First, you must know that I'm a lover of words and stories at heart. These days, I prefer to use a camera to share them.
My hope:
Is that my sessions are filled with lucky shots that are no accident;
That I am not merely an observer, but a narrator;
and a craftsman that is masterful at fostering conditions that allow for real moments to unfold.
Anyone with an eye for composition and light can document life as it happens. I firmly believe it takes something more to dig beneath the surface--to evolve into a photographer who is more than a picture taker, but a picture maker.
There is a moment of extraordinary that can be extracted from every 10 minutes of ordinary. Capturing it is not about point of view, equipment or framing. Instead, it stems from connection: connection to who the photographer is as an artist, and most importantly, connection to the people being photographed.
What does love look like? Exhilaration? Exasperation? How did she gently twist your hair around her fingers when she was three? And, what did it feel like the day you first held his tiny hands in yours?
I aspire for my photographs help to tell the stories. Theirs. Mine. Yours too...
-Stephanie Beaty, Photographer
by Stephanie
7 comments
I adored our time together!! Stephanie, you are just the whole package and i already love you to bits…i can’t wait to see you again…your work clearly comes from such spirit and love and that most honest place…i can’t wait to see what you do next!! xxoo
Hey Stephanie, this is Amy, JoAnne Townsend’s granddaughter. I just wanted to say that your work is beautiful. I am just trying to get started myself and I am loving every minute of it. You really have some amazing photos. Best of luck in Virginia Beach.
Your new website is beautiful, I hope you enjoy Virginia Beach!
the new site looks wonderful. i adore the outtakes
I just love your new website. Angie introduced me to your photography and it has inspired me in so many ways. Good luck and I hope that someday I may be able to get my family to you so you can capture us in your very special way.
Take Care,
Jeni
Welcome to Virginia Beach! I’m a Navy wife (20 years) and photographer myself. Your portfolio is beautiful, I especially love the maternity shot with the naked child with momma’s belly – precious.
I hope you have fabulous success in Virginia Beach.
Congrats! Your site looks awesome. Best of luck with the move!