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.

Person in black outfit lying on blue surface surrounded by yellow and blue flowers, hair fanned out.

Jan

2026

The Drone Session

For this Fearless Spirit Model Crew session, I tried something completely new—I photographed the girls using a drone 📸✨We set everything up outside on our studio patio, where the girls laid in different poses surrounded by flowing, colorful ...

A group of women standing together indoors, wearing matching gray shirts and dark pants, smiling at the camera.

Dec

2025

Applications Now Open for Fearless Spirit Model Crew

There’s something powerful that happens when girls realize they don’t have to shrink, compare, or fit into a mold to belong.That belief is at the heart of the Fearless Spirit Model Crew—and applications are officially ...

Woman in a black dress gently petting a fluffy, large-horned cow in a dark forest setting.

Dec

2025

The Highland Cow Session

Since we specialize in customizing our senior portraits, I get very excited to do things that I haven't done before. Morgan came in proclaiming that she is obsessed with cows! When I heard that there was a place in Chesapeake that had Highland ...

Dec

2025

Why the New Year Is the Perfect Time to Update Your Headshots

A new year has a way of inviting fresh starts. New goals. New energy. New opportunities. And yet, so many professionals head into January with headshots that no longer reflect who they are—or where they’re headed.If your current headshot ...

A group of people pose together outdoors in a wooded area, with autumn leaves and hay bales visible in the background.

Dec

2025

Why the Holidays Are the Perfect Time for Family Photos

There’s something special about the holidays that no other time of year can quite replicate.Suitcases are unpacked. Guest rooms are full. The house is louder, fuller, and warmer. For a brief window, everyone is in the same place at the same ...

Four people in hooded costumes pose with glowing lightsabers, resembling a scene from a Star Wars movie.

Dec

2025

LAST CHANCE for Star Wars Fans

Extended until December 15th!We’re opening up a few more spots for families who are full-on Star Wars fanatics and ready for something truly unforgettable. Storybook Studios is creating a limited, cinematic holiday portrait experience inspired ...

Dec

2025

Winter Senior Portraits: Yes, You Can Still Book in the Winter!

Most people think senior photos have to happen in the summer or early fall—but here’s the secret your Class of 2026 families need to hear:✨ Winter senior portraits are absolutely still an option… and they can be STUNNING.If life ...

Four people in hooded costumes wielding lightsabers in a dramatic pose.

Dec

2025

Inside Our Space Days Holiday Portraits: A Galaxy-Style Christmas Story

A Holiday Tradition… From a Galaxy Not So Far AwayEvery December, families step into Storybook Studios expecting holiday portraits—but a few brave ones step into something even bigger: a cinematic experience inspired by their ...

Star Wars characters with festive attire and lightsabers in a spaceship interior.

Nov

2025

CALLING ALL STAR WARS FANS

A long time ago, in a holiday season not so far away… We’re building a cinematic portrait experience inspired by iconic space adventures… and we’re looking for families who are excited to step into another galaxy, ...

Little girl decorating a Christmas tree inside a snow globe, accompanied by a dog and a person holding snowballs

Nov

2025

Holiday Snow Globe Family Portraits

Holiday Snow Globe Portrait Sessions in Chesapeake, VA 🎄 Step inside the magic of our Holiday Snow Globe Portraits! ✨Our most-loved Christmas experience is back at Storybook Studios in Chesapeake, VA—complete with ...

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 ...