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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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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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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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Virginia Beach Family Photographer

5 Best Holiday Activities in Virginia Beach in 2025

Are you looking for the best holiday activities in Virginia Beach in 2025? If you’re planning a holiday getaway or a festive family outing, Virginia Beach delivers a unique blend of seaside charm and seasonal sparkle. Here are five of the best holiday activities to enjoy in Virginia Beach in 2025. These are perfect for […]

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Virginia Beach Photographer

5 Reasons Why Families Come Back to the Same Virginia Family Photographer Year After Year

As a Virginia Family Photographer, I know that family photos are more than pictures. They’re a way to pause time and hold onto the seasons that go by far too quickly. The best part of being a family photographer is watching clients grow from couples expecting their first baby to families with toddlers running through […]

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Virginia Beach Newborn Photographer

Baby Photos in Virginia Beach: Capturing Baby’s First Year with The First Year Collective

Are you looking to book baby photos in Virginia Beach? Your baby’s first year is a season unlike any other. It’s full of firsts, sweet surprises, and everyday magic you never want to forget. From the quiet moments of newborn snuggles to the excitement of those wobbly first steps, every milestone tells part of your […]

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Photographer Advice

5 Benefits of Documenting Baby’s First Year With the Same Photographer

Are you considering documenting baby’s first year? Your baby’s first year is filled with so many incredible milestones. The tiny newborn snuggles, those gummy smiles, the first time they sit up on their own, and those wobbly first steps are all such special moments. It’s a season that passes so quickly, yet it’s overflowing with […]

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Family Photography

6 Ways to Feel Your Best During Your Newborn Photos in Virginia Beach

Are you considering booking newborn photos in Virginia Beach? Welcoming a new baby is magical and exhausting. If you’re preparing for your newborn photos in Virginia Beach, I want you to feel beautiful, calm, and confident during your session. After all, these first weeks fly by in a blur of tiny fingers, sleepy snuggles, and […]

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Newborn Photos

5 Reasons to Consider a Full-Service Virginia Beach Newborn Photographer

Have you considered hiring a full-service Virginia Beach Newborn Photographer? Welcoming your new baby into the world is one of the most special seasons of life, and documenting it should feel just as magical. But here’s the thing. Between sleepless nights, endless feeding sessions, and adjusting to a brand-new routine, the thought of booking and […]

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Full-Service sessions instead of Fall Mini Sessions captured by a Virginia Beach family photographer

Family Photography

3 Reasons To Avoid Fall Mini Sessions In Virginia Beach

Are you thinking about booking fall mini sessions in Virginia Beach? Before you do, it’s worth considering what you might be giving up compared to a full-service photography experience in Virginia Beach. On the surface, minis can seem quick and convenient, but there is a downside that leaves families feeling like they missed out on […]

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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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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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