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Learn more about the portrait experience, find session tips, and learn a bit more about your Virginia Beach photographer.

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First Year Collective

The First Year Collective: Documenting Baby’s First Year In Virginia Beach

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 in Virginia Beach 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, […]

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3 sisters during-newborn photos in virginia beach

Newborn Photos

5 Reasons To Reserve Your Newborn Session In Virginia Beach Early

When is the best time to reserve your newborn session in Virginia Beach? As a full-service newborn photographer in Virginia Beach, I’m often asked when the ideal time is to book your photographer for newborn photos, and I have some advice to share! Here are the top 5 reasons to reserve your newborn session in […]

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Session Experience

Virginia Beach Client Wardrobe | Chelsey Kraus Photography

Have you heard about my Virginia Beach client wardrobe? The Chelsey Kraus Photography portrait experience is a full-service experience that includes access to my client closet, which features a wardrobe of dresses. I’m a photographer who focuses on pampering busy Moms on their session day (and beyond!). I’ve curated each dress to offer a range […]

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Family Photo Session Prep

5 Benefits of Professional Hair and Makeup for Family Photos In Virginia Beach

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 In Virginia Beach

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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Photo Locations

Joyful Virginia Beach North End Family Photos

I absolutely loved capturing these Virginia Beach North End family photos. When it comes to idyllic beaches and iconic scenery for your family photos, look no further than the Virginia Beach North End! Capturing joyful family photos at the beach is my specialty as a Virginia Beach family photographer. With the North End beaches, there […]

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Newborn photographer in Virginia Beach captures a beautiful mom, dad and baby

Newborn Photos

When to Schedule Your Newborn Photos In Virginia Beach

When should I schedule my newborn photos in Virginia Beach? You’ve counted tiny kicks, folded impossibly small onesies, and packed your hospital bag. Now it’s time to start thinking about newborn photos. If you’re wondering when to book your session or how early is too early to plan, this one’s for you! As a mama-centered […]

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Virginia Beach Photographer

4 Best Virginia Beach Photography Locations for Stunning Family Photos

If you’ve found your way here, you must be looking for the BEST Virginia Beach photography locations and hoping for stunning family photos! Welcome- I’m glad you are here. 🙂  I’m Chelsey Kraus, a Virginia Beach Family Photographer serving joyful families with an effortless family portrait experience and custom heirloom artwork. My passion is to […]

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At Home Family Photos

5 Reasons to Consider Virginia Beach Family Photos at Home!

Have you considered taking your Virginia Beach 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 […]

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first birthday photoshoot of baby girl at botanical gardens

First Year Collective

First Birthday Photoshoot at Norfolk Botanical Gardens

First Birthday Photoshoot at Norfolk Botanical Gardens Considering a first birthday photoshoot for your baby, but not sold on the idea yet? This blog features a sweet first birthday photoshoot for a baby who has been a part of my First Year Collective membership. I was honored to photograph her and her parents five times in her […]

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relaxed and cozy newborn photos at home in virginia beach

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Relaxed & Cozy Newborn Photos at Home: Newborn Photographer In Virginia Beach

As a Newborn Photographer in Virginia Beach, I’m guessing if you’ve found your way here, it’s safe to say you’re dreaming of relaxed & cozy newborn photos at home as you anticipate your sweet baby’s arrival. Well, you’re in the right place! Studio newborn photos may still be popular in other areas, but here in […]

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Family Photography

Virginia Beach Photographer: Gorgeous Sunset Session

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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family photo styling tips for dads, styling board with images of what dad can wear for gorgeous family photos

Photographer Advice

What to Wear for Virginia Beach Family Photos | Dad Edition

Trying to decide what to wear for your Virginia Beach family photos? For many of my clients, the details involved in planning what to wear for family photos have been a significant source of stress in the past. This can even prevent some families from planning ahead for upcoming family sessions! Generally, our first focus […]

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family photo styling tips for dads, styling board with images of what dad can wear for gorgeous family photos

Photographer Advice

What to Wear for Virginia Beach Family Photos | Dad Edition

Trying to decide what to wear for your Virginia Beach family photos? For many of my clients, the details involved in planning what to wear for family photos have been a significant source of stress in the past. This can even prevent some families from planning ahead for upcoming family sessions! Generally, our first focus […]

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