β Verified: July 13, 2026

β¨ Capturing personalities, relationships, milestones, and creative ideas through professional photography in Dunlap and the surrounding Sequatchie Valley.
π· Maeve Studio is a locally owned photography studio operated by Makyla Kai in Dunlap, Tennessee. The studio offers personalized portrait sessions for individuals, couples, families, graduates, creatives, and clients celebrating meaningful occasions.
Whether you want polished portraits, relaxed family photographs, professional headshots, engagement images, or an artistic session built around a distinctive concept, Maeve Studio works with clients to create photographs that feel personal rather than generic.
Sessions may be scheduled inside the Dunlap studio or at an approved outdoor, residential, business, event, or destination location. Availability, pricing, travel fees, session length, image delivery, and package details should be confirmed when booking.
Maeve Studio was created as a welcoming space where clients can feel comfortable, express themselves, and collaborate on photographs that reflect who they are. Makyla Kai brings a personal and creative approach to each session, helping clients turn ideas, relationships, celebrations, and everyday moments into lasting images.
The studio environment may be suitable for clean portrait work, themed sessions, headshots, couples photography, family images, milestone photographs, and creative concepts. On-location sessions can introduce natural scenery, meaningful places, architecture, businesses, homes, or outdoor environments into the final photographs.
Every session may differ according to the clientβs goals, number of participants, selected package, location, wardrobe, lighting, weather, and desired editing style.
π Service Reminder: Not every photography category or event service may be available on every date. Contact Maeve Studio with the session type, preferred date, location, and number of participants before making plans.
Individual portraits can be designed around personality, interests, wardrobe, career goals, milestones, or a creative concept.
Clients should discuss how the images will be used so the photographer can recommend suitable posing, backgrounds, framing, wardrobe, and image orientation.
Couples sessions may be used to celebrate engagements, anniversaries, relationships, proposals, or simply a meaningful season of life.
Couples can share examples of the mood they prefer, such as romantic, playful, elegant, relaxed, dramatic, rustic, cinematic, or natural.
Family sessions can document relationships, changing seasons of life, reunions, holidays, new additions, or ordinary moments that become more valuable over time.
When booking, provide the number and ages of participants, especially when young children, older relatives, or family members with mobility needs will be involved.
Senior portraits can reflect a graduateβs personality, school involvement, interests, future plans, and personal style.
Graduates may wish to bring uniforms, instruments, awards, books, sports equipment, school apparel, pets, or other meaningful items after confirming they are appropriate for the selected location.
Professional photographs can help business owners, employees, candidates, performers, creators, and community leaders present a polished and consistent image.
Clients should explain whether images are needed for a website, LinkedIn, printed material, advertising, acting portfolio, campaign, business listing, or another use.
Maeve Studio may be especially appealing to clients who want something more imaginative than a conventional portrait session.
Creative sessions may involve:
Creative concepts may require additional preparation, studio setup, props, location fees, styling, or editing. Discuss the idea before booking.
The Dunlap studio provides a controlled setting for portraits without depending entirely on outdoor weather or public-location conditions.
In-studio sessions may be useful for:
Ask about available backdrops, furniture, props, maximum group size, accessibility, changing space, restroom access, and the number of outfits permitted.
On-location sessions may be arranged at approved outdoor spaces, private property, homes, businesses, event venues, or meaningful places in and around the Sequatchie Valley.
Possible location styles include:
Some properties require permission, photography fees, reservations, parking arrangements, or permits. Travel charges may apply outside the studioβs normal service area.
Maeve Studio combines a dedicated local studio with the flexibility to photograph clients on location. This allows each session to be adapted to the client instead of forcing every person into the same background, pose, or style.
Makyla Kaiβs approach emphasizes comfort and creativity. Clients who feel nervous in front of a camera can discuss posing guidance, preferred angles, insecurities, mobility considerations, and the overall experience before the session.
The ability to plan both polished portraits and more imaginative concepts makes the studio suitable for clients seeking anything from a professional headshot to a distinctive creative series.
Pricing may vary according to session type, duration, location, number of participants, number of edited images, outfit changes, travel, studio setup, props, print rights, and delivery method.
Before booking, ask:
Clients should understand how final photographs will be delivered and what usage rights are included.
Purchasing a photography session does not automatically transfer copyright. Ask about printing, editing, filters, commercial use, publication, and photographer-credit policies.
Clients may send wardrobe photographs before the session when they need help choosing between options.
Pet participation was not publicly confirmed for every session type. Contact Maeve Studio before bringing an animal.
When pets are approved, bring:
Confirm the suite number, appointment time, parking instructions, and building-entry details before arriving.
Maeve Studio uses social media to share recent work, session announcements, creative projects, available dates, and behind-the-scenes content.
Social-media photographs represent past sessions and artistic examples. Exact locations, styling, weather, lighting, editing, and results will vary.
Services may include individual portraits, couples, families, engagements, senior photographs, headshots, creative sessions, milestones, branding, and selected wedding-related photography.
Use the online booking page, call (423) 834-5944, or email maevestudio26@gmail.com.
Maeve Studio is located at 491 Russell Street, Suite C, Dunlap, Tennessee 37327.
Yes. On-location photography is listed as available by request. Travel, location fees, permits, weather, and scheduling should be confirmed before booking.
Pricing depends on session type, length, location, number of participants, included images, travel, and package details. Contact the studio or review current booking options.
Retainer and payment requirements were not publicly detailed in the supplied listing. Confirm the amount, due date, and refund terms before booking.
The number of edited images may vary by package. Ask before booking and confirm whether additional images can be purchased.
Editing and delivery times depend on the session and current workload. Request the estimated gallery-delivery date when booking.
Delivery may be through an online gallery or another digital method. Confirm download, print, archive, and gallery-expiration details.
Print and product availability was not publicly confirmed. Ask about prints, albums, canvases, announcements, or recommended printing options.
Outfit changes may be permitted depending on the package and session length. Confirm how many changes are included and whether changing space is available.
Yes. Maeve Studio emphasizes creative photography. Discuss the concept, styling, props, location, budget, and preparation before booking.
Engagement and wedding portraits are listed among the possible services, but full wedding-day coverage was not fully detailed. Contact the studio with the date, venue, hours needed, and desired coverage.
Senior and graduation portraits may be arranged as customized individual sessions. Ask about outfit changes, locations, props, and announcement-ready images.
Professional headshots are included among the potential portrait services. Explain the intended business or professional use when requesting a quote.
Pet participation was not publicly confirmed for every session. Ask before bringing an animal to the studio or location.
Specific accessibility information was not included in the supplied listing. Contact Maeve Studio to ask about parking, steps, door width, seating, restrooms, and photography adaptations.
The session may be moved, rescheduled, or adapted depending on the weather and agreed policies. Confirm the backup plan before the session date.
Cancellation and rescheduling terms were not publicly listed. Ask about notice periods, retainers, illness, lateness, and weather-related changes.
Photographer policies may restrict filters, cropping, heavy edits, or alteration of delivered images. Confirm permitted use and editing terms.
Follow @_maevestudio_ on Instagram and visit the Maeve Studio Facebook page.
Session availability, pricing, packages, retainers, editing time, included images, travel areas, studio amenities, payment methods, weather policies, and location fees may change. Confirm all terms directly before booking.
Portfolio images are examples of prior work and do not guarantee identical lighting, weather, locations, poses, backgrounds, styling, or editing for another session.
β Directory information reviewed and updated July 13, 2026.
This free directory listing is intended to help individuals, couples, families, graduates, professionals, and creative clients discover Maeve Studio and prepare before booking. Business representatives may submit updated packages, prices, hours, portfolio links, accessibility details, service areas, policies, or photographs to help keep this listing accurate.
πΈ Ready to plan your next photography session? Call (423) 834-5944, email maevestudio26@gmail.com, book through the Maeve Studio scheduling page, get directions through Google Maps, or follow Maeve Studio on Facebook and Instagram.
491 Russell Street, Suite C, Dunlap, Tennessee 37327