I love seeing the look on a customers face when they see their final prints

We are the largest and longest established, independently owned portrait studio in Eastern Virginia, established in 1972, and begun by David Keith Forrest, M. Photog., Cr. Mr. Forrest has created tens of thousands of portraits over the years of local families and personalities, as well as many prominent individuals and families from around the country. Forrest Studio is located on 3 acres of waterfront property on SHore Dr in Virginia Beach VA. We have unlimited areas outdoors in back of our studio, including on the lake behind our studio, as well as 2 indoor camera rooms, and a large facility. Of course, we also make portraits on location, i...

I am extremely easy to work with. I have the ability to blend into the background if needed or step forward and instruct a large group. I will roll with the punches, I completly understand and life happens.

I have been taking photos for over a year now and people say my photos should be published, I do a lot of environmental ( outside) photography, some people and animals, I love to show what people are missing when your outside, for me the world has changed so fast due to myself being color blind and now I can see colors that I have missed for the last 58 year with a pair of glasses, now I see what everyone is seeing. Last year was the first time I saw the colors of fall, WOW that was a kick in the face. Now I look for all the colors....

When working with a client I find that it is important to not only be a professional photographer but to also be able to effectively produce the desired results through affective communication. Dealing with people is not always easy but when you treat them like they are more than just another client it makes for a better photo session and even better quality work.

I am passionate about creating extraordinary images! I get to capture my clients in the happiest moments of their life!!!