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First and foremost, thank you for checking out Stephanie A Smith Photography. I feel so fortunate to call myself a destination wedding photographer. To me, photography is creating and capturing the emotion unfolding in front of you. That is life captured on camera.

My goal is getting the shot that tells your story, that will display emotions, and will stir your soul.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
Digital Files

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
High-Res Images
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

High-Res Images

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
Prints
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Stephanie A Smith Photography

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Marge Sent on 07/30/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding/Dog Photographer

We had the honor of having Stephanie as our main photographer at our Key Largo beach wedding! As with many couples, we had to postpone our original wedding date due to covid and had many unexpected changes, but Stephanie was very understanding and accommodating. Stephanie answered any questions we had that came up. When we finally met her on the day, she was extremely kind, genuine, upbeat, friendly, charming, and professional. Stephanie was with us the whole day, capturing our getting ready photos, detail shots, the ceremony, romantic sunset photos, and our favorite – our dogs. We absolutely love Stephanie’s light and airy style of photography as well as her ability to capture our two energetic dogs. Anyone who has dogs know how hard that can be, but Stephanie makes it look effortless! She has been in the industry for over a decade and her expertise really shows. If you are unsure how to pose or which angle to face, Stephanie will guide you. The thing my husband and I were most amazed by is her ability to read the sky and the clouds towards sunset. Had we followed the Google forecast of when the sunset was to set, we would have missed the vibrant colors on the horizon. But Stephanie was able to predict the changes just by looking at the sky, which was the perfect 10-15 minute window that made a huge difference. She is such a pleasure to work with and is a beautiful person inside and out. If you are looking for a reliable, experienced, and outgoing wedding photographer, we highly recommend Stephanie for your special day!
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Taylor Sent on 06/30/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Stephanie is amazing!

We were so impressed with Stephanie and keeping our large group organized and focused on getting the pictures done on the big day. She was so fun and felt like one of the group! Our pictures turned out better than I could have ever imagined. They are gorgeous and I'm obsessed with them. Steph was dedicated to getting these beautiful shots, and boy did they pay off. Make sure you hire her or you'll be missing out!
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Hannah Sent on 03/12/2021
5 out of 5 rating

The absolute best

I am from Tulsa, Oklahoma, and I was given a list of photographers from the hotel, so I just started sending emails. Stephanie responded quickly and was reasonably priced, so I decided to go with her. SHE WAS AMAZING! To be honest, I haven't even seen the pictured yet, but I know they will be great. She made everyone so comfortable, and she had the cutest, best ideas. I was so thankful to have her there to guide me through the whole night! She was perfect, and we can't wait to see our pictures!!
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Kaitlyn Sent on 01/29/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Stephanie should be your photographer!

1-22-21 at The Don Cesar. Stephanie is absolutely the best! I felt like my friend was taking our wedding pictures, and I had just met her when she showed up to take our wedding pictures! She made us all feel so comfortable, fit right in with everyone. She is so friendly, and just really amazing at what she does. I loved watching her brain work all day long with photos, her guidance was really appreciated. She always knew what to say and do to get the right shot, but didn’t over direct us or anything. Very organic, and our wedding photos prove that. She also knew the property and even showed up early to scope out some spots for photos day of. Her timing of sunset was also perfect, she knows her stuff!

Stephanie, you were a pleasure to work with, and I hope Joe and I have many more life milestones that we can call you to photograph for us!
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Corey Sent on 02/15/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Stephanie is the best!

We can’t recommend Stephanie enough! We had our wedding at the Gasparilla Inn in Boca Grande in November, and Stephanie was incredible to work with. She had a plan from start to finish for where to take the best photos, and was so personable as well - she made the experience so fun for everyone involved. We still have guests raving about her! Thank you so much!
Eliza
Eliza Sent on 10/14/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Photographer

Stephanie is amazing to work with. Not only is she fully prepared for the big day she also is easy to work with throughout the entire planning process. Stephanie made us feel comfortable the day of in front of the camera and kept us laughing and having a great time. The photos themselves are beautiful and truly captured our amazing day. Her creativity and eye for a beautiful image shows. We absolutely loved working with her and highly recommend to all couples!
Kacie
Kacie Sent on 08/13/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Beyond Amazing

30/10
In all of our wedding planning and budgeting, we were looking to save money where we could but decided to chose Stephanie as a high end photographer. That was probably the best decision we made throughout the entirety of the planning process! From the first moment Stephanie and her teammate arrived, they were professional but relaxed enough to put everyone at ease. The bridal party and groomsmen photos were amazing, and the reception photos were so much fun that we didn’t want them to end! Stephanie made sure to get photos of all the family too! She knew the exact times, locations, and lighting for the best pictures possible. During the reception she was able to capture every great moment with some of the best candid photos I've ever seen. When we were able to talk to her, it felt like she was just another guest that we truly loved having at the wedding. Stephanie was by far the easiest, and most professional of all of our vendors. She communicated well, communicated clearly, responded in a very timely manner to questions, and did everything exactly how and when she said she would. Honestly, our biggest problem is that we have literally hundreds and hundreds of amazing pictures that we want to get prints of!


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Nicole Sent on 02/05/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Photographer!

Stephanie is an incredibly talented photographer. She captured our special moments over the course of our two day wedding. The photos she delivered were above and beyond what we expected.
Her energy is so positive and bubbly that she helped us feel at ease in front of the camera. She was communicative through the whole process, from my initial call with her, to prep for the wedding, day of, through the editing process. Now we have 1000+ photo memories forever. Thank you, Stephanie!
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Courtney Sent on 08/01/2018
5 out of 5 rating
The first time I talked to Stephanie I knew I would love her, she is so enthusiastic and outgoing... She truly made me feel so pretty and special on my wedding day, so I have been dying to get our pictures and they just arrived! All I can say is WOW every picture is just amazing! She captured the most candid shots, you can really tell the love, joy and laughter in every picture. She was also AMAZING with our 2yo son and worked her magic to get him to look at her and smile in every pic! Thank you so much Stephanie!
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Katherine Sent on 02/03/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Not sure where to start, but we are so incredibly happy we booked Stephanie for our wedding. Just received our engagement photos (in lightening speed) and are delighted with how they came out! While we appreciate her skilled photography, we also appreciate her energy and attentiveness during the shoot. She makes everyone feel at ease despite somewhat stressful circumstances. Highly recommend!

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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

8 Endorsements
Brogen Productions Brogen Productions Wedding Videographers

Stephanie Smith is Tampa Bay's premiere wedding photographer!!!! She's amazing to work with and a beautiful soul! <3

Rising Lotus Photography Rising Lotus Photography Wedding Photographers

Stephanie is AMAZING. As a photographer I am in love with her work, as a Bride I was very grateful to have her photograph my wedding. If you are looking for the best.... Stephanie A. Smith Photography is for you.

Media Tree Studios Media Tree Studios Wedding Videographers

Love working with Stephanie. It's almost like we think alike when working together. Great personality and easy to work with.

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Stephanie A Smith Photography frequently asked questions

Stephanie A Smith Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • High-Res Images
  • Digital Files
Stephanie A Smith Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • High-Res Images
  • Digital Files
Stephanie A Smith Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Photojournalism
Stephanie A Smith Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • High-Res Images
Stephanie A Smith Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
  • Thank You Cards
Stephanie A Smith Photography is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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