About Mobile Photo Lab
A Studio Built on Story, Legacy, and Community.
Mobile Photo Lab began with a simple belief: your moments and your message deserve to be seen clearly — not lost in bad lighting, rushed snapshots, or fading prints. Today, we serve families, schools, nonprofits, and small businesses who want visuals that feel as intentional as the work they do.
Serving Hampton Roads with mobile on‑site photography, instant prints, restoration, and studio content solutions. Our work sits at the intersection of:
Community impact and visual storytelling.
Artistry, strategy, and lived experience.
Moments that matter now and memories that last for decades.
Why Mobile Photo Lab Exists
We built this studio to make sure individuals, families, and communities are photographed with intention, dignity, and care — not rushed, overlooked, or underrepresented.
A Studio for People Who Care About Their Story
We’ve all seen it: events where no one really captures the important moments, brand photos that feel disconnected from who you are, family images that fade in a shoebox because no one knew how to protect them. Mobile Photo Lab was built as an answer to that.
Instead of treating photography and content as one‑off tasks, we approach every project as part of a bigger story — your story, your community’s story, your brand’s story. Our guiding question: “How will this image feel five, ten, or twenty years from now?”
Meet the Founder
The heart behind Mobile Photo Lab is a calm, intentional leadership style — rooted in community, creativity, and care. My work blends artistry with empathy, professionalism with warmth, and strategy with cultural awareness.
I take pride in creating an environment where people feel supported, prepared, and seen — whether I’m documenting a high‑energy event, guiding someone through their first content session, or restoring a family photo that means everything.
A Bit About Me
I’ve always believed that photography is more than images — it’s a way we preserve who we are, what we’ve built, and the communities that shaped us. Before Mobile Photo Lab, I spent years helping friends, family, churches, and small organizations capture their milestones — often in spaces where our communities weren’t photographed with care.
Over time, I realized how much it mattered for people to not just “look good” in photos, but to feel understood and represented. That’s what led me to build a studio designed around legacy, care, and intention.
Whether I'm documenting a school event, supporting a nonprofit campaign, restoring a family heirloom, or helping a small business create content for its next chapter, my goal is always the same: to help you see yourself clearly and confidently.
A Note From Me
Thank you for being here. If you’re reading this, there’s a story you’re trying to honor — a moment, a mission, a business, or a piece of family history. I take that seriously.
I approach every project with the belief that our work should feel intentional, affirming, and emotionally grounded. My style is calm, steady, and supportive — whether your event is high‑energy or your brand session is your first time in front of the camera.
I look forward to learning what this next chapter means for you.
— Lee Dear: Founder, Mobile Photo Lab
Legacy
Everything we create is built to last — emotionally and visually.
Care
Your story deserves respect, time, and attention to detail.
Intention
Strategy, planning, and cultural awareness guide every session.
Let’s Talk About Your Story
Whether you're planning an event, need brand content, or want to restore a special photo, I’d love to hear what you're working on and what it means to you.
Mobile Photo Lab™
Phone: 757-204-5922
Email: [email protected]
Location: 900 High Street Portsmouth, VA. 23704
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