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Photographs by Stephanie

Photographs by Stephanie

Raleigh, NC
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
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    Kylie B. Sent on 11/29/2022
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    Engagement Photos

    Stephanie was so sweet and fun to work with! My fiancée and I were nervous because we rarely get pictures taken, but she made the entire shoot feel comfortable and effortless. She had amazing recommendations for location and tips for what to wear and what to bring. Her help took so much stress out of preparing for our pictures. The pricing and time it took for her to edit the photos were also super reasonable. The whole experience was so easy. The pictures turned out so incredible as well. Stephanie had some many ideas for cute poses. The quality of the photos and her editing were amazing as well! My fiancée and I had such a hard time choosing a favorite because they were all stunning! We were so happy with how they turned out and couldn’t wait to show everyone. This was by far the best experience I had getting pictures taken. I would absolutely recommend Stephanie for your engagement and wedding photos!
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    Kristen Sent on 10/05/2022
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    Beyond thrilled with Stephanie

    Stephanie is one of the most genuine and talented photographers you will meet. She made us feel so comfortable throughout the entire process - from engagement pictures to our wedding day. Her aesthetic truly is timeless and organic in every way and we are beyond thrilled with her work. We were so impressed that she was able to shoot our wedding by herself and provide such high quality pictures from all different angles. We are so blessed to have Stephanie capture some of the best moments of our lives and I am so glad we trusted her with giving us beautiful memories we will cherish forever.
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    Liz Sent on 07/29/2022
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    Truly captured our love story

    Wow! Choosing Stephanie to photograph our engagement and wedding was the best decision we made! Her style matched exactly what I was looking for, and she is so personable to work with! She has an eye for detail to make sure the background, lighting, hair, outfit—everything— looks as it should, resulting in so many beautiful memories. We received our photos back so fast and she always replied to my questions quickly! There are so many worries with wedding planning— but one thing I did not have to worry about was the photography because Stephanie provides the highest quality services and professionalism. Thank you Stephanie!
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    Sarah L. Sent on 01/06/2022
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    Incredible

    My husband and I were very picky when reviewing photographers as this was easily one of the most important vendors to us.

    Stephanie went above and beyond in making our special day (and events leading up to it) perfect. She did bridal portraits and an engagement session with us as well. Her and her husband both shot our wedding and we got over a thousand AMAZING pictures.

    They are kindest people ever and made wedding planning so much less stressful. We met for coffee a few times before our wedding to ensure that she knew exactly what we wanted and we got just that.

    Could not recommend Stephanie enough!
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    Chelsea A. Sent on 12/27/2021
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    Highly Recommend

    My husband and I hired Stephanie to shoot our courthouse wedding. We couldn’t be happier with the pictures or the experience we had working with her. Stephanie is very responsive and professional. She helped us feel very comfortable in front of the camera and had great ideas for the various shots. We will be contacting Stephanie for any photography needs in the future!
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    Dominique B. Sent on 12/26/2021
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    Capturing the best day of our lives

    Stephanie was amazing from the very first email. She was professional, organized & informative. She took our vision & turned into something amazing. By the end of the wedding process she felt like family. We tend to be awkward in front of the camera. She did a wonderful job of making us feel comfortable & allowing our personalities & love to show throughout the pictures. We will appreciate her forever for capturing perfect memories that will last a lifetime.
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    Danielle B. Sent on 12/26/2021
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    The best photographer

    Stephanie smith is an amazing photographer! She made our wedding process smooth , when it came to photography. We were so happy with our engagement photos; we knew the wedding photos would be just as beautiful! We now have so many memories to reflect on. I could not thank Stephanie enough for capturing such a special moment in our lives! You will not be disappointed!!!
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    Taylor R. Sent on 12/18/2021
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    Capturing the moments

    More than anything we wanted the magical feeling to be captured on film. Stephanie did an amazing job looking back on the pictures I could feel that moment in my heart. At first my husband didn't understand the importance of a great photographer but having the engagement photo shoot he changed his mind. She made us both feel so comfortable in front of the camera. If we need a photographer for anything else she is the best.
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    The B. Sent on 12/20/2021
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    An awesome experience!

    We loved working with Stephanie for our engagement photos! Stephanie was professional and easy to get in touch with. It was our first time getting professional pictures taken together and her warm, reassuring presence that put us at ease during a new experience. Stephanie was incredibly willing to accommodate our hyperactive dog as well.

    As for the photos themselves, we could not be more thrilled!!! Stephanie was very timely about sharing sneak peeks with us and we got our final album right on time! Her editing style perfectly matched the vibe we were going for and gave us the perfect photos to use for our wedding invitation and website.

    Overall, we simply cannot overstate how happy we are to have worked with Stephanie and would absolutely, whole-heartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a great photographer!
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    Jonahs J. Sent on 10/03/2021
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    The perfect addition to our perfect day!

    Stephanie did our engagement photos and wedding photos. She was so nice and made us both feel so relaxed and at ease in front of the camera. I usually freeze up when people take my picture, and I had never had professional photos done like this, so I was really nervous leading up. But once we got started she made it possible to relax and have fun! My husband and I had so much fun with Stephanie, and the pictures came out above and beyond what I would have ever expected. I really hope we will get a chance to work with her again in the future.
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    Parker Sent on 08/21/2021
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    Simply wonderful

    My husband and I are a young couple whose friends and families have known each other for over ten years. It was really important to us that our photos look natural and capture the true emotions that day without them feeling overly posed or staged. And boy, did Stephanie deliver. You can feel the excitement and sheer joy from our friends and families in our photos. They almost feel like they were taken by a (albeit, very talented) guest embarking on the journey of the day with us rather than a photographer only looking for the “perfect angle.” I must admit, I didn’t truly understand the style of Stephanie’s photography until seeing our photos. They really do convey an essence of “a moment captured in time.”

    In addition to her extraordinary talent, Stephanie could not be any sweeter or more wonderful to work with. She kept us updated on the status of our photos at each stage, and made my husband and I (who are not picture people) feel so comfortable during each shoot. It is also important to note that she worked harmoniously with our videographer, whom she had never worked with before our wedding.

    If you are looking for a photographer who will really capture “you,” contact Stephanie as soon as possible.
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    Ashlee U. Sent on 12/29/2020
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    Sweet & Talented!!!

    I am sooooo happy that we had Stephanie as our photographer for both our engagement session and our big day! She is the absolute sweetest and very very good at what she does! The whole planning process was extremely easy with her and because of Covid, we did have to reschedule, which also was so easy and stress free! My husband is very camera shy and does not like taking pictures but Stephanie made us both feel sooooo comfortable in front of the camera! I really wanted engagement photos for when we got engaged and I loved that they came with any package that you booked with her! Her prices are very reasonable for what you get and for how talented she is! She really focuses on the natural beauty and connection between the couple, which I loved! We did not want those cheesy very 'posed' pictures. Stephanie is very kind, funny, easy going, very professional, etc! I could go on and on! If you are looking for wedding photography or really any other type of photography that she offers, look no further and book her! You will not regret it!!
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    Rachel Sent on 11/29/2020
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    Greatest photographer, sweetest person!

    We can’t say enough great things about Stephanie! She was our photographer for our engagement photos as well as the big day (which was rescheduled from May to September due to COVID). She is both a wonderful person and an extremely talented photographer. She made the planning process easy - we had to do everything over the phone as we are based in Washington, DC - and made us feel comfortable during our shoots. I would not hesitate to hire her for future events or sing her praises to friends, family, or perfect strangers!
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    Claire Sent on 10/12/2020
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    highly recommend!

    Stephanie is wonderful to work with! She captured so many beautiful engagement and wedding shots, especially at golden hour. We don’t enjoy being the center of attention, but she made the photo experience easy. We are so happy with our photos! Highly recommend!
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    Haley U. Sent on 11/13/2020
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    Wedding 10/24/20

    I don’t even know where to start with all of the great things I have to say about Stephanie. To get this out of the way: financially, her packages are amazing for the quality and quantity that you get. But more importantly - she photographed us for our engagement pictures, my bridal portraits, our (eventual) wedding after rescheduling 4 times due to covid... and I just couldn’t imagine having a sweeter, brighter, funnier, more amazing photographer (turned friend) to go through all of this with us. She was patient, encouraging, supportive, sympathetic, professional, uplifting... the list goes on and on. One thing I will never ever forget was that I was having conflicting thoughts on whether I could pull off having our dogs take pictures with me and my (now) husband before the ceremony - without either of us seeing each other. She told me that we could make it happen and that I would regret it if we didn’t at least try. “Worst case scenario, it’s a hot mess and we get some really funny pictures.” Stephanie is a huge animal lover and the pictures are incredible. Please, PLEASE hire her for your events and you will not be disappointed. We love you, Stephanie!
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    Amber Sent on 11/05/2019
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    Absolutely amazing

    Stephanie is without a doubt the best photographer. My husband and I loved working with her so much - she is so sweet and easy to work with her. Her work is absolutely amazing, we’ve received so many compliments and so many people asked who took our photos. I highly recommend hiring her, you will not regret it. She is simply the best photographer out there.
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    Mariam Sent on 12/31/2019
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    BEAUTIFUL pictures & the most lovely person to work with!!!!

    We had our engagement photos, bridal portraits, and wedding photos taken by Stephanie who I cannot recommend enough - she is the kindest and most thoughtful person who makes you feel so comfortable throughout the sessions and I really feel like she wants to get to know you as a couple and not just a client. We LOVED her style of photography, she captured some really great genuine moments - especially on the day of the wedding. They turned out so gorgeous - we are incredibly happy we got to work with her!
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    Janey K. Sent on 10/22/2019
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    Wedding Photography

    I cannot say enough good things about working with Stephanie. It’s a given that her pictures are gorgeous, but there are so many other advantages to working with her. She makes the photography aspect of the event so natural and pleasant. She is a calm presence in an otherwise stressful situation.

    During our engagement shoot and our wedding photos, she made my husband and I feel very comfortable. This is so important when you’re trying to capture candid shots. I love the style of her photography – it captures the little moments beyond the “smile and look at the camera” shots. Those candid moments are the ones I have framed in my house, because they capture the smiles, laughter, and love radiating from the couple she’s photographing.

    The day of our wedding was rainy, but Stephanie went anywhere and everywhere outside with us to get the pictures we wanted. She rode with us in a golf cart to a specific bridge we wanted our photo at, and I’m sure she got soaked because I know I did! Rain aside, the pictures are breathtaking (and absolutely worth the wet dress!).

    My husband and I shared the opinion that photos were the most important aspect of the day. The wedding day will come and go (far more quickly than you’d expect!), but the pictures are what you’ll have forever. Stephanie’s packages are extremely flexible and she worked with us to get the exact amount of coverage we wanted. She also was very mindful of the day’s schedule and kept me on track, letting me know how much time we had left at certain points based on the time we had allocated. Before the wedding, we met for coffee and went over all the shots I wanted to make sure we got and she helped me nail down my day-of timeline. It was so helpful to talk to her – she has seen so many weddings and had so much great advice about how to time things to run as smoothly as possible.

    I have nothing but happy things to say about Stephanie. Aside from her professional work, she is also an absolute pleasure to get to know. She has a heart of gold and a passion for her clients and her photography.
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    Noah G. Sent on 10/05/2019
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    THE best decision

    Picking Stephanie to be our photographer was THE best decision we made throughout our entire wedding planning process. Stephanie is the most genuine, fun, and down to earth person we've ever met. Our engagement, bridal portraits, and wedding pictures were absolutely stunning and perfectly illustrated our love for each other. We're so happy we found Stephanie to be our photographer and we're lucky enough to now call her a friend.
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    Courtney M. Sent on 09/29/2019
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    Gorgeous Photos and Fantastic to Work With

    Stephanie was the absolute best photographer for our wedding! She was so easy and fun to work with. I hate being in front of the camera but she made all of our photos look so natural. I am so happy with our gorgeous engagement and wedding photos. She completed all of our photos exactly when she said she would and kept us updated on the editing process. I would 100% recommend her.
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    Amy L. Sent on 11/11/2019
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    Such a pleasure to work with!

    Working with Stephanie for our wedding photography was a dream! My husband and I planned our wedding in North Carolina remotely and I fell in love with Stephanie’s work that I found on Instagram. After exchanging a few emails, I could tell Stephanie would be so pleasant to work with! We first met in person at our engagement session, with Stephanie traveling to my family’s home on the lake. We had so much fun shooting and Stephanie made us feel super comfortable with posing. Stephanie made sure to note which pictures would be most important to us the day of – pictures of our nieces and nephews, first kiss shots, and the getaway car. It’s so special to have these pictures wonderfully captured. I would absolutely recommend working with Photographs by Stephanie, and will definitely reach out to her for anniversary or maternity shoots in the future. Thank you Stephanie!
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    Erica Sent on 08/01/2019
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    Beautiful photos

    Stephanie did a wonderful job on our engagement and wedding photos! During our engagement session, we had some unexpected cold weather. Stephanie worked with us throughout our session as we took our winter coats on and off. Even though we were shivering and freezing, she still managed to take some beautiful engagement photos. Leading up to our big day, she was also very organized and prompt in her communication. She made my husband and I feel very natural in front of the camera, which we so appreciated. Stephanie is incredibly talented and has a keen eye for detail. Some of my favorite photos are the detailed shots Stephanie took of our wedding rings and flowers. Her photography style is very romantic and moody. I would highly recommend Stephanie Smith if you are looking for a genuine, kind, organized, and talented photographer.
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    Beautiful work

    We hired Stephanie for our wedding a few weeks ago. We were looking for a whimsical style for our outdoor, bohemian wedding. Not only was Stephanie's work gorgeous, but she's such a sweet, easy-going person who made my husband and I take pictures. She sent me previews of our wedding pictures today and I am so in love with them that I cannot WAIT to get the rest back. She's definitely up for whatever kind of pictures you're wanting to take - the more unique, the better. Her turnaround time for getting pictures is also impressive. I'm so glad we went with Stephanie for our wedding day.
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    Truly AMAZING to work with and gorgeous photos!

    My now-husband and I can’t say enough wonderful things about Stephanie, she has been an absolute joy to work with during the wedding planning process. Not only is she very reliable and organized, but she has such a sweet and welcoming demeanor that you can’t help but feel at ease with her right away! Our photos were absolutely gorgeous and we were so grateful to have found her.
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    Just go ahead and book her!

    Stephanie is a gem -- as a person and a vendor. We hired her for both our engagement session and our wedding. She was highly responsive and showed up on time. She also coordinated with our videographer before the wedding day to make sure everything went smoothly for our first look. I really appreciated how I didn't have to worry about anything on my wedding day.
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