Hampton Roads Engagement portraits - Devon Shanor Photography

12 May

“Empty Nest, Full Schedule & Blogging Again!”

admin / Business, Personal / May 12, 2025 / 0 Comments

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

07 Oct

Santa on the Beach | Virginia Beach VA

admin / Children, Christmas, Family / October 7, 2022 / 0 Comments

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/

05 Oct

Don’t forget the Love | Couple Portraits 757

admin / Couples, Professional Portraits, Renew / October 5, 2022 / 0 Comments

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 a separate session for you and your spouse- I’ll make sure to get it during your family portraits. Take a look at G and L in Town Center Virginia Beach. I LOVE them together and had such a blast with them and getting to photograph them again. I love being their Lifeographer!

01 Oct

What a Treasure | Newborn Portraits Virginia Beach

admin / Baby's First Year, Children, Family, Newborn / October 1, 2022 / 0 Comments

Welcome Little Treasure! I loved getting to photograph this little beauty who has the most true name ever- what a little treasure she was! She did so good during her session. And I am SO GLAD mom brought her big brothers to the session. She almost didn’t as the thought of wrangling two ACTIVE 3 years old when her newborn is less than 2 weeks old was too overwhelming for her. But I convinced her to let me try. My studio is equipped with a big play area for kids and even has an area for watching movies. So she brought the while family and we were able to create some amazing family and sibling portraits too!

06 Mar

Guess who’s getting Married???

admin / Engagement, event, Professional Portraits / March 6, 2020 / 0 Comments

Town Center in Virginia Beach is a beautiful spot in Hampton Roads. It’s the perfect place to relax, grab a bite, take a walk, listen to music and more. It’s also a place where a fairy tales come true.

Dwayne and Dariane had their first date there and on Tuesday, a new chapter in their love story began! He led her there with her eyes closed while their family and friends snuck up on them. He then told her to open her eyes for the best surprise of her life.

It was such a beautiful experience and I am so very honored to have been asked to photograph it. Join me in wishing them years and years of joy, happiness and blessings!

Family and friends celebrating the love!

16 Aug

Love began with a Slurpee | Virginia Beach Engagement

admin / Engagement, Professional Portraits / August 16, 2019 / 0 Comments

I was SO excited when Conner messaged to tell me he was getting MARRIED! It is so hard to believe since I have been photographing him since middle school and I still see him as little boy! But he has found a phenomenal woman and turned into a handsome and responsible young man. I am OVERJOYED to celebrate their engagement with them!

I met to talk with Abigail and Connor and I LOVED their story of their first date. They went to 7-11, grabbed some smoothies and went for a walk at the oceanfront. The sat and talked on the long walkway near 5th street for hours. We talked about doing their engagement pictures in the same location and decided we HAD to incorporate 7-11 into their session!

But we didn’t stop there! We weren’t going to have a “typical” engagement session so when we saw the Bird scooters, we knew they had to be a part of the session as well!

Photographing people in love is always a favorite of mine but getting to photograph young people in love, being silly, laughing and enjoying each other and the quirks of their first dates- well, lets just say this will be a session to remember!!