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 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 ...

girl with harsh words highlighted over her face

Aug

2025

I love the contradiction—harsh words of doubt and bullying,

I love the juxtaposition of harsh words of doubt and bullying, yet these girls stand strong, confident, unshaken. There’s something powerful about taking the words that once tore them down and turning them into art. This projector photoshoot ...

Aug

2025

Senior Portraits for the Camera-Shy Teen: How We Help Them Feel at Home

Not every teen is excited to be in front of the camera. In fact, a lot of our favorite portraits come from seniors who start their session saying, “I’m awkward in photos.” And that’s okay. 💛At Storybook Studios, we ...

Senior girl posing inside a hot pink doorway

Aug

2025

Soft, Bold, or Offbeat: What Your Senior’s Aesthetic Says About Them

Every senior walks into our studio with their own energy. Some float through like a gentle breeze. Others come in ready to turn heads. And then there are the ones who surprise you—quirky, quiet, loud, or luminous.At Storybook Studios, we ...

Senior girls in dramatic ocean waves with a very long flowy dress

Aug

2025

Senior Photos That Feel Like Art: A Look at Our Creative Portrait Sessions

Some senior photos are just pictures. Others feel like poetry in motion, like a story captured in a single frame. At Storybook Studios, we create senior portraits that go beyond traditional poses. We craft images that feel expressive, emotional, and ...

Senior portrait of girl walking through a smoke bomb

Aug

2025

What Type of Senior Session Fits Your Teen’s Personality?

When it comes to senior portraits, one size definitely doesn’t fit all. Some seniors want bold and creative, others crave soft and sentimental, and plenty are somewhere in between. At Storybook Studios in Chesapeake, we believe senior photos ...

Girl standing underneath a purple tree with a tattered parasol

Jul

2025

Note to the shy girl reading this...you're not invisible.

🌸 Note to the shy girl reading this… you’re not invisible. ✨Maybe you don’t like being in the spotlight. Maybe when someone points a camera at you, you freeze up or shrink down, hoping the moment passes quickly.I see you. 🤍I see ...

unique senior portrait of girl in red dress with a dragon breathing fire in the sky.

Jul

2025

A Most Unusual Photoshoot

🐍🔥 Senior Portraits with Cassandra were anything but ordinary!She has a pet python named Cinnamon (yes, really!) and a love for all things fantasy, from dragons 🐉 to writing her own stories ✍️. She’s even thinking about becoming a forensic ...

Jul

2025

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 ...

Jul

2025

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 ...

Teen girl sitting quietly by a bed of colorful flowers, looking serene and thoughtful during her confidence-building photoshoot at Storybook Studios.

Jul

2025

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 ...