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Hi there! I’m Stephanie Renae, photograph-obsessed, hopeful romantic, proud Latina, and your friend. As your photographer, I strive to document you, as you are. I mention the word “humans” throughout my work a lot because that’s who I want my photos to reach. See… the word “humans” implies imperfection, living, beauty, community, breathing, raw and so much more. I am not only here as your resource and to hold your hand through the wedding planning process (and literally on the day of), but also a place for you to bear your true self as we walk this time together. I am so excited to celebrate your love and will be right next to you as we shed all the tears, eat all the cake, and showcase our moves on the dance floor!
If I could give 100 stars (or more), I would without hesitation. From the moment of communication with booking the session to the session itself, everything was absolutely perfect. On our way to our session (which we were late for due to unexpected traffic), Stephanie was so lenient and kind. She had another session she needed to attend after, but still gave us so much grace and patience throughout our entire session. Everything flowed so smoothly. We gave her full creativity throughout the entire session and we are so beyond happy we did because looking through our gallery brought so much emotion. She captured us perfectly. The delivery time was also a sweet surprise! I promise anyone who books with Stephanie will be so happy they did! She has such a beautiful gift and personality!
Marissa + Thomas
Stephanie took maternity and family photos for me recently while she was visiting Florida, and I wish she was local so she could capture every one of our life events. On top of being a skilled photographer, she makes you feel comfortable in her presence (particularly as my husband and I aren’t always comfortable in front of the camera) and it just feels natural. I gave Stephanie little to no direction for our photos and told her she could be creative and do as she wished, and she delivered photos that brought tears to my eyes. I cannot wait to place these photos all over my home. I highly recommend her for your photography needs!
Elizabeth + Matt
My experience with Stephanie was incredible! From the FaceTime planning session all the way to the delivery of my photos, she communicated quickly and professionally throughout the entire process. Having photos taken can be awkward at times, but Stephanie made me feel relaxed and comfortable. She was excellent at directing me in how to pose as well. I could not be happier with how my photos turned out! They are absolutely beautiful. Stephanie’s artistry truly comes to life through the authentic images that she captures. I highly recommend booking a shoot with her, you will not be sorry!
Brittany + Allie
Stephanie is absolutely incredible. We couldn’t recommend her enough! She came into our home for a family portrait session with our brand-new baby. He was about a week old and she captured so many beautiful moments and small details that we now get to cherish for the rest of our lives. She was so warm, peaceful, and calm so everything felt very natural and beautiful and as a result the pictures turned out so natural and beautiful. Her work is gorgeous, highly highly recommend!
Nicole
Stephanie is a top-rate professional and is gifted at candid photography. Her patience and kindness put you at ease and creates the perfect environment for capturing memorable moments. Additionally, she is imaginative in her prompting and shot-taking — I was stunned by the images produced during our session. Looking forward to the next one! Thanks, Steph!
Erich
We’ve worked twice with Stephanie, one of those times being our wedding. Our photos were amazing and she captured all the details that made it special. She took her time to make sure things looked just right and she made my husband and I feel comfortable in front of the camera, which isn’t the easiest task! I couldn’t recommend her enough.
Becca + John
After inquiring with me, we set up a consult call over video. We get to know each other a bit more, answer any questions you may have and if we are a good fit – you book with me!
During this time, I will send over a couple of questionnaires which allow me to get to know you both as people and learn your dynamic. It allows me to start fine tuning what I should be focusing on during your big day. We also work closely together on your timeline.Planning
Engagement sessions are my favorite. This is a moment where we can really be creative and hone into your unique personalities + qualities. It’s also a great time to get comfortable with me while having a camera in front of you.
The ABSOLUTELY BEST DAY EVER. The day we have been waiting for and talking about for months. This day is all about you both, and I will be next to you the entire time. I will be your confidant, cheerleader and support. The Big Day!
My turnaround for wedding and elopements are 6-8 weeks! For other sessions, the turnaround is 2-4 weeks, depending on my current schedule. I will send over a little sneak peek of your gallery within 48 hours of your session!
l send over a little sneak peek of your gallery within 48 hours of your session!
The amount of images depends on the type of session. If the session is an elopement or wedding, you will generally receive at least 50 images per hour of set duration.
I promise you, you are not awkward. It is totally normal to feel nervous and a little overwhelmed prior to the session since being in front of a camera is not something many of us do all the time. Rest assured, helping you feel comfortable is my job! During the session and wedding day we will focus on constant movement and I will guide you throughout it to achieve the vibe we have been talking about during our discovery calls. Don’t worry about being any other than yourselves.
Of course! During our initial video call, we will go over the details: what you are envisioning for your special day, or for your session in general, the must-haves, length of time, flexibility, etc. I am here to help as much as you’d like me to!
Once you book with me, I will send you my outfit guide! Do not feel obligated to follow it to a T but do use it to help spark ideas! Like always, we can chat more about it during our initial video call or as we approach the date.
During our initial video call, we will discuss what you are envisioning for your session. I will get a few feelers of what scenery you feel the most comfortable in and will recommend at least two different locations!
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