As a Virginia Beach photographer, I have the pleasure of photographing so many amazing families in my favorite photo location – on the beach! This sweet family booked me for their Virginia Beach family photos about 10 months in advance since they were traveling to Sandbridge Beach for their annual family vacation! We FINALLY got to meet up after 2 reschedules due to rain (these Summer months are notorious for those quick and aggressive thunderstorms!). I couldn’t wait to showcase the favorites from their gallery because we got the BEST family photos to showcase their love of their kiddos.

Family Photos Virginia Beach

The beach is arguably the most popular place for families to wan to take their annual family photos in Virginia Beach. As a photographer who books nearly all of their sessions on the beach – the numbers don’t lie! The beach is a timeless, classic location for family photos in Virginia Beach.

Sandbridge Beach

For vacationing families staying in Sandbridge Beach, I travel right to their beach rental to take photos on the beach there. This way, the family doesn’t need to accommodate for extra travel time, or even worry about packing a diaper bag for their children because we’ll be right at the home or condo and will have easy access in case the kids need anything during our session!

Professional Hair & Makeup for Family Photos

I believe Moms are ROCKSTARS and deserve to be pampered – ESPECIALLY on family photo day!
Moms deserve to have a zen moment before their session begins… so as your Virginia Beach photographer, I include complimentary professional hair and makeup for your Virginia Beach family photos.

Your artist will come right to you – just grab your favorite mug for a cup of home-brewed coffee or your favorite tea, and relax as a family before I arrive to arrive to get the (photo) party started!

Momma’s professional hair & makeup were done by BeachMUA owner and artist, Monica Oglesby and her assistant Megan. Monica and her team are specialists in natural glam makeup and enhancing your natural beauty.

If you can’t tell – I’m pretty passionate about pampering with pro hair and makeup – and I even wrote a blog about the Benefits of Professional Hair & Makeup for your Family Photos – that you can read here. 🙂

Milestone Photos on the Beach

During this family photo session in Virginia Beach, we celebrated an early birthday for their baby boy, Lincoln, who was soon to turn 1! He was just the SWEETEST and his 4 year old big brother was so full of personality, too!

Virginia Beach Family Photos

Photo location: these family photos in Virginia Beach were captured in Sandbridge Beach, where the family was vacationing at the Sanctuary Condos.

Booking your Virginia Beach Photographer

If you’re looking for your dream Virginia Beach family photographer to capture your family photos, whether you are local or vacationing in our beautiful town – I’d love to chat!

Chelsey Kraus Photography is a Virginia Beach Family Photographer serving joyful families with a fun, stress-free family portrait experience and custom artwork. You can LEARN MORE HERE.