Club at the Cavalier, Sunday Tea Dance 1940

17th Street in 1946

Virginia Beach Safety Patrol Class

Virginia Beach Public Library 1911

Virginia Beach Boardwalk circa 1928

Locals with their Longboards

Oceanfront in 1915

Cavalier Hotel Aerial Photo Taken In 1972

Downtown Norfolk, Main St at Granby Street

Rices Department Store and the Norva Theatre

Chesapeake Bay in Ocean View, Frozen in 1938

Ferris Wheel at Ocean View Amusement Park

Kidde Train, Ocean View Amusement Pk

A Very Busy Granby St near the Norva

Halloween Night 1933 at the Norva Theatre

The Granby Theatre, Now Showing: "Dangers of Marijuana"
There is a studio in Virginia Beach that houses thousands of old photographs of the local area. If you frequent local restaurants and retail stores, you've probably caught a glimpse of the collection. 
















Local business owners have found the pictures, with a decidedly local flavor, illustrate the historic significance of Hampton Roads. The photographs have become so popular that I've turned the focus of my business, Virginia Images Photography, to the historic images.

It's been five years since I acquired a collection of aerial photographs, taken between 1964 and 2004. Combining the aerial photos with the contemporary work I produce, makes for a selection of images that I am proud to offer to our clients.  Add these scenes of the area, captured by local photographers since 1901, truly rounds out the selection. 

The photographs I'll show you here are just a glimpse of some of my favorite areas of the Beach, but keep in mind that there are so many photographs of Virginia Beach and Norfolk, that I could post a bog a day with a dozen images, and it would take twenty years to get them all up on the web. 


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To visit the studio, see more information below!




If you frequented the Waterside in the 1990's you'll remember the photography my gallery that was on Waterside's second floor. We've moved twice since 1998, first to Hilltop in Virginia Beach (1998-2005) and then in 2005, to the Lynnhaven Mall area.

The new facility allows the production of everything from 8" x 10" prints for collectors, to 33" x 115" wide murals for display in local hospitals, convention centers, auto dealerships, schools, businesses of all types, and of course private homes.  Last year we began producing art murals, printed on canvas, that have the look and feel of oil paintings. The canvas is coated, eliminating the need for glass, which from a visual standpoint, is a big advantage. No glare, lightweight panels are easy to install and easy to care for.

With thousands of photographs printed and on display, picture and history buffs may want to plan ahead, leave the kids at home and allow an hour or more for a visit to the studio.

This time of year (Nov - Dec) we're in the gallery a lot, but I still suggest calling ahead before you visit, we're not always in the studio. Normal hours? Usually 11:00am to 5:00 PM Monday to Friday, others hours, weekends, appointments etc can be arranged by calling 757 425-3110. 

We're located at 847 Seahawk Circle Suite 101, Virginia Beach, 23452.  Off International Parkway, just east of the intersection at Lynnhaven Parkway

Friday, September 10, 2010

NORVA Photo Old Granby Street Norfolk

Where can you find photos of Norfolk from back in the day?

There's a company in Virginia Beach with an archive of
Vintage photos of the Hampton Roads area. Thousands of
pics in one place for easy viewing. Sizes from 8" x 10" to
40" and larger in some cases.

Virginia Images Photography has what you are looking for
and you can pick up at the studio, or have them delivered.
Visit the website  at http://www.virginiaimages.com
or click here to see the photo of the Norva a little larger.

If you visit the studio, be sure to check out the new line of canvas reproductions. Canvas adds depth  and texture, creating a look uniquely superior to standard photographic paper. Gallery Wraps extend the image around the frame, actually over a stretcher bar, and have become popular in galleries worldwide in recent years.  Virginia Images Photography can also reproduce your artwork on canvas or photographic paper. Call 425-3110 for more information.

Virginia Images Photography - 847 Seahawk Circle Suite 101 - Virginia Beach VA 23452

Thursday, September 2, 2010

Great Neck Art Show & Jazz Festival 2010 Virginia Beach Virginia

East Coast Art Source, Inc. together with Spring Branch Community Church, announce an open call to artists wishing to participate in the Great Neck Art & Jazz Festival. This one day outdoor event will be held October 2, 2010 from 10 to 4, on church grounds at 1500 N Great Neck Road Virginia Beach, VA 23454

Emphasis is on Local Artists from the Hampton Roads area, although artists from other regions are welcome to participate. Booth spaces are 10' x 10' ($75.00) and 10' x 20' ($125.00).
East Coast Art Source, Inc. organizes several successful art shows, including the East Beach Art & Jazz Festival (Norfolk VA) held in April and Chic's Beach Art Show (Virginia Beach) held in May. Artist Liaison Maryanne Rudziensky says there is space at this venue for up to 50 or more artists, food service, rest rooms and easy access for unloading and loading into your space.

This year's headliner is soft Jazz specialist Stan the Sax Man. Show Director Tim Rudziensky believes that Stan's music draws the public out of the neighborhoods and into a relaxed buying atmosphere. Also worth mentioning: there is plenty of easy free parking so everyone arrives stress free, without riding a bus or walking a long distance to the show.

Artists should email EastCoastArtSource@gmail.com for additional information or call Maryanne at 757-468-1193.

Friday, April 16, 2010

3rd Annual East Beach Art Jazz and Wine Festival

Location: In the Parks along 27th Bay Street in East Beach Neighborhood of Norfolk
Date: April 30th and May 1st 2011
Time: 10:00 am to 5:00 PM

Cost: Art Show is Free and Open to the Public


Parking: Free

Artists contact: Maryanne at East Coast Art Source Inc. (757) 468-1193

Live Music and a Wine Tasting will accompany approx fifty artists for the third edition of this event.  Artists tell us they will bring more original art this year to meet the demand of local residents, and a wider range of media will be displayed by several new artists. Stan the Sax Man will perform on stage, there will of course be a Wine Tasting with selected menu items, and there are activities for children.
This is an excellent venue for an arts festival, held on private property under the shade of some large trees in the parks along 27th Bay Street between Pretty Lake and the Chesapeake Bay. If you missed this event in '09 and 2010, make sure to mark it on your calendar. Presented by East Beach Company LTD and East Coast Art Source, Inc.