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I’m Stephanie, a senior and family portrait photographer based in Macon, Georgia. Here on the blog, you'll find recent sessions, tips and tricks, and personal stories. Feel free to take a look around. Thanks for stopping by!

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The Best Location for Senior Photos in Macon, Georgia

Determining a location for your senior photo in Macon can be challenging–let me take the guess work out of it!

June 16, 2023

seniors, tips

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Jones County High School Class of 2021 | Jackson

Jackson is graduating in 2021 from Jones County High School and I can’t believe he’s so grown! This session was so fun because I’ve known Jackson since he was in the 8th grade. His mom and I taught across the hall from each other when I worked at Gray Station Middle School AND his mom […]

October 1, 2020

seniors

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Amelia | Newborn Session

I met Sammy and Alex at McKenzie and Xane’s wedding back in Decemeber. Sammy is an uber talented wedding coordinator and the owner of Jackson and June Events… and little did I know that she and Alex had just found out they were expecting before that wedding! Now that I’m pregnant, I know what it’s […]

September 17, 2020

families, maternity

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Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation | Taylor and Chris

How they met: Taylor and Chris met during Taylor’s senior year in high school. Taylor recently switched jobs to work at an Italian restaurant and Chris trained her on the second night on the job! Chris had been working there for years (and was currently in college) and had come home from school that semester […]

July 24, 2020

weddings

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Surprise! We’re having a baby!

In case you haven’t seen my post on social media yet… WE’RE HAVING A BABY! Spencer and I are so excited to welcome our sweet Baby G into the world in January 2021. How I found out: Spencer and I decided last summer that it was finally time to start trying to start a family. […]

June 25, 2020

families, personal

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A Summer Wedding at Magnolia Mule Barn | Jessica + Josh

A Summer Wedding at Magnolia Mule Barn Jessica and Josh’s relationship began back in 2017 at Jessica’s brother’s wedding. She was a bridesmaid and Josh was a groomsmen. They’ve been inseparable ever since that evening. Jessica says she knew of Josh but doesn’t remember meeting him before the weekend of the wedding. They chatted and […]

June 4, 2020

stephanie gore photo magnolia mule barn bride and groom portraits

weddings

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Kennedy | Newborn

I met Mallory during our freshman year in college during our Monday afternoon jazz class. She and our friend Allison grew up dancing together (and coincidentally are now sisters-in-law). I knew I had found life-long friends the moment we met! Mallory and Allison eventually introduced my friend Lauren to me, who they also grew up […]

May 29, 2020

families

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High Falls State Park Engagement | Megan and Dylan

Megan and Dylan chose to have their engagement session at High Falls State Park! These two visit the park often to go fishing and occasionally, hiking. I had never been before but knew there were beautiful portrait locations along the falls that would be perfect for an engagement session. We hiked for a good bit, […]

May 22, 2020

engagements

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Bastecki Family | Ansley’s 8 Months Old!

Oh how I LOVE watching my friend’s babies grow up! Sweet Ansley is getting so big since I last saw her at her newborn session. She is 8 months old and the most angelic baby ever. She is giggly, squish, and so content. After our session, we all had lunch together and it was so […]

May 20, 2020

families

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Amerson River Park Engagement | Jenna and Seth

Jenna and Seth are the sweetest little college sweethearts ever! I am so thrilled that I finally got to meet these two after months of chatting. Jenna and Seth met at Georgia College and are getting married in October! We decided on one of my favorite parks for their engagement session – Amerson River Park! […]

May 17, 2020

engagements

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