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“Midwife? Are those still around?? Why wouldn’t I just go to a doctor?” I heard this statement from a friend a few years back and remembered wondering similar things when I was getting ready to choose care for my 2nd child. You see, I had a long, intervention-filled first labor & delivery and I was […]

What should I pack in my hospital bag? I remember asking this very thing when I was getting into the last months of my first pregnancy. What is NEEDED and what is just nice to have? If I pack everything I think I might need, am I going to have too much? The answer was […]

Do you have any recommendations on WHERE to take our photos? YES – of course we do! After 10 years of photographing families and expecting mothers, we have our favorite spots. These aren’t the only places to take pictures, but they are some of our favorites. If you have another suggestion, please let us know! […]

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year! ~Minisession Time~ Choose your favorite backdrop (or two…or three!) for some fabulous holiday photos of the kids! We have three sets: Hot Cocoa Stand, Cozy Christmas Window & Joyful Gatherings 1 Set with 5 digital images: 2 Sets with 8-10 digital images: All 3 sets with 15 […]

One of our most popular themes for first birthday cake smashes is “nautical”.  Sometimes, it’s more beachy, sometimes more in the theme of the Navy, sometimes anchors and ship wheels!  Our goal is to create something unique and different for each baby that comes into our studio – we talk a lot in our pre-session […]

Bare feet…blue skies…and beautiful families! We celebrated the moments of wonder and love with Mommy & Me sessions in our studio.  I just love how we can play with the set to personalize every session!  Our new exclusive WaterScape summer set is still available until August 31st in our studio! 

Our first beach maternity session of the season was on one of the most beautiful days we’ve seen here in Virginia Beach this year! We had the perfect amount of sun, clouds, and a slight breeze that made it a lovely evening.  The beach always makes for a gorgeous backdrop and we love the different […]

Why choose Kimberlin Gray Photography for a family minisession? Reason #1 – Experience Here at Kimberlin Gray Photography, we have the experience to make your family minisession a painless, dare I say even FUN, time.  I’ve been taking pictures of families since 2009 and have photographed families of every size, combination, personality, and quirks out there!  I’ve […]

Want to learn how to use your camera?  Let’s be honest: your “big camera” is stuck in auto mode (you know, the dial is set on that green box because the other dials and buttons look SOOO complicated)??  Most of the time, you just reach for your phone because figuring out how to actually use […]

It’s time to have a chat about our 2018 studio hours….