The Stephanie West
experience
The booking process is designed to be seamless and stress-free for you. From the initial inquiry to the final booking confirmation, every step is easy and straightforward. With clear communication, detailed information about custom packages and pricing, and a streamlined online booking system, you can easily navigate through the process with confidence. You will have a smooth experience from start to finish, ensuring that you feel supported and informed every step of the way.
Client Testimonial
“My wife and I cannot say enough wonderful things about Stephanie! We just reviewed our wedding photos and are beyond ecstatic about how they turned out. Stephanie is professional, timely, organized, creative, and inclusive (she is a proud ally of the LGBTQ+ community). She was incredibly supportive, going above and beyond to keep me calm on the day and even helped bustle my dress! We highly recommend Stephanie and her team!”
~Stephanie + Julie
My style
My photography primarily follows a journalistic style, capturing candid moments as they unfold. However, I also incorporate an editorial approach when needed. I have a passion for creating large landscape images and photos with dramatic skies that tell a compelling story. Additionally, I'm an expert at using light to transform scenes into captivating works of art.
My top priority is ensuring your experience is stress-free and easy. But the magic doesn't stop there. Once the celebration is over and the dancing shoes are off, the real work begins. You'll receive your professionally edited and polished images digitally, complete with a print release, within 6 to 8 weeks.
Galleries
Printing your photos is crucial, not only to preserve them as technology evolves but also to create heirloom products to pass down to future generations. That's why I offer incredible, archival-quality books in some collections, ensuring your memories are beautifully preserved for years to come.
Albums
Investment
Elopements Start at $1000 - 2 Hours with 1 Photographer
Full Wedding Day Starts at $3500 - 6 Hours with 2 Photographers
Most couples spend $3500-$4500
Collections are fully customizable because every couple and every wedding is unique.
I only book 25-30 weddings per year.
The booking process
Click “CONTACT ME” to fill out my inquiry form
You’ll receive my full color information brochure that includes my full pricing
Select the collection and a la carte items you are interested in and submit
After you submit your selection you’ll have the opportunity to schedule a virtual meeting to talk over your wedding vision and your photography needs
Once you decide that you want to work with me, I’ll create a proposal that includes your statement of services, your contract and your non-refundable retainer, all through my secure online client portal
Once your contract is signed and your retainer is paid you will receive a virtual welcome magazine with planning guide, vendor recommendations and we will schedule your complimentary engagement session
Client Testimonial
If I could give more than 5 stars, I would! Stephanie exceeded our expectations by far. From the very first meeting, it felt like we became instant friends. That was very important for me. I can't say enough good things about Stephanie. I would recommend her to anyone!
Melissa + Kevin
FAQs
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The average number of images a couple receives is about 100 per hour of shooting.
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I do believe engagement sessions are important. It lets us get to know each other and lets you get a little more comfortable in front of the camera. Because wedding photos are more labor intensive, this time cannot be used as extra time on your wedding day.
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For engagement sessions, I try to deliver those in no more than 2 weeks, especially if you’re sending out Save the Date cards. For weddings, it is stated in my contract that the gallery delivery time is 6 to 8 weeks. Albums are an additional 4 to 6 weeks after I receive your album image selections.
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I don’t know what the word would be for my style or shooting. On a wedding day, I’m an observer. If it looks like someone spent time or money on something, we photograph it. We try to get as many photos of as many people at the wedding as we can. I try not to interfere with moments that are happening and I try to maintain authenticity to the moments.
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A lot of photographers use “light and airy” or “dark and moody” to describe their editing styles. I don’t think I have one. I really try to allow everything to be authentic and as it is. If your wedding is outside in bright light and your reception is in a bright venue with lots of light, then your photos will reflect that. If you get married in December and the venue is a bit dark, then your photos will be a bit darker. I use true-to-color editing and I’ll make some of the photos black and white, based on my feeling that the removing color allows the emotions to take center stage. But my weddings don’t all look the same because every wedding is different. And I like to preserve that “unscripted + authentic” nature of each unique wedding day.
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All of my collections that are 6 hours or more include two photographers! I have one that I work with most of the time and if she isn’t available, I have a network of amazing photographer friends that I can use when they are available!