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Hello! We are Kara Michele and Jessica Lee, the lead shooters of Stout Creative Studios and we are excited you’re considering us! We have a deep passion for the fleeting moment. We are drawn to love, laughter, energy and light. We strongly believe in honest documentation and understand it is our responsibility to document your story, without becoming part of the story. Photography is an extension of our hearts and minds and we simply couldn’t imagine life without a camera.

Collectively we have been documenting weddings since 2005, Kara is a graduate of the prestigious SCAD university with a degree in photography. After 20 years as Stout Photo, we combined all our services into one brand and are excited to re-introduce ourselves as Stout Creative. As of 2025 we are excited to offer Photography, Videography as well as Floral services. We hope you’ll spend a little time on our site where you can learn a little more about the two of us and our team! We’d love to hear more about your plans, the two of you and what brings you joy

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Digital Files
Proofs

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

Add'l Hours
High-Res Images
Albums
Digital Files
Proofs

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Prints
Proofs

Reviews of Stout Creative

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Stout Creative delivered outstanding photography and florals, exceeding expectations with beautiful, timeless images and stunning arrangements. The team was professional, communicative, and made couples feel comfortable while blending seamlessly with other vendors. Fast turnaround, thoughtful details, and excellent service made them highly recommended.

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Stout Creative delivered outstanding photography and florals, exceeding expectations with beautiful, timeless images and stunning arrangements. The team was professional, communicative, and made couples feel comfortable while blending seamlessly with other vendors. Fast turnaround, thoughtful details, and excellent service made them highly recommended.

Pamela
Pamela Sent on 08/19/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Fabulous !!!

I cannot recommend Stout creative for your floral needs enough!!! These were the most amazing flowers, exactly like we wanted. Jessica channeled the bride like she was her best friend you cannot go wrong especially if you want something unique we had to do all of our communication over the phone and email so the fact that these were perfect tell tells you that she listens
Jonathan
Jonathan Sent on 08/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Stout Creative for the win!

The team at Stout Creative were wonderful to work with from start to finish. We found them just by browsing local photographers for our wedding and they responded to our email right away. We scheduled a phone call to get to know them and had a good feeling almost immediately, that we were in good hands. Their body of work speaks for itself, but on top of that they were the right mix of friendly and professional. With all of the stress that planning a wedding can bring, it was such a relief to not have to worry about the photography aspect--we trusted they had it handled. On the day of the wedding, we got Kara and Jess, and their presence straight away put us at ease. Their suggestions on how to pose and capturing the right venue lighting turned out to be amazing, and it was fun! They made us feel like models without being intrusive. Once we received our gallery after the wedding, we were blown away. In addition to the customary Bride/Groom/Wedding Party shots, they were able to catch so many beautiful candid moments that we didn't even notice ourselves during all of the chaos of wedding day. Every time we look at the photos it brings us so much joy, and briefly transports us back to that special day. We truly cannot recommend them enough. They were delightful to work with and made the day unforgettable with all of the moments they immortalized through film. No matter how big or small your budget, Stout Creative is the right choice. We're thankful we found them to capture the magic of our day.
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Germaine Sent on 07/01/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Superb and dependable service. Exceptional results and products. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

My husband and I ABSOLUTELY LOVED working with Jessica and Kara of Stout Creative for our wedding. We utilized floral, videography and photography services. Investment was well worth it!!

While researching, I reviewed Stout Creative’s website, which was detailed, so I quickly scheduled an in person meet up (13.5 months before wedding). When we met, they were easy to speak with, friendly, genuinely cared about our vision and wanted to provide excellent products. They listened to and addressed all of our concerns, provided recommendations and provided examples. Immediately I knew Stout Creative is the team we trust with our wedding.

Throughout the planning process, Jess and Kara kept us updated and were open to our questions and feedback. We even had a final in person meeting to ensure our expectations were aligned.

Jess and Kara were aware that my husband and I were not comfortable posing for photos and videos, so they were patient with us, provided guidance and encouragement, which calmed us throughout the process. We were absolutely surprised (we did that!!🤭) and happy with how the portraits turned out!

Stout Creative worked amazingly as a team and collaborated efficiently with our other vendors. Throughout the day, photographers and videographers blended with everyone, NOT intrusive in an awkward or uncomfortable way. They are truly passionate about and take pride in their craft and services.

I (bride) am very structured and prefer to manage all details. However, I recognized that on our wedding day, I would not have the bandwidth to manage everything (yes, we had a day of wedding planner). Choosing the right team for our wedding was essential for us. We found comfort in knowing every fleeting moment of our day was being beautifully preserved.

After receiving the photos and video, we and all who saw them were extremely pleased and impressed. Even the people who were unable to attend said they felt the energy and emotions as if they were present, just by seeing the photos and videos. The hardcopy albums and highlights video were beautifully crafted. When your photos and video truly capture your story throughout the day, that says something about the people behind the lenses!

No matter the event, Stout Creative is a superb selection! Their trustworthiness, skills (craft, communication), experience, work ethic (detailed, quick turnaround), quality of services and upbeat personalities ensure your desires are met.

Please check out their website for visuals. https://www.stoutphoto.com/
Carolyn
Carolyn Sent on 06/23/2026
5 out of 5 rating

April 2026 Wedding

We used Stout for our wedding this past April. They did both the photography and the florals, and they were amazing! My friends and family are still raving about how beautiful the flowers were and how stunning our wedding photos turned out. Jessica and Kara were so kind to work with and they really made sure everything was the way we wanted it. I would highly recommend them for both florals and photography.
Cleo
Cleo Sent on 06/01/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Photos to cherish forever

Kara was incredible. She's so easy to work with and very accommodating. She listened to every request and paid attention to the small details. We were so happy with how the photos turned out. We'll truly cherish them forever.
Karina
Karina Sent on 05/24/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The ultimate dream team for our special day!

Planning a Florida wedding from Omaha in just one year was a daunting task, but finding Stout Creative changed everything. After booking our venue (The White Room), we knew photography and videography were our top priorities. From our very first phone call with Kara and Jess, we felt an instant connection. They were thoughtful, professional, inspiring, and truly listened to our vision. We knew immediately that we could trust them with the most important day of our lives.

We also ended up booking them for our wedding flowers—making us the first couple to use them for photography, videography, and florals. Kara and Jess were incredibly honest about this being their first time juggling all three for one event, and that professional integrity made us trust them even more. It was the best decision we made. In September, Jess even emailed me to say she was planting the seeds specifically for my July bouquet. Having those personalized, locally-sourced flowers for my bouquet and decorations on my wedding day was absolutely surreal.

Working with Stout Creative felt like a true collaboration built on mutual trust. Our photos and videos are incredible—they captured everything we wanted and more. And the flowers? Breathtaking, unique, and phenomenal. Our wedding day was absolutely perfect, thanks in no small part to the immensely talented team at Stout Creative. I would hire them again in a heartbeat!
Thomas
Thomas Sent on 05/18/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Simply Fantastic!!!

You cannot go wrong entrusting Kara and team with this life changing event. We are so happy with our photos and she and team were so creative and extremely easy to work with and very responsive and most of all, caring! Well worth the money and we could not have picked a better company to document our wedding!!!
Anthony
Anthony Sent on 05/16/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Photography

Fantastic communication and customer service. They were the reason we were able to capture our special day.
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Grayson Sent on 05/15/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Experience - Jess was Amazing!

We had the absolute best experience with Jess and Kara for our wedding at The White Room in St. Augustine. Our photographer was Jess and from start to finish, she was warm, professional, super relaxed, and made us feel completely comfortable in front of the camera. She extremely flexible as we had some unforeseen timing delays, and she did a great job keeping everyone calm and capturing every moment. The photos truly reflect the joy and energy of the day, and we are so grateful to have such timeless images from our wedding. We still look at them almost every week. We would wholeheartedly recommend Jess and Stout Photography Team to any couple looking for a talented and thoughtful photographer.
Hannah
Hannah Sent on 05/13/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Stout Creative is the way to go!

We had such an amazing experience working with Stout Creative. From the very beginning, their team was professional, organized, creative, and genuinely wonderful to work with. Every detail felt intentional, and they made the entire process feel seamless and stress-free. Thank you to the entire Stout Creative team for doing such an incredible job!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2026 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
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
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

4 Endorsements
Christi Reynolds Beauty Christi Reynolds Beauty Wedding Hair & Makeup

By far one of my absolute favorite Wedding photographers, Jessica Moores for Stout Photography is funny, fun, and INGENIOUS!! I love every opportunity to work with this talented team, and recommend their work to anyone who wants that certain special something when it comes to capturing those most important moments!

Reel to Real Video Reel to Real Video Wedding Videographers

Jessica is one of the most creative photographers in the area! We are constantly amazed when we see her work. She also makes sure to coordinate with us so we don't get in each other's way during the wedding, which we really appreciate! We recommend her to all of our clients!

Sweet Cakes by Rebecca Sweet Cakes by Rebecca Wedding Cakes

I have had the pleasure of having Stout shoot one of my cakes and the photos were incredible. We also are partners of the Carvahlo Family Winery preferred vendor team, She has an amazing eye and she is able to truely capture the moment. I would recommend Stout Photography to anyone looking for professional photos.

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Stout Creative frequently asked questions

Stout Creative includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
  • Proofs
Stout Creative includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • Add'l Hours
  • High-Res Images
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Proofs
Stout Creative offers the following photography styles:
  • Photojournalism
Stout Creative offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
Stout Creative offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Prints
  • Proofs
Stout Creative 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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