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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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Love often arrives unexpectedly. For Marzenna and Jeff, it happened through a match on eHarmony. This year, that match led to a beautiful Azle TX wedding at Stoney Ridge Villa! As a Dallas wedding photographer, it was my pleasure to capture their beautiful day. Let’s dive into this love story in more detail! A Good […]

Couple hugging during engagement session at Mandalay Canal Walk at Las Colinas, TX

Engagement Sessions

Mandalay Canal in Irving TX | Kat + Mike Engagement

Mandalay Canal in Irving TX gives all the romance of Venice right here in the DFW area. A moody sunset walk along the canal is the perfect opportunity for engagements, and this location certainly suited travel aficionados Kat and Mike! Check out their photos and learn a little about their love story below!  Love and […]

Bride sitting on chair looking across room laughing

Wedding Tips

What Are Bridal Portraits? 6 Reasons to Consider Them

Have you been hearing a lot about Bridal Portraits and Bridal Sessions lately? Wondering if it could be a good option for you? Let’s talk about it! What are Bridal Portraits? What is a Bridal Session? First, let’s dive into what a bridal session is! A bridal portrait session is a photography session that focuses […]

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!)