Stefanie Thomas Photography

06/18/2024

I love photographing my sweet friend, Asphalt Canvas Custom Art LLC, but I really love seeing the photos attached to her thoughtful posts even more!

I’m challenging you to ask someone a genuine question about their life today.

This happened to me in a coffee shop, yesterday. A complete stranger, making my cuppa coffee, actually asked about my day…and then cared about my answer.

This is becoming increasingly rare.

I hope I can make someone feel valued in this way. It’s part of the reason I started the .

How many conversations have you had recently, where you talked about yourself, your plans, your hopes, your trips, your family, your failures —— you you you. That person listening did you a moral favor. They cared about you as a human.

Pay it forward by asking more questions in your next conversation. 🤍

📷 Stefanie Thomas Photography

06/17/2024

I know the thought of a summer photoshoot might sound like a nightmare. Coordinating everyone’s outfits, fixing your hair, doing your makeup, and hoping everyone cooperates? IN THIS HEAT?? But hear me out- what if you save that for the fall and opt for the lifestyle vibe?! Summer is the perfect time for laid back sessions and capturing the true spirit of your family! Let’s play in the creek, your pool, even on your boat!

06/16/2024

Just thinking about how lucky I am to create memories for you guys and your sweet families.

06/07/2024

🗣️Hey!! Let go of the idea that your photos need to look like a Sears catalog-everyone smiling at the camera and hair perfectly placed - and I promise that in even two years, you’ll look back and remember a feeling that you wouldn’t otherwise get.

We’d already rescheduled my sister’s maternity session because of storms, but it still ended up raining on reschedule day. We decided to just shoot at her house; I’m OBSESSED. There’s magic to be made in the moments you often overlook, but that’s where I come in! Shoot me a message if you wanna capture those feelings!

06/04/2024

Another senior session I enjoyed, but this time for a baby cousin whose birth I remember. Now, on a somewhat unrelated note- who has good eye cream recs👀🤣

06/02/2024

A lil’ Senior Sunday appreciation post for two of my seniors whose shoots were really fun for me🌷🌸 Wishing all of my Class of 2024 kiddos an amazing summer before you start that next chapter!!

05/10/2023

Did you know I make sure to snag at least one proper headshot at senior sessions? Moving into the workforce often means needing a legitimate portrait for sites like LinkedIn or even college sites!

05/10/2023

It's been a LONG while since I've updated, but I am still busy capturing those authentic family vibes you guys are giving! The Tipping fam was so much fun to work with, and the fact that they all look like models (dogs included) made my job cake!

11/30/2021

Babies and Christmas trees?! YES PLEASE! Newborns always make your home cozy, but the warm lights make it even better!!!!

11/29/2021

Little boys are the SWEETEST! It’s been a year since I’ve seen Baby J, and he has grown SO MUCH! He was just the cutest thing ever and I think it’s pretty visible just how cuddly he is!

11/23/2021

Please enjoy this photo of my pregnant sister trying not to p*e on herself while she laughs🤣 If you’ve ever been pregnant, you know the feeling of laughing past 35 weeks💀

11/22/2021

TL;DR- Peep the fall light and the beautiful family plus doggos!

If we shoot at your house and you have pets, LET THEM IN! Your pets do not annoy me, and I'm a huge animal lover. When I go into people's homes, they apologize profusely when their doggos jump on me. Insider tip: if I could spend our entire hour playing with them instead of working, I would🙃. I love your pets and you should absolutely let them in for a few shots! They aren't here for a long time, and every extra memory you can capture is one you can some day look back on!

11/19/2021

Another amazing family session with another sweet family! These kiddos are getting so big and it shocks me how much they've grown! The Lackeys are always a great vibe and so freaking photogenic!!

11/18/2021

A great joy of mine is photographing those I love. When my bestie told me it was time to take senior photos of her oldest, I couldn't wait because, well, LOOK AT HIM! Kid has the jawline of a Greek god and clearly knows how to model!! We are definitely going to add a spring session for 💩s and 😂s

11/18/2021

I've said it before, but one of the most rewarding parts of my job is this amazing time of year where I'm obsessed with the weather + light, AND I get all these wonderful families coming back to get their fall photos. I get to see how their families have changed and it just makes my job so exciting!

10/22/2021

Kate and Morgan brought their brands together for such a cool project! Together, they made this 64’ Polara what you see here!
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10/21/2021

My goal is ALWAYS to help you see the beauty in the chaos of whatever stage you’re in. Your photos may not look like every Pinterest board you saved, but these moments will look so different in even a YEAR from now. Embrace the messiness because it’s fleeting, but it’s a gift!

05/14/2021

It’s been a few years since I’ve seen the Wright family, but they’re still just as photogenic as they’ve ever been!