HELLO, I'M Stassney
I'm glad you're here! Let's get to know each other! I am a family & couples photographer. I shoot digital & film. I also shoot Super 8 film video.
I graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University with a B.S. in kinesiology. I'm sure you're wondering how a kinesiology major became a photographer (I asked myself this all the time). I always felt like a creative person and to be fulfilled I needed to create and feel like I was making a difference.
Like many of us, the pandemic allowed me to take a look at my life. I had a two semesters of college left and realized my plans post college wouldn't lead me to a fulfilled life. I brainstormed career ideas and that is when it dawned on me - photography!
It was something I always loved. I could tell peoples stories through photography. I could ensure that the history of their lives were captured authentically. That for generations to come, their story would be told. That was the difference I knew I had to make in the world. I knew I needed to tell your story with my camera.
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A LITTLE ABOUT ME
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1 behind the lens
I'm a serial hobbyist, cat mom, and sunset lover
I'm originally from Texas, but moved to California in 2021 after graduating college and haven't looked back since! California truly feels like home to me. I have always been drawn to the ocean and the weather here is hard to beat! If I'm not working, you can probably find me under a palm tree sitting in the sand on the beach.
When I am home, you can probably find me snuggling with my cats, editing photos, or pretending I'm on a cooking show. I love trying new recipes!
As a serial hobbyist, you can also find me reading, sewing, scrapbooking, playing the flute, creating content, trying to plot my next concert, or planning my next vacation. I'm currently day dreaming of going to Thailand and Italy! I love to create and bring things to life. I love to experience new things and document it via photography or videography.
2 my philosophy
Life it short, make the memories, and capture them
From a very early age I've been obsessed with taking and collecting photos. I remember begging for a digital camera in middle school just to take the world's cringiest photos to post on Facebook (didn't we all?). Although they were cringy, seeing those images take me right back to my middle school days. Pictures have a way of bringing you back to a time in your life. It's a very special feeling.
I have always been drawn to photos. Growing up I would beg to see photos of my brother and I as kids. When I see photos I can feel the emotions and be brought back to the moment the picture was taken. It's a physical collection of my life. I'm passionate about capturing someone else's story and giving them a physical collection of their life's history.
3 what inspires me
Love, people, and their stories
As a self proclaimed lover girl, hearing love stories makes my heart run wild. Learning my clients love stories not only helps me understand them better so that I can tell their stories authentically, but it also inspires me.
I find comfort and inspiration in people. I believe human connection and love are two of the most valuable and inspirational things we can acquire in life. At the end of the day, all we have are each other. Love and kindness is free and you never know who needs some. With my photography, I try my best to capture authentic human connection and love shared between people. I believe I have the best job in the world because I get to capture the most inspiring moments in life.
4 my fav things
the ocean, Love, animals, sunsets, traveling, and ice cream
There are a lot of things I love, which makes this so hard for me to tell you guys about. I'm scared I'm going to miss something! As a serial hobbyist, I'm finding new favorites every week!
Some things that have remained constant favorites are sunsets at the beach, traveling, ice cream, guacamole, photography, content creation, iced vanilla lattes with almond milk, the color blue, music, and animals.
I am a self proclaimed Swiftie and went to 4 of her Eras Tour shows (so far). Since TTPD was released, I've been plotting to see her one more time!
melanie & Austin
“She captured candid moments...”
"Can I just say how incredibly talented Stassney is? Her photos are shot so beautifully. She made my husband and I feel so relaxed and comfortable. It was so wonderful how she captured candid moments yet also gave us direction when needed. We will cherish these photos forever and couldn't recommend her enough."
jamie and Brock
“cannot recommend her enough”
"I was hesitant to book a maternity session as I wasn't feeling quite myself, but I am so glad I did! Our photos are my favorite we've ever taken and turned out so beautiful. Stassney suggested an amazing location and truly is so talented. Not to mention patient, as we brought our crazy pup along! Cannot recommend her enough."
gina & yoshi
“She has such an easy going vibe...”
"Working with Stassney was amazing! She has such an easy going vibe that it makes anyone feel comfortable shooting with her. She takes her time and I never felt like we were in a specific time frame. She has a great photographers intuition and finds the best spots. Definitely recommend 10000% booking a shoot with Stass, The best photographer and an even better human."
jordan and jon
“always spot on with our vision...”
"Always spot on with our vision! Takes her time and captures the best pictures! We couldn't be happier with both sessions we've had with Stassney"
Capturing the real you, embracing authenticity, and inspiring others makes my heart run wild. your story is in good hands.
capturing you, your love, and your family authentically
capturing you, your love and your family authentically
