Family & Couples Photographer in Chesapeake, VA

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Serving Chesapeake, Norfolk, Virginia Beach & Hampton Roads

Relaxed, candid family portraits and couples photography for real moments—across Chesapeake & nearby Hampton Roads communities.

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Family photo session in Chesapeake, VA

Family & Couples Photos That Feel Relaxed in Chesapeake, VA

You know the feeling...

You finally get everyone dressed.

The kids are melting down.

Dad doesn't want to be there.

You're worried no one will smile.

I've photographed enough families to know that's completely normal.

My sessions are playful, relaxed, and child-led so everyone can actually enjoy the experience.

The result?

Photos that feel like YOUR family—not stiff poses.

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Christyl Lehman photographer portrait in Chesapeake, VA

Hi! I’m Christyl!

I'm Christyl.

Mom.

Military veteran.

Coffee drinker.

Photographer obsessed with documenting the little moments you'll miss someday.

After photographing dozens of families around Hampton Roads, I've learned something...

The best photos happen when nobody is trying too hard.

That's exactly how I photograph.

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  • Great experience all around. Christyl made the session easy, kept my daughter engaged, and got some really great shots. The photos came out better than expected. And I’m on my third shoot with her and I would definitely book again, because I’ve yet to not be wowed!

    —Ashanti

  • I had an amazing experience getting photos done with Christyl! She shot a ton of great photos and was flexible to allow me to change outfits throughout the shoot and really do what I wanted to! Can’t wait to book with her again!

    —Shyanne

  • We’ve worked with Christyl twice now for family photos, and she has been absolutely wonderful both times. She’s amazing with our kids, patient, and makes the whole experience easy and enjoyable. Christyl was flexible with scheduling and even picked the perfect beach location for our session. She’s very responsive, and the photos turned out beautiful. We couldn’t be happier and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a family photographer!

    —Samantha