As a Virginia Beach family photographer, I’m constantly inspired by families who nail their photo session styling. This gorgeous family’s coordinated look is absolutely perfect for summer family photos, and I had to share why their outfit choices worked so beautifully. The Perfect Summer Color Palette This family chose a stunning combination of whites and […]

There’s something magical about returning to a place where your love story began. This November, The D Family traveled back to the North End Virginia Beach for their family session, choosing the same coastal location where I captured their engagement photos years ago. What started as a couple in love has now blossomed into a […]

A Virginia Beach Engagement Session at Two Iconic Locations When K + R reached out about their engagement session, I was happy to hear they wanted to incorporate the stunning Cavalier Hotel—the very place where they’ll say “I do!” There’s something incredibly special about capturing engagement photos at your wedding venue. It creates a beautiful […]

A Coastal Dream Wedding at the Marriott Oceanfront Virginia Beach When Elise and Tucker envisioned their perfect wedding day, they knew exactly what they wanted: a coastal celebration that captured their love for the ocean and the timeless elegance of Virginia Beach. This November wedding at the Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront Hotel was everything they […]

A Perfect Temple Wedding Day Molly and Tommy’s DC Temple summer wedding was nothing short of magical. After their stunning Eastern Shore LDS first look session at Bay Creek Country Club just one week prior, the couple was ready to make their eternal commitment official at the beautiful Washington DC Temple. The Beauty of LDS […]

Julianna and Kurt’s Virginia Beach engagement session….where do I even start? Aren’t they such a stunning couple? They have been dating since she was 16 years old! How cute is that? When I got their inquiry, she told me that I had photographed her brother’s wedding and I got so excited! See her brother’s past […]

Emily Gibby Photography specializes in Virginia Beach Family Photography!
I have been photographing families in the Virginia Beach area for over a decade now! It’s always such a joy when clients return year after year! I have photographed this perfect family since their oldest was a newborn and I am beyond grateful when they choose me again–every.single.time I’m grateful!

Laura and Matthew chose the charming Obici House to host their intimate brunch wedding!

A First Landing Engagement Session is always fun! I met Charlie & Christina after being introduced to them by my dear friend Holly (a former incredible wedding coordinator who is coming out of retirement just for their big day!) We clicked instantly and after planning their engagement session we knew First Landing was the perfect […]

The Brock Environmental Center is the perfect spot for family photos! There is tons of space and golden light to capture memories in. You’d never know, but around me were about 50 other photographers-ha! The wide-open space allows plenty of room for everyone! This sweet family had perfectly coordinated outfits. I love the pop of […]

A Pleasure House Point Photography Session is perfect in so many ways! This location is the perfect backdrop for photo sessions. The neutral colors and natural elements make outfits pop! This sweet family has been with me for several years! I love seeing them from year to year. They always have the best outfits with the perfect […]

This beautiful family is a former wedding client of Gibby Visuals. With a growing family, they reached about having a maternity session at the Delta Bayfront Hotel in Virginia Beach. If you haven’t been to this resort, you should definitely check it out. It’s away from the hustle and bustle of the oceanfront but still […]


Spring is such the perfect time of year for a Red Wing Park family photos! This sweet family has been with been with me for a few years now and we did this session before their big move across country. As always, their outfits are perfection! Gone are the days of “matchy matchy” outfits. Subtle […]

This rainy downtown Norfolk engagement session was so much fun! Usually, at the threat of bad weather, clients immediately want to cancel. Not Stephanie and Omar! They were game for whatever Mother Nature had to offer us! The great thing about this? Downtown Norfolk was practically a ghost town! We started in a covered tunnel […]
