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  • “Empty Nest, Full Schedule & Blogging Again!”

    “Empty Nest, Full Schedule & Blogging Again!”

    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 beautiful and full seasons of my life. I officially became an empty nester when my youngest headed off to VCU in Richmond with his brother (cue the bittersweet feels.)  Since then, I’ve poured my heart into photographing everything from squishy newborns to confident seniors to frosting-covered one-year-olds. (Gosh, i love my job!)

    I just got back from The Mid-Atlantic Regional School of Photography, and let me tell you—my brain is bursting with inspiration and fresh ideas! 🎉 After finally catching my breath, I had a major realization: I’ve totally been neglecting my website and blog. 😬 But hey, that’s about to change! I’m making space to breathe life back into this little corner of the internet, and I promise to get better at sharing my portrait work—from maternity and newborn sessions to seniors, couples, and more. (Okay, maybe I’m not 100% confident yet… but I’m speaking it into existence! 😉)

    Here’s what you can expect as I start hitting “publish” more often:

     Newborn Portraits – There’s nothing sweeter than those squishy cheeks and sleepy snuggles.
     Maternity Sessions – Glowing mamas, soft light, and all the anticipation. YES, please!
     High School Senior Portraits – Bold, fun, and full of personality—these are always a blast.
     One-Year Cake Smashes – Because what’s cuter than a frosting-covered baby smashing their first cake?!
     Couples Portraits – Gosh, do I love capturing all your amazing “Love Stories” all around Hampton roads!
     Family Portraits – Don’t forget to let me “freeze time” with family pictures before the kids grow even more.

    For those new here: I’m a Virginia Beach based photographer (serving all areas of Hampton Roads) who’s all about capturing real connection and authentic joy—and whether you’re holding your baby or getting ready to send your baby off to college, I’d be honored to tell your story.

    So yes, I’ve been here all along—camera clicking, clients smiling, memories being made. Now it’s time to start sharing the magic with you, too. 

    If you’ve been waiting to book your session—this is your sign. Let’s make something beautiful, together.  Book a free consultation now! Click Here 

  • Welcome Baby A | Newborn Portraits Virginia Beach

    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!

  • Santa on the Beach | Virginia Beach VA

    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 the whole family as there is enough time in the session for a few family portraits and portraits with Santa.   Check out some of these amazing portraits from last year!

    https://devonshanorphotography.studio-booking.com/booking/santaonthebeach2022/

     

  • 18 Months Old | Virginia Beach Portraits

    18 Months Old | Virginia Beach Portraits

    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 together, something I feel is some important to do.  Don’t forget to capture the ones who started it all! 

     

  • Look who’s FIVE | Birthday Portraits Virginia Beach

    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 Landing State park is so beautiful and I love photographing portraits there!! 

  • Beach portraits | Maternity Virginia Beach

    Lenae is so beautiful and glowing!  We had so much fun at First Landing State Park for Marcus and Lenae’s maternity portraits. 

     

  • Glow Momma Glow! | Maternity Portraits Virginia Beach

    I was so excited to photograph Malorie and Xavior.  I have known Malorie for years and was SO EXCITED to find out she was pregnant.  But she had recently moved across the country so I didn’t think I’d be able to photograph her maternity portraits.  But… on a trip home for her baby shower we were able to fit in her session.  

    She was GLOWING for her session at First Landing State Park.  It was HOT but the love between them and the gorgeous Virginia Beach weather helped me to create these amazing portraits. It was almost impossible to narrow down to our favorites from heir session!

    I cannot wait to meet her little one in November when she comes back to visit.  Stay tuned for more portraits then!

  • DSP Candids of the Week! | Candids

    Portraits are supposed to be fun! Posing and staging is only half of it! Personally, Candids are my favorite! One of my favorite things about Devon is her ability to make any session fun. It doesn’t matter if it’s a tantrum, nervous mom getting her first boudoir shoot since kiddos, a Dad that “really hates getting his picture taken” or that senior that is only doing portraits to appease Mom and Dad… It’s a fun experience here at DSP!

    Here are some of our favorite candids that we absolutely love! 

    “I love my baby brother!!!!… Sooooooooo much!”

    “Don’t mind me… just struttin’ my stuff with the newest fad… Wear necklaces around our teeth!” 

     

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE BEAUTIFUL MATTHEWS SISTERS!!!

    “Nothing like a cold ocean touching your toes to make you run like the wind!”

    Keep checking back for more candids on the blog! 

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • Bullock Family | Beach Portraits

    How many years has it been since YOU took your last family portraits? If you answer is more than 3 years, it’s TIME!!! Don’t let the years slip away with out taking time to “freeze time” with a beautiful family portrait you can cherish for generations.

    I LOVED getting the Bullock family in front of my camera. Three STUNNING women with big hearts and beautiful smiles. (Yes, this is a mother daughters portrait- not sisters!) We wanted to have a little fun so we brought some smoke bombs to the beach and created a little magic. They even brought their dog who LOVED all the adventure of being at the beach~!

    It had been a RAINY week so we were so grateful God let the sun shine and kept us dry. Jess and girls, Thank you so much for allowing me to capture your family.

  • Professional Headshots at the Beach

    EVERYONE needs a beautiful professional headshots. Today most people are judged before they are met as others check out their social media sites and websites.

    Kyndra wanted something fun and different for her professional portraits. So we headed to First Landing State Park , a perfect mix of woods and beach and always a beautiful Virginia Beach sunset!

    We had a bit of a technical issue with my lighting equipment as it decided to go on strike during the shoot. But, I always have a few tricks up my sleeve and with some creative ideas using an on camera flash, a reflector and my super cool assistant, we overcame and created some beautiful AMAZING portraits!

    I love what I do and am blessed to help others succeed with beautiful headshots! I’d love to help you with yours!