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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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Once upon a time, I got to photograph a beautiful wedding at Noor in Pasadena for a vibrant and incredibly loving couple; Paige and Eric.  I worked very closely with them and their family during the wedding process and grew to absolutely adore them.  So when one of their best friends – who happened to […]

bride walking onto a helicopter outside of a hangar with a sunset in the distance while her groom holds her hand leading to grand entrance

Weddings

Hangar 21 Wedding, Fullerton | Maddie + Alfonso

These two lovebirds met back in June of 2014 while performing in a production of “Annie Get Your Gun” together at the Attic Community Theater in Santa Ana.  Insanely enough, Maddie admits that: “Before I even met him, I saw him walk across the room (and this is gonna sound super corny), but I just […]

Malibu Creek State Park engagement

Engagement Sessions

Malibu Creek State Park Engagement | Rachel + Alan

This is amazing Malibu Creek State Park engagement session was definitely a highlight for me. Rachel and Alan’s love story began when they first met back in 2016 during a job interview.  Fun fact: Alan was the one conducting the interview.  Spoiler alert: she got the job!  ;) In Rachel’s words: “We grew close while […]

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!

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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!)