The heart behind the lens
Stephanie West
I’ve spent the last eighteen years learning that you don’t just "take" a photo—you earn it. My career didn’t start in a studio; it started at home, documenting my four kids (now ages 12 to 22) with a basic point-and-shoot camera. What began as a mother’s obsession with social media updates turned into a deep, self-taught dive into the architecture of light and a professional kit that can handle any curveball a wedding day throws at me.
Expertise
With my extensive experience in the photography industry, you can truly relax and focus on enjoying your special day. I'll handle everything, from perfecting natural and artificial lighting to providing a calming presence when things get stressful or timelines shift. You can rely on me to be a supportive team player, ensuring a seamless and stress-free experience throughout your wedding day.
Service
Your experience with my client management system will be both efficient and secure, thanks to my extensive retail and management background. You’ll find my beautifully designed brochures, proposals, contracts, and payment processes are all created online, making everything perfectly streamlined and convenient just for you.
Access
You have 24/7 access to your account through my client portal, allowing you to manage and review your wedding photography details anytime, anywhere. This seamless system is designed to make your experience smooth and stress-free, ensuring you have everything you need at your fingertips.
Client Testimonial
“My wife and I loved having Stephanie photograph our wedding! So many of our guests commented on “how wonderful our photographer was”! Not to mention our photos are amazing and really capture our personalities. Thank you Stephanie!”
~Kate + Becca
If you’re looking for someone who can stay calm when the timeline goes sideways, you’ve found her. Between raising four kids as a single mom and directing our community pageant, I’ve become a bit of a professional "chaos coordinator." Whether I’m on a rugby sideline, at a softball tournament, or currently helping my oldest plan his wedding to his middle-school sweetheart, I’ve learned how to be the steadiest person in the room. I bring that same composure to your wedding day. I’ve photographed everything from 400-guest cultural galas to intimate courthouse "I dos," and I treat every single one like the legacy it is.
Mastering the chaos
When I’m not behind the camera, you’ll probably find me outside. Nature is my church. I have 31 tattoos that tell my own story, and a soul that’s always looking for the next mountain. Whether I’m solo-camping in the West Virginia mountains or exploring the blue waters of Banff, travel is what keeps my perspective fresh. I’m a dog mom, a traveler, and a big believer that love has no filters and no limits.
Wild at heart
…from my travel collection
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Banff, Canada
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Snowshoe Valley, WV
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Cedar Falls, OH
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Lake Louise, Canada
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Lake Michigan, MI
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Fallingwater, PA
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Guadineer Forest, WV
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Snowshoe Valley, WV
Why trust me?
years in the wedding industry
17
200+
weddings photographed
star rating from past clients
5
My life is a study in the beauty of the long game. Raising four children while building an eighteen-year career has given me a rare vantage point: I understand that the 'small' moments we capture today are the foundations of your family’s history. From the rugby sidelines to my oldest son’s upcoming wedding, I live the stories I document. This isn't just my business; it is my life’s work, refined by the heart and grit of motherhood.
