Studio Alora

30/10/2026

And just like that, our chapter at Studio Alora comes to an end.

Saturday will be our last day in the studio, and as much as we knew this day was coming, you can never really prepare yourself for saying goodbye to something that has been such a big part of your life.

When we started Studio Alora, we had a dream to create more than just a photography studio. We wanted a space where people felt welcome, memories were made, creativity could flourish and friendships could grow. Somewhere along the way, it became all of that and so much more.

We have poured countless hours, big ideas, late nights, laughter, tears and so much love into these walls. We’ve watched families grow, captured countless milestones, welcomed incredible people through our doors and built friendships that we will treasure long after this chapter closes.

To every client, friend, creative, small business, our incredible team and everyone who believed in our little dream, THANK YOU. Your support has meant more than you will ever know. You helped make Studio Alora what it was.

We leave with full hearts, a thousand memories and so much pride in what we created together.

This isn’t goodbye to Studio Alora, but the closing of one chapter and the beginning of another. We are so excited to see Shannon take this beautiful space forward and continue filling it with creativity, connection and special moments.

If you’ve ever been part of our journey, know that you are part of our story, and we will carry a little piece of this place with us wherever we go.

Thank you for dreaming with us, showing up and making it so special.

With so much love and gratitude,
Monique & Grace ❤️

28/10/2026

Happy Birthday to our lovely lily rose 🤍✨ we hope you have a great year ahead and wish you all the best for this next adventure x

22/10/2026

🎄✨ My favourite time of the year has arrived, and it’s my very first Christmas Minis season as a studio owner! I couldn’t be more excited to bring this year’s festive vision to life. ❤️

This year, instead of one setup, I’ve decided to create FOUR! Will I regret this decision halfway through decorating? Possibly. 😂 But I have a feeling the joys of the festive season will make it all worth it!

🎄 Christmas Minis at Studio Alora
We’ll be hosting two dedicated Christmas Mini days on Sunday, 15 & 29 November.

📸 Calling all photographers!
From 16 November to 20 December, our Christmas setups will also be available for other photographers to book for their own Christmas Mini sessions!

Want to book before or after these dates? We can make a plan! An additional setup fee will apply for bookings outside the scheduled dates.

For package details, availability and bookings, email us at [email protected].

I can’t wait to see all the beautiful memories created in these setups this festive season! 🎄🤍

14/10/2026

12/10/2026

Happy Monday, everyone! 🤍

There are lots of exciting changes coming to the studio soon as we move into a new chapter under new ownership. However, one thing that won’t change is the overall feel and atmosphere we’ve worked so hard to create at Studio Alora.

Our clients mean the world to us, and Shannon understands just how important it is to maintain the experience and welcoming environment you’ve come to know and love.

If you have any questions for us about the changes or anything you’d like to ask Shannon, please feel free to reach out to us via email. We’re always happy to help!

📧 Studio Alora: [email protected]
📧 Shannon: [email protected]

P.S. Shannon will be sharing her Christmas setups soon, so keep an eye out for all the festive fun coming to the studio! 🎄✨

10/10/2026

Hi, I’m Shannon-Lee Stringfellow, soon-to-be Shannon-Lee Maseko. 🤍

Many of you already know me, but for those of you who don’t, I thought I’d introduce myself.

I fell in love with photography while studying to be a chef, and it’s been a very exciting adventure since then, with a few ups and downs here and there.

Owning a studio like this was never part of my dream. I always focused on building my own photography skills and studio so that I could reach a point in my career where I was on the same level as the photographers I look up to now, many of them being the wonderful women on the team.

However, when the opportunity to buy the studio came up, I jumped at the chance! Not only was this an exciting step and growth point in my career, but it was also the chance to not let the work of the wonderful owners before me go to waste. The studio opened during a very troubling time in the world, and it pushed through and stayed open. It has grown and become one of many people’s favourite studios to be creative in, and I wanted to make sure that the love and energy felt by all who walk into the studio stays alive.

I’ll be keeping the studio as similar as possible to the current experience that clients get, with a few changes here and there.

At the moment, the studio will stay as Studio Alora, but it will be rebranding soon. Stay tuned for any announcements regarding the new name.

P.S. If you email us, you’ll see the new name 😉

05/10/2026

Spring is for new beginnings. 🤍
There’s something about spring that makes change feel a little more exciting. New growth. Fresh energy. The start of something different.
And this spring, we’re turning the page on a very special chapter at Studio Alora.
From 1 November, Alora will officially have new ownership.
For us, this is so much more than handing over the keys. Alora has been something we poured our blood, sweat, tears, time, energy and hearts into.
We built this space with a vision of creating somewhere welcoming, creative and inspiring. A place where photographers could bring ideas to life, families could make memories, brands could tell their stories, and people could gather, celebrate, learn and connect.
Over the years, Alora became so much more than the studio we imagined. It became a little community of its own.
We’ve watched countless shoots happen within these walls, welcomed photographers, families, brands and creatives, hosted workshops and events, celebrated milestones and watched beautiful ideas come to life.
Behind all of that was so much of us — the late nights, problem-solving, planning, cleaning, fixing, building and creating. It truly has been a labour of love.
And while handing over something you’ve built with your whole heart is emotional, sometimes loving something means knowing when it’s time to let it grow beyond you.
We feel Alora is ready for her next chapter.
And we’re incredibly proud of what we’ve created.
Most importantly, we’re leaving knowing she is going into the hands of someone who already knows and understands the space.
Many of you will know Shannon, our Studio Manager and such an important part of Alora’s story. She knows the studio, the people and everything that goes into making Alora what it is.
From 1 November, Shannon will officially take over, and in February 2027, Alora will begin a new chapter under a new name and identity.
For now, we simply want to say thank you.
To every photographer, family, brand, creative, workshop host and business who chose our space. To everyone who recommended us, shared our posts, brought a friend, booked again or simply supported us.
You helped make Alora what she became.
What started as an idea between two sisters became a space filled with creativity, connection and incredibly special memories.
We will always be incredibly proud to say:
We built that. 🤍
This isn’t goodbye. It’s simply time to hand over something we love and give it the opportunity to grow into something new.
Here’s to Alora.
Here’s to new beginnings.

13/09/2026

Happy Birthday to the beautiful Nicole Lewis! 🥂✨🤍

Today we celebrate the woman behind the camera, the creative mind, and the heart that brings so much magic to everything she touches.

Nicole, your passion for storytelling, your eye for the little details and the way you turn everyday moments into something worth remembering is truly something special.

We hope this new chapter brings you endless inspiration, exciting opportunities, beautiful memories and all the happiness you deserve.