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Springfield, VA

Relocating to a more family-centered studio space to improve client experience and expand service offerings.

• Strategic relocation: Moving to a safer, family-friendly location with enhanced studio features.
• Client-centric experience: Designed for new and expecting mothers, with emotional and physical comfort in mind.
• Founder-led growth: Built from the ground up by an immigrant entrepreneur with deep industry experience.
• Full-service operation: Offers photography, editing, sales, and parent-focused wellness workshops.
• Scalable model: Plans for future studio replication through licensing or franchising.

128 Photo Studio is raising capital to relocate to a new studio space that will better serve expecting mothers and families with newborns. The funds will be allocated toward lease deposits, construction, interior build-out, and photography equipment purchases to establish a safer, more comfortable, and more operationally efficient studio environment. The new location will offer improved lighting, climate control, and a family-focused design that supports high-quality photo sessions and the emotional well-being of clients. These improvements will also enable the studio to increase capacity, streamline workflow, and deliver a premium, personalized experience.

Founded by Elena Belosky, an immigrant entrepreneur with a background in advertising and over eight years of family-focused photography experience, 128 Photo Studio has grown from a solo operation into a fully staffed business. The studio now serves hundreds of families annually, offering maternity and newborn portraits alongside wellness-focused workshops for parents. With a proven track record of community engagement and service excellence, the business is preparing for long-term growth through this relocation. The new studio space is a key step in enhancing client comfort, expanding offerings, and positioning the business for potential future replication through licensed studios.

Company Info

128 Photo Studio is a Springfield-based photography studio focused on newborn and family portraits, aiming to expand with a safer, more supportive location.

128 Photo Studio is a woman-owned photography studio based in Springfield, Virginia, specializing in newborn, maternity, and family portrait sessions. The business offers heirloom-quality photography with a strong focus on providing a calming and supportive environment for new parents. Clients primarily include mothers in late-stage pregnancy and families with newborns under two weeks old. Beyond capturing high-quality images, the studio incorporates wellness into its service model by offering newborn care tips and opportunities for community-building among families. This blend of artistry, emotional support, and education has helped 128 Photo Studio build a loyal clientele.

Founded by Elena Belosky (Kabochkina), an immigrant entrepreneur with a background in advertising and over eight years of professional photography experience, the studio has evolved from a solo endeavor into a full-service operation. In 2024 alone, it served over 400 families and brought in more than $200,000 in revenue. The business is now seeking to relocate to a safer, family-friendly facility to improve its offerings and support future growth. The new space will enhance comfort and session quality while enabling additional services like wellness workshops. Long-term goals include opening additional locations and exploring scalable growth models such as franchising.