Chittum Elementary School photographer

A photographer was removed from Chittum Elementary School in Chesapeake, Virginia, after reportedly making inappropriate comments to students during picture day. Principal Bridget Outlaw stated that the school administration acted immediately upon receiving reports from parents, emphasizing the importance of the students' prompt reporting. Details of the incident were shared in a now-deleted Facebook post by a parent, who claimed the photographer asked her child unsettling questions such as 'Can I steal your identity?' and 'Can I eat your soul?', leaving the child in tears. Lifetouch, the photographer's employer, confirmed they take such allegations seriously and are conducting an internal investigation while the photographer has been suspended from duties. The school administration reiterated their commitment to student safety, thanking the community for reporting the incident effectively.