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I'm Stefani! A DFW based wedding photographer, specializing in vibrant and authentic storytelling. Browse the blog for wedding planning tips, venue features, local portrait locations and/or beautiful weddings and engagements around the DFW metroplex and beyond!

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Phipps Conservatory Pissburgh Wedding

latest post:

Now before I share more about Sarah & Ricardo’s Phipps Conservatory wedding I wanted to first take you back to how their story began. I had the great pleasure of meeting Ricardo 9 years ago. Funny enough, we met at the same time & place as my last bride, Sofie. We all went to the […]

Belgium Garden Wedding photographed by Stefani Ciotti

Weddings

Garden Wedding, Den Buiten, Belgium | Sofie + Jeroen

Today’s Belgium garden wedding blog is extra special to me as I have known Sofie for over 9 years now. We met while attending a language school in France and were even roommates for a minute. Over the past 9 years, we have somehow managed to remain very close friends – despite living across the […]

Weddings

The Griffith House, Anaheim | Christina + Matthew

These two first met through mutual friends around 12 years ago and have been dating since Christmas Eve of 2010. Now, after 8+ years of dating, they have officially begun their new chapter as Mr & Mrs! But before we dive into their Griffith House wedding… I wanted to share their proposal story, in their […]

WELCOME TO "YOUR GUIDE TO THE ALTAR" MINI PODCAST!

Real Talk for Real Couples:
Wedding Planning Advice That
Actually Helps (Without the Overwhelm)

You deserve to actually enjoy this season of engagement and wedding planning—not just survive it.

Over the years, I’ve learned a lot—both behind the camera and through my own wedding planning experience—and I wanted to create a space to share some of my biggest tips and pieces of advice with you.

This isn’t a weekly podcast or some big production. It’s just me, sharing a few honest, heartfelt episodes to help you slow down, breathe, and enjoy this season a little more.

Together, we'll go beyond Pinterest boards and seating charts to focus on what really matters: connection, clarity, and creating a celebration that feels like you. Cheers to this exciting season! I hope these help!!

WELCOME TO "YOUR GUIDE TO THE ALTAR" MINI PODCAST!

Real Talk for Real Couples:
Wedding Planning Advice That Actually Helps (Without the Overwhelm)

You deserve to actually enjoy this season of engagement and wedding planning—not just survive it.

Over the years, I’ve learned a lot—both behind the camera and through my own wedding planning experience—and I wanted to create a space to share some of my biggest tips and pieces of advice with you.

This isn’t a weekly podcast or some big production. It’s just me, sharing a few honest, heartfelt episodes to help you slow down, breathe, and enjoy this season a little more.

Together, we'll go beyond Pinterest boards and seating charts to focus on what really matters: connection, clarity, and creating a celebration that feels like you. Cheers to this exciting season! I hope these help!!

THE ULTIMATE GUIDE
TO PORTRAIT
SESSION LOCATIONS
IN DFW

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The Ultimate Guide to
Dallas Photoshoot Locations

Searching for the perfect location for your next portrait session? 
Let me help!  I've compiled 50 of my favorite portrait locations in North Texas into a free guide for you.  Download it below!

And this too!

My FREE
Wedding Planning Tool

Searching for a free and versatile digital wedding planning tool?  One that offers a roadmap from engagement through after the wedding?  One that can be completely customized to you, is accessible from anywhere, by anyone you want, via website or desktop/mobile app? Then this is for you!  Download this free resource below! 
(Instructions included!)