knew at a young age she was meant to be a photographer. She saw shapes, line, color and contrasts beyond what those around her saw. After graduating from art school, she began a stint as the in-house photographer for a major greeting card company doing commercial work. After five years and realizing the corporate world wasn’t for her, she left and followed her heart... to teaching. Teaching photography. It was while teaching she shot her first wedding. First for a friend, then friends of friends. It wasn’t long before she became hooked on wedding photography. In 2005, after sixteen years of corporate work and teaching, Stephanie began shooting weddings full time. Photographing a wedding is so much more than just documenting the day’s events. It’s about sensing and capturing the joy, love and emotions of each couple’s special day, while being as unintrusive as possible. Stephanie understands that each wedding she is invited to photograph is a privilege. A privilege that infuses her passion for her art, which shines through in each incredible wedding collection she captures. Her images are personal works of art that will last for generations as reminders of that special day.
Matt Pine from Lifetime Video just posted the video from my birthday/launch party.
WOW!!!! I love it, Matt!
For those of you who know us, Matt Pine is one of my best buds. He has really been a great friend in the past year when I’ve needed it. I am grateful that he decided to celebrate my thank-gawd-2008-is-over party with me!!
Thank-you MattPine…yeah, you are no longer Matt Pine…you are MattPine….MattPine….one word. My new name for you. :)
I have soooo many photos I wanna put up from the party! I was thinking about a flash gallery but I wanna post names. Here are a few more!
a 2007 bride…Sarah!!! If you come to my stuio make sure you check out the photo of her and her hubby in my bathroom!
Jene and the Charlies (hey, that sounds like a rock band!)
he can fly!!
Me and the Harlows! Thanks Chris and Jenni for the balloons! They are still alive and hanging from my wine bottles!
ok…these two are funny!
Maverick has gotten to big! I love Sarah and Mike. MUST EAT MORE KOREAN BUFFET!!!!!!!
There are so many good shots!
Here are a few more…
Steve, Reagan and Mya from Glasseye Video
We worked a wedding together the day before and they still came to see me on Sunday!
Nancy’s Husband…hmmmm….
Katie Elfers and her mom and daughter…
the little one is a tad bit shy…
can you tell this is a mother/daughter team?
me and my bro….Chuck!!
whenever Menad upsets me he makes this face…gets me everytime!
Amber Jane and Tery….
Me and the awesome wedding planner Alison Wenstrup from Aviva Events
that 80’s song has been going thru my head all morning…everybody, evvvverybody, everybody, evvvverybody. Someone above is trying to tell me “wrap this wedding up!”
Here you go!
I had such a wonderful birthday with a great turnout for my studio launch party! Thanks to everyone who came! You will be receiving your disc in the mail in the next week or two…also the 10% off coupon that I forgot to pass out that day will also be included in your disc package. There were so many guest and everyone was in great spirits! I’m going to have a couple of postings just to get all of the great shots in!
Before we start with the photos I would like to thank a few people for all of their help:
Nancy from Brideface was the first to arrive on Sunday with her makeup ready for action! I’m not sure how many makeovers she did that day, but we all left pretty! Nancy, I still have your OJ in my fridge!
Matt Pine from Lifetime Video was the second to show up with his video camera in hand. He documented the day in style and not missing a beat! I can’t wait to see the footage!!
Laura Hosac from Alchemy Albums arrived with the chocolate birthday cake from heaven!!! Also thanks to Laura for all of her support in the past couple of months. Her logo design and blog design really helped this thing all come together.
Katie Elfers from Katie Elfers Inspired Floral Design came knocking on my door with TWO purple floral arrangements! What a wonderful surprise! More of those photos in the 2nd round of photographs!
Mike Bresnen from Mike Bresnen Photography arrived with a kick ass Vanilla birthday cake! I’m still munching on it!
Also thanks for all the cards and gifts from my brides and relatives. Your support made the day go that much better!
Now for the photos…
Me and Nancy from Brideface. I think we have the almost the same color eyes!
Me and Amber Jane and Menad…the two devoted photojournalist that put up with me during weddings! You both did a wonderful job this season and I look forward to working with you again next season!
That’s my brother Chuck in the middle….poor Amber and Terri!!! How do you put up with him!
Me and Matt Pine, of course!!
Nancy and her beautiful children and awesome husband!
That’s enough for now! Many, many, MANY more to come!!!
Wow! What a wonderful turnout today! I am going to post all about it tomorrow when I am awake. Very sleep deprived right now and anything I write seems sorta out of whack. Or it could be all of the purple champgain! For right now, here is a cool shot of the kick-butt cake Laura gave me from Bonbonerie Bakery!
Ok…I know I’m late on this posting, but as soon as I tried to post it at 11:55, my server got really busy and it wouldn’t let me do anything! There must be a lot of you out there!
Today is my 39th birthday. wow. I really wanted to do something special for my business this past year but with everything that has happened in 2008, the time just sorta slipped by. So in the past month I decided the best birthday gift I could give myself is something that would benefit my business and my clients.
So….here it is!!!
Surprise #1….NEW LOGO!!!!!! Thanks to Laura Hosac for coming up with this playful logo for me. She took the horse by the reins and ran with it. Anyone wanting a logo design, give her a call!!!
Surprise #2….NEW BLOGSITE DESIGN!!! Again, thanks to Laura for coming to the rescue at the last minute and not getting TOO upset with me when I accidently deleted it at 2:30am yesterday and she had to start over. AND AGAIN coming to the rescue at 1:01 AM THIS MORNING when I hit a brick wall. Thanks Laura for taking my call!! You’re a peach!!!
Surprise #3….NEW FREAKING STUDIO!!!!
At 39 East Court Street
Now I can take studio portraits of your children, pets and even you!
So many people to thank on this one….
5. YOU!!! My devoted clients and readers. Thank-you for all of your support this year. Your kind words have helped in so many ways!
Ok…now for the fun part!!!
YOU’RE INVITED TO A BIRTHDAY/STUDIO LAUNCHING/PURPLE COUCH PARTY!
Come drink PURPLE CHAMPAIGN with me!
Come in TODAY anytime between 10am to 3pm and get a FREE PHOTOSESSION taken on the purple couch! Menad will copy your fun photos to a CD (or for you environmentally friendly people, bring your own USB stick). You will also be posted on my blog!
Nancy from Brideface will be there doing touchups!
Matt Pine from Lifetime Video will be videotaping it!
Others are coming, too!
Also for any person that makes it in today will receive a coupon for 10% off of a regular priced portrait session (on location or studio).
I’m trying to compose a new post, but keep getting these text messages….sorry guys! I’m typing as fast as I can!! just a few more minutes!!!
You’ve heard it right! I’ll be announcing my birthday party location at mid-night tonight. Well…it’s not really a birthday party…sorry, don’t wanna give anything away!
I’ve been up getting ready and everything is almost a go! The purple couch has arrived! Laura has been busy doing her part (sorry about that 2:30am disaster, Laura…my goof, public apology…see! I owe you one!) and I’ve been working non-stop for the past two weeks.
I am off to shoot an awesome wedding today….be back before mid-night!
by Chester
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