Does anyone really know how HARD it is to write about yourself? Anyone else hate it as much as me? If you said yes to both, you have reached your photographic soul sister.
So besides my outright distaste for bios, I am a northern NJ photographer with a passion for live performances, female empowerment, and cracking jokes to get the genuine smiles of my clientele. Now, besides my sassy sense of humor and wit, why work with me?
For my portrait clients, I want you to feel the BEST version of yourself; however that manifests. I want you to look at these images and be proud of yourself and say "Wow, look at ME." Whether this is for your LinkedIn page, your CV, look book, or audition sheets, I want you to walk away with the confidence of knowing you look the best version of YOU.
For my performance clients, I want to help expand the awareness of the amazing talent that NEW JERSEY has to offer. That's right, we do not have to travel to the city (NYC or Philly) to see the best shows/artists/concerts/performances. We can stay right here in the Garden State and get that dose of performance high we all get when seeing an amazing show.
So, get your jackets, tap shoes, capes and instruments and join me in creating some amazing imagery and art! One click at a time!
I have decades of photography experience and have been published 15+ times in local print (when that was a thing) and digital media.
I actually HATE having my picture taken. I am super awkward and my default is to make an absolutely grotesque face. My wedding photographer had to ask me "who farted" all day to get me to smile. (don't believe me? ask my husband... he'll tell you all about it)
I am a passionate cat mom. I'm totally wrapped around his paw. (bonus points if you can spot my fur child in the picture... cause you know he had to photobomb)
I listen to all genres of music, though my heart is still totally stuck in the 90s. My Spotify confuses many and I have to say, I am a little proud of that.
When I am not photographing, I am working as an accountant (I know, scary stuff), reading, and/or baking. Also, if you are not artistically inclined but want to create, paint by numbers are AWESOME. (yes that is a thing adults can do)
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"These are AMAZING! Thank you so much for your time and expertise!"
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Thanks so much for getting these to us so quickly! And for all your hard work on Monday!"
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"The best photographer to have ever worked with. To the setup and work ethic down to the level of comfortability. Very transparent on the process of the photos as well.100% recommend great experience!"
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"These are almost as awesome as you are! Thanks so much for the quick turnaround and for being such a trooper at the Bash. I know it’s a big ask for not a lot of return for you so please know all of your hard work and dedication on our behalf is so appreciated."
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"It was a wonderful experience working with Stephanie at SMPhotos. I had so much fun at the photo session and Stephanie made me feel so welcomed and comfortable. She was also able to help me out when I was in a time crunch. She responded right away and we were able to set up an appointment. I will certainly use her again for any upcoming projects I may have. Give SMPhotos a try you will not be disappointed!!!"
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"These shots are amazing. Seriously some of the best I be ever had taken of me."
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"Thank u soooo much they all look absolutely BEAUTIFUL and we are so happy to have these memories caught on camera!!!"
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