Newborn Today, Family Tomorrow: Because Life Happens Sometimes, the plan is a cozy newborn session with the whole family all together. But life? Oh, it has other ideas. When this sweet little one arrived, we kicked things off with a beautiful newborn portrait session in my Virginia Beach studio—tiny fingers, sleepy cuddles, and all the… Read more: Newborn Pictures and LIFE!

Let’s be real—turning 22 deserves way more than a cupcake and a Facebook post. It’s giving confidence, glow-ups, and a whole lot of sparkle. ✨ And this birthday milestone session? Straight-up QUEEN behavior. This beauty came into my Virginia Beach studio ready to shine—and she did just that in not one, not two, but multiple… Read more: Glam & Glitter- A Queen’s Birthday Shoot

A Decade With the Bunch Crew (and One Very Special First Birthday) One of the best parts of being a portrait photographer in Virginia Beach? Getting to watch families grow over the years. 💕 And the Bunch family? They’ve held a special place in front of my lens for over a decade! We’ve gone from… Read more: The Bunch is Back—with a Birthday Bash!

Your graduation is more than a moment—it’s a whole vibe. 🎓✨ Whether you walked the stage already or still have senioritis in full swing, there’s still time to book a fun, expressive cap-and-gown session in the studio. These photos? They’re not just for grandma’s fridge (though she’ll love them). They’re for YOU. To celebrate your… Read more: Cap. Gown. Glow Up- 2025

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