The Wedding Experience

My editing style is timeless, true-to-life, and natural. I focus on preserving the genuine colors and emotions of your wedding day—no heavy filters or trendy edits that might feel dated years from now.

You can expect warm tones, clean whites, and true-to-color skin tones that reflect the beauty of your venue, your details, and your love story exactly as it unfolded. My goal is to create images that feel authentic and classic, so when you look back on your photos years from now, they still feel just as beautiful and meaningful.

I also balance my coverage with a blend of candid documentary moments and gently guided portraits, giving you a gallery full of both emotional storytelling and stunning editorial-inspired images.

My shooting style is a blend of documentary and editorial approaches—focused on capturing your day authentically and naturally while also providing gentle guidance when needed for those beautifully composed portraits.

Throughout most of your wedding day, I take a documentary-style approach, allowing moments to unfold naturally and capturing the real emotions, candid laughs, and genuine connections as they happen.

When it comes time for portraits, family formals, and wedding party photos, I’ll step in with light direction and natural prompts to help you feel comfortable and confident, creating timeless, polished images that still feel true to who you are.

My goal is to make the entire experience feel effortless and fun, so you can be fully present and enjoy every moment of your day while I tell your story through my lens.

Most couples book me 12 to 18 months in advance to secure their date, especially for popular spring and fall weekends. I only take a limited number of weddings each year to ensure every couple receives the best experience, so the earlier you book, the better!

That said, if your wedding is sooner—don’t hesitate to reach out. If I’m available, I’d love to chat!

My typical turnaround time for wedding galleries is 8 to 12 weeks, depending on the season. During peak wedding months, it may take a little longer, but I always keep my couples updated throughout the process.

To hold you over, I deliver a sneak peek gallery the very next day so you can relive some of those incredible moments right away and share them with family and friends.

I always encourage my couples to reach out if they have any questions or want a status update—I'm here for you every step of the way!

No, absolutely not. When you book with Stephanie Grooms Artistry, you’re booking me—the person you meet, plan with and trust to capture your wedding day. I do not outsource to other photographers or send associate shooters in my place.

It’s incredibly important to me to build a relationship with my couples from the moment you book through every step of the planning process. By the time your wedding day arrives, we’ll feel like old friends, and that connection is what allows me to capture your story authentically and naturally.

You deserve to know exactly who will be by your side on your wedding day—and that will always be me.

Yes! I carry full liability insurance with high coverage, and I’m happy to provide a Certificate of Insurance (COI) to your venue if needed.

Many venues require this from your photographer, so just let me know and I’ll make sure they have everything they need well in advance of your wedding day.

On average, my couples receive 400 to 600 edited images in their final wedding gallery. However, the total number can vary based on factors like your guest count, the size of your wedding party, the amount of coverage booked, and your wedding day timeline.

My priority is always quality over quantity—capturing every meaningful moment, big and small, so you have a complete story of your day to look back on for years to come.