It’s a session like this that fills me up and literally makes my heart skip a beat. When two creative minds come together it can produce breathtaking results. As such, when Mariah Gale, a local photographer, contacted me last summer to photograph her I was a) instantly flattered that she thought of me and b) really excited about where we could take this shoot. The theme was “vintage sailboat” and after many ideas fluttering back and forth over email and exchanges shared through Pinterest, the shoot began to take shape. Unfortunately, a hurricane in the forecast had other plans for us and the boats were taken out of the marina and the shoot postponed. Fast forward 10 months and we rescheduled the shoot on her birthday–as she couldn’t think of another better way to spend it. The weather was divine, the location spectacular, and with the help of super stylist, Caitlin Murphy, the look was beautifully brought to fruition. Mariah was insanely good in front of the camera. I didn’t shut up the entire time about how amazing she was. And least I forget her dashing man, Dan, who undoubtedly played the part to a “T”. Thank you for making this so incredible!! xoxo
See behind the scenes here!
Natalie Clayshulte - Vintage glam! These are breathtaking. Striking – like something out of a 1950’s vogue magazine. Absolutely adore!
Mariah Gale - This was an AWESOME birthday, and we had a fabulous team to pull it all together! Love, love, love. Can’t wait to see the video!
caitlin elizabeth - these are gorgeous!! i love all of her outfits 🙂 and the light on the sailboat ones!!! so beautiful!!!
nicole cook - I love the styling and variety from image to image. And I especially admire the depth of your backgrounds – it makes them that much more interesting and beautiful. Thanks for sharing!
Karena Dixon - These images, the clothing, the setting…spectacular! I think my family may need a vacation up your way next summer just so you can work your lens magic on my sweet girls.
Sophie - Absolutely breathtaking. The ones with the turquoise ensemble and hat are out of this world. WOW. Everything about this shoot is simply magical.
Angie - These are stunning!! Stephanie, everyday you inspire me, thank you!!
kimbrali - your editing style goes so perfectly with with vintage sailboat theme. everything looks so effortless. fantastic.
Rayleigh Leavitt - Wow! Gorgeous posing and lighting!
Lacey - Wow … stunningly gorgeous!!
Stacy - Stunning. Nuff’ said.
joAnne - omg……wow!!!!!!!!…….one of my favorites..is that her real beau?
Agnieszka - WOW! Awesome set!
Melody White - Amazing! Such a beautiful session:)
Abbie - Everything about these are gorgeous, Stephanie! Love the colors, the setting, the models. Awesome job!
Beira - W O W !!!!! Stunning. Going off to pick my jaw up off the floor.
kelly garvey - STUNNING! these are so timeless & classic. love all the ensembles & locations…awesome work.
Leslie - Ah – loving these! What a fantastic collection of images – and the light? !!!
Tracy - Wowee – these are just gorgeous! All of them!
sally - These are spectacular! What a beautiful lady and awesome locations!!!
Taryn Boyd - these are so beautiful. what a fun session. The model looks so much like SJP!!
Jenny - absolutley stunning and amazing! LOVE the light, makeup..everything!
Yvonne Niemann - Holy cow batman! These are FABULOUS!