Behind The Scenes

Welcome to our blog page, where we’ll be bringing you into the world of Storybook Studios. We are artists, image creators, magicians if you will…but most importantly - we create personalized artwork. We pride ourselves on the art-work we craft, to find out more keep following our blog.

A person in a flowing red dress poses dramatically in front of a circle of flames.

Nov

2025

Serenna's Fearless Spirit Story

Serenna has been bullied because of her medical and intellectual disabilities. The kids in school try to make her do things because they think it’s funny and because she has an intellectual disability they know they can manipulate her easily. ...

A teen girl in a floral dress sits in a garden with yellow and white flowers in the background.

Nov

2025

Parker's Fearless Spirit Story

Parker joined the crew because she struggled with anxiety, depression and a lack of confidence. She had a bully in her class that teased her constantly. Getting to know Parker has been wonderful. Parker is always inquisitive and goofy.What ...

Girl with long curly hair lies on the floor surrounded by photos, smiling, with festive balloons in the background.

Oct

2025

Malina's Fearless Spirit Story

Malina plays the violin. For her personal session, she wanted to celebrate her 13th birthday. She decorated her own outfit for that part of her individual photoshoot. She wanted to have all of her baby photos spread out on the ground where she is ...

High school senior girl with long hair reading a book in a leafy autumn setting.

Oct

2025

Fall Senior Photos: Why This Season Creates the Most Timeless Portraits

🍁 Fall Senior Photos: Why This Season Creates the Most Timeless Portraits There’s just something about fall—the crisp air, the golden light, the soft colors that make every photo feel warm and unforgettable. At Storybook ...

Girl in a lavender dress lies surrounded by musical instruments, including a violin, cello, and trumpet, on a wooden floor.

Oct

2025

Ericka's Fearless Spirit Story

Ericka is a homeschooled middle schooler. Casey has been photographing Ericka since she was about 2 years old. She can be shy at times. For the first 3-4 photoshoots, she wouldn’t smile or talk. She suffers from mild anxiety, especially ...

Woman in a flowing blue dress stands on stone steps in front of an ornate doorway with lit lanterns.

Oct

2025

Bryn's Fearless Spirit Story

Casey has known Bryn since she was a baby. She always greets Casey with a big hug (real hugs, too) She is sweet and caring. She has had a tough year but Fearless Spirit helped her push through. What Bryn had to say about the experience:Bryn ...

Person in a suit standing in front of a swirling red and white LED light display.

Oct

2025

It’s Not Too Late for Amazing Senior Portraits

No stress. No pressure. Just unforgettable photos.Life gets busy—between school, sports, college applications, and everything in between, it’s easy for senior portraits to slip through the cracks. But here’s the truth: it’s ...

Woman in a corset and tutu seated outdoors on a ledge, surrounded by greenery.

Oct

2025

Not Your Average Senior Pictures: 7 Unique Session Ideas for the Class of 2026

At Storybook Studios in Chesapeake, we believe senior portraits should be anything but generic. Your teen isn’t a template—they’re a story, a spark, a completely original human being. Their senior session should reflect that. ✨In ...

Five teen girls in red shirts perform martial arts poses against a vibrant cosmic background, with Fearless Spirit text above.

Oct

2025

2025 Fearless Spirit Model Crew Recap

This month, we concluded the 2025 Fearless Spirit Model Crew program. Over the span of eight months, we empowered middle school girls to recognize their unique worth and the beauty in their individuality. Through engaging artistic photoshoots each ...

Family sitting on bench under large, sprawling tree with sunlight filtering through branches.

Oct

2025

Beyond the Beach: Creative Family Photo Ideas That Stand Out

Every year, families flock to the beach for portraits—and while those sun-soaked, barefoot-in-the-sand images are beautiful, they’re far from the only option.If you’ve ever thought, “We want something a little different this ...

A group of seven people poses outdoors in formal attire among trees, showcasing smiles and a lively atmosphere.

Oct

2025

Why Family Photos Matter More Than Ever in a Digital World

In today’s world, almost every moment is captured on a phone. We scroll through snapshots daily—vacations, birthdays, milestones—yet so many of those memories get lost in the shuffle of camera rolls and cloud storage.That’s ...

Person standing in front of a colorful Minecraft-themed backdrop featuring various characters from the game.

Sep

2025

How We Turned Minecraft Into a Portrait Session

When you think of senior portraits, you probably don’t picture pixelated swords, glowing blocks, and the world of Minecraft. But at Storybook Studios, we believe portraits should be more than just pictures—they should be experiences. So, ...

Sep

2025

5 Unique Fall Photoshoot Ideas Beyond the Pumpkin Patch 🍂

Fall Photos That Go Beyond the Expected Pumpkins, hay bales, and cornfields—they’re classics for a reason. But if you’re craving something more personal (and less “everyone else’s holiday card”), fall ...

A group of five young people standing outdoors, one person playfully held by others in a natural setting.

Sep

2025

Why Photographs of Loved Ones Matter Most After Disaster

When natural disasters strike—hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, fires—the damage is devastating. Homes can be rebuilt, possessions can be replaced, but time and time again, the stories we hear from survivors echo the same sentiment: ...

Sep

2025

Why Family Portraits Matter More Than You Think 📸 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Life moves fast. Kids grow up, milestones pass by, and before we know it, whole chapters of our family story are behind us. In the middle of that busyness, scheduling family portraits may feel like just another task on the to-do list. But the truth ...

Sep

2025

Conceptual Set Design Workshop

✨✈️ Went to New Jersey last month for a workshop on conceptual set design with Jada and David jadaanddavid.com🎭 We created two sets with the themes ➡️ 😔 despair & 🕊️ freedom.🎨 Using color theory + 📝 creative journaling, we brought our ...

Senior portrait of a girl in a wildflower field

Sep

2025

☀️ The Last Day of Summer & the First Chapter of Senior Year 🎓

Today marks the official end of summer—the season of late-night laughs 🌙, spontaneous adventures 🚗💨, and memories your teen will carry long after high school. And as the sun sets on summer 🌅, something else begins: senior year.For the ...

High school senior portraits of a girl on rocks and long dress, holding a bow and arrow

Aug

2025

Senior Photos for the Artsy + Alternative Teen 🎨🖤

Not every senior wants a flower crown and a sundress—and we love that. At Storybook Studios, we live for the sessions that break the mold, the seniors who show up with messy sketchbooks, thrifted fashion, or bold makeup, ready to ...

Aug

2025

Senior Portraits for Atypical Seniors: Celebrating Every Story 🎓💛

Every senior has a story worth telling.But for some teens—autistic, ADHD, socially anxious, or living with OCD or depression—the idea of a senior portrait session can feel overwhelming.At Storybook Studios, we believe these differences ...