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Welcome to the blog! Here you can see galleries of featured sessions,
learn more about the portrait experience, find session tips and learn a bit more about
your Virginia Beach photographer. 

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Welcome to the Chelsey Kraus Photography blog!

I'm a Virginia Beach family photographer who takes pride in pampering busy Mommas with a fun, stress-free portrait experience. From your initial inquiry to the installation of your artwork in your home, I'll guide you through it all to ensure you get beautiful, timeless, joyful images of you and those you cherish most, AND get to enjoy them daily within the walls of your home - NOT just on the screen of your smartphone. 

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Photo Locations

Joyful Family Photos at the Virginia Beach North End

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 […]

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Photographer Advice

Fall Family Photo Outfits – Styling Tips For Timeless Portraits!

STYLE BOARDS INSIDE! Fresh ‘fits for Fall – inspiration for your fall family photo outfits! Get fresh inspiration for your fall family photos from a Virginia Beach family photographer.

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Newborn

Virginia Beach Newborn Photos – Lifestyle Newborn Session

I understand that choosing the right newborn photographer for your baby is a challenge! There are so many great newborn photographers in Virginia Beach and in Hampton Roads but I’m here to help in any way I can! If you are looking for a luxury newborn photo experience, look no further. Whether this is your […]

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Family Photo Session Prep

Benefits of Professional Hair and Makeup for Family Photos

A Virginia Beach family photographer’s advice about the benefits of professional hair and makeup for family photos.

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Featured

How to Choose the Best Family Photographer for Your Family

Capturing your family’s milestone moments and annual family portraits are truly such a meaningful experience. But with so many options available, how do you choose the best family photographer for your family? In this blog post, we provide tips on how to find the perfect photographer, including considering your budget, looking for experience, choosing the right style of photography, and more.

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Artwork

Ways to Display Family Portraits in Your Home

The value of printing your family photos Growing up, I spent hours looking at the albums my Mom made with images we snapped on our many adventures. Then, we’d drive 15 minutes to drop off our disposable camera at the Walmart photo lab, and then return a WEEK later to pick up our prints! Usually, […]

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baby girl's first birthday portraits and cake smash as part of the first year collective membership

First Year Collective

Documenting Baby’s First Year – The First Year Collective

As a Virginia Beach newborn photographer, as well as a mother to 3, I can tell you firsthand that documenting your baby’s first year of life is essential! When we become parents, we often find ourselves caught up in the whirlwind of so many new things. Between figuring out feeding schedules, navigating sleepless nights and […]

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Photo Locations

Norfolk Botanical Gardens Maternity Photos

This blog is a location feature for Norfolk Botanical Gardens Maternity Photos. If you’re looking for a timeless location for Fall maternity photos near Virginia Beach, look no further than the Norfolk Botanical Gardens! As the largest botanical gardens in the state of Virginia, there is a vast amount of variety in landscapes for the […]

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At Home Family Photos

5 Reasons to Consider Family Photos at Home!

If the idea of getting dressed up and hauling the children to a local park for family pictures stresses you out to the point that you avoid having professional family photos taken at all, this post is for you! While I love a dreamy sunset session at a local park, there is something unique about […]

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Recommendations

Get the Best Brunch in Virginia Beach at These 10 Local Spots!

Brunch is pretty much the perfect meal. It typically involves delicious, hearty breakfast food and good company and doesn’t interfere with routine bedtime! Plus, if you play your cards right, you may find yourself with a refreshing cocktail or artisanal coffee in hand… Regardless, brunch is the perfect excuse to gather with the whole family […]

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Featured

Newborn Photos at Home

If you are planning your newborn session – here are some tips to help you prepare for your newborn photos at home! As a Virginia Beach newborn photographer, I specialize in helping the families I serve capture the beautiful newborn milestone with timeless, classic newborn portraits in the comfort of their own homes. How to […]

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Family Photography

Virginia Beach Photographer

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 […]

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Maternity

When to Take Maternity Photos

A common question my clients ask after book me as their Virginia Beach maternity photographer is “when to take maternity photos?” When to Schedule Your Maternity Photos I find that the best time to schedule maternity photos is between 26-32 weeks. During this timeframe, you’ll have said BYE BYE to morning sickness, and be bumping […]

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Only 5 Signature Sessions are available each month to ensure every family receives the best possible experience. Most clients reserve their baby's due date in the 2nd trimester or 2-3 months before their desired session date.


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