We love Stefy! We hired her over the summer to shoot our engagement photos, and we had such a great experience with her that we booked her for our wedding ~6 months later. Stefy is so kind and professional, and FUN! She is down to earth and friendly and patient. She’s also extremely talented and has a vision for each and every photo. We love her creativity and her presence. It’s so important to find someone you trust and vibe with, and we feel fortunate to have found Stefy. She was by our side throughout our wedding day, helping to ensure that it was the wedding of our dreams and making sure to capture the moments we want to remember forever. She blew our expectations out of the water. Stefy adapted to every twist and turn on our wedding day, dealt graciously with a few difficult personalities, and most importantly, captured the love between me and my now-husband. She doesn’t just take photos – she freezes beautiful moments in time, whether candid or not. We DEFINITELY recommend her and will continue to hire her as we need photographers in the future.

My husband and I were very fortunate to meet Stefy at the Newport Bridal Expo while planning our summer wedding at Glen Manor House in Portsmouth. After viewing Stefy’s incredible work and speaking with her at the show, we knew right away that she was the photographer for us! We were planning a same year wedding, and by a twist of fate, Stefy was able to squeeze us into her busy wedding season schedule.

Our luck continued because Stefy proved to be an amazing professional to work with. We met several times to align on vision and expectations for the day of. We appreciated the multiple package options, which included a custom design album. We loved getting to know Stefy in the months leading up to our wedding.

We began our wedding weekend with a rehearsal brunch, where Stefy captured so many happy moments among family and friends. On the day of, Stefy and her team worked incredibly hard (in hot weather!) throughout the entire day, from getting ready through late night dancing. I cannot tell you how many people commented on how awesome and hard working Stefy was, yet so stealth in moving around the event. Stefy’s coordination and wonderful personality helped make the day go smoothly. She is amazing with guests, wedding party members, kids, and pets!

We absolutely loved the gallery that Stefy created. The photos are truly amazing and represent us and our special weekend. Stefy worked with us closely in designing our album over several consultations until it was perfect.

There is a reason Stefy is an award winning photographer. You will not regret working with Stefy to capture the best moments of your life.

I first met Stefy at the Newport Wedding Expo when I was just starting the planning for my wedding day. I was instantly drawn to her photography. The first picture I saw was one she captured of a bride crying tears of joy with her father. It was incredible the way she caught such a moving & emotional moment that it literally gave me goose bumps. I knew right then & there, she was who I wanted to be our photographer.

Fast forward to our engagement shoot, Stefy made my fiancé and I feel comfortable, made us laugh & most importantly caught who we were as a couple in every picture. She took the time to make sure she captured the pictures we were hoping for and went to all measures to get the perfect shot (even laying on the pier dock to get the silhouette picture just right!).

On our wedding day she shared in the joy of getting ready with us but somehow made it seem like she wasn’t even there but captured the most beautiful photos. I still go through the album and feel like I’m reliving that day over and over from the moment I was getting ready to when I made a singing debut to end the night. Stefy was amazing, her and the crew she had were nothing short of professional, talented and passionate about their work.

I would recommend her over and over again. She truly cared about what we wanted and she did not disappoint. I’m thrilled & thankful for all of her hard work and the opportunity to have her shoot the biggest day of our lives. Stefy, you’re amazing 🌟 keep doing what you do 📸 thank you!!!

Stefy is truly incredible! Beyond talented in her craft. Captured our Wedding on the Aquidneck Sailboat with grace and ease. Thought of everything from wind to lighting, all while suspending herself from ropes and laying on the floor of the boat, to get the best angles. She even captured great shots of our tiny bow wow bearers...a difficult task on a moving sailboat. She's an incredibly gifted artist and we couldn't have been more grateful to have her apart of our day. Very professional in communicating throughout the entire process, in an extremely prompt manor. We could not believe how quickly she completed our photos. We had a preview by 9am the morning after our wedding and the entire gallery was complete shortly after. Do yourself a favor and hire Stefy! It will be the best decision you make...know if was for us :)

Stefy and her team are amazing in every way. She was super helpful leading up to our big day, caught every key moment and did and terrific job editing. She's a joy to work with and we highly recommend her!

Stefy was absolutely incredible from the moment we had our video chat introduction to the delivery of our gorgeous wedding photos. It was obvious quite quickly that Stefy is an incredibly talented photographer. She was so open to discussion about what types of photos we liked and even changed her editing style a bit to fit our needs. I’ve never encountered a photographer so willing to fit a person’s requests. She’s fun, kind, honest, and a great person to be with. Our wedding was amazing with her - she was constantly on top of it and hustled the entire day. Our guests couldn’t stop commenting on how great she was. We even ended up on a yacht to grab some one of a kind shots we will cherish. All of the pictures delivered were incredible!

Before the wedding, Stefy was willing to fit in an engagement shoot. She taught us how to pose so that we were ready for the wedding, provided a little alcohol to help the cause and assured we relaxed and had fun😀. And boy did we have fun! We went up in a helicopter tour above our venue!! How many people get to say that?! That will forever be a story that we tell.

All in all, we couldn’t recommend Stefy more. We can’t wait to use her again for our next big milestone(s). We hope she will continue to be a part of our family!
Stefy was absolutely incredible from the moment we had our video chat introduction to the delivery of our gorgeous wedding photos. It was obvious quite quickly that Stefy is an incredibly talented photographer. She was so open to discussion about what types of photos we liked and even changed her editing style a bit to fit our needs. I’ve never encountered a photographer so willing to fit a person’s requests. She’s fun, kind, honest, and a great person to be with. Our wedding was amazing with her - she was constantly on top of it and hustled the entire day. Our guests couldn’t stop commenting on how great she was. We even ended up on a yacht to grab some one of a kind shots we will cherish. All of the pictures delivered were incredible!

Before the wedding, Stefy was willing to fit in an engagement shoot. She taught us how to pose so that we were ready for the wedding, provided a little alcohol to help the cause and assured we relaxed and had fun😀. And boy did we have fun! We went up in a helicopter tour above our venue!! How many people get to say that?! That will forever be a story that we tell.

All in all, we couldn’t recommend Stefy more. We can’t wait to use her again for our next big milestone(s). We hope she will continue to be a part of our family!

Stefy did our engagement shoot in Neeport and wedding in New York. She was wonderful with an attention to detail in creating our special story beyond our wildest dreams. We were blown away and so lucky to have found her. She truly captured the magic of our fairy tale day. All the photos were wonderful and for those getting married in Newport, photos featuring the Castie Hill Lightgouse were some of our favorites.

If I could give 6 stars for Stefy I would. My wife and I first heard the name "Stefy" while searching for the perfect wedding venue in upstate NY. We just happened to look through the venue's wedding book filled with pictures of various photographers. Every single picture my wife and I liked the most were ones she photographed. We knew we had to have her for our wedding. We contacted her as quickly as we could to ensure she wasn't booked. We then started the process to book the NY venue and shortly thereafter had a change of heart with it. We then went full steam ahead to another local NY place with plans to marry there, but something didn't feel right with it. In the end, we found a wonderful place near our home in PA where Stefy didn't hesitate to travel to. She literally captured some of the best "Dam!" wedding pictures you'll see. I say all of this because no matter how many locations (and states) we thought about getting married, no matter the fact our wedding venue changed the night before due to unforeseen weather safety concerns, Stefy was with us the entire step of the way. We could not have asked for not only the best photographer, but a person who became part of the family. Along with Jeff Tisman who assisted her but by no means is an assistant, he, like Stefy, is an artist. This winning photography team made us feel even more important than the Royal Wedding who was married on the same day (5.19.18). We can't thank Stefy enough for being her, for being a personable person, for being a creative soul, and for making us feel special. We cannot wait to see the finished wedding photos because the teaser photos were awesome!

Check her out on the new website: http://www.stefyhilmerphotography.com/

Stefy is simply amazing.

I proposed to my fiance at our favorite restaurant in Newport, RI and wanted to be sure to properly capture the moment. After reviewing a number of local options online I created a shortlist and called each to check availability and make sure our styles and visions were in line with one another. After speaking with Stefy it was easy to make my decision.

Stefy's talent and vision made the engagement unforgettable. She arrived early on site (which was immensely appreciated), framed each shot ahead of time to make sure the reaction was caught properly, and even went as far as to coordinate the room and the staff in the restaurant to be sure everything was perfect. After I proposed she walked with us through Newport and lent us her creative eye to help us further commemorate our engagement.

If I could give Stefy higher reviews I would. I own a wedding venue near Philadelphia and have seen many photographers over time; Stefy's dedication to excellence and raw talent make her one of the best I've worked with. She's positive, upbeat, and extremely easy to work with. Five stars all the way.

Stefy made my special day come alive through her photography! From her patient and pleasant manner to her amazing way of making me feel comfortable in front of the camera. Her pictures were absolutely stunning and she was professional yet fun to work with! I would recommend her to anyone.
When I look back at my wedding pictures, I feel like I’m reliving those moments all over again.
I couldn’t have worked with a better photographer!