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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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Tattnall Square Academy Senior | Walker

Walker is graduating from Tattnall Square Academy in Macon, Georgia and is a honor graduate with distinction. Walker has always been so bright. He is a family friend of ours and it was such a pleasure to take his senior photos! He plans to head to the University of Georgia in the fall – only the […]

May 14, 2020

seniors

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Jones County High School Prom | Ruby and Cole

Coronavirus is certainly changing plans for high schoolers, especially our high school seniors! Jones County High School was supposed to have their prom in April and then it got moved to May… and now, who knows? We’re not quite sure when it will be! However, Ruby had already purchased her *gorgeous* dress so her mom […]

May 9, 2020

couples, seniors

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Georgia College Graduation | Madelyn

Georgia College Graduate This post is super special because this sweet girl is my sister-in-law! Madelyn is my husband’s youngest sister and it’s hard to believe that 13-year-old girl I met so many years ago is graduating COLLEGE! Madelyn is earning her degree in Early Childhood Education and plans to teach elementary school in the […]

April 23, 2020

seniors

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Downtown McDonough Couples Session | Erica and Ryan

A glowy, golden hour Downtown McDonough Couples Session I met Erica this past summer when I photographed her family at Piedmont Park. Erica is actually a sorority sister of mine but we didn’t attend college at the same time! Erica and Ryan wanted to have some couples photos taken and I was so excited that […]

March 3, 2020

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engagements

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3 Reasons Why I Love Custom Guestbooks from Basic Invite!

Friends, I know what it’s like to plan a wedding for about 200 guests and I know how time consuming all the details can be! After you book your key vendors, it’s time to decide on your paper products – your invitations, your signage, and your custom guestbook! Maybe you have a love of design […]

January 20, 2020

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Mychala | Jones County High School Class of 2020

Mychala is a Class of 2020 senior at Jones County High School. Initially, when Mychala, her mom, and I were initially planning her session, we had it scheduled on a day that it absolutely monsooned. I’m so glad we rescheduled! Although it was fairly overcast, Mychala’s sweet personality shone through! We started our session in […]

December 18, 2019

seniors

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Athens Botanical Garden Maternity Session | Lauren and Cody

Lauren is one of my very best friends from college. We have a mutual friend Allison, so I knew about Lauren beforehand but I officially met during sorority recruitment. After I essentially ran up to Lauren to speak with her during a recruitment round because I knew she was a super talented dancer… and I […]

December 6, 2019

families, maternity

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A Fall Wesleyan College Wedding | Kelsea and Chris

Chris and Kelsea met during a criminal justice class they had together at Armstrong State University in Savannah but… they never spoke to each other. The following semester, they happened to have Sociology 101 together. Chris recognized Kelsea’s unique book bag and sat down next to her. Throughout the {horrible – her words!} course, their […]

November 29, 2019

weddings

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Tuesday Tips | Let Your Photographer Eat When You Eat

Hi, again friends! Today’s Tuesday Tip is something I discuss with my brides and grooms during consultation AND before their wedding because it’s just that important… and that’s food. Now, I TOTALLY love me some wedding food and wedding cake but all jokes aside, this is an important topic to discuss since it greatly affects […]

October 15, 2019

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Patrick | Mount de Sales Academy | Macon Senior

Patrick is a Class of 2020 senior at Mount de Sales Academy in Macon. He is a talented athlete, playing on both the football and soccer team. I happen to know Patrick through his younger sister who is one of my dance students. We started out our session at his family’s beautiful historic home in […]

October 8, 2019

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seniors

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