Senior Year Isn’t Over Until You’ve Got the Portraits to Prove It Class of 2024, this one’s for you. 🎓Yes, the tassel’s been turned. Yes, the cap’s already tossed. But here’s the truth—you STILL deserve amazing senior portraits that capture who you are right now. If senior pictures didn’t happen earlier in the year (or… Read more: Last Call for 2025 Seniors

Not every one-year session needs cake-covered fingers and sparkly backdrops. Sometimes, the magic is in the simple. The soft smile. The curious glance. The little toes peeking out from a tutu. At Devon Shanor Photography, we know some parents prefer a classic, no-fuss portrait session—and that’s exactly what we delivered here in our Virginia Beach… Read more: Simple First Birthday Portraits That Shine

Cosplayers, it’s your time to shine. You’ve spent hours (let’s be real—maybe months!) perfecting that costume, from every thread to every prop. So why settle for blurry hallway con pics or phone snaps in the driveway? Step into a full-blown portrait experience where your character gets the cinematic treatment they deserve! Recent Highlight: At the… Read more: Cosplay Photoshoots: Bringing Characters to Life

Hey friends!!!! Okay, let’s spill some tea—I know on HERE Ive been quiet but in real life I’ve been BUSY. Like, camera-in-hand, editing-into-the-night, running-a-full-time-photography-studio kind of busy. But you know what’s been missing? Talking about it. Sharing it. Blogging it. (And okay, marketing it too. ) This past year has been one of the most… Read more: “Empty Nest, Full Schedule & Blogging Again!”

WOW.  We are already into the 5th month of the year!  It has been a whirlwind of a year so far!  And if you’ve noticed- blogging has definitely taken a back seat to everything and we haven’t been good at keeping this blog updated.  I apologize for how long everything has taken but we are… Read more: Whats new in 2024 with Devon Shanor Photography

I often get emails asking about a photoshoot saying they only need “one picture” and if I can accommodate that.  The short answer is of course yes, you can purchase just one or two pictures but why do all that work for just one?! If you are going to take the time to get everyone… Read more: You don’t need “Just one Picture” from your photoshoot | Hampton Roads Photographer

Welcome little angel to the phenomenal female family of FIVE!! I have been photographing this amazing family for so many years and I loved getting to welcome little A to the world for her newborn portraits.   Big sisters did SO good during the session and the family portraits are some of my favorites ever-… Read more: Party of Five | Newborn Hampton Roads

Little Miss A was such a joy to have in the studio!  She gave me so many adorable little faces and slept like a rock star.  I loved getting to meet her, I have photographed her mom in the past and I love getting to capture her new family!

Welcome little Wren!  We had such a fun time celebrating the birth of little Wren and incorporating some Star Wars theme into her newborn session! Her furry big brother joined in on the fun and was so protective and cooperative.

I have know this family since before the kids were even born!  They are some of my oldest friends and I was so happy to photograph them in the city. We literally STOPPED TRAFFIC!  I love all the personality and uniqueness of each of them.  We had such a great time.   Mom and Dad… Read more: Family in the City | Norfolk Family Portraits

Santa is back at the beach.  So excited to have Santa Todd and Santa Randy back in Virginia Beach for our Santa on the beach portraits! Time slots will sell out quickly so don’t wait to book.  And keep checking back if you can’t make it, we are doing cookies with Santa in December!  Bring… Read more: Santa on the Beach | Virginia Beach VA

I had such a fun time exploring First Landing State Park with this adorable family as we celebrated 18 months with little M!  We got some fabulous portraits with mommy and daddy, some great family portraits and then we had a blast playing in the water!  We even took time to photograph mom and dad… Read more: 18 Months Old | Virginia Beach Portraits

Little Q turned FIVE this year and we celebrated with cupcakes in the woods and splashing in the ocean! We had such a fun time taking her birthday portraits and had such beautiful Virginia Beach sunset. We even tried sparklers for the first time but she wasn’t quite sure what she thought about them! First… Read more: Look who’s FIVE | Birthday Portraits Virginia Beach

During every family session you book with me, I will make sure to capture some romantic and couple portraits of mom and dad.  Too often, once we become parents we forget to focus on each other.  We’re too busy focusing on the kids and the house and the budget, etc!  So no need to book… Read more: Don’t forget the Love | Couple Portraits 757