From the radiant glow of **maternity** to the tender moments with your **newborn** and the joyful chaos of a **first birthday cake smash**, Motiontography is here to tell your story. We specialize in creating breathtaking, artistic portraits and cinematic films that preserve these fleeting chapters. Serving families across Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Williamsburg, and the entire Hampton Roads area.
Book Your SessionYour path to and through motherhood is a profound and beautiful experience, unique to you. At Motiontography, we believe in celebrating every step. We begin with **elegant maternity photography**, capturing your strength and anticipation. Whether you envision a fine art studio session in Suffolk, serene beach portraits in Virginia Beach, historic backdrops in Williamsburg, or intimate moments at your Norfolk home, your Hampton Roads maternity photographer is ready to collaborate and bring your vision to life.
Photographer Roger Mitchell combines technical mastery with an artistic eye, using dramatic lighting and emotive compositions. We also offer **maternity videography** for clients throughout Hampton Roads, adding a cinematic dimension to your story. Our goal is to provide not just images, but heirlooms you'll treasure as your family grows – from bump, to baby, and beyond.
Hampton Roads is a diverse canvas for your story. From oceanfront sunrises to historic city streets, we’ll find the perfect setting that speaks to you. Explore some of our favorite areas for maternity, newborn, and milestone sessions.
Explore a selection of our fine art maternity portraits captured for expecting mothers throughout Hampton Roads, Virginia, including Virginia Beach, Suffolk, Norfolk, and Williamsburg.
Those first few weeks with your newborn are pure magic, but they pass in the blink of an eye. Motiontography specializes in capturing the delicate details, tiny toes, and peaceful slumber of your new arrival. As a leading **newborn photographer in Hampton Roads**, including Suffolk, Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and Williamsburg, Roger creates timeless portraits you'll cherish forever.
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Let us help you preserve these precious first memories with artistic newborn photography.
Inquire About Newborn SessionsHappy First Birthday! What better way to celebrate this incredible milestone than with a fun, messy, and utterly adorable cake smash session? Motiontography is a premier **cake smash photographer in Hampton Roads**, creating vibrant and joyful images of your little one's big day in Suffolk, Virginia Beach, Williamsburg, and beyond.
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Ready to plan a memorable first birthday celebration? Let's create some sweet memories!
Plan Your Cake SmashIdeally between **28-34 weeks**. Booking during your second trimester is recommended for your Hampton Roads maternity session, whether in Virginia Beach, Suffolk, or Williamsburg.
Book during your pregnancy, typically in your **second or early third trimester**. The session itself happens ideally within **5-14 days after birth**. We serve all of Hampton Roads for newborn photography.
Cake smash sessions are perfect for a **first birthday**! We usually schedule them around **10-11 months old**.
Your choice! Our **Suffolk studio** is ideal. We also love **on-location maternity** (beaches, parks, Williamsburg historic sites) and offer **in-home lifestyle newborn** sessions.
Yes! We offer **cinematic maternity films**. Ask about video highlights for newborn or cake smash sessions.
Choose outfits that flatter your bump. We provide **styling guidance** and have a studio wardrobe. Your comfort is key for your Hampton Roads maternity photos.
We'll provide a prep guide. A well-fed, sleepy baby makes for a smoother session. Our Suffolk studio is warm and cozy.
Let your baby try cake *before* the session. Choose a simple, soft cake. Don't worry about the mess – that's the fun!
Partners and older siblings are warmly welcomed in maternity and newborn sessions!
Feeling nervous is normal! Our goal is to make you feel comfortable. Relax, trust Roger's expertise, and let your joy shine.
Curious about the artistic process behind our signature fine art maternity images? See how we collaborated with a client to transform their vision into a stunning, golden masterpiece in this behind-the-scenes look at a recent session in our Suffolk studio.
Read the StoryRoger's work is absolutely stunning! He captured our maternity moments perfectly in Virginia Beach. Highly recommend Motiontography!"
"Amazing experience for our newborn photos! Roger was so patient and the photos from our Suffolk studio session turned out beautiful. We felt so comfortable."
"The cake smash session for our daughter was beyond my expectations! Roger's creativity and attention to detail made it truly special. The best first birthday photos in Norfolk!"
"We drove from Williamsburg for our maternity shoot with Roger and it was SO worth it! The pictures are breathtaking. He made us feel so at ease."
Whether you're dreaming of elegant maternity portraits in Virginia Beach, timeless newborn art in our Suffolk studio, or a joyful first birthday cake smash in Williamsburg, Motiontography is ready to serve you. Contact us today to discuss your vision.
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