Family, Maternity, & Newborn Photographer
in Virginia Beach, VA
Documenting Motherhood & Family in Virginia Beach
Welcoming a new baby, holding your growing belly, watching your children become who they’re meant to be... These seasons move quickly — and they deserve to be preserved with care. As a Virginia Beach family, maternity, and newborn photographer, I create timeless, softly refined imagery designed to feel natural, connected, and lasting. With personalized styling guidance and a calm, intentional approach, your experience is designed to feel effortless from beginning to end.
The Experience
Beautiful photography begins with care. From personalized styling guidance and access to a curated client wardrobe to calm, baby-led newborn sessions, every detail is thoughtfully considered so your experience feels effortless.
Your images are edited with a soft, timeless approach designed to feel natural and enduring. I accept a limited number of sessions each month, serving families throughout Virginia Beach and the surrounding coastal communities.
Explore the Experience

Family
Timeless imagery celebrating connection,
movement, and authentic family moments
in Virginia Beach.


Maternity
Documenting the strength and beauty of
motherhood with elegant, styled sessions
in Virginia Beach.


Newborn
Soft, baby-led sessions capturing your baby’s
earliest days in studio, home, or outdoor settings
throughout Virginia Beach.
Let’s get to know each other
Meet Your Virginia Beach Photographer
I’m Krystal O’Hara, a Virginia Beach family, maternity, and newborn photographer creating refined, connection-driven imagery for growing families.
My approach is relaxed yet intentional — blending soft light, natural movement, and elevated styling to preserve your most meaningful seasons.
Learn more about my approach and what it’s like to work together here.
Photography Resources for Virginia Beach Families
Explore session tips, what-to-wear guidance, location inspiration, and real maternity, newborn, and family sessions photographed throughout Virginia Beach.
Let’s Capture Your Family’s Story
If you’re looking for a Virginia Beach photographer who blends warmth, artistry, and refinement, I would be honored to preserve these fleeting, meaningful seasons for your family.
"My husband and I absolutely LOVEEEEED working with Krystal! Not only is she super friendly, but as someone who hates taking pictures she made it so fun and had poses and positioned my husband and I. She’s super sweet and flexible with your needs and constantly hypes you up during your shoot (I needed this as someone who gets insecure in front of a camera). She made the whole day so special for us! We did the bump to baby bundle and are super excited to share our special moments with her! We will continue to book all family pictures with her in the future!!"
THE Jones FAMILY
"Krystal has been taking my family’s photos for a whole year now!! I’m obsessed with how easy she is to work with and the quality of her photos. She makes something I dread, fun! 10/10 will continue to get photos done with her because she is literally THE best."
THE Carr FAMILY
"Krystal is the best photographer ever!! She made our maternity shooting and the pictures came out stunning, I’m obsessed. She’s very professional, flexible and easy to work with. I highly recommend Krystal if you want high quality photos and enjoy the moments with your partner or family."
THE Leon Puente FAMILY
"We are beyond grateful for Krystal and the experience she gave us during our maternity photo session. From the very beginning, she was so accommodating and intentional, making our session incredibly special as we celebrated such a meaningful new chapter in our story. Krystal made us feel completely at ease and comfortable, guiding us through posing with so much patience and care. She has such a calming presence and a true gift for what she does. The photos she captured are absolutely breathtaking, each image is stunning, and you can tell she takes her time editing every detail to turn them into true masterpieces. Working with Krystal was an absolute joy, and we will continue coming back to her for our family photos for years to come. We cannot recommend her enough and are so thankful for her and her talent."
THE MacDonald FAMILY
"Krystal has been an amazing photographer for our family! We’ve had three different sessions with her in six months and she has delivered tenfold on each one. Our toddler always gives her the biggest smiles and she’s incredibly patient. Book her and you won’t be disappointed!"
THE foelix FAMILY
"Krystal is a professional! I loved the pictures she took, she was on time to our scheduled appointment. She gave us plenty of information ahead of time and tips on the day off. She made it super easy for us and the gallery couldn’t have turned out better. I hope to work with her again in the future."
THE Armistead FAMILY
