Beach Maternity Portraits - Creative Maternity Photos in Virginia Beach

Beach Maternity Portraits - Creative Maternity Photos in Virginia Beach

I’m not gonna lie. This will likely be a long post! But, if you’ve come in search of inspiration for a lifestyle beach maternity photo session, you are in the right place! Today I have some gorgeous images to share from my recent winter maternity session with Christie and Zack.

I kinda fell in love with this sweet couple, and subsequently their entire winter beach session, so I had a super hard time culling down images from our session.

After years of fertility struggles, these two deserve all the joy, love and beauty life can send their way. They will soon be welcoming their first born, and I couldn’t be more excited for them!

Christie & Zack live in Richmond, but had envisioned some beachy images for their maternity session, so that is just what we planned on. I was a wee bit nervous that the weather wouldn’t cooperate for a January session, but we lucked out with a breezy afternoon in the mid-60’s!

Other than an occasional chilly gust from the north, it was the perfect day for a relaxed beach shoot by the water.

These two lovebirds have been together for several years, and are clearly best friends. They told me that they hadn’t had professional photos since their wedding day, and they were a little unsure of what to do in front of the camera.

I was quick to let them know that all they had to do was hang out and enjoy each other, and I would do all the hard work. (Truthfully though, it wasn’t hard at all! I could have photographed these two alllll day.)

The camera loved them. The wind and clouds were perfect. And they were just so adorably sweet and in love with their life together. How could I not take so many lovely shots of these two?

I mean seriously! I looked like a stick figure that swallowed a basketball when I was pregnant. Christie looks like a goddess!

I have four beautiful kiddos, but I have zero maternity photos from any of those pregnancies. Which I totally and absolutely regret. (I was never a big fan of studio work, and photography has come a long way since then, but still, I wish I had something. Anything. To transport me back to those days for a moment or two).

So word to the wise - just do it. It doesn’t have to be scary! Find a photographer whose work you love and make it happen. You will cherish those images always. Especially when your babies are grown and ready to leave the nest.

Anyway, back to this stunning couple! We had such a dreamy session. I love late fall through early spring when the beach is secluded - it can’t be beat!! We managed to get a ton of beautiful shots for them in a just an hour. They thanked me for such a fun and relaxing session, but I thanked them bigger for being so open and awesome! :)

Congratulations Christie & Zack!! I’m SO happy that you have the opportunity to share your love with a sweet babe all your own. I know that you will be amazing parents! Come back to Virginia Beach soon so I can meet that little one! - XOXO, Melissa

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Pleasure House Point Family Maternity Photo Session - Virginia Beach

Pleasure House Point Family Maternity Photo Session - Virginia Beach

It is always super exciting when families come back to see me again and again. I absolutely adore watching them grow and change over the years, and the connection we make is priceless.

And, when one of my favorite families come back for a session and tells me they are expecting a new baby? Well, that just melts my heart into a giant puddle.

I have had the honor of photographing the lovely Groy family for several years now, and I just love them more and more each time I see them!

I met them when their first babe was just a tiny peanut, and now they are expecting baby #3!

Mom and Dad are the absolute coolest, and they certainly make crazy adorable kiddos!

I can’t wait to meet their newest addition!

Brother and Sister are pretty excited too.

Even though it was super chilly when we had our photo session at Pleasure House Point in Virginia Beach, this crew made the best of it. Their love and light just shine through in all of their images.

This has to be one of my absolute favorite family sessions to date. And that’s saying something, after 6 years and hundreds of families in front of my lens.

They are so adorable! Ha ha. I love it!

Thank you, thank you, Groy family! You guys are the bee’s knees. I can’t wait to see you again! - XOXO, Melissa

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Virginia Beach Maternity Photographer - First Landing Park Maternity Portraits

Virginia Beach Maternity Photographer - First Landing Maternity Portraits

I was fortunate to see another one of my favorite families recently for a lifestyle session in Virginia Beach! Golden light, stunning river views, romantic Spanish Moss, the sweetest family ever...this session has it all!

You may remember the Josephs from this family photo session last fall. They were due for some updated pics and had some BIG news - they are expecting a new bundle of wonder this spring! Yay! We scheduled a family maternity session at First Landing State Park, and a newborn session for when that sweet babe arrives!

It was a chilly, but gorgeous evening when we met. The golden light and warm tones of the natural surroundings were a stunning backdrop for our session.  We bottled up some of those bittersweet family moments as they grow from a tight knit little family of 3, to a beautifully blessed family of 4. These are some of my favorite images from our Virginia Beach Maternity session: 

Thank you Joseph family, for sharing your awesomeness with me again! I can't wait to see you in a few short months and meet your newest addition! XOXO - Melissa

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Virginia Beach Maternity Photographer - Chick's Beach Session

Virginia Beach Maternity Photographer - Chick's Beach Session

Have I got the sweetest session to share with you today! So full of intimate moments, love, snuggles, adorable toddler antics and that gorgeous maternity glow! This beautiful growing family stole my heart. Here are the highlights from my Chick's Beach sunset family maternity session with the Dierstein family!

Isn't whole family just gorgeous?! And mama looks amazing in that green dress!

Love, love, love all that sweet squishy goodness!

Absolute perfection. <3 

Thank you Dierstein family for sharing your evening, and your favorite beach spot, with me! It was such a pleasure to capture these sweet, fleeting moments for you. I wish you all much love and joy as your family continues to grow.  - Melissa 

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Fall Photo Sessions in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake & Williamsburg

Fall Photo Sessions in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake & Williamsburg 

It's that time again! Time to say farewell to summer. I am sad to see her go, but I can't wait for the cool, crisp fall weather!

That gorgeous warm color always makes me swoon. Leaves crunching underfoot, steamy mugs of spiced goodness, sweaters and boots - I love it all! 

My appointment calendar is nearly full for the remainder of the year, with family sessions, engagement portraits and fall weddings. If you need holiday portraits, be sure to snag one of the few session appointments I have left before they're gone! 

There are so many gorgeous locations in Hampton Roads that make the perfect backdrop for a fall family session, or updated holiday portraits. We're fortunate to enjoy mild weather and stunning color throughout the tidewater region. 

I can't wait to create some amazing memories together! To find out what's available, get in touch here.

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Chick's Beach Family Maternity Session - Virginia Beach Photographer

Chick's Beach Family Maternity Session - Virginia Beach Photographer

I've got another gorgeous sunset beach session to share today. And these peeps are near and dear to my heart, in fact, they're family! We had a blast playing in the warm sunset light on Chick's Beach last weekend.

We selected the calm bay area for this session because of its kid-friendly atmosphere and its amazing sunset view. That soft, sweet glow just sets the perfect mood for these maternity portraits, don't you think?

It was a special treat to be able to do this session for my beautiful sister and her awesome family. I am SO crazy excited to meet our newest little family member very soon!

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Norfolk Photographer - Maternity Session at The Hermitage

Norfolk Photographer - Maternity Session at The Hermitage

Like many couples, these two lovely people struggled with heartbreak and fertility issues before finally getting the good news that they would be parents. Amanda contacted me to plan a very special and long hoped-for maternity session. Spring had not quite arrived, but she wanted something outdoors, in a natural setting.

We tossed around some ideas and she fell in love with The Hermitage Museum and Gardens in Norfolk. The Hermitage includes an early 20th Century historic home on 12 acres of formal gardens and natural woodlands. The site is often used for weddings and special events, and offers some gorgeous scenery as the backdrop for a Hampton Roads photo session. They do charge a small fee to use the grounds, but it is well worth it in my opinion, especially since the evening brings golden sunset light that streams through the trees in the most divine way. 

Though a bit chilly and breezy, we enjoyed a gorgeous evening by the riverfront. We worked our way around the grounds, chatting and giggling as we went. Their excitement about their baby boy was absolutely contagious! I am so thrilled for these two! I know they will be wonderful parents to one very lucky boy. 

I can't wait to meet their sweet bundle of joy in the coming months. Family blessings are the best!

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