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WELCOME

West Michigan photographer capturing the authentic and empowered. Photography rooted in emotion and experience. I can't wait to capture your story. 

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Each and every story is unique. Yours deserves to be celebrated.

/ now booking 2024

MEET YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER

Based in Grand Rapids, MI

I'm Stephanie

Hi there and welcome to my little corner of the internet! My name is Stephanie and I'm the woman behind the camera! I am originally from the Metro-Detroit area and now happily reside in Grand Rapids, Michigan.  In 2019, I married the man of my prayers after being a single mom for 10 years! We had our son in 2020 and bought our first home that year! I am proud of my little blended family and like to brag about them whenever I get the chance. If you like tacos, movies, and music then you're in good company!

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THE STORIES I TELL

Here are what makes my heart happy

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WEDDINGS

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FAMILIES & INDIVIDUAL

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COUPLES

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Love notes from the best people.

Stephanie is a gem, and captured our family so perfectly! No matter the chaos or hurdles that can be presented with littles (it felt like we had lots of them😆), she navigates them so wonderfully and the pictures made the experience look like it was flawless! She is amazing at ensuring she gets ALL of the perfect shots, and makes you feel like you’ve been longtime friends! She is such a bright light, do yourself a favor and book your photo needs with her from here on out!

-Angela Browne 

Stephanie at empowered photo is such a talented photographer! We hired her to take “redo” bride/groom pictures of us, (the ones from our wedding day felt lacking) & we couldn’t be happier with the outcome. Not only was it fun to put our suit and gown back on, but Stephanie is SO great at what she does. The photos turned out SO nice! She was patient, flexible, encouraging, fun, focused, & accommodating during our shoot. Neither of us felt entirely comfortable as ‘models’, but she did a great job directing us and keeping genuine smiles rolling. I’ll definitely be recommending her to friends and family, and I hope we can use her again in the future! She gave us pictures that we will cherish forever and that’s a priceless gift (but that said, I found her rates very reasonable/appropriate). You won’t regret using Stephanie, highly recommend!

-Traci Knisley

My works have been featured in:

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Hubbel Family

Caledonia, MI

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LET'S START THIS ADVENTURE!

And create timeless magic 

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