Chelsey Kraus Photography

04/13/2026

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Contact Chelsey Kraus Photography, the Virginia Beach family photographer serving joyful families with fun, stress-free family portraits, including professional hair & makeup and custom artwork.

12/14/2025

Having a baby in 2026?

This is your reminder to book your newborn photographer. ❤️❤️

Most families reserve their baby’s due date in the 2nd trimester and my calendar is already filling with Summer due dates for 2026 babies - so don’t wait to reach out and see if there is still room on my calendar for your due date.

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11/13/2025

Life moves fast, but your memories deserve more than a quick snapshot.

With me as your newborn photographer, you’ll enjoy an effortless, luxurious & relaxed experience that leaves you feeling your best, with timeless portraits and heirloom artwork that bring joy to your home and lasting legacy to your family.

I know life is full, which is why I handle every detail for you — so your newborn session becomes a chance to slow down, connect, and be fully present.

Then, you can get right back to what matters most — making more memories with the people you love.

Your baby’s story begins long before they arrive.

Most parents reserve their due date by the 2nd trimester and plan maternity photos between 28–32 weeks. Let’s connect to hold your spot — so you can focus on preparing for baby, knowing your memories are in caring hands.

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11/08/2025

Calming, cared for, and completely taken care of.

When families describe what it’s like to work together, these are the words I hear most often - and words I cherish so much!!
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From the moment your little one arrives, you have enough on your mind — so my newborn experience is designed to be seamless and supportive.

Each Signature Session includes:

Hair and makeup so you look & feel rested.

A curated wardrobe so you don’t have to shop right after welcoming your baby!

Gentle guidance so everyone looks natural and connected

And a baby-led photography approach rooted in training (and a little experience of my own with handling 3 beautiful babies I welcomed in under 2 years!)
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I handle all the details — the planning, the session, even helping you choose the artwork that will hang in your home for years. Your only job is to show up and love on your family.
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These are the fleeting days.

My role as your Virginia Beach newborn photographer is to help you slow down long enough to remember.
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If you’d love a newborn experience that feels warm, effortless, and deeply meaningful — I’d be honored to photograph your family in these first, sacred weeks. ✨

Now reserving Winter & Spring 2026 due dates!

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11/04/2025

Four generations, one priceless moment. 💛 Time has a way of slipping by faster than we realize, and it’s so easy to keep waiting for the “perfect time” to gather everyone for photos.

But as your Virginia Beach family photographer, I’m here to encourage you: don’t wait.

Call your grandparents, rally the cousins, hug the people who built your story—and let’s capture it all.

Spring and summer are such beautiful seasons for extended family photos, but whenever your loved ones are together—any time of year—is the perfect time to preserve these memories.

Dreaming of booking an extended family session? I’m already booking sessions into SUMMER 2026 so don’t delay reaching out if you’re ready to reserve your session!

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10/24/2025

Talk about a compliment!💁🏼‍♀️

This beautiful mama-to-be and her adoring husband drove all the way from Richmond just to have their maternity photos captured here in Virginia Beach by me. 🥹

Their dedication to documenting this precious time is exactly why I pour my heart into every session. It’s an honor to be the photographer families trust with these once-in-a-lifetime memories.

We had the most gorgeous, sun-soaked ☀️evening at the beach, and the absolute highlight was watching their faces radiate pure delight during their gallery reveal. Seeing that genuine excitement over the final images we crated together is what makes this work so incredibly rewarding.

🤰Expecting a 2026 baby? Now is the ideal time to book your maternity session for your March-June due dates!

My spring schedule is filling up quickly, and spaces are genuinely limited - with only 5 Signature Sessions available each month.

Don’t wait to secure your spot! Send me a DM or check the link in my bio to start planning for your dream photos.

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10/17/2025

✨ From one Mom to another, let me give you some advice:

Whether it’s your first baby, your fifth, or your rainbow baby — every pregnancy is unique and deserves to be celebrated.

This season is about transformation, strength, and stepping into motherhood. 💛

Maternity sessions are best scheduled between 28–32 weeks, so you can feel your best AND have a chance to enjoy your portraits before baby arrives.

As your full-service Virginia Beach maternity & newborn photographer, I’ll help you turn these memories into timeless artwork — framed portraits, albums, and more. 🖼️✨

📅 Expecting a baby in 2026?
My calendar fills quickly — reach out early to reserve your due date for maternity + newborn sessions.

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10/03/2025

Don’t take it from me, take it from my client, Jessi, who booked me for her baby’s first year in photos ❤️❤️

“I can’t recommend Chelsey enough!

From our maternity shoot to capturing our son’s first moments, her work has been absolutely incredible.

She has a remarkable talent for making every shot feel natural and intimate.

The experience was seamless and enjoyable, and the photos turned out stunningly —

I highly recommend Chelsey to anyone looking for a professional and personable photographer!”

I’m so honored to be your family’s photographer ! Can’t wait to see you and the crew again next month ❤️

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09/20/2025

Usually I’m behind the lens, but being photographed with my own family reminds me why I love being a family photographer here in Virginia Beach—freezing time with the ones we love most is incredibly important.

And being your family photographer is not an honor I take lightly! 🙏🏻

I’m grateful for these beautiful images and the memories they hold. I’m so blessed that I will be able to look back on these beautiful moments with my family forever!

A huge thanks to the talented friend who captured us so beautifully - year after year. ❤️

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09/17/2025

✨ Your child’s privacy comes first. Always.

While I am a newborn photographer, I am also a mom. And by photographing newborns (and their families!) for over 6 years now, I’ve learned that not every family is comfortable having their little ones online—and I fully respect that.

If you’d rather your images stay completely private, they’ll never be shared on social media, my website, or anywhere else.
No questions asked.

Your memories, your choice. 💛

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