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I'm steph, have we met?

Hi! I’m Steph and I like to make art with new people. If you like photos and also happen to be people, we’re going to get along smashingly.

Wedding photography shouldn’t be a Facebook wall full of congratulations or your most liked photo on Instagram (but I mean, who are we kidding you’re getting married, you deserve it).

Real wedding photography is capturing authentic: 

I BELIEVE IN big laughs AND BIGger DREAMS.

When I’m not behind a camera lens my time is best spent with my three cutie pie kiddos and my poodle. They drive me to get creative with my art, erase complacency, and put on my best impression of an absolute perfectionist with everything that I do.

 

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My influences like Henri Cartier-Bresson, Richard Avedon, and Annie Liebovitz taught me how to capture micro-bits of life, flickers of fate, and glimpses of eternal happiness without asking anybody to say “cheese”. 


We can have a good ole’ business email or sit down and break bread with a glass of wine. I’m a professional but also a human. I’d love to get to know you, your person, and your love story.

Photography, much like motherhood, doesn’t have a one-size-fits-all approach.

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laughs (without snot)

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bad dance moves

cake facials

emotional moments

joy

hecklers

love

romantic gazes

tipsy grandparents

secret handshakes

family

So let's chat.

the office + Schitts creek

chocolate  croissants

carmel macchiato

anthropologie

paris. duh.

01. favorite tv show

02. guilty pleasure

05. starbucks order

instagram

netflix binges

making photoshoots actually fun

07. when i'm not working

06. place to shop

08. superpower

04. platform of choice

03. fave city

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the bachelor

shoes! so many

paris. duh.

01. favorite tv show

02. guilty pleasure

instagram

04. platform of choice

03. fave city

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flat white

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yoga time!

05. starbucks order

06. place to shop

image style, obvs.

08. super power

07. when i'm not working

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WORKING WITH steph

You don't want your photos to feel stiff, dull, overly posed, awkward, or lifeless. When you work with Stephanie Wood Photography, you don't have to worry about

about any of that. Through an intentional process and expert artistic skill, she will guide you through authentic poses full of energy and life. All you have to do is show up, and let her handle the rest.

Who has time for small talk, am I right? So the first step is to schedule a consultation either via video chat or over your fave bevie at my swanky downtown Bloomington studio. We'll dive right in and get to the good stuff. I want to learn what makes your love story the best one yet!

CONSULTATION

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This is where you lock in your date! There's no time to lose, so after the consultation I'll send over your agreement and we can get this proverbial ball rolling. You'll be on your way to gorgeous photos in no time! 

the booking

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Let the fun begin! We'll hang, we'll take some pictures, and we'll laugh a TON! Most importantly, your relationship will be at an all-time high after your engagement session. If you don't fall more deeply in love, I haven't done my job right. 

engagement session

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It's here! The day has finally arrived and it is going to be the best. day. of your life! We've taken care of all the planning, you've been well-trained in your posing skills, and you've got those vows ready to go. Now all you have to do is show up and enjoy. Soak it all in and let me take care of your memories as if they were my own. 

wedding day!!!!!!

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Your wedding photos are all you have left to remember this day you've worked so hard to bring to life. You shouldn't just be sent over a gallery link and a farewell. We will re-live your day together at my studio on the big screen. Because your love story doesn't end after the wedding is over. In fact, it's just the beginning.. 

the big reveal

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how it works

"i was blown away by the final images, and love the mix of emotions captured." 

- ali preston

lets collaborate

Schedule a consult

Like what you see? Send me a note and we'll connect! My only guarantee is that you'll love it.

Those epic photos you see from fantastic places around the globe? Yeah, those can be yours.

Because my family is so important to me, I'm able to capture yours as though I'm a part of it.

I like work / life balance

Is there anything better than that warm, heavenly aroma of a quaint little cafe?

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i'm inspired by travel

I LOVE COFFEE SHOPS

IF WE'RE GOING TO WORK TOGETHER

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THINGS YOU SHOULD PROBABLY KNOW

And mine. Mutual respect goes a long way, and I respect the heck out of you.

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I value your time

"Stephanie truly is the best."

from jorie:

She’s more than just our photographer. She’s a friend, my confidant, my wedding expert, and truly the best person to have on your wedding team. She’s organized and great at what she does."

"To say our wedding day was pure magic is an understatement."

from erin:

Stephanie made me and my husband feel so at ease. I highly recommend her to anyone who wants amazing photos but also an amazing experience of just working with her.

"STEPHANIE WOOD IS
NOT ONLY THE BEST PHOTOGRAPHER WE
 COULD HAVE HAD,

from karla:

but she is beyond amazing with such a caring, loving, and fun soul. You can't go wrong working with her!"

For this reason, I don't work with just anyone - and neither should you. 

Let's connect and see if we're the perfect fit! Fill out the contact form and I'll be in touch faster than you could even imagine. 

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your story begins here

For this reason, I don't work with just anyone - and neither should you. 

Let's connect and see if we're the perfect fit! Fill out the contact form and I'll be in touch faster than you could even imagine. 

I know the importance of good photography, but even more important is the relationship you have with your photographer.

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