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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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Crescent Court Hotel in downtown Dallas

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The Venue There is no doubt that the Hotel Crescent Court in Dallas is quintessentially Texan. After their $30 million remodel to the uptown hotel, it’s a true sight to see. A wedding at this luxurious hotel is for those searching for elegance, sophistication, and warm hospitality. Both the venue spaces and their dining experience […]

Phipps Conservatory Pissburgh Wedding

Weddings

Phipps Conservatory, Pittsburgh | Sarah + Ricardo

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 […]

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SESSION LOCATIONS
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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! 
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