Behind The Scenes

Unforgettable Senior Portraits for the Class of 2026: It’s Your Time to Shine

Senior Year Only Happens Once—Make It UnforgettableSenior year is a whirlwind of “lasts” and “almosts”—last first day of school, last football game, almost graduation. At Storybook Studios, we believe this ...

Why summer is the best time for Class of 2026 Senior Portraits

If your teen is heading into their senior year, you’ve probably got a growing to-do list: college visits, graduation planning, maybe even senior portraits. Here’s why summer is, hands-down, the best time to schedule ...

How a photo session helped this teen with confidence

 From Shy to Shining: Addelynn’s Confidence Journey Through the LensWhen Addelynn first came to Storybook Studios, she was quiet—painfully so. Her eyes were full of emotion, but her words were few. Like so many girls her age, she ...

Why You Should Hire a Professional Photographer (and Not Just Your Friend With a Nice Camera)

 1. You’re Not Just Paying for Pictures—You’re Paying for ExpertiseProfessional photographers don’t just show up and click a button. We bring years of experience in lighting, posing, composition, and storytelling. ...

From Fairy Wings to Graduation Dreams ✨🎓

From Fairy Wings to Graduation Dreams ✨🎓2016 ➡️ 2025She twirled into my studio as a tiny fairy… and returned as a radiant senior. 💫 Watching my clients grow up in front of my lens is one of the greatest honors of this job.These full-circle ...

Why We Don’t Do “One-Size-Fits-All” Senior Portraits

Why We Don’t Do “One-Size-Fits-All” Senior Portraits (And You Shouldn’t Settle for That Either)Let’s be honest: most senior portraits out there...they all kind of look the same.You’ve seen them—same poses, ...

Model Call 💖 Healing Through Art: New Grief Portrait Sessions 💙 📸

Grief is complex, deeply personal, and often hard to put into words. That’s why I’m creating a space where emotions can be expressed through art—where photography becomes a way to honor, remember, and find a sense of closure.These ...

🎥 Go Behind the Lens: How We Create Our Cinematic Superhero Photoshoots

Here's a look behind the scenes of the making of our superhero sessions. The concept was born from me photographing my niece, I wanted to show her how strong and powerful she can be. I had installed a bungee in the studio, so people can fly, of ...

Star Wars-Inspired Family Portraits May 3rd and 4th Only

Space Days May 3rd, 4th, 10th and 11th only! 🚀✨ Space Days at Storybook Studios: A Star Wars-Inspired Photoshoot Experience ✨🌌 Attention, Star Wars fans! Are you ready to travel to a galaxy far, far away without ever leaving town? On May ...

Senior Portrait Season is almost here!

✨ At Storybook Studios in Chesapeake, VA, we specialize in creating custom, storytelling senior portraits that celebrate each teen’s unique personality and journey. 🌿📷 Our goal is to go beyond capturing moments—we create authentic, ...

Natalie's Senior Portrait Photoshoot

🍁✨ Natalie’s Senior Portrait Session: A Magical Fall Photoshoot Inspired by Fiction ✨📚Capturing high school senior portraits is always special, but when you get to incorporate a passion like reading fiction, the magic is next level. Natalie, ...

It’s Time for a Reset: Rediscovering Yourself After 40

Somewhere between building a career, raising kids, and navigating life’s countless responsibilities, it’s easy to lose sight of who you are. You spend years pouring into others—whether as a partner, parent, or friend—leaving ...

How I Help Middle School Girls with Self-confidence Through Photography

Why I have a Self-Defense Class for My Models

For my Fearless Spirit Model Crew, the self-defense class and photoshoot is always the girls's favorite session in the program. I have a martial arts instructor teach them self-defense moves. They even learn how to flip someone. And for the ...

LAST CALL for Middle School Girls

Middle School: Where Confidence is Tested 💡Middle school is such a critical time. It’s when teens start to figure out who they are—but it’s also when their confidence can take the hardest hits. 💔The awkward years, the pressure to ...

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, FEB. 16TH 11-4

✨ You’re Invited! ✨Hey moms and middle school girls! Are you curious about what the Fearless Spirit Model Crew is all about? 💕 Now’s your chance to see it for yourself!We’re hosting a Fearless Spirit Open House, and YOU’RE ...

The Fearless Spirit Project

Moms of middle school girls—this is for you. 💜If your daughter is struggling with confidence, feeling left out, or facing bullying, Fearless Spirit Model Crew is here to help.📸 A personal photoshoot to show her strength & beauty💬 A safe ...

Katie's Fearless Spirit

Katie’s mom’s biggest concern was Katie’s lack of self-esteem. “She thought that she didn’t matter, that she’s ugly, that nobody really likes her, and that leads to giving up easily in school, dance, etc. She is ...

Audrey's Fearless Spirit

Audrey has a very strong sense of who she is 🌟. However, she does not move through the world with confidence. She has a speech processing delay, which makes the back-and-forth banter that is teen conversation challenging 🌀💬. As a result, she is ...