Stephanie Marie Photography & Design

Best of Weddings (4x)

Wisconson, Midwest, Illinois, Minnesota, Chicago, Worldwide

About this vendor

There’s nothing that moves me more than seeing couples that are truly, intensely in love. My aim is to tell the story of your love and happiness through images that are timeless and intentional.I believe in storytelling through details and emotional portraits, as well as finding those quiet, private moments in the midst of the celebration. Wedding coverage starting at $3,150 for a 4 hour collection. On average my couples spend $5,500. Does this sound like what you’re looking for? If so, I think we’re going to be fast friends! I hope to have the honor of documenting your wedding and can’t wait to hear your story!

Details

Business Attributes

Woman-owned Business

Destination Weddings

Destination Wedding Packages

Photo Shoot Types

Bridal Portraits
Day After Session
Engagement
Trash The Dress

Photo & Video

Digital Files
Online Proofing
Photo
Printed Enlargements
Same-Day Edits
Second Shooter Available

Photo & Video Styles

Artistic
Classic
Documentary
Dramatic
Lifestyle
Modern

Wedding Activities

Getting Engaged
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Wedding
After Party

Awards and Affiliations

5

out of 5.0

44 reviews

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9/17/2022 • Tori F

Stephanie is AMAZING! My husband and I are both shy and struggle taking photos, but Stephanie made us feel so comfortable ! We loved our engagement photos, but loved our wedding photos even more! She is timely, great with communication, and very attentive. She makes great suggestions to make things run more smoothly. She made us a great schedule for our wedding day and photos went so smoothly, we even finished ahead of schedule! I would happily recommend her to anyone looking for a GREAT photographer!

6/29/2022 • Juhi J

Stephanie was absolutely wonderful to work with, really made us feel comfortable and the pictures turned out GORGEOUS. She really helps provide direction, has amazing ideas for shots and is really talented in capturing the essence of the moment! We cannot recommend her more!

12/27/2021 • Marisa T

Stephanie is an amazing photographer! We are having her for our wedding photographer and so far have just done our engagement pictures. I do not consider myself a photogenic person nor am I usually a fan of how I look in pictures, but Stephanie worked wonders and I was completely shocked how well our engagement pictures turned out. They all looked amazing and she truly captured the best of us as a couple.

11/13/2021 • Quinn A

We cannot say enough about how great Stephanie is to work with and how remarkable she is! Book now! We’ve been working with Stephanie since Oct 2019, when she drove over an hour to help shoot our proposal photos - which turned out incredible! She helped me pick the perfect spot to propose that was beautiful and private. She also met up with us the very next day for engagement photos, which were shot and edited perfectly to capture the beautiful autumn day. From there, we knew we had to make sure she was the photographer for our wedding. We had to postpone our 2020 wedding, but Stephanie was very accommodating in working with us to find a new date in 2021 with no hassle. Finally our big day approached, and Stephanie was such a great friend and resource during the months and weeks leading up to the wedding, and somehow even more so on the day itself. She was thorough in her planning, and was very amenable to all of our requests. She was a professional through and through, and many of our friends and family commented on how great she was to work with. On the day of the wedding she helped coordinate where everyone was supposed to be, which wasn’t easy with our large wedding party and family. She went above and beyond the role of a photographer on many occasions, including helping the bride with nerves and making sure she stayed hydrated and well fed while getting ready. One groomsmen also even left his own feedback for Stephanie on Facebook because he was so impressed! She also brought a second photographer who was very talented, making clear that Stephanie is thorough in her hiring too. As if this all wasn’t enough, her talent in photography is astounding! She captures and edits truly beautiful photos and really captures the essence of the emotions on such an important day. She was efficient in getting us sneak peeks shortly afterwards and we got the full album in short order. The photos were bright, colorful, and truly captured the fun and joyful day. It was also very easy to see and manage the photos through an online portal. We could not say enough about Stephanie and her team and how vital she was to our wedding day! The are many wedding photographers out there, but none quite like Stephanie. We are so grateful that we found her!!

11/04/2021 • Nicole B

Stephanie went above and beyond in capturing our wedding day. She was an excellent communicator upon booking and answered all our questions. She listened to what we wanted and even helped us form a day-of schedule to make sure everything ran smoothly. On wedding day, she arrived right on time and did an excellent job, from showcasing our small details to capturing the genuine emotion of the first look. She kept us on schedule the whole day and was efficient in capturing group shots like the bridal party and family photos. She was all around a positive energy on wedding day. Not to mention, we got both our sneak peaks and full gallery way ahead of schedule. The pictures turned out amazing an we couldn't be happier. We can't recommend Stephanie enough!

10/25/2021 • Andi L

Stephanie was a pleasure to work with. Our wedding photos are something we will cherish forever thanks to her. She was timely and professional throughout the wedding planning process. She got our sneak peek of photos back within 2 days of our wedding which was AMAZING! I can not recommend Stephanie enough for your wedding photographer!

8/20/2021 • Kelsey & Collin K

We are so happy that we hired Stephanie for our engagement/wedding photography! She did a great job capturing all our special moments and the pictures are absolutely beautiful. She was easy to work with and had the sneak peeks and final galleries ready for us very quickly. The only comment we would make is that she doesn’t do much to pose her subjects. This is great because our pictures were very natural and we both felt comfortable during the shoots, but I think it would’ve been helpful if we had a family member around to comment on posture/positioning and adjust clothing/hair. She has a great eye for backdrop and chose some beautiful locations which made for great pictures in our engagement and wedding photos. Thank you so much Stephanie, we are so impressed with your skills and so glad we chose you to make this special time in our lives timeless!

6/10/2021 • Lauren S

Stephanie is absolutely incredible!! I highly recommend her to any couple looking for an overall amazing experience. From the beginning, Stephanie was very organized, responded to emails quickly, and worked with us so well. She made suggestions that helped us plan and a schedule that allowed the day to run so smoothly. Not to mention she was extremely patient and positive throughout the entire time working with her. The pictures we have received so far are unbelievable. They everything I wanted from our wedding day photos and more. Our bridal party commented numerous times what a great job Stephanie did working with us and being so kind and efficient. She is the best out there and we cannot thank her enough for a great experience and photos that we will cherish forever.

4/27/2021 • Shelby H

Stephanie is the best photographer I could have asked for on my wedding day and for my engagement photos! She is extremely nice, she worked my husband and I in for an engagement photo shoot when she was extremely pregnant! She takes amazing angled shots and pays attention to details. I absolutely love all of the photos and will cherish them forever. Cannot thank her enough and cannot praise her enough! Thank you Stephanie!

10/22/2020 • Emma W

She is the absolute BEST!! My husband and I had to cancel our wedding due to COVID, and ended up eloping. Stephanie was there for us and was instrumental in helping us figure out our game plan of what to do. I'm so happy we decided to keep our scheduled date to do pictures. She did a phenomenal job. She helped us feel relaxed and comfortable during the shoot and it shows!! I can't say enough about her, she's the bomb.com!

8/13/2020 • Eugene R

I recommend everything. She has so much great fun energy and is the sweetest thing. Not only is she the greatest person and finds way to take fun and creative photos but her photos turn out amazing!!! The part of it all is my wife loved her and is so happy with how everything came together! I highly recommend Stephanie to anyone and everyone. 🙂 PS- speaking of my wife, she was so impressed she wrote an entire blog post raving about Stephanie. Read it here: https://hiimannamarie.com/2020/08/04/milwaukee-wedding-vendor-review-stephanie-marie-photography/

8/12/2020 • Trisha N

I give Stephanie my highest recommendation as a photographer! She hung in with me during the pandemic and masterly managed all the changes that took place along the way. I was very impressed with the timeline Stephanie put together and how well she adhered to the timeline on the wedding day. She was very professional and helped keep the pictures moving smoothly. My husband and I were very happy we went with Stephanie as our photographer!

7/17/2020 • Zamira A

Stephanie captured our engagement and wedding pictures. She makes everything so easy. Our pictures turned out AMAZING! She was so great and accommodating with all of our requests. She was so helpful when we had to change our wedding date due to covid. She also got us in touch with a videographer whom we loved! We honestly can't thank Stephanie enough. I will forever recommend her to my family and friends.

12/29/2019 • Olivia G

Stephanie was amazing to work with and I am so glad we hired her as our wedding photographer!! She was so accommodating in scheduling and always easy to communicate with. She went along with all of my husbands and my goofy requests and awkwardness. I never feel like I am photogenic, but she made me feel so beautiful in our wedding photos!! She is so sweet and caring, and she worked so hard to make sure we could get all the photos we wanted. She also was super helpful in coming up with a timeline for our wedding day. Stephanie's work is absolutely beautiful! She also gave us a sneak peak the next day after our wedding which I loved. She even made sure our family shots were available in time to order prints for our parents & grandparents before Christmas. I would highly recommend Stephanie!!

12/17/2019 • Rachel H

We worked with an associate Haley for our engagement pictures. She was very understanding of our ever changing schedule and was able to fit us in during a busy holiday time. She made us feel very comfortable during our session and we are very excited to have her capture our upcoming wedding.

10/30/2019 • Quinn A

Look no further for your wedding photographer! As the (future) groom, I had little idea what went into picking a great photographer for our wedding. Thankfully my fiance does, and after one phone call with Stephanie we were already pumped to work with her. She gave us a great sense of what we could expect, while being transparent and forward. We booked her for the wedding the same night. I reached out to Stephanie on the side to see if she could also shoot our proposal (yes - we booked our photographer before we were officially engaged.) and thankfully she was available! She made my life way easier, not only being accommodating with her time, but also helping me nail down the perfect spot to pop the big question. On top of it all, she captured the moment perfectly! The photos looked so natural and beautiful; we couldn't have been happier. The very next day we met up with Stephanie for our engagement photo session, which went just as well. We had zero idea where we might go to take our photos or what to wear, and were feeling a little stressed. Stephanie sent over 3-4 great ideas, and also some helpful tips for picking outfits. Yet again, her recommendation and advice was spot on - the location was beautiful. We were running a bit late, but thankfully Stephanie got there early to scope it out. The place we were originally going to go was packed with people, so she pulled an audible and found us a place just as beautiful and basically private. We are so grateful for her flexibility & creativity! Stephanie has not only been a great photographer, but also a pool of wisdom and a joy to be around. We've had so much fun, and can't wait to work with her again on our wedding day!

10/29/2019 • Tony M

We just celebrated our first wedding anniversary and a whole year later I am just as wowed as the first time I viewed our gallery! Our photos are timeless and beautiful. Stephanie is wonderful and a great companion on your wedding day. Booking with Stephanie will be the best choice you make in your planning process - I promise!

9/28/2019 • Megan L

Stephanie is amazing at what she does! She was so easy to work with and is very organized. Everyone at our wedding was also very impressed with her. I highly recommend using her as your photographer!

9/11/2019 • Samantha D

My husband and I loved having Stephanie as our photographer for our engagement pictures and for our wedding pictures. She did an amazing job! She was always available to talk and made sure that we kept to the wedding timeline. She listened to all of our concerns and helped form a timeline. Our pictures truly captured the excitement and happiness of the day!

8/12/2019 • Juhi J

Stephanie was absolutely wonderful to work with, easy to be around and gave us directions and suggestions throughout our session! Our engagement photos turned out amazing and we are so happy with her!

7/03/2019 • Joseph N

I would highly recommend Stephanie to anyone that is getting married, and in search of a passionate artist who is also flexible, dedicated, and generous. My wife and I loved every moment we spent with her, and the experience has been nothing short of breath-taking

6/10/2019 • Anna M

Please review my official post-wedding review here: https://hiimannamarie.com/2020/08/04/milwaukee-wedding-vendor-review-stephanie-marie-photography/ -- Pre-wedding review: Just had my engagement photos with Stephanie and got my sneak peek gallery and literally was crying in the Grafton Fiddleheads (lol!!). She captured our love so beautifully. We had planned on getting sunset lighting but it was a little hazy, but Stephanie embraced the weather. She provided lots of angles and ideas for poses. We never felt stiff or uncomfortable. CANNOT WAIT to see the rest of my engagement photos and also continue the process. :) Thank you, Stephanie. So thrilled and we've barely even gotten started.

11/13/2018 • Britni S

Stephanie has been seriously great to work with! I’m so happy we found her! Professional, on time, happy, upbeat, etc. We just got done with our engagement session last week Wednesday night and we just love our pictures! She had our entire album up by today (5 days!). There are SO many to pick from! It will be hard to choose just one or two for our save the dates. Stephanie has also been great with my many emails about date changes due to weather and was helpful with outfits for our collection! I’m so excited for our wedding next summer — couldn’t be more happy to have Stephanie be our photographer ☺️📷

10/23/2018 • Caitlyn S

I HIGHLY recommend Stephanie for all of your engagement/wedding photography needs! We just had our engagement session with Stephanie this past weekend. Before our session she scouted the area that we were hoping to shoot at to ensure that there was a cafe nearby since we wanted to do some pictures at one. At first we were pretty shy and clueless since we had never had professional pictures done together, but Stephanie helped ease the process and it didn’t take long for us to feel very comfortable with her. Stephanie is very personable and easy to work with, and she truly wants you to get the best quality pictures possible. Not only did she endure the cold and wind through our entire session, but she gave us a full 90 minute session with multiple different locations even though our package included a 45 minute session. She even had a sneak peek ready for us to view that night, and we are absolutely in love with our pictures! Her style is exactly what I was looking for in a photographer, and she truly brought my vision to life in our pictures. I cannot wait for Stephanie to capture our big day! I’m positive that she will exceed my expectations and give us the best pictures possible of the best day of our lives! ❤️

10/10/2018 • Drake N

Stephanie is both highly skilled and professional. Her years of experience and passion show in her photography. Definitely would recommend!

10/10/2018 • Jeffrey V

Stephanie is professional, helpful, quick, and above all Good! I had some work done by her, and when I went to meet her she was very helpful in directing me (I am in no way a professional model) and when I got the photos back I was pleasantly supprised at how good I looked. I would recomend her highly!

10/02/2018 • Tanya F

So happy with my wedding photos! Steph has been a dream to work with. She was super organized and so professional. My photographs were delivered well within the time frame she provided and they really are beautiful. I can't wait to get them framed!!

10/02/2018 • Jenna D

Stephanie was so much fun to work with. We got our pictures done as a gift for my birthday and we had a great time. She let us pick the location so it was very convenient for us, she was already there when we got there and had everything planned out. The weather didn't turn out to be very nice but she still got a few good pictures and even let us reschedule for next week so we could get a few more. We had a lot of fun with her and our pictures turned out amazing! I'm definitely going to recommend her to friends and family.

10/02/2018 • Tyler O

Very professional and arrived early to scout out good locations for photos in the area. Has a strong understanding of photography and it shows through the quality of the photos. I would recommend her to other friends and family looking for professionally done pictures.

9/30/2018 • Cassandra M

I would definitely recommend Stephanie for your upcoming wedding! She was super easy to work with, very friendly and quick to respond to any questions I had throughout the planning process. My pictures turned out beautiful and I received my entire collection well within the promised time. I know you will be super happy with your experience as well!

9/24/2018 • Stephanie S

We are so grateful to have chosen Stephanie as our wedding photographer! She made us feel so comfortable during our engagement session & she's already begun to work with us on our wedding timeline & invitations. She has so much talent to offer & she's a pleasure to work with. We love how helpful & responsive she has been when we've had questions. Very timely & professional! Would definitely recommend!!

8/14/2018 • Lauren S

Stephanie was amazing at capturing our wedding! I can’t say enough good things about the experience spending our special day with her! I got so many great comments from the bridal party about working with her. She got us sneak peak photos the night of the wedding that look gorgeous! During the planning process she was very responsive to emails. I totally recommend working with her! I can’t wait to see the rest of our photos!

7/17/2018 • Suzy B

Stephanie is a true delight to work with. She made the entire experience easy, comfortable, and entirely stress-free (even when we asked her to photograph our rambunctious pup). She has been an absolute pleasure to work with from the start, and is punctual, responsive, and all-around professional. We can’t wait to have her help capture our special day!!

7/08/2018 • Emily C

Stephanie was such a joy to work with!! She showed up on time, was super positive and high energy and also very organized. She made sure I got all of the pictures we wanted ♥ I would recommend her to EVERYONE!! :) Thank you so much for taking the most beautiful pictures!!!!!!

10/26/2017 • Cameron K

I was under a time-crunch and needed some quick professional headshots taken for the program of an upcoming event. Stephanie basically opened up her schedule for me at a moment's notice - to meet when it worked for me - and produced high quality shots. Lighting and editing looked great and she even provided the size and file type I needed. Thanks Stephanie!

10/26/2017 • Sherry O

Stephanie is a very good photographer. She puts her heart and soul in her job. I would highly recommend.

10/26/2017 • Natalie B

I had the pleasure of having Stephanie take my engagement and family photos in the last few years. What stood out to me was how relaxed and fun she made each shoot. While also being very professional, well dressed and personal. She’s very good at coordinating outfits and finding the perfect location for the best shot!

10/23/2017 • Jeannie K

I've seen Stephanie's awesome photography. She has different ideas so no shoot is ever the same. Creative and inspiring.

10/23/2017 • Amanda B

Stephanie is such a great photographer!! Her passion, dedication and love for what she does truly shows in each and every moment she captures. I got married last June and my photographer sent us our pictures which weren't edited (or hardly at all) and when I was talking to Steph in tears she took it upon herself to edited some of my pictures and give me back some of those precious moments of my one and only wedding day. She is such a great person and such a great photographer, I would recommend her to anyone and everyone! I can't wait to book her for our future photography needs! :)

10/17/2017 • Sara K

Stephanie does amazing work! Very fun and professional with reasonable rates. Will definitely recommend her to my family and friends.

10/17/2017 • Sam O

Stephanie is an absolute GEM! We feel so honored to have had her as our wedding photographer. She is the most timely, hard working, and efficient person I have ever met. Seriously, she made everything go as smoothly as possible and kept us on schedule. Her artistic perspective and talent is like no other. We were absolutely blown away by our photos, it was the best investment we made for our wedding. I could not recommend, encourage, or rave enough about Stephanie. If you want the most memorable photos that you, your family, and friends can treasure for a life time, Stephanie is your photographer! Stephanie was easy to work with and did a fantastic job wrangling our HUGE family together for family photos. She surpassed all of our expectations. I would not change ONE thing about our experience with Stephanie. We can't thank you enough!!

10/16/2017 • Emily V

Stephanie did an amazing job! She was very accommodating and professional. We had so many photos to choose from too! I think it says a lot when your family expresses how good your photographer was on the day of the wedding.

10/16/2017 • Jess A

Stephanie was beyond wonderful! She is very personable and friendly and really great at what she does! You can truly tell that this is her passion just by watching her work. She made our day go by so smoothly and even had extra bobby pins for us throughout the day to catch those stray hairs - avoiding it for the photos! Thank you so much for capturing our day perfectly! Stephanie is an AMAZING artist! Her photography skills are second to none and her easy going personality is (pun intended) the icing on the cake. Our entire wedding party loved her and felt comfortable in front of the camera with her gentle directions and keen eye for detail. Stephanie Marie Photography & Design captured our wedding flawlessly and we would HIGHLY recommend her to anyone with ANY photography needs. I will definitely be contacting her for our anniversary photos next year and any photo needs down the road.

9/07/2017 • Megan K

We absolutely loved Steph! She was so comfortable to work with, knew exactly what we wanted and the photos came back beyond expectations. Was amazing working with this bright young lady, she is very talented and will capture your day perfectly!