The Outer Banks is considered one of the prettiest places in the world, and don’t you wish you could just take it home with you? Thanks to Outer Banks photography you can get pretty close to doing just that. Art galleries, décor stores, gift shops, museum stores, furniture showrooms and more offer professionally done photographs of the Outer Banks in some of its finest moments. Hang a picture of the sun rising over the ocean in your bedroom to make you feel like you’re waking up on the beach. Place a mesmerizing photograph of a heron gliding across the sound over your fireplace to stare at pensively during the winter months when you’re missing the sunshine and heat. Or if you want to preserve some personal moments, there are a few professional photographers on the beach who will give you and your family a private photography session. In 20 years, you can look back on the picture of you and your family standing ankle deep in the surf as the sun sets in the background and remember that great Outer Banks vacation. Check out the below listing to see where you can find some great Outer Banks photography and take a piece of the beach home with you.
Outer Banks Shopping by Area
Corolla | Duck & Southern Shores | Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills & Nags Head
Roanoke Island & Manteo | Hatteras Island | Ocracoke Island
Outer Banks Shopping by Category
Outer Banks Photography
3708 N Croatan Highway, The Bypass, MP 4.5, Kitty Hawk
Art and function come together at Absolutely Outer Banks, located at milepost 4.5 on the Bypass in Kitty Hawk. With a beautiful and spacious interior, Absolutely Outer Banks highlights the work of local artists with a full collection of handcrafted items that are truly extraordinary, including everything from textiles to soaps, paintings, woodwork, furniture (both new and upcycled), jewelry and more. They also sell food products, preserves, butters, spices and salsas from the exclusive Coastal Cupboard. They'll even ship your purchases home for you.
Art and function come together at Absolutely Outer Banks, located at milepost 4.5 on the Bypass in Kitty Hawk. With a beautiful and spacious interior,...read more
Art and function come together at Absolutely Outer Banks, located at milepost 4.5 on the...read more
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7128 S. Virginia Dare Trail, The Beach Road, MP 16.5, Nags Head
Artsy Octopus is a collective gallery showcasing the work of more than 60 artists from North Carolina and Virginia. You'll find local paintings and photographs, stained glass, gourmet foods, gifts, jewelry, sea glass jewelry and more in their gallery on the Beach Road in Nags Head, close to Jennette's Pier. If you're looking for a fun activity, Artsy Octopus offers art classes and art parties, including resin art and resin-pouring, jewelry making and paint and sip. Kids love their pick-and-paint projects on canvas, ceramics or wood; these can be done in the gallery or you can take a kit home. Artsy Octopus also offers private art parties and custom surfboard painting.
Artsy Octopus is a collective gallery showcasing the work of more than 60 artists from North Carolina and Virginia. You'll find local paintings and...read more
Artsy Octopus is a collective gallery showcasing the work of more than 60 artists from...read more
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2512 S. Virginia Dare Trail, The Beach Road, MP 10.5, Nags Head
Gulf Stream Gifts carries a wonderful selection of 14 karat gold, sterling silver and costume jewelry with a nautical flair. Featured designers are Charles Albert, Vera Wolf, Marahlago and Goddess Designs as well as North Carolina artists. Their jewelry features a variety of stones such as larimar, lab opals, amethyst, abalone and turquoise as well as Outer Banks sea glass. Gulf Stream also carries home decor such as mermaid prints by Robert Kline, metal art, sea glass pictures, books by local writer Suzanne Tate, Jim Shore figurines and more. The shop owners and staff have been serving Outer Banks shoppers for nearly 35 years. Their motto is "May all who enter as guests leave as friends."
Gulf Stream Gifts carries a wonderful selection of 14 karat gold, sterling silver and costume jewelry with a nautical flair. Featured designers are Charles...read more
Gulf Stream Gifts carries a wonderful selection of 14 karat gold, sterling silver and costume...read more
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23772 N.C. Highway 12, Rodanthe
At this tiny cottage shop in Rodanthe, Hatteras native roots are apparent among elegant gifts, original art and rustic vintage items. Stop in to explore an assortment of offerings and village history. Print pictures at the Kodak Kiosk or book a guided history tour. The name honors a beloved Rodanthe resident, Nora Midgett Herbert, who had an abiding wish to open a gift shop to welcome the village visitors. Her husband built her the building on ship’s timbers in 1968, but the shop was not to be until decades later, following an unexpected renovation after Hurricane Irene. You’ll find it across from North Beach General Store and near Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station.
At this tiny cottage shop in Rodanthe, Hatteras native roots are apparent among elegant gifts, original art and rustic vintage items. Stop in to explore an...read more
At this tiny cottage shop in Rodanthe, Hatteras native roots are apparent among elegant gifts,...read more
Outer Banks Photography
905 S. U.S. Highway 64, Manteo
Start your visit to Manteo at Silver Bonsai Gallery, right along the main highway. Each visit is an opportunity to enter an inspiring world of fine art, fine craft, one-of-a-kind jewelry and stunning bonsai specimens. Owners Ben and Kathryn Stewart began this adventure 24 years ago as a place to feature beautifully handcrafted jewelry, local art and distinctive gifts. It’s also home to their goldsmithing studio, and you will find them and their talented team regularly crafting jewelry from sterling, gold and platinum. Their world-renowned Modern Heirloom® collection, reminiscent of turn-of-the-century jewelry, features hand-engraved detailing and stunning craftsmanship as well as elegant engagement and wedding rings. Named among the nation’s top 25 fine art and craft galleries, Silver Bonsai is a celebration of American-made fine art and craft, including locally and regionally crafted paintings, ceramics, woodwork and glass as well as bonsai trees and supply. The owners and staff look forward to helping you find the perfect treasure.
Start your visit to Manteo at Silver Bonsai Gallery, right along the main highway. Each visit is an opportunity to enter an inspiring world of fine...read more
Start your visit to Manteo at Silver Bonsai Gallery, right along the main highway. Each...read more
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1122 Corolla Village Road, Corolla
Spry Creek is one of the highlights of the Historic Corolla Village and is owned by deeply rooted Outer Banker Karen Scarborough Whitfield and her husband, John. In 2004 the couple transformed Karen's father's garage workshop into a charming shop complete with the building's original bay doors and concrete flooring. Customers are drawn to Spry Creek's jewelry selections, including Outer Banks sea glass jewelry, Joan Corbell's authentic shipwreck jewelry, Ron Vick rings and the popular On U collection from Richmond. New in the shop is a selection of quality ladies' apparel. Spry Creek also features local art, Outer Banks Candle Co. candles, a nice selection of North Carolina-made pottery, colorful hand-painted ceramics by Donna Toohey and ceramic house numbers. The shop also offers French table linens, Avalin sweaters made in Brooklyn, NY, stylish sun protection hats by Shihreen, USA-made Solmate socks, French market baskets, wind chimes, handmade soaps – and the list goes on. Be sure to look for Karen’s father’s workbench, which came out of Penny’s Hill Lifesaving Station. Spry Creek is named after a deep-water creek just north of the shop where local fishermen and hunters used to keep their boats and a local crabber still does.
Spry Creek is one of the highlights of the Historic Corolla Village and is owned by deeply rooted Outer Banker Karen Scarborough Whitfield and her husband,...read more
Spry Creek is one of the highlights of the Historic Corolla Village and is owned...read more
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Ocracoke Civic & Business Association Contributor
170 Howard Street #248, Ocracoke
Walking to Village Craftsmen is almost as much fun as visiting the store. It's at the end of live-oak covered, historic Howard Street, about a block from the harbor. This gallery, run by island natives since 1970, features exquisite traditional and contemporary American-made crafts. You'll find pottery, blown glass, stained glass, wooden kitchen items, musical instruments, lamps, bells, jewelry in a variety of price ranges, hand-carved birds and much more. While you are there, you can also get information about their Ocracoke Ghost and History Tours.
Walking to Village Craftsmen is almost as much fun as visiting the store. It's at the end of live-oak covered, historic Howard Street, about a block from...read more
Walking to Village Craftsmen is almost as much fun as visiting the store. It's at...read more
This family-owned and -operated gem can now be found right on the sound, just across the street from the old location, in the same building as Austin's...read more
It smells, sounds, looks and feels like Christmas year-round at The Christmas Shop, a Roanoke Island tradition since it opened in 1967. The original owner,...read more
The Corolla Wild Horse Fund has moved its museum shares the wonderful history and legacy of the Colonial Spanish mustangs, and the museum store offers...read more
Based on Hatteras Island, Daniel Pullen is one of the Outer Banks' most notable photographers. He and his wife, Kate Pullen, operate Daniel Pullen...read more
Dare County Arts Council is located in the heart of downtown Manteo in the historic 1904 Dare County Courthouse. The eclectic gallery showcases fine...read more
