About Us
At Holland Studio of Photography, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, personalized portraits in a truly unique setting. One of our standout features is our private outdoor park, designed with multiple custom areas perfect for creating memorable portrait experiences. This exclusive space offers a variety of beautiful, natural backdrops for everything from senior portraits to family sessions. Our skilled photographers thoughtfully guide each session, helping you make the most of our outdoor and studio settings to capture your unique style and personality in a relaxed, welcoming environment.
Photographers & Staff
Taylor Shappley
Taylor has been with Holland Studio for over 15 years. He grew up in Germantown and received a business degree from Harding University.
Taylor is a second generation photographer, having learned many techniques from his father, Jay. His warm and friendly personality makes seniors feel at ease. Taylor and his wife, Sarah, have three daughters.
Leigh Ann Williams
Leigh Ann has worked at Holland Studio for over 20 years. She is an account representative and head of the photography department.
Nia Frazier
Nia is a native Memphian with a passion for photography. She specializes in weddings, capturing more than 30 each year in the Memphis area. She is an account representative at Holland.
Nia is a mother to five beautiful daughters, and when standing next to them, she is almost the shortest.
Nia has won three awards in photography in the annual Best in Black awards held by The Tri-state Defender. In her spare time, she is most likely baking, cooking or taking pictures.
“When people ask what equipment I use — I tell them my eyes.”
Anne Fortwengler
Head of our school days department, Anne has worked in the photo industry for over 13 years. She assists seniors in being photographed and placing orders, and she also manages several of our school and athletic clients during the remainder of the year.
Anne and her husband have one son. She is an avid animal lover and enjoys spending time with family and friends.
Sheila Ray
Having worked at Holland Studio for over 15 years, Sheila has handled a wide variety of responsibilities including senior orders, customer service, and accounting.
She loves being around upcoming graduates and seeing their excitement while taking their photos. Sheila enjoys traveling, fishing, golfing, and spending time with her cat.
Bob Vawter
Bob is retired from Shelby County Schools and has 15+ years working as a junior high and high school yearbook adviser. Bob has extensive experience with Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, printing, and various other design areas. Bob and his wife have three children and seven grandchildren.