Hey, I'm Stephany


The photographer behind the camera

 

Smiling woman sitting outdoors holding a DSLR camera, wearing a green shirt and jeans, with trees in the background.
Black Zia sun symbol with heart center, New Mexico inspired geometric cross design on white background.

 

a few facts & favorites . . .

 

Black and white illustration of a soccer ball resting on grass inside a circle with stars, perfect for sports logos.
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Sports

 

 

PEncil artwork

I played many sports throughout my life but played soccer for 20+ years.

 

I'm a self taught fine artist, specializing in pencil.

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Black and white sketch of a gaming controller and headphones inside a circle with stars.

Favorite games

 

 

Reading

 

 

I'm a casual gamer. My favorites are Mass Effect and Bioshock. 

I love reading Japanese light novels. 

 

 

I’m married to my high school sweetheart

 

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we met at 16 and have been side by side ever since. We both went to the University of   New Mexico. Go Lobos! He’s a big sports guy, so there’s almost always a game on in the background.




We have one son, Grayson. Our life right now looks like a lot of Minecraft, time at the pool, cheering him on at the next sport he's playing, and figuring out whatever backyard water system he’s currently engineering.

A series of black and white candid photos showing joyful expressions and warm embraces between two people.
A black and white series of candid playful moments between a parent and child on a couch.
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Our 3 kitties

A dilute tortoiseshell cat with golden eyes sits inside a bright green bowl, looking up curiously at the camera.

 

Axwell

Named after: A DJ

 

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Mochi

Named after: A Japanese dessert

 

A tabby cat with bright yellow-green eyes looks up curiously from inside a vibrant green bowl.

 

Mira

Named after: An anime character

 

Why photography?

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I’m a sixth-generation New Mexican, with roots in Northern New Mexico. My family’s history here goes back to the 1800s, and growing up, legacy was never just a concept, it was something I could see and feel.  


I remember standing in my grandfather's office, looking at these massive panoramic rodeo photographs covering the walls. They weren’t just photos, they felt like pieces of history you could step into. Like proof that these moments mattered.



I think that’s where it started for me. Because now, when I photograph a wedding, I’m not just thinking about how it looks in the moment. I’m thinking about how it will feel to come back to these photos.


A snowy winter scene of bare trees and buildings along a residential street on a foggy day.
Vintage black and white panoramic photos displayed in frames on a wood-paneled wall above a folded flag in a case.
A photographer lies on a rocky cliff edge taking photos of the scenic mountain landscape below.
A collection of candid black and white wedding moments shows couples sharing intimate gestures during their special day.
Professional photography studio setup with multiple lights, reflectors, and equipment arranged for a photo session.
Professional photographers capturing stunning desert landscape photos during golden hour lighting.
Behind-the-scenes photo shoot in progress with photographers and model posing on desert terrain.

Behind the Scenes: A little bit of what it looks like from my side of the camera.

 

How i started

 

Black and white photo of a woman in a polka dot dress holding a camera at an outdoor evening event.
Black Zia sun symbol with heart center, New Mexico inspired geometric cross design on white background.

This photo was taken at the very first wedding I ever photographed in 2017.


It was incredibly hot. The mosquitoes were relentless, and because I wore a dress, I left covered in bites. I was sweaty, itchy, and completely stuck in my own head, trying to remember everything I was supposed to photograph. Needless to say... my RBF was making a guest appearance. (Some things never change.)


So why would anyone photograph another wedding after a day like that?


Because I couldn't stop thinking about the people.

Not just the amazing couple, but their families too. They welcomed me into their home as if I had known them for years.


I wasn't even the lead photographer. Not even the second. I was simply there as an assistant. I carried bags, held reflectors, adjusted lights, and photograph whenever my mentor didn’t need an extra hand.


That day taught me something I'll never forget: weddings aren't about perfect timelines or pretty details. They're about people. And that's what made me want to come back the next weekend... and the next... and eventually build a career around them.