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Named Best of Northern Virginia Wedding Photographer of 2018 by Northern Virginia Magazine —
Real love is a big deal. And for the couples that I have the joy of working with, so is their wedding photography. At the end of your big day, other than that new lifelong partner in crime you’ve hitched yourself to, your photos are all that you get to take with you. That makes your wedding photography decision a pretty important one. I believe your photographer should be someone you trust wholeheartedly and can be completely comfortable with; sorta like your BFF but with a big ol’ camera. I strive to not just take photos, but build relationships with each of my couples, learning and capturing your unique connection and love. So let’s do this. Let’s tell your love story together.
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- Woman-owned Business
Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
Photo Shoot Types
- Bridal Portraits
- Engagement
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Online Proofing
- Photo
- Second Shooter Available
- Social Media Sharing
- Wedding Albums
Photo & Video Styles
- Documentary
- Lifestyle
- Modern
Wedding Activities
- Getting Engaged
- Wedding
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Steph was such a great photographer to work with and we cannot recommend her enough. She made us feel comfortable and at ease in front of the camera even though we aren't the most photogenic. Her creativity and willingness to work with us also helped make sure that we got the wedding photos we wanted that truly felt like a reflection of our personalities. You truly spend so much of your wedding day with your photographer and Steph made the whole photo experience so fun and a highlight of the day. She was also the first vendor we picked and she helped connect us with the most incredible vendor team.
Steph is lovely! Very kind and helpful. Some large lulls in responding to emails and getting engagement photos back later than expected which is why not a 5/5. She has lovely energy and was a joy to have around on the day. I wish she would provide maybe more facial expression guidance or notice some nuances in the photos like I was holding my dress so much (on me but some more direction would have been appreciated) we were racing against weather so couple pics ended up being a bit rushed and I felt like we could have used more time there and less on the party pics. Priced a little high for just photography but we wanted quality. Overall much happier with engagement photos than wedding. if you love color Steph is your photographer that was something important to us.
We decided we wanted to hire Steph for both our engagement and wedding photography almost immediately after meeting her. Aside from being a talented artist, she is a wonderful person who has a knack for making you feel comfortable even when you are generally super not comfortable being photographed. We had so much fun every time we worked with her!
Steph has amazing ideas and shares them generously; for example, she suggested an engagement shoot with us and our dog on one of her favorite mountaintops in Shenandoah. The beautiful photos she took that day are now on display all around our apartment. That shoot is a great example of how much thought she puts into her work: she picked a trail which was close to a parking area (so we wouldn’t be too sweaty, even on a hot summer day), had a shelter close to the summit (so we could change our clothes with some privacy), and offered beautiful views of the Shenandoah valley. She brought the same enthusiasm, organization, and thoughtfulness to her work on our wedding day. We met in advance to discuss all of the logistics we could think of, and plenty that only Steph did! The end result is photography that radiates warmth and love in every shot, and we couldn’t be happier.
Stephanie is not only talented, but it's so clear that she has a genuine interest in creating personalized memories that you and your partner will love and cherish forever when she works with you. Stephanie was flexible with us when we had to move our wedding and engagement photo plans around due to Covid, and even sent us a gift on our one year pre-wedding anniversary to get more excited for our day to come. For our recent engagement photos, Steph was extremely prepared in terms of providing us with location recommendations, outfit suggestions, keeping us on a strict timeline, all while making the day so lovely and enjoyable. Her photos capture colors and light in a way that feels genuine and warm rather than washed out or trying too hard to be artistic. She captured the light perfectly, and planned the timing of our photos according to the sunset and weather, and she is just such a warm, loving personality, which is exactly what you want around you in this special time. Steph's a gem, both personally and professionally!
We couldn't have been happier with Stephanie and her second photographer Lucy! The pictures were phenomenal, artistic, and flattering in a way we never expected. Both photographers were such a calming and professional presence on our wedding day. Stephanie helped us plan our wedding day schedule and suggested a "first look," which was actually really fun and special in addition to making the whole day flow more smoothly. She made the photography part of the fun rather than an obligation. We're so grateful.
Stephanie was one of our favorite vendors. She is so fun to work with! We are so awkward when it comes to taking pictures but she made us feel so comfortable throughout the whole day. We knew from the time we met her during our engagement session that we chose the right photographer. Stephanie is super flexible and just rolled with the punches with every hiccup that arose and through it all, she made sure that all the pictures she took would turn out wonderfully. I'm not lying when I say that we're obsessed with our photos! If you're looking for a wedding photographer or just need a professional photographer, then we would definitely recommend Stephanie! Not only is she talented, she has the best personality and we wouldn't have wanted to work with any other photographer!!!
The first time we met Steph, we felt like she was an old friend. We hired her after the first meeting – we just knew – it felt like we had met our soulmate in a wedding photographer. Fast-forward to 1-month post-wedding, we still love her like family. She is responsive, caring, and stress-free: something you need on your special day! Steph captures your heart and soul in the photos she takes. The colors are very “real” and somehow embodies how you’re feeling that day. This is how we wanted to remember our engagement and our wedding day – those exact feelings. Every time we look through our engagement and wedding photos, the feelings are overwhelming as it takes you back to that day and that time in your life. Needless and we’ll let the pictures speak for themselves: we are obsessed with our wedding photos. Steph is fun-loving and easy to work with. She has a great smile, great laugh, and makes you feel comfortable doing unnatural walks/poses. She was a huge part of our wedding day (obviously) but it didn’t feel like she was just the photographer – her heart and soul was in it. She invests in her couples and truly takes the time to get to know you but in an authentic way because she actually cares about who she photographs. Booking Steph was by far the best choice we made for our wedding and I will recommend her endlessly.
From the moment we got engaged (literally!), the first thing we did after hugging friends and family was reach out to Steph. Her work is absolutely stunning, and we knew we needed her for our special day. As if her magic behind the camera weren't enough, her personality and ability to make her subjects feel relaxed and natural in front of a lens is such a gift! Stephanie is SO sweet, kind, personable and trustworthy, she is such an asset during the wedding planning process!
Steph was an amazing photographer and we are so happy that we hired her! She did our engagement photos and our wedding photos and did a fantastic job on both! When we were deciding on a photographer we had a few that we liked that were all similar in price and style, but we decided to go with Steph because she made us feel the most comfortable. We're not good at being in front of the camera and she made us feel completely at ease. Our photos came out beautifully and we are so thrilled! I would recommend her a million times over!
Steph is AWESOME!! She not only takes INCREDIBLE photos, but she truly wants to get to know you so she can capture your wedding specifically for YOU! She made me (and my husband) feel so relaxed in front of the camera and just captured the joy of the day so perfectly. I cannot recommend Steph enough, she's the coolest and takes beautiful pictures!!
Stephanie is an outstanding photographer!! During both our engagement shoot and our wedding day, she made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. She felt like a friend that we've known for years. I was so excited to see her on our wedding day because she shared in our celebration with us. And her photography... WOW. She does a beautiful job and captures every big and little moment of your day. She truly made our wedding so special.
I can't say enough about Steph. Her warmth, authenticity, and humor are all things I love about her as a friend -- so I was obviously thrilled to have her also be our wedding photographer! We continue to receive compliments from friends and family about our engagement and wedding pictures. She captures moments beautifully and makes the entire process fun and natural. I highly, highly recommend her work.
I met with one wedding photographer and didn't need to meet anyone else. Steph is one of a kind. Her kindness, joy, compassion, and TALENT are truly unparalleled. The amount of time and care she takes on each project is inspiring.
She doesn't just take pictures. She captures moments. I know it sounds cheesy, but she captures the essence of people and relationships. That is what makes her a truly amazing artist. In addition, she's incredibly professional, accommodating, and dependable. You can't buy the kind of comfort that comes with knowing your vendors completely have your back on your wedding day. Steph was one of them.
If there's one thing you don't want to cheap out on in your wedding budget, it's photography. Please, please don't. Our photographs are a joy and transport us right back to the day that flew by so fast. My husband and I treasure them and that's thanks to Steph and her team. We love you, Steph!
Oh Stephanie! How lucky are we to have found her! Stephanie photographed a friend of a friends wedding and my friend was so impressed with her work that she had me contact her. Stephanie is the only photographer I met with because I immediately fell in love and did not need to look elsewhere. She has a calm confidence about her that I knew would transfer well behind the camera. And it did! We took engagement photos and by some miracle Stephanie had us promptly feeling comfortable and posing as if she wasn't there. We even showed up late and stressed, I was sure this would translate in our photos but Stephanie gave us a prep talk that melted our worries away. Then the wedding day! Thank goodness I had Stephanie on our team! She is incredible to have around the day of. Stephanie was organized, calming, and efficient. Not one detail was forgotten, she got amazing photos of the venue, decor, dressing details, every family and friend combination possible, I never needed to remind her of a photo op, she just took care of everything. Her Calm presence was amazing! I had no idea that I would be such an emotional wreak but she was there to remind me that we were on time and everything was all good :). Stephanie caught every important moment. I have already looked through my pictures several times and whenever I show someone they always exclaim, "your photographer is amazing, she got so many great shots!". Stephanie was always very accommodating and flexible with my schedule (I had to reschedule engagement photos), always got back to me quickly, and got my engagement photos back within a week so we could add them to our guest book. We are so fortunate to have had Stephanie, she always made us feel so special and threw her whole self into our wedding, we will always appreciate what she did for us and will cherish our photos forever! I hope someday Stephanie will photograph newborn and family photoshoots so I can continue to hire her! Every bride needs a Stephanie!
As I approach my one year anniversary and looking back at all the amazing photos Stephanie captured I couldn't help but want to share and recommend her! From the first day we met over some delicious tea, she made me feel at ease and totally confident that we were on the same page. Her style is incredible and she is so great about capturing the moments you will be SO busy on your big day that you might miss. During the engagement shoot, my now husband who is incredibly uncomfortable with pictures, was laughing the whole time and truly enjoyed it. This made photos on the wedding day even easier! Stephanie was on time and jumped right into the action capturing everything. She got all the shots I had on my must have list and just a time after the big day she delivered our online album with a TON of pictures. You will so happy and so well taken care of if you choose her as your photographer! You will not regret it!
GREAT experience working with Stephanie! She made everything so effortless and easy and gave us AMAZING photos from both the engagement shoot and the wedding day! My husband and I could not be more thrilled with the quality and quantity of pictures we received. Stephanie's professionalism and fun personality really put us at ease when being photographed (...I mean how often do you ever hire someone to follow you around and take pictures of you for an entire day?!)
We had zero clue where we wanted to do the engagement photo shoot and how we wanted to execute our first look but Stephanie had some great ideas and coached us on what to do based on her expertise! She was also incredibly accommodating getting any combination of family photos we wanted and got tons of great candid photos too! Could not be happier with the decision to choose her as our photographer!!!
Stephanie was recommended to us by a friend and we couldn't have had a better experience! She offers two simple packages, both of which include an engagement session, 2 photographers, 8 hours of coverage, a website with easy to access and downloadable photos. Stephanie is personable, makes you feel at ease and took AMAZING photos of our wedding!! I loved how responsive and accommodating she was and how easy it was to work with her. She captured a wide range of photos- posed, as well as candids and was so accommodating of requests. She was timely, responsive and so sweet! We loved that the photos were available on a website where you can view them, order photos (very very good quality ones) easily, or download them. Her photography skills are unrivaled and she was our first and easiest wedding decision.
Stephanie is the absolute best!!! We have been married 10 months and people still rave about her photos. Stephanie's creative eye turns each photo into a stunning work of art that not only catches the visuals but the true feeling of the event. She is also a joy to work with. She is friendly, responsive, professional, and most importantly, passionate about her work. I didn't think engagement photos were my thing. She had a million tricks up her sleeve that put me at ease and made the photos flow naturally. She did the same with our wedding photos. I can go on and on about how great she is, but photo blog and the pictures speak for themselves. Here's a link to our wedding. You will feel like you were there when you are done scrolling, and without a doubt will want to hire her. http://www.stephaniedeeblog.com/2015/10/13/annapolis-maritime-wedding/
I cannot recommend Stephanie Dee Photography highly enough. Neither my husband nor I are big fans of being in front of the camera, but we felt completely at ease with Stephanie. She has a true talent for capturing both the little details and the whole spirit of the day. It was such a pleasure to work with her throughout the entire planning process - she's incredibly responsive, made excellent recommendations, and is just so insanely talented -seriously, the photos are gorgeous.
If she's available for your date, book her.
We honestly can't recommend Stephanie enough. We knew, based on our engagement shoot, that our pictures would be beautiful, but they were beyond our expectations. Stephanie is also very responsive during the planning process and wonderful to work with on the Wedding Day - even among all the stress and chaos, she kept things light, wrangled relatives, and managed to get every single shot we wanted (and more)! Book her immediately and you will be so happy with the planning process and photos!! Our family and friends insist that our photos are the most gorgeous they've ever seen!
The process of finding a wedding photographer is a huge deal, considering they are there with you throughout your entire wedding day. However, picking Stephanie to capture our big day was the easiest choice we made. Stephanie is an incredibly talented photographer, and an even more amazing person. Throughout the entire process, she was responsive, professional, and truly made me feel like I was more than a client, but instead a friend. The way she handles everything so calmly and in such a caring way was a lifesaver throughout the entire planning process.
I chose Stephanie after meeting her in person and without my fiance getting to meet her in advance. This made me nervous at first as my fiance is not as comfortable in front of the camera, but she was able to make him comfortable pretty much right away at our engagement shoot (included in every package). He walked away from the shoot loving her just as much as I did!
During the duration of the planning process, Stephanie always responded quickly and was always knowledgeable and helpful with the detailed answers I wanted; no awful one-word answers here! And in the weeks leading up to the wedding, she was a vital part of helping me understand what the day was going to look like, all while leaving a lot of options available to us. By the wedding day, it was so nice to feel like we had a friend coming and spending the day with us instead of some photographer we barely knew. The time she spent with us beforehand truly made our day that much more special. While we are currently waiting on the full gallery, the photos we have seen so far are beautiful and they capture the joy of our wedding day better than I could have ever imagined. Stephanie was such a blessing to have on our big day and if she is available for your date, I highly recommend booking her before you lose your chance!! Thanks so much for everything, Steph!
My experience with Steph was exceptional. Her kindness, grace, and thoughtfulness made for an excellent wedding day and an even better friendship. I will recommend her to any bride.
She was absolutely in control the entire time on our big day and she graciously guided us through every pose and plan.
Getting to know her before the big day truly helped ease my nerves and made it even better. I spent the last few days before the wedding looking forward to seeing Steph again because that's just how sweet she is as a person.
Stephanie is everything you could ever want in a wedding photographer. She was professional from the start, very responsive, and so on her game from when we contacted her about a year before our wedding to now, 6 months after the big day and she still checks in to wish us our first happy new year as a married couple. Having her there on our special day felt like having a new great friend celebrate with us- and she has given us the amazing gift of beautiful, tangible memories from our wedding day. Our pictures turned out beautifully and we never had to worry about a thing- she booked a great second shooter to help out, planned all the photos and locations (we got married at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens) perfectly, and made a fairly gray day look sunny and clear in her pictures. I just can't say enough good things about her. She was the best wedding decision we made. Book her and you'll see!
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