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The 10 Best Family Photographers in Virginia Beach

Searching for the best Virginia Beach family photographers to work with? We understand that desire! After all, Peerspace is the largest online marketplace for hourly creative venue rentals. So what does that have to do with family photographers, you ask? Only that we work with photographers daily, helping them secure incredible, one-of-a-kind venues for their projects. And thanks to this, we have developed an eye for the best photographic talent out there and hope to pass that expertise on to you. That way, you can feel confident when you book one of the following immensely talented VB family photographers!

An oceanfront city with surf, sand, and infinite fun under the warm, bright sun — what more could you ask for from Virginia Beach? When we started our search for the top Virginia Beach family photographers, we ended up finding so much talent in the area that we decided to limit our radius to around 30 miles. Take a look at these shutterbugs’ impeccable portfolios, and we think you’ll agree that they all produce phenomenal work.

Talented photographer Mingying Carbone excels at producing natural and fun lifestyle photos of families, couples, and children. She takes candid shots and combines them with her minimal editing; as such, her portfolio feels inspired by film and full of nostalgia.

Collab with her when you want your days as a family documented, the days when you actually look authentically you — messy hair and shopping centers are optional. The beauty in her work is also the simplicity of it. In fact, she straightforwardly tells the stories of the people she photographs while making even casual moments unforgettable. 

Gifted portrait artist Melissa Bliss creates dreamy portraits of genuine human connections — and they are truly something special. She uses light, shadows, and silhouettes to create compelling imagery, allowing the subjects to be themselves. This also adds a much-appreciated emotional touch to her work. Invite Melissa into your family’s life for the day and allow her to capture the love she sees in her gorgeous approach to family photography.

With over a decade of experience as a newborn photographer, MJ has gained a repertoire of poses to make your newborn look adorable. She also boasts a ton of technical expertise, both behind the camera and in post-processing. In doing so, she creates an end product that radiates an enviable glow. She creates the sweetest snapshots of this fleeting time in life — the first few weeks of being in the world — and her whimsical styling just ups the awww factor. If your kiddos are a bit older, don’t worry, she makes breathtaking portraits of children of all ages!