CLASSICS &
CANDIDS
S P OT L I G H T
Hi, everyone, I’m Stephanie, the lady behind the lens for
Classics & Candids (which is, incidentally, a one-woman
business, and I wouldn’t have it any other way). I didn’t find
wedding photography, wedding photography found me;
I started out in school in graphic design, then switched
over when I discovered I was more keen on the photo-
graphic aspect of it, which actually wasn’t a surprise, as I
have loved taking pictures for most of my life.
Over the course of a year following graduation, I
shadowed a husband-and-wife team of seasoned
wedding photographers, but it wasn’t until I was taking
on my first wedding that I felt as though someone had
lit a fire under me: I became completely immersed in
knowing what I could capture. Every wedding that I’ve
photographed since I have seen as a learning experience,
as no two are ever the same, from the dress to the cake
to everything in between. I especially enjoy working amid
the more challenging conditions; for example, a wedding
during the colder months of the year, or posing the bride
and groom to capture post-ceremony images outdoors
in the middle of the pouring rain – fun and extremely
rewarding!
Classics & Candids is an on-location photography
business, for all cities across NW Indiana, in SW Michigan,
and the Chicago-land area; from March to November, I
also offer nationwide destination photography.
Choosing the right professional is a big decision; in doing
so, make sure to know that the prospective photographer:
a) Has a portfolio of more than twenty images, preferably
online for later viewing; b) Listens and is willing to
work with you on every aspect of your day, to keep
things running smoothly; and c) Has contracts. Most
importantly, find a photographer, such as myself, that
enjoys thinking outside the box – some of the loveliest
images are captured that way!
CLASSIC & CANDIDS
(219) 309-0652 • [email protected] • classicscandids.life •
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