Stefanie Elizabeth Photography

12/11/2025

After a lifetime in California, this is one of the hardest announcements I’ve ever had to make… but also one of the most exciting. ❤️

Mike was offered an incredible new job opportunity, and after a lot of thought, late night conversations, and soul searching, we’ve decided to take a leap of faith, buy a brand new home and move our family to Northwest Arkansas.

It wasn’t an easy decision, California has been our home forever, filled with memories, people we love, and all the chapters that made us who we are.

But sometimes life opens a door you didn’t expect, and you just know it’s the right one to walk through.

We’re choosing what we feel is best for our family’s future, and we’re genuinely excited for this new adventure, new community, and the chance to build something fresh together.

Leaving doesn’t mean losing the people we love. It’s not goodbye, it’s “see you soon.” We’ll be back to visit often, and our home will ALWAYS have room for friends and family who want to come see us (hint hint 😉).

Thank you to everyone who has been part of our California story. We’re taking all your love with us as we start this next chapter. 💛✨

Here’s to new beginnings, big emotions, and trusting the journey. 🏡🌄

12/02/2025

New client alert!

I had the pleasure of hanging out with Kelcie, Conner and sweet baby Rae for the first time last night and we had an absolute blast! Can’t wait to hang out with them again!

11/22/2025

Even on the gloomiest days, this family brings the sparkle ✨

What started out as an extended family session 7 years ago has grown into a lifelong friendship full of inside jokes, shared tears, and so much laughter I’m shocked I don’t have abs.

Alisha + Cody I’m so grateful for you! Thank you for picking me to capture these moments.

11/22/2025

Another year with this beautiful family ✨

I took a little time away, and stepping back behind the camera with longtime clients like The Cortez Family feels like coming home.

Thank you for trusting me, year after year, with your memories. 🤍📸

11/12/2025

With so much love.

07/05/2025

The day began with quiet excitement, delicate details, and the kind of love you can feel in the air ✨

From the dress to the vows-in-waiting, every moment whispered this is the day.

Part 1 Chad & Avery’s forever starts here.

Dream team:
Getting ready:
Ceremony:
Coordination:
Lens:
2nd:
Cinema:
Entertainment:
Florals:
Dessert:
Catering:
Signage:

05/26/2025

Yesterday was a dream and I’m so glad I got to be apart of Shane + Madison’s perfect wedding weekend! set the perfect background and Mother Nature really pulled through with the weather!

Enjoy one of many posts coming about this weekend!

Dream team:
Venue:
Lens:
2nd shooter:
Cinema:
Florals:
Entertainment:
Catering: .catering
Dessert:
Bar:
Bridal:
Bridemaids:
Groom:
Invites:

05/13/2025

Chad & Avery’s engagement session at Biddle Ranch Winery was everything. Pizza in the vineyard, bubbles in hand, and just enough rain to make it feel like a scene from a rom-com. These two brought the magic—and the laughs. Honestly, it couldn’t have been a more perfect day.

05/13/2025

Still smiling from Shane & Madison’s engagement session—baby cows, golden hills, and so much laughter made it truly unforgettable. These two are pure joy, and capturing this chapter of their love story was such a blast. Can’t wait for their perfect day in a few short weeks!

04/14/2025

Whoops I did it again!!

Hi!

First off – I know. Another email. You’re probably thinking, “Is this some kind of email endurance test?”

I want to sincerely apologize for the multiple messages that landed in your inbox today. There was a hiccup with the interface used by the company that helps manage my marketing. In short: the robots went rogue. (Not the cool sci-fi kind either – just the annoying, button-mashing kind.)

I'm really sorry for the inbox overload. That’s never my intention, and I appreciate your patience and understanding while we sort it out.

Thanks for sticking with me – and for reading this one, too. If I could send you cookies through email, I would. (Still working on that technology.)

Warmly,
Stefanie (not a robot lol)
Stefanie Elizabeth Photography

04/13/2025

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Hi friends,

It’s been a while, and from the bottom of my heart—thank you for your patience.

Six months ago, I made the incredibly difficult decision to take a pause from my business to take care of my 17 year old soul dog Chase and spend his final moments fully committed to him. Lets be so real, if you know me at all you know what he meant to me. Sadly Chase passed on March 17th of this year. He was my shadow, my heart, and the heartbeat behind so many memories. Losing him rocked me in ways I wasn’t prepared for, and I knew I had to give myself the time and space to truly grieve and begin to heal.

During this time away, I reflected deeply on my “why,” reconnected with my creativity, and slowly started to feel the spark come back. And now, I’m so thrilled to say: I’m back behind the camera—and my books are officially OPEN!

📅 My calendar is wide open, and I’m SO ready to create with you again. Whether it’s a dreamy couple’s session, an empowering solo shoot, or capturing your family’s next big moment—I’m here for it, and I’m coming back with a full heart and fresh inspiration.

I apologize for going quiet for a while, but I needed that pause to pour love into my own story so I could show up even more fully for yours.

Stefanie Elizabeth Photography is here to stay. I’m forever grateful for the beautiful past this business has had—and even more excited for what’s to come.

Let’s make some magic together. 💫

With love and so much excitement,
Stefanie Lewis
Owner/Creative
stefanieelizabethphotography.com (http://www.stefanieelizabethphotography.com)

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04/12/2025

It’s been a quiet season over here—one filled with reflection, getting lost in books, and a whole lot of healing.

After losing Chase, I needed time to pause, to breathe, and to reconnect with myself outside the lens.

I’ve missed my clients more than I can say. The laughter, the love, the in-between moments that make this work so special. But in the stillness, I’ve found a spark again. The kind of light that creeps in during golden hour and reminds you that beauty is still everywhere.

I’m feeling more creative, more grounded, and more ready than ever to pick up my cameras and capture the magic again.

Bookings are opening soon—and I can’t wait to see your beautiful faces through my lens again.

With love,
Stef