Welcome to Life Stories...

Welcome to My Life's Story! Mine is made up of so many wonderful people-purposfully woven together! Everything we do is with and for each other and I am so glad that you have taken the time to stop by- so grab your favorite cup of coffee and Enjoy!

What I love most: my family, my friends, my son's giggles when he thinks he is getting away with something... great conversation, anything with a good title, bold coffee, anyone with a zest for life, exciting and fresh ideas, anything crafty, getting my hands dirty, dancing in the rain and weddings! (all weddings!)

I am happiest: when I can share what I see through a lens. Just as there are no two people alike, neither are views on life. I strive to uniquely photograph any event or person so their style can easily be seen.

"Life Happens... Picture it Boldly!"

Would love to hear from you~ If you would like to leave a comment feel free or email me at
stephanie@stephowens.com.






Friday, October 24, 2008

Meet Micah & Megan...

So last Saturday I had the pleasure of meeting Micah, Megan & Jesiah. What a beautiful and sweet family. And how gorgeous they are together! We met early on the beach and they were so much fun and so comfortable with each other that they make my job look really easy. I love how Micah looks at Megan and how gently he holds her in his hands. And Jesiah- what a handsome little guy. I can picture him on the cover of Surfer Magazine some day breaking all the girls hearts! Thank you so much for allowing me the opportunity to spend the morning with you guys. I wish you all much blessing and favor in your marriage, family and future endeavors. (Keep an eye out for the slide show.) Enjoy! ~S.



What a beautiful family!












I am telling you he should be on a magazine cover!


Look how sweetly he looks at her- that is love! (These are the moments I live for!)




This was one of my very favorites of the day!


New Stuff Coming Soon...

I am working really hard right now to show everyone some really new and exciting new shoots! So stay tuned... I have my first big wedding this weekend and am really excited for Cari & Andy! I can't wait to share it with you- so say a little prayer and be believing with me for a gorgeous and smooth day of creative shooting! hugs~ S.

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Kris & Ken... A Sneak Peek

For now, I can only give a teaser of my trip to San Diego this weekend. Enjoy, and I will have more soon... (promise) ~S.

The Tale of One Cowboy...

Monday, October 13, 2008

Andrea & Jeff

It seems like these days I am eating, sleeping and dreaming in a spectrum of colors (as seen through a camera lens)! And thanks to Andrea and Jeff those colors are so much more vivid... Even their music choice leaves you no choice but to smile. They are so much fun to hang out and shoot with and you can really see that they have a lot of fun together. See you guys in a few weeks. I am really looking forward to it! ~S.

Monday, October 6, 2008

The Moore Family (Tracy and David cont'd)

One month ago (wow... a month ago already!) Tracy and David married in Lancaster, SC at her aunt and uncle's beautiful property. So this weekend I went up to of course visit (any excuse to hang out is good enough for me!) and do some additional photos of them that we had wanted to do on their wedding day, but ran out of light and time- life happens and sometimes it takes a couple of takes to get the images we really want. That is why I highly recommend that you do a day after session if you are getting married. Talk with your photographer (hopefully it is me, but if not ask if your photographer would be available the next day for a session of just the two of you.) I like it because it is very relaxed and there is no rush to get to the reception to greet guests and family. You can dress it down a little- if you wear your hair up for your wedding, think about wearing it down for this session (as Tracy did) maybe just a loose shirt for the groom. Either way, I think you will be so happy you did. (I am glad we did for Tracy and David!) We also took the opportunity to get some really great family photos. Many thanks to everyone for coming to the barn and being patient with me as I was trying to think of a really great shot. As it turns out, my first instinct is usually the right one, and this is no exception. Keep it simple. I am sending a teaser.

Thanks to my Lil' Cowboy for your imagination- you gave me the chance to capture what to me is the very and absolute essence of childhood. ~S.







Friday, October 3, 2008

Mr. & Mrs. David Knight

First and foremost, I have to thank Gwen for so graciously helping me with this wedding. Without her I would have been a lost goose. Not to mention she had some really great shots that I could not have had without her.

But to Tracy and David and your families.. thank you. The day was beautiful because everyone came together and worked really hard. I hope you enjoy the slide show. We are doing a day after after session this weekend, (a month later...:o) so be on the look out for those images in the next couple of weeks. ~S.

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

White Trash Wedding Bash. (finally)

So I have had some issues with my website being out of space because my slides were too large... so with a little work (ok a lot!) the good people at soundslides helped me to determine the issues so now I can more freely upload my slide shows. So here is one of the best parties (engagement shower) I have been to in a long time. Enjoy- and the words to the first song are great, so turn up the volume. ~S.