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Beautiful beginnings.

SAMANTHA RUDOLPH PHOTOGRAPHY · CHESAPEAKE, VIRGINIA

Luxury maternity, newborn & family portraits in Chesapeake, Virginia.

Thoughtful styling. Gentle guidance. Artwork made to be treasured.

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Minimum totals: Family $925 · Newborn $1,000 · Maternity $1,125. Session fees and portrait purchases are separate. Before applicable tax or additional selections.

Your experience, thoughtfully planned.

01 · Dream & design
We’ll talk through your vision, styling, collection options, and complete investment before you book.

02 · Feel cared for
Enjoy gentle posing guidance and a thoughtfully styled session. Maternity sessions include professional hair and makeup.

03 · Choose what you love
At your ordering appointment, select your portraits and artwork from the available collections.

Portraits with a place in your life.

From your baby’s tiniest details to the way your family fits together, your portraits deserve to be seen and enjoyed.

Explore digital collections, albums, and wall art. I’ll help you choose the pieces that feel right for your family.

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Portraits for every chapter

  • Maternity.

    My studio is conveniently located right off 1-64 down in Chesapeake. These sessions are photographed in a relaxing environment with everything you and your loved ones will need. Fully stocked with backdrops, props, client closet featuring couture gowns and more. Professional hair and makeup is included to provide you a stress free and fun shoot. If you’re wanting simple and elegant or full glam, we will create your dream session.

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  • Newborn.

    Samantha Rudolph is safety trained to make sure your precious day old baby is safe and comfortable with each pose. Having photographed thousands of babies, she is highly skilled and trained in proper posing, lighteing and safety. Everything thing you’ll need is completely provided for you. From the sweet little baby bonnets, to adorable and unique props.

    Virginia Beach Newborn Photographer
  • Outdoors.

    The beauties of nature and you mixed together to create your own art. Outdoor sessions are held in the evenings giving your portraits the warm and loving glow in a location type of your choice. Whether you want to capture a maternity session, family session, or children’s session, photographing outdoors is a great way to bring out the relaxed, natural and beautiful sides to life.

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You’ve found me! And I’m so glad you’re here. Let’s create and capture your stories.

I've been photographing newborns for over 7 years. I photograph newborns and maternity in my Chesapeake, VA studio. I have been blessed with clients traveling across state lines for the sessions, from all over the United States. Let’s let the magic unfold!

Full Service Photography.

What does that mean? My full service studio specializes in heirloom products, keepsakes, and digital products. Giving you your own tangible artwork in your hands.

Gone are the days of your portraits getting left on hard drives to gather dust. Don’t get lost in the digital era. There is nothing like seeing your own story and art printed. See it all come to life!

 

Let’s get to planning.

Limited session spots available each month. Don’t wait to book your session!