Short Story Studios

06/01/2026

New issue is out!
Gulf Coast Kid's House

Nc100BW, Inc. - Pensacola Chapter

Pensacola Little Theatre

A hidden tiki bar. A hat company that started with a conversation in a parking lot. A woman celebrating 100 years. And that's just for starters.

The June issue leans into everything we love about life along the Gulf Coast: the people, the personality and the stories that make this place feel like home.

The June issue is here. Get your copy today or read online at bellamagazine.com.

Sharla Dawn Gorder Allison Averitte McCrory Doctor Jus
InHer Physique Pelvic Floor Therapy & Wellness Leslie Peck Makeup Artist Short Story Studios Kate Treick Photography Sonshine Pensacola Young Professionals

05/19/2026

✨You can vote daily through May 24th, 2026
✨ Services
✨ Photographer
✨Link in the Comments

I'm honestly a little overwhelmed right now. Because of YOU, I'm in the top 10 for Best Photographer in Pensacola.

When I started Short Story Studios, my dream was simple: to help you see yourself the way I see you—confident, beautiful, and worthy of being celebrated. Whether I'm capturing your brand story so you can step boldly into your business, preserving your family's milestones and the chaos and joy that comes with them, or creating empowering bo***ir images that remind you of your own strength... every single session is personal to me.
✨This isn't just an honor—it's proof that when you trust someone with your most vulnerable, important, and joyful moments, it creates something bigger than an image. It creates a connection- a story.

If you're willing to keep supporting me, you can vote daily through May 24th, 2026:
✨ Services → Photographer → Link in the Comments
From the bottom of my heart, thank you. Not just for the votes, but for inviting me into your lives, your businesses, and your stories. You've made this dream real. ❤️




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05/01/2026

The New issue is Out!

Sue Straughn is on the cover.

And if you know Pensacola, you know who this amazing woman is - and why she is absolutely deserving to be the subject of our cover story.

Decades of showing up, telling the stories that matter, and quietly shining a light on the good in this community - and you’ll feel that same thread throughout this issue.

From a 45-minute reading session that changes a child’s path to the woman opening a brand-new high school, it stays grounded in what’s happening here — alongside conversations around mental health, and the style, places and people that fill in everything else.

Pick up the May issue of Bella around Escambia and Santa Rosa counties (locations in comments) or read it online at www.bellamagazine.com

Sharla Dawn Gorder Allison Averitte McCrory Doctor Jus InHer Physique Pelvic Floor Therapy & Wellness Leslie Peck Makeup Artist Short Story Studios
Kate Treick Photography Sonshine WEAR ABC 3 News, Pensacola

03/22/2026

Headshot VS Branding Photos

03/02/2026

New issue is out ✨
Check out the Pace Center for Girls, Escambia / Santa Rosa Masquerade Soirée
The Survivor-Led Solutions Because I Wore this Event
& Mahjong Lessons at Rusted Arrow Mercantile

March feels different - and not just because the days are getting longer and the weather is getting warmer.

There’s a shift. A sense that it’s time to stop planning and start moving.

Our March cover story, Spring Into Action, is about one thing: movement. Not the dramatic, overhaul-your-life kind. The real kind. The kind you don’t post about — you just do.

You’ll feel it throughout this issue — in women choosing connection over screens, in a fresh look at the science behind whole-body wellness, and in spring style stepping confidently back into color.

This is a season about forward motion — in style, in business, in health and in life along the Gulf Coast.

The March issue of Bella Magazine can be found in businesses around Escambia and Santa Rosa (see locations in the comments) and online at www.bellamagazine.com.

Kate Treick Photography Short Story Studios InHer Physique Pelvic Floor Therapy & Wellness Sharla Dawn Gorder Doctor Jus Lisa Player, Elizabeth Meyer, Liz Biggs, Chelsea Owens, Leslie Peck Makeup Artist , Toni Sparks, Jennifer Harrison, Sonshine Moorer, Kristin Holifield Cagle, Magi Thomley Williams Allison Averitte McCrory

02/26/2026

📸 Short Story Studios" is what happens when a luxury real estate agent decides their brand should match the level of homes they sell.
Every image was intentionally crafted to work across listing presentations, social media, and print — because when you're selling million-dollar properties, your brand can't look like an afterthought.

↳ Wardrobe styled to reflect luxury, not costume
↳ Posing that communicates authority and approachability
↳ Locations and lighting that feel editorial, not corporate

02/24/2026

Senior year doesn’t have to look like everyone else’s photos.

For this session, we split time between the studio and the skate park so we could show off both sides of who they are—clean, classic portraits and gritty, high‑energy shots where they actually feel at home.

Your senior photos should feel like you in this exact season of life, not a forced pose in a random field.

Ready to plan a senior session that actually fits your vibe?

02/18/2026

Your brand deserves to be treated like acover story—not an afterthought.

This editorial brand session was all about:

Intentional posing that shows quiet power and presence

Details that position them as the authority in their space

Strong brands don’t just show up—they stand up with visuals that communicate leadership, confidence, and strength before a single word is read.

If your brand is evolving and your photos don’t match the chapter you’re in now, it’s time for images that look editorial and lead with authority—while still being unmistakably you.

Ready for your own cover-story moment?
Send me a message with ‘EDITORIAL’ and I’ll send over session details.

02/03/2026

Planning a special Valentine’s Day?
Pensacola locals — quick question 👇
When was the last time you had photos taken that you truly loved?

If it’s been a while, my studio is now booking upcoming sessions. I’d love to create something meaningful for you.

📍 Pensacola, FL

01/24/2026

Some people don’t just take photos - they see people.

Pensacola photographer Toni Sparks has spent more than 20 years telling stories through her lens, and the way she works feels as intentional as it is creative. She loves photographing people (especially small business owners) in a way that captures the why behind what they do - not just the polished end result.

📖 Learn more about Toni in Bella’s January issue - available now in print & online - https://www.bellamagazine.com/posts/toni-sparks-viewing-life-through-different-lenses

✍ Kelly MacLeod
📷 Toni Sparks
🏷 Story Studios