Business Details
18 Years
experience
Timeless Family Portraits in Virginia Beach
Kimberlin Gray Photography is a Virginia Beach-based studio specializing in newborn, family, senior, and themed portrait photography. With over 15 years of experience and a team led by Amanda and Tina, we combine expertise in child development and creative artistry to capture authentic, timeless moments. Our approach prioritizes client comfort, offering personalized sessions that accommodate newborns, toddlers, and teens with professional handling and safety.We provide full-service experiences including curated props, wardrobe guidance, and immersive themed environments. Our work results in heirloom-quality prints, albums, and wall art designed to preserve family legacies. The studio emphasizes convenience through streamlined processes from discovery calls to image reveals, ensuring stress-free experiences for clients navigating life's chaotic yet beautiful moments.
Services
Newborn Photography
Cake Smash Sessions
Family Portraits
Senior Portraits
Themed Shoots
Pet Portraits
Maternity Photography
Wall Art Creation
Album Design
Digital Packages
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- 15+ years of specialized experience in newborn and child photography
- Team includes certified early childhood development experts
- Full-service studio with curated props and wardrobe assistance
- Safety-focused approach for all age groups and session types
- Heirloom-quality printed products included in all collections
What people say
Patient and nurturing
Safety-focused handling
Stress-free experience
Heirloom-quality products
Creative expertise
Services
Newborn Photography
Specialized newborn sessions capture delicate early moments with safety and artistry. Our studio provides all necessary props, wraps, and accessories while guiding parents through posing options. With 15+ years experience and child development expertise, we create timeless images that document your baby's first milestones in a controlled, comfortable environment.
Cake Smash Sessions
Themed first birthday photography combines custom-designed sets with professional cake and prop coordination. Sessions include pre-cake portraits, messy cake time, and post-session bubble bath photography. Our team handles all thematic elements while capturing genuine expressions of joy and discovery during this developmental milestone for both child and parents.
Family Portraits
Custom family sessions accommodate multi-generational groups and blended families in studio or location settings. We specialize in creating cohesive compositions with varying ages, managing dynamics to capture authentic interactions. Services include wardrobe coordination guidance and location selection to create wall-worthy portraits that reflect family relationships.
Senior Portraits
Personalized senior sessions emphasize individual personality through multiple outfit changes and location options. We incorporate hobbies, sports, and personal interests into compositions while providing classic portrait options for families. Sessions include pre-planning consultations to ensure authentic representation of each subject's unique character.
Themed Shoots
Immersive themed experiences feature full costume coordination, set design, and storytelling elements. Seasonal offerings include mermaid, wizard, and fairy themes with specialized lighting and post-processing techniques. These sessions create fantasy-inspired portraits while maintaining natural expressions and interactions within elaborately designed environments.
People
Amanda
Lead Photographer
15-year veteran photographer specializing in newborn and child portraiture with early childhood education background. Known for calming presence and ability to capture authentic expressions during developmental stages.
Tina
Creative Director
Mastermind behind themed sessions with expertise in set design and child engagement. Coordinates prop creation and ensures quality control for all final artwork products.
Questions
When is the best time to book a newborn session?
Ideally during your second or early third trimester. We may accommodate last-minute bookings if your baby is under 3 weeks old.
What's included in cake smash sessions?
Themed set design, cake and stand, pre-cake portraits, bubble bath cleanup photography, and coordinated props matching your chosen theme.
How long do family portrait sessions last?
2-3 hours to accommodate feeding schedules, outfit changes, and natural interactions while ensuring quality image capture for all group combinations.
What should we wear for senior portraits?
We provide personalized wardrobe guidance during pre-session consultations, including color coordination and outfit selection to match your chosen themes.
Do you photograph extended families?
Yes, we accommodate groups of all sizes from immediate families to multi-generational groups of 75+ members with specialized composition techniques.
