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The Elite Family Photographer Experience

Elite Photography serves Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Suffolk, and Chesapeake with a professional studio base and a dedicated creative team. We focus on capturing natural connection, genuine joy, and timeless portraits that families can treasure for years.

Natural, timeless, creative family Photography for heartfelt, growing families.

A smiling woman with long blonde hair and a white sleeveless top standing next to a smiling man with short brown hair and a beard, wearing a black t-shirt, against a plain gray background.

Our Approach to Family Photography

Family portraits deserve more than an entry-level camera. We use professional camera bodies, high-end lenses, and advanced flash and external lighting to capture images with clarity, depth, and consistent quality. This equipment allows us to control lighting and detail in a way that simply isn’t possible with basic gear.

Every session begins with a consultation so we can plan around your goals, locations, and style. Meeting beforehand helps us connect personally and make sure the details are dialed in before the camera comes out.

The result is an image quality and final product that stand apart from amateur photography. Colors are more accurate, details are sharper, and the finished portraits have the polish and longevity families want when investing in professional photography.

Family of four sitting on the sand at the beach during sunset, with houses in the background and grassy dunes in the foreground.

Over the years we’ve photographed families in just about every corner of Hampton Roads. From the beaches of Virginia Beach and the waterfront in Norfolk to the farms and fields of Suffolk and the wooded trails around Chesapeake, we know how to make the most of the area’s diverse settings.

Every family is different, and the location should reflect that. Some sessions feel right in a natural woodland, others come alive in a wide-open farm or against a modern city backdrop. We go on location with you to create an atmosphere that matches your family’s personality, so the portraits feel authentic and connected to who you are.

On Location Photography

Where we Photograph - Family Photography Sessions

We photograph families throughout Norfolk, including Ghent, Larchmont, Downtown Norfolk, and The Norfolk Botanical Garden. Urban charm and quiet green spaces offer the perfect mix of settings.

Norfolk, VA

Virginia Beach, VA

From Sandbridge to Chic’s Beach, we love capturing moments in open dunes, boardwalk spots, and quiet residential neighborhoods. Red Wing Park and First Landing are favorites for timeless outdoor sessions.

Chesapeake, VA

Chesapeake’s blend of nature trails and suburban charm makes it ideal for laid-back sessions. We often shoot in Great Bridge, Hickory, and along the Dismal Swamp Trail for scenic backdrops with room to move.

Suffolk, VA

In Suffolk, we photograph on wide open farmland, private properties, and local gems like Bennett’s Creek Park. It’s the perfect mix of rural beauty and hidden natural spaces for relaxed, authentic family photos.

The Elite Family Photography Gallery

A collection of our photographs with families in Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and Surrounding areas.

A couple sharing a kiss outdoors near a river at sunset, with a young girl covering her face behind them in a grassy field.
Four people standing on a forest trail, smiling, with green trees and sunlight in the background.
A woman sitting on the ground with a young girl on her lap, in a park during autumn. The woman is smiling, and the girl is looking down. There is a wicker picnic basket nearby, and fallen leaves cover the ground. Sunlight filters through the trees in
A smiling African American family of three, a woman in an orange dress, a man in an olive green shirt, and a young boy in a plaid shirt, standing together on a wooded path with autumn leaves.
A family of four outdoors on a sunny day: a woman holding a newborn, a man carrying a young girl on his shoulders, all smiling and looking at each other.
A family of four outdoors near a lake with trees, sitting on a fallen log and leaning against a tree, smiling for a photo.
Family of three sitting on the sandy beach at sunset, smiling, with houses and grassy dunes in the background.
A happy family of three smiling at the camera on the beach during sunset, with a man, woman, and young child.

Beaches are one of the most popular choices for family portraits in Hampton Roads. Locals, military families, and visitors all love the combination of sand, surf, and wide-open skies.

Sunrise and sunset provide especially beautiful light, making the shoreline an ideal backdrop for natural and memorable family beach photos. A beach session is relaxed, fun, and a timeless way to capture your family.

Elite Family Beach Photographer

Group of five young adults holding hands and walking outdoors in a park during sunset, surrounded by tall trees and greenery.

Reserve Your Family Session

Meet with our team and we will plan a photography session that captures exactly what you envision, handled with the highest level of professionalism. Together, we will choose a setting you love, whether in our studio or at one of the many beautiful locations across Norfolk and Virginia Beach.

Experience Elite Photography

A family of four with a man, woman, young girl, and baby posing outdoors in a field on a sunny day, smiling and enjoying each other's company.
Two children, a boy and a girl, sitting on a bed of fallen autumn leaves in a forest with golden trees in the background. The boy has short brown hair, wearing a plaid jacket, and the girl has a black bow in her hair and wears a brown top.
A multi-generational family photo of ten people in a backyard garden with trees and a wooden fence, including children, adults, and elderly members, all smiling at the camera.

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Contact Elite Photography

4013 Colley Ave Unit B, Norfolk, VA 23508

Hours
Monday – Thursday
9:30 AM– 5 PM

Phone
757-967-7468

Email

info@photographybyelite.com