Behind The Scenes

Jan

2021

The Reimagined Model Crew

In this new era of COVID, it’s become increasingly difficult to gather in groups. So, we are trying something NEW. Each model will come to the studio (individually), once a month and model for us. Only the photographer and assistant(s) ...

Jan

2021

Speed Skating in Outer Space - Makayna's Senior Photoshoot

Speed Skating in Outer Space When I met with Makayna and her mom about senior portraits, I was so excited because she's a competitive speed skater! So, naturally I thought of putting her in a big flowy dress with her speed skates on! Wouldn't ...

Jan

2021

Chad's Light Painting Photo Shoot

Chad is an actor, fitness model, dancer and athlete who happens to have Down Syndrome. He is an advocate for inclusion and works five days a week, works out daily, and loves performing. We had so much fun on his photo shoot. First location was ...

Dec

2020

Shrinking the Fearless Spirit Model Crew - My Own Little World - Part 2

Shrinking the Fearless Spirit Model Crew and creating a great big world around them. "My Own Little World" Part 2Miss Part 1? See it here: https://youtu.be/S3ITUQ66hJQThis is Part 2 of the Fearless Spirit Model Crew photo shoot called "My Own ...

Dec

2020

Carnival Rebels & Sunset Stealers

When I sat down with Haylee to brainstorm ideas for her 2nd Fearless Spirit session. She said she would love a circus/carnival theme and she loves sunsets. I told her that I could order a sunset but there's no guarantee it will get here in time for ...

Dec

2020

Saving Graci

When I met Graci, I knew she was a girl after my own heart. Not a girly girl, a little edgy, a little rock and roll. Her hair was the most brilliant blue I had ever seen! I knew she just had to wear the "Blurple" dress. It's a little edgier than the ...

Dec

2020

Phoenix's Un-Fore-Gettable Senior Session

This is the behind the scenes video from Phoenix's senior portrait session. She has such a stunning smile and looked amazing in all of her looks. She made my job super-easy! Phoenix has been playing golf since junior high school. I was really ...

Dec

2020

Yin/Yang - Kirsten's Fearless Spirit Session

Kirsten's family recently moved to Virginia from South Carolina. She had a hard time adjusting to the transition. She missed her friends and was battling self-confidence issues. Since I've photographed Kirsten and her family several times in the ...

Dec

2020

Giant 3-D Head Sculpture with Headphones? Keira's Fearless Spirit Session

Keira lives in Richmond, VA. I LOVE photographing in Richmond. So, we arranged to do her session there.First, we went to Maymont Park. Maymont Park was stunning, as usual. We photographed Keira in our black and cream lace dress, on a pedestal, she ...

Nov

2020

My Own Little World

The World is What You Make It.Join us on a strange and wonderful journey through 10 little worlds, across magnificent cotton candy clouds and watermelon skies. Dip your toes in a stream of purple water, see an enchanted castle with 8 girls ...

Nov

2020

The Second Annual Fearless Spirit Fashion Show & Charity Event

The Second Annual Fearless Spirit Fashion Show and Charity Event was held on November 14th at Storybook Studios. This event is the graduation of the Fearless Spirit Model Crew. They modeled fearless fashions created by Casey Scalf, owner and ...

Nov

2020

Storybook Travels - Dunluce Castle

I was most excited to see the Dunluce Castle in Northern Ireland. Unfortunately, it was a rainy day when my Mom and I visited.Dramatically poised on a cliff overlooking the sea in Northern Ireland, Dunluce Castle is undoubtedly one of the best ...

Nov

2020

She's a Giant, Witty, Colorful Superhero in a Tiny, Adorable Package

Katelyn is one of this year's Fearless Spirit Models. This is the behind the scenes video of her personal Fearless Spirit session.Katelyn plays the violin and recently acquired an electric violin. It looks so cool and matched the dress she wore ...

Nov

2020

National Redhead Day

In celebration of National Redhead Day...I finally get to show this senior portrait. I had to keep it under wraps because I had entered it in the State and the International Photography Competition, in which it did very well. I love the color ...

Nov

2020

Storybook Travels - Ireland

I finally get to show one of my favorite Ireland images. I had to keep it under wraps because I had entered it in the State and the International Photography Competitions, in which it did well.The Dark Hedges is an avenue of beech trees along a road ...

Oct

2020

You're So Futuristic

Long ago...there was a time when the Storybook Senior Model Crew gathered on a monthly basis for cool photo shoots...without masks. This is one of those times. I used LED lights and a ring light. For their outfits, I used placemats, a grid from a ...

Sep

2020

What clients are saying...

Makayna's Mom"Storybook Studios is by far the best place in the 757, Virginia and most likely best in the country! After following Casey’s work for the past year, I feel so lucky to have been able to have her take photos of my daughter. The ...

Sep

2020

Human Kaleidoscope

Kaleidoscopes are a mesmerizing toy. They are made up of mirrors that reflect objects, to create fascinating visual images that change with each movement. I created a giant kaleidoscope with large mirrors and had my Fearless Spirit Models pick out ...

Sep

2020

Float like a Butterfly, Sting like a Bee.

Keziah's Senior Session was one of the first sessions after reopening from Covid. It was nice to be back at work. Wearing a mask while shooting, was hard to get used to. I was super-excited to use my new green wall background and some cool 3D panels ...