Concentration on Flowers

A flowers concentration I did over the summer. My family and I went to the Birmingham Botanical Gardens one day early in the morning trying to beat out most of the rain for the day, it was a wonderful visit and so much fun! While there it did start to rain a good bit and we got to just hang out under one of the many gazebos throughout the gardens until it let off some! 

I managed to get quite a few beautiful photos out of this adventure. I loved the rain drops on all the plants, they really added some drama!

- Stephanie

D & E [7.20.13]

This day was incredibly beautiful!! It was filled with memories and friends and family bursting to celebrate the love of this happy couple!

The wedding ceremony and reception took place in the stunning Magnolia Room at Woodrow Hall in Birmingham, AL. Her dress was discovered at David's Bridal, the gorgeous cake was from Publix's Bakery, the day in it's entirety was spectacular!

Congratulations to this amazing couple!

- Stephanie

L & A [9.21.13]

This was a beautiful and personal ceremony between such a happy couple!! And through rain or shine their day was still perfect!

The ceremony and reception took place at a friend's home in Odenville, AL. The gorgeous bride hand made all the bouquets and boutonnieres!! The cakes, which were delicious, were done by Walmart's bakery, and the decor was put together by friends and family!

Congratulations on your beautiful day!!

- Stephanie

A Little About Me and My Business

I am a personal photographer in Birmingham, AL. I've lived here my whole life, I have a beautiful family consisting of my loving husband, Jacob and my 4-year-old daughter, Jocelyn.
I developed a passion for photography when I was in high school. There I took four different photography courses, including an advanced placement course. I also took a semester of filmography to better understand technique and more about the craft. I have a sincere love for what I do... I feel more myself behind a camera than anywhere else, aside from my home of course! :)

I use a Nikon D-3100 camera. I LOVE it!! I have a standard 18-55mm lens and a 70-300mm lens for it so far. I also have a beautiful film camera that I first learned on. It's a Minolta from the early to mid 1900s, (it was originally my grandfather's.) It is completely hand adjustable and I have a 55mm lens and 135mm lens for it!

I'll work with any kind of special even that needs to be remembered for a client! I've done a multitude of birthday parties, a few weddings, and some family sessions to name a few.

I have a true love for our Lord and savior, Jesus Christ!! Without him, none of this would be possible for me! I gave my life to him over two years ago and everything has changed so much for the better since I did so! I attend Church of the Highlands here in Birmingham, I've been attending church there for four years now and I love it so so much!
Something I like to tell all of my clients is that I give, or tithe, 10% of whatever I make from any session!! I have a real passion, a heart, for preventing/stopping human trafficking. There is a local organization called The Wellhouse that does just that!!! And with help from others they are moving in leaps and bounds to stop this horrible, sick thing from continuing!

I give 10%, no matter if I make $1000.00 from an event.... $100.00 is going to The Wellhouse, here in Birmingham, AL!!
If you have a heart for this please go and check out their website to see if you, too, can help prevent anymore of this to happen: http://the-wellhouse.org/

My prices tend to vary depending on what you are looking for. I will say that I try to make them as reasonable and as affordable as possible. If you have any questions about them, please just ask! I am an open book and will try to help you out in anyway I can!!

I look forward to posting some of my work with you all soon!!

- Stephanie