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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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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

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A Fall Engagement at Roswell Mill | Laurel and Conner

I met Laurel and Conner for brunch in August to discuss wedding photography… but I’ve really known Laurel since she was my mother-in-law’s student teacher about 3 years ago! Laurel and Conner are just the most down to earth people I’ve ever met. We had a blast together at brunch and we had even more […]

November 17, 2019

engagements

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Gavi Estate Wedding | Kahla + Kyle

Kahla and Kyle are high school sweethearts. After being engaged for four years, their wedding day had finally arrived! Something else that arrived on their October wedding day… a tropical storm. But, the rain didn’t stop them from having a blast on their wedding day! Luckily, the inside of The Gavi Estate is gorgeous with […]

November 15, 2019

weddings

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Fall Engagement at Piedmont Park | Sandy + Brandeus

Sandy contacted me for an engagement session because she is friends with one of my brides, Nicole! I met Sandy and Brandeus on a bright, cool fall morning at Piedmont Park and had a blast hanging out with them. Sandy and Brandeus are both educators so we instantly bonded. Sandy and my bride Nicole actually […]

November 13, 2019

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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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TUESDAY TIPS | For Photographers | Wedding Consultation FREEBIE!

Happy Tuesday, photographer friends! Today’s tip is not necessarily a “tip” but a FREEBIE! I mean, who doesn’t love a good freebie?! If you are struggling to stay on track or gather the important information during your wedding consultations, then this freebie is for you! I use this when I meet with my couples in […]

September 24, 2019

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TUESDAY TIPS | Preserving your Wedding Day with Heirloom Albums!

When I was younger, I had a fascination with looking at old photographs. I used to go through my grandma’s cabinets to find her old pictures… ooh-ing and ahh-ing over the traces of my family’s history. The obsession continued into my adolescence, aka the digital camera era. I am so glad that I took that […]

August 13, 2019

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TUESDAY TIPS | What Details to Include on Your Wedding Day

Detail shots are one of my most favorite things to capture on a wedding day. If you are a bride of mine, you might notice that I’ve dedicated about an hour of your timeline to capture these special items for you! I also include time to photograph your ceremony and reception details because I know […]

July 30, 2019

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