08/21/2026
With a new website, a new chapter of my business, and a lot of new faces around here, I figured it was time for a proper introduction!
I’m Stephney, the photographer behind Stephney Martin Photography. I started my business in Chicago over 10 years ago, photographing weddings, couples, and families throughout the city and beyond. Today, I’m based in Arizona, photographing weddings throughout the state while continuing to travel across the country for destination celebrations.
When I moved to Arizona four years ago, I thought I would jump right into building my business and becoming part of the wedding community here. Life had some very different plans. My health became my priority, and in 2024, I received a heart transplant.
That experience changed the timeline I had imagined for myself and my business, but it also changed the way I look at the moments we get to experience. Over the last couple of years, I’ve been building this next chapter, meeting incredible Arizona vendors, photographing celebrations throughout the state, and continuing to travel for weddings in places that have always inspired me.
It’s also a big part of why being present on your wedding day matters so much to me.
Of course I want you to have beautiful photographs. But I also want you to experience your wedding. Have the cocktail. Hug your family. Eat your dinner. Get on the dance floor. Take in the view. Be with the people who came to celebrate you.
I’ll guide you when you need it, step in when something needs to happen, and create incredible photographs without making your entire wedding day revolve around the camera.
Whether your wedding brings me somewhere in Arizona or across the country, my approach stays the same giving you the space to enjoy the day while thoughtfully documenting the people, places, and moments that make it yours.
When I’m not photographing weddings, I’m usually traveling, planning my next adventure, exploring somewhere new, or spending time with my husband, family, and friends.
Whether you’ve been following along since my Chicago days or you’re brand new around here, hi! I’m so glad you’re here, and I’m excited to have you along for what’s next!
