I am listed on the Canadian Embassy website as an approved photographer to create your passport photos for you. That’s because I know the specifications so well! I am available 7 days a week. Please call first to schedule with me. I can create passport photos for any other country as well.
Bernie Sanders in his mittens at The Cavalier Hotel in Virginia Beach
It was a cold day in Washington, D.C. for Joe Biden’s inauguration this past January. Senator Bernie Sanders showed up with his now famous mittens gifted to him by teacher Jen Ellis from Vermont. Brendan Smialowski is a staff photographer for Agence France-Presse. He captured the iconic image of Bernie that has now traveled around the internet and the world in various forms. Here is one of my creations, including Bernie at The Cavalier Hotel across the street from my studio in Virginia Beach. Enjoy!
Australian Passport Photos in 30 minutes or less
I am the ONLY photographer in Hampton Roads that is listed by the Australian Embassy on their website in Washington, D.C. to create Australian passport and visa photos. Australian passport photos have specific requirements for the 2 duplicate images, including the head size and actual print size. The head size from top of chin to top of head needs to be between 32mm-36mm. The print size is 35mm x45 mm. It would be great if you could smile for these, but like other countries, you need to have a neutral expression with lips closed. Please call me to schedule your appointment. It takes less than 30 minutes from start to finish. I promise you they’ll be the best passport photos you’ve ever had.
Professional Headshots in-studio or on-location
Are you looking to update your headshot for your professional website or promotional advertising materials? I offer in-studio headshot photography sessions or on-location. Sessions usually take about 30 minutes and most of the time I can deliver your retouched digital file within 24 hours or less! You can choose from a traditional studio headshot or take it outside or in your office setting for a more casual look. It’s up to you. Call me to schedule your session at 757-681-2808.
ECPI University Executive Headshots
Headshot photography session on-location at the Virginia Beach Campus of ECPI University.
Professional Head SHot Photography
Fresh, fun and fantastic images of Dr. Nicole Scrimpsema, with Wagner Macula and Retina Center in Virginia Beach. Let me create a headshot for you!
Business Headshots and Corporate Group Photography
It’s important to update your headshot regularly. You want people to know the real you, not the one from tens years ago! Headshot sessions are available in studio or on-location anywhere, including the beach.
Covid-19 is hitting us all hard. We're still here for you if you need to schedule headshot photo sessions. All kinds of photography services are still available.
I never imagined that we would all be living in this kind of world right now. Schools just closed throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia today for the remainder of the school year. Restaurants in Virginia Beach will be closing their dinning rooms tomorrow night. I am for the moment, still available to take headshot photography sessions, by appointment only. We will operate by social distance practices. I wash my hands before opening the door, and I wipe surfaces down in my studio, including door handles and bathroom faucets after each session is complete, and before the next one starts. I have no idea how long this virus is going to mess with our world, but we gotta keep working, right? As long as it’s safe to do so, Im available for you. I also will still be available to capture and create Canadian passport photos, Australian passport photos or British passport photos. Please call me at 757-681-2808 if I can help you out!
Headshot image of Dr. Linda Heffernan, Tidewater Skin Care, Virginia Beach, VA
Headshot photography sessions on-location in Virginia Beach
I set up my lighting in the hallway of Trinity Church in Virginia Beach and used the logo hanging on the wall as part of the background for these headshot images. I did some slight retouching to each image. I photographed all ten of these staff members in less than 45 minutes, and final retouched images were delivered by the end of the day.
Canadian Passport Photos created while you wait
I had a gentleman call me yesterday to inquire about creating a set of Canadian Passport Photos for him. He needed them immediately because he was driving to Washington, D.C to get the passport expedited. I was pleased to learn that the Canadian Embassy has been saying good things about me. I am one of only a few photographers in Virginia Beach that actually offer this service to Canadians that need photos to renew their passports. I guess its helps to have a name like Monteaux too.
Headshot Session February 26, 2020
I photographed this surgeon today who is in the process of reinventing herself. She needed updated headshots for a new web site. The photography session took 15 minutes and she selected the images before she left. I was able to deliver her the retouched digital files by the end of the day.
Headshot Photography Session
I turned 60 years old this past weekend. That means it was time to update my headshot. I was excited to document my 6th decade for posterity. For some, being photographed is a painful, dreadful experience. Im not sure why. I guess its the realization that we’re not as good looking as we thought we were, or as we knew we were. Everyone comes in with a certain amount of “well…let’s get this over with.” Come on, this can be…fun! I promise you, if you come in with an expectation that this headshot photo session is going to be enjoyable, and I promise you that’s what I’m going for, it will be. I love to be in front or behind the camera. I grew up with a Father that was a photographer so my brothers and I were photographed all the time.
For the images below, I used an app that Canon provides for my iPhone that enables me to control my Canon 5d Mark IV camera from anywhere in the room, including in front of the lens. I hope you enjoy my self-portrait images and know that if I can do this well with my face…how much better will I be able to capture you and your personality. Please call me and give me the opportunity to create a special image of you.
Australian Passport Photos in 30 minutes or less in Virginia Beach
Are you looking to renew your Australian passport and need a new set of passport photos? I can help you with that. As you have already found out, I may be one of just a handful of photographers that can create Australian passport photos between Virginia Beach and Richmond, Virginia. Unlike American passports that require a 2x2” photo, other countries, like Australia and Canada, have strict photo requirements to follow or your application for renewal will be rejected. This is not something you can do at home with your own camera and laser printer.
Here are a few of the requirements for Australian passport photos.
The size of the photo must be between 35mm-4mm x 45mm-55mm.
Captured on a white or light background that shows contrast to your face.
They must be recent, taken within 6 months of your application.
The chin-to-crown measurement must be between 32mm and 36mm.
You may not smile. You should have a neutral expression.
Below are some recent photographs of Australian citizens I have captured for their passport photo applications. I use Profoto softboxes for high-quality lighting, professional Canon 5d Mark IV camera bodies, and a DNP die sublimation color printer for perfect results. Please call me at 757-681-2808 to schedule a time for your Australian passport photo session. Allow @ 15 minutes to complete the process.
Headshot photography for Beach Therapy and Consulting in Virginia Beach
I was pleased to get a call a few weeks ago from Beach Therapy and Consulting here in Virginia Beach. They are in the process of developing a new web site for their practice and wanted to have new headshots created of the entire staff. I set up a studio on-location at their offices yesterday and was able to complete 9 photo sessions in less than one hour. I just delivered the completed retouched headshot images this morning. How I can I help you with headshots for your next web redesign? I can set up equipment in your office if you want to have multiple sessions done the same day, or you can schedule a time to come to me at my studio in Virginia Beach. Headshot sessions typically take less than 30 minutes, and I can deliver your retouched image usually the same day.
Head Shot session for staff of Trinity Church Virginia Beach
On-location headshot photography session of Trinity Church Pastors, Elders and support staff today.
I set up lighting in the hallway of the church to capture headshot images with the church logo in the background.
Head Shot session on-location at Ameriprise Financial Virginia Beach
I have been capturing headshots for Ameriprise Financial with Ritter, Virok, Lambert & Associates for several years. I have always been fortunate to have a beautiful day to create them outside at their Virginia Beach location. Photography sessions are available at the location of your choice, including my Virginia Beach Photography Studio, located across the street from the Cavalier Hotel.
Headshot photography for local Virginia Beach City Council candidate Guy Tower
When I heard that Guy Tower was interested in making his short term, temporary position on city council in Virginia Beach a permanent one, I thought that was pretty cool. Guy is my neighbor in the north end of Virginia Beach. We both headed to city hall earlier this year in an effort to stop local construction workers from taking every parking space in our Cavalier Shores neighborhood. We were able to get the parking code changed, and now we, and our guests, can park in front of our homes. Guy is running for city councilman and needed an updated headshot for his campaign. I was happy to help. Here is the finished result.
Event Photography of Karen Spence for Comfort Crew for Military Kids.
Second Lady Karen Pence was in town this week at a fundraiser event for Comfort Crew for military kids. I had the pleasure of photographing the second lady and the children of military families at the Norfolk Sheraton Waterside Hotel.
Statement Of Purpose of Comfort Crew for military kids.
There are 2 million children with a parent serving in the military. Present day military life has a unique set of challenges: frequent moves, multiple deployments, visible and invisible injuries, and families being torn apart. Hundreds of thousands of children have experienced emotional trauma because their parent must put the needs of our country before theirs. Too often military kids feel they must shoulder these burdens alone, putting them at risk for a range of emotional and behavioral problems, as well as poor academic outcomes.
We are grateful to the heroes that answer the call to serve and take an oath to defend and protect our freedom. How can the rest of us serve those who put our country first? By taking care of what's most precious to them, their children.
Our Vision
Our vision is to ensure all military children receive the support they need to thrive.
Mission Statement
The Comfort Crew for Military Kids will deliver proven resources to help military kids and their family connect and build resiliency in the face of extraordinary challenges.
Canadian Passport Photos created while you wait.
Yes. I can create Canadian passport photos for you. Yes, I know how to do them. You will not find many photographers in Virginia Beach that want to do them. Unlike USA passport photos, which are easy to create, Canada has different specifications which take more time to create.
American passports require 1- 2”x2” photo on light background. Simple. Canada requires 2 identical 2 “ x 2 3/4” photos, but needs to be endorsed on the back of the photo by the photographer.
I can do the session and print 2 identical photos for you while you wait. It takes about 10 minutes. Please call to schedule an appointment. Im not always available for walk-ins. I’m one block from the oceanfront in Virginia Beach. The main thing that differentiates me from other companies that make passport photos is Im a real photographer! I use professional studio lighting. It may not be that big of a deal but these will probably be the best passport photos you’ll ever have. I use a DNP color printer to make the prints, and I stamp the back of one of the passport photos with the appropriate information that Canada requires. Please call me at 757-425-7235.
This is the equipment I use to produce professional Canadian passport photos.
Virginia Beach SPCA Western Wags and Whiskers Gala at Cavalier Golf and Yacht Country Club
I had the pleasure to once again photograph this fund raiser for the Virginia Beach SPCA at Cavalier Golf and Yacht Country Club, March 30, 2019. This annual event helps support this worthy organization. They rely solely on funding received from friends and supporters here in the Hampton Roads Community to provide shelter and care for homeless animals and programs that further their mission of creating a more humane and responsible community. The food provided by Chesapeake Bay Catering was awesome. Lighting by Stage Right Lighting. This year’s theme was Rhinestone Cowboy, and it was a rhinestone studded night to benefit the animals. It was a night of delicious food and drink, a bounty of exciting auction items, live music by Buckshot, dancing, and – of course – adorable animals. Hundreds of guests from across Hampton Roads came together for this one of a kind celebration, making a difference in the lives of thousands of animals in Hampton Roads.
