I’m focused on the gritty moments that happen in-between. A hand-written note from Grandma read at your ceremony; the way the light shined on your face when you took your dress down from the hanger; the way Mom smiled when she watched you walk down your candle-lit aisle; the way your partner pulled your hair back behind your ear; a song playing in the background of your mountain-top ceremony, the one you dance to together in the living room when your world feels dark.
Because life flashes by and doesn't ask if you're ready. Because family can mean so many things. Because you don't want to forget this feeling. Because you need to do this your own way. This is what is real. Photos and films become more important, not the day after your wedding to share online, not to compare wedding trends or compete with your family's expectations, but to keep these moments with you and remember how they felt. This means every memory deserves to be captured, not just the polished ones. I'll help you stop time, if just for a moment.
Let me bring my cinematic, alternative, story-telling approach to your imagery so you can focus on being in the moment, real feelings, imperfect in-between moments, with bad-ass portraits and show-stopping landscapes that make you feel something. A wedding day without a pre-determined vision of "should", that allows you to unapologetically be yourselves and experience the love between you.
Fuck their traditions ✶ dare to show them who you are.
HENNESSEY PHOTO CO
We haven't "fit in" our entire lives, so why start now? In a collaborative effort, we'll be open to getting weird, getting creative, open to quirky posing inspired by album artwork, and leaning into your uniqueness to create offbeat imagery that's as unique as you.
My style focuses on true, romantic moments and silly in-betweens, with additional editorial leaning posing mixed in. I'll capture true candids by being a fly on the wall, stepping in only as necessary to change light or adjust positions, with quirky posing mixed into your portrait sessions, for a well rounded, storytelling-focused gallery.
I like to work slowly, and the more time we have together, you'll realize the importance of why we don't want to rush this. I've baked time into every aspect of your experience with me, so that you'll have the ability to actually take it all in, plan intentionally, and actually remember how it felt.
For the outcasts, weirdos and nerds; no matter who you are, who you love, or what you look like, this is an inclusive space that doesn't put baby in a corner. I want you to lean heavily into who you are and why, unapologetically and as loudly as possible, and incorporate that into our time together: being you is how we will create magic.
Because stories outlive us (and I've had to learn that all too well). Your's deserves to be told with heart, with intention, and with care. I've lost a lot of moments because of how life has unfolded; we're going to make sure your legacy lives on.
As soon as you reach out, until you're celebrating at a dive bar with pizza, I'm on your team to help you this entire way: help with styling, assistance in logistics or timeline, or just as a listening ear for when you need someone to send cute dog pics to. I got you.
I won't pretend it's anything like the love you've found that lead you here, but I know damn well our time together is going to create something magical. So a few things you should know...
FROM $4,000
I’m your personal elopement Gandalf, and I’m here to help you along the entire journey, so you’ll never have to be Frodo and Sam alone on a mountaintop.
✶ Consecutive photo coverage, from 4 hours to multi-day options
✶ Your images hand-edited in high resolution, captured in a raw, documentary, story-focused, film-inspired style
✶ Polaroid prints and 35mm film options
✶ NEXT DAY sneak peek gallery
✶ Moving GIF coverage, for your real-life Harry Potter moments
✶ A personal website for gallery viewing
✶ Full printing & download rights for personal usage
✶ Fairytale Album options
✶ Your final gallery delivered in 6-8 weeks, promised
✶ Image backup for a full year, so you don't lose these babies
LET'S PLAN THE DAY YOU ACTUALLY WANT
✶ Custom elopement experience guidance for events up to 40 guests
✶ A personalized location guide featuring hand-picked locations for your vows and activities (whether that's a hike among Colorado's wildflowers, a gorgeous no-hike location right off the road-hello, my specialty, or a grungy day downtown--I've got you covered)
✶ A custom Elopement Planning Portal, delivered via a live collaborative website that everyone can access, which serves as your real-time communication portal with me, with personalized experience recommendations and ideas specific to your elopement location
✶ Unlimited planning consult calls and access to me for questions and recommendations along the way
✶ Trusted vendor recommendations from folks that don’t suck
✶ Permit sourcing and costs included
✶ Packing and gear recommendations
✶ Marriage license instructions
✶ Custom timeline creation and day-of organization assistance
✶ ALL TRAVEL INCLUDED anywhere in Colorado, Illinois, or Florida
✶ BUT WE CAN GO ANYWHERE ✶ As a destination wedding and elopement photographer, I'm also right behind you no matter where you want to say your vows - tell me what location steals your heart, and if you're open to destination location options, let me know ♡
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If they want to dance and drink all night, there’s no one that can stop them. If you just can't do this without all of your favorite people, I'm there for the whole damn party and I'll follow you anywhere.
Custom wedding packages start at $4,500 for 7 hours over 40 guests, with no travel fees in Colorado, Illinois, or Florida, and international and destination coverage options.
Packages range from half day to comprehensive full day coverage, to ensure I'm telling your story without rushing through those intimate, in-between moments.
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You've spent hours looking for a photographer that understands weddings aren't about curating perfect content for a portfolio: they're about people.
And my people? They're a little bit weird. And I love that about us.
MORE ABOUT STEPH
"OH MAN, WHERE DO I START. STEPH WAS AN ABSOLUTE DREAM TO WORK WITH. I HAD NO IDEA HOW TO EVEN START PLANNING, BUT KNEW I WANTED AN AMAZING PHOTOGRAPHER TO CAPTURE OUR DAY. I REACHED OUT TO STEPH ABOUT HER ABOUT HER AVAILABILITY AND IT WAS THE BEST DECISION I'VE EVER MADE! STEPH WAS SO UPBEAT AND FUN TO BE AROUND. MY HUSBAND AND I LAUGHED SO HARD, CRIED A COUPLE HAPPY TEARS, AND MADE THE MOST INCREDIBLE MEMORIES...IT WAS A DREAM.WE ARE SO GRATEFUL."
JULIE + DAVE | FALL ELOPEMENT
"From our engagement session in Chicago, to boudoir for just me, to our elopement day in Colorado - LOVED all the experiences and the photos! Steph went above and beyond for us - from picking out spots, making sure we were good with plans, and then having to completely change our plans last minute due to severe storms - we are so grateful to have had her every step of the way! Her personality and talent with her professionalism, really added to our time with her."
JESS + CHRIS | RMNP ELOPEMENT
"Steph was a dream to work with! We absolutely loved her from the very beginning! She was so helpful, so responsive, and genuinely cared about our wedding day! She doesn’t make you feel like you’re just another customer. Her work is amazing and we are in love with all of the photos we have gotten back so far. She went above and beyond and we can’t thank her enough for making our day so special! I highly recommend her to anyone looking to elope, you will not regret it!"
JORDAN + MATT | SAPPHIRE POINT ELOPEMENT
"We absolutely loved working with Steph! She took time to get to know us and make us feel comfortable. Our wedding photography looks beautiful and taking our photos was one of the biggest highlights of our wedding day. Would definitely recommend Hennessy Photo Co, especially for LGBTQ+ & BIPOC folks."
JERIKA & TAYLOR | DENVER BOTANIC GARDEN, INTIMATE WEDDING
"Working with Steph for our elopement was an absolute dream. From the first point of contact, to our regular planning communications, to our actual wedding day Steph was sweet, extremely knowledgeable, and 100% easy to talk to. We were overwhelmed with the amount of locations we had to choose from for our special day and Steph made making that decision an easy one we felt confident in."
ANNAROSE + SEAN | CRESTED BUTTE, FALL ELOPEMENT