Get to know Chelsey Kraus

virginia beach photographer

I'm a Virginia Beach photographer serving joyful families with a joyful, effortless family portrait experience! I photograph the early years for families who cherish documenting all of life's milestones with family, newborn and maternity photos. 

I specialize in turning family memories into tangible artwork - so you can enjoy every precious moment documented within the walls of your home, and not just on a smartphone screen. 

I'm a wife of 10 years and momma to 3 toddlers, in addition to being a luxury family photographer here in Virginia Beach! 

I grew up on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, and settled in Virginia Beach with my husband in 2012. 



As a Virginia Beach family photographer, it is an honor to document the early years for growing families.

From maternity and newborn portraits, to the timeless annual family portraits, and milestones in between. 

family portfolio

Maternity portfolio

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My favorite thing about my home is the people I share it with. My next favorite thing are the photos of my family hanging on the walls. <3
- Chelsey Kraus

"My favorite thing about my home is the family I share it with...
my next favorite things are the photos of my family all over the walls."
- Chelsey Kraus

The loves of my life are:

* my hubby of 10 years, Jeff
* my babies: twins Savannah & Mason and our
"grand finale" baby Trice
* our Black Lab rescue, Harper Lee 

The only real luxury in life is TIME.  

You cannot get your time back. 



My goal as a your Virginia Beach photographer is to take care of all the small details, so you can enjoy the big picture. 


A limited amount of sessions are available each month in order to provide every family with the most care & attention to detail as possible.

Clients typically reserve their sessions 2-3 months in advance to ensure availability for their family, or in the 2nd trimester to reserve their baby's due date for newborn portraits.