When it comes to idyllic beaches and iconic scenery for your family photos – look no further than the Virginia Beach North End!

Joyful family photos at the beach happen to be my speciality as a Virginia Beach family photographer. With the North End beaches, there is less traffic than the boardwalk area beaches, and that makes them ideal for family photos.

One of my favorite beaches for family photos in Virginia Beach is at the North End. And while I won’t share the exact street/location in the blog, I’m so excited to feature this beautiful family’s session to give you inspiration for your future family session in Virginia Beach!

Your photographer will guide you to their preferred spots for family photos. Just be mindful as these locations are usually in a neighborhood, so as to be respectful of those who live near the beach access or those vacationing in the nearby homes!

It was a balmy 100 degree July session for these annual family portraits with this family of 3. You can’t tell just how HOT it was that evening when looking at the photos, but trust me, it was extreme. However, we all loved how the images turned out and I had a blast while capturing the sweet energy and connection this family has! 

Beach Beaches in Virginia Beach for Families

Personally, the best beaches I’ve found for both leisure and family photos are going to be at the Virginia Beach North End! I love how WIDE open the beaches are & how healthy the dune grass is. Especially unique is that we often see passing NAVY ships.

Virginia Beach is varied in it’s community, but our military community is strong and ever-present and seeing those ships sure does remind me how safe our community is thanks to our servicemen and women!

Virginia Beach family session details

SESSION DETAILS:

Professional hair and makeup, as well as access to the Chelsey Kraus Photography client closet, a curated selection of neutral, flattering dresses perfect for Mom’s in many stages of life, is available COMPLIMENTARY when booking a signature session!

Mom’s hair: Custom hair styling by Cheryl Lane, owner of Hair By Cheryl.

Mom’s makeup: Natural glam makeup look by Monica Oglesby, owner of BeachMUA.

Styling: Mom’s dress is a client closet dress, whole family styled by Chelsey Kraus.

Location: Virginia Beach North End

Photographer: Chelsey Kraus Photography, Virginia Beach family photographer specializing in serving joyful families with an effortless family portrait experience and custom heirloom artwork.

Your Virginia Beach Family Photographer

As a FULL SERVICE photographer in Virginia Beach – my goal is to create an effortless family portrait experience that is joyful and feels authentic to their own family. This means, I take care of some of the major stresses that Moms would usually have to take on themselves. This starts with wardrobe styling, and taking that OFF her to-do list!

Mom was styled in a dress from the CKP client closet, and was also pampered with professional hair and makeup on session day as a part of the signature session.

Serving Moms with an effortless, JOYFUL portrait experience as well as custom heirloom artwork is the mission of my business!

If you’re looking for a portrait experience that is fun and easy for the whole family – click here to view more in the family portfolio on my main website. Click HERE to contact me to get more information and next steps to reserve your session date!

Most clients will book around 4-6 months in advance to secure their ideal session date, or in the early 2nd trimester if they are hoping to have me document their new baby!