michigan made

traveler

whiskey lover

crossfitter

surfer

spartan graduate

former social worker

my friends say i’m quirky

yes, i have friends

volleyballer

always hungry

beaches over mountains

but mountains are cool too

huge crush on dax shepherd

manatees are cool

hi, my name is steph murray.

i left the thing i went to college for to follow my passion of photography.

don’t worry i certainly still have the student loans.

but, that’s not the point.

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let’s be honest, there are so many beautiful photographers out there. i’m not going to tell you i’m better than they are. the truth is, art is so personal and we all have our own style and creative vision.

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not to over-self promote or anything, but i’m a catch. maybe it’s my quick wit, that keeps sessions fun and light, or my natural ability to make people in front of the lens feel at ease. i love capturing what makes each relationship meaningful and special. above all, i feel most proud when my couples turn to me at the end of our session and say, “that was way more fun than we expected, steph!”

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i love warmth, smiles, and genuine laughs.

“Stephanie was our engagement and wedding photographer. She came to our destination wedding in Riviera Maya in March of 2018. Stephanie is incredibly professional and responsive. She asks for feedback about what the customer would like, but also asks for input and provides recommendations. From a male’s perspective, some photos or poses can seem ‘cheesy’ or awkward. Stephanie does a very good job of letting males know how important it is or why a certain pose or shot is worth it. I couldn’t recommend Stephanie more for couples or individuals trying to capture their true happiness through photos.”

Nick & Megan

“Steph..... what can I say?? These are amazing!!! You captured every moment that I hoped had been captured PLUS some I didn’t even remember happening. You have such a talent and I can’t even begin to thank you enough. I’m not sure how I found such a gem through the thousands of photographers out there.. but I’m so thankful I did! You’re the best. Thank you for taking your time and not rushing through out photos just to get them to us. I know you take your time on each photo and that shows just how much you care about your clients.

Thank you!!! We love our pictures!!”

- Erica & Zach