I focused on art in high school and had undergraduate minors in Studio Art and Film, but never considered photography until a semester in New Zealand and the loss of a beautiful friend opened my eyes to the impermanence of even incredible, life-changing moments, and especially of people. My memories from my own life are strongest where there are photos or videos to reflect back on, and I know I’m not alone.

As a mother, I’ve often found myself straining to create “core memories” for myself (Inside Out, anyone?) - the way my son’s baby ankles were always crossed over his round little feet in his stroller, the way my daughter always held on to an ear to fall asleep, the way they look at each other just-so when they’re being mischievous together, and those little details solidify in my mind the moment I turn my camera to them.

I started Lindsay Stephany Photography in 2012 and it’s been amazing - a special, transformational experience in business, art, and connection that I still love with all of my heart.

Ok, this one isn’t a question, but it needs to be said! At Lindsay Stephany Photography we love and accept every family, every couple, regardless of their abilities, race, religion, or orientation. We whole heartedly embrace non-traditional, differently-abled, LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC families and those who find themselves underrepresented on the portfolio pages of photographers. I would be honored if you would allow me document your love through photos, and to provide you tangible memories to pass down through generations.

I’m based in Rochester, NY! We also have a (very) little cabin on Seneca Lake so we are often in the Finger Lakes. (Pssst: it’s available to rent on Airbnb! Check it out.)

I love to travel, and I’m passport ready! Sessions and Destination Weddings are quoted on an individual basis, please contact me for details.

Natural, emotional, fun, photo journalistic, real.

I love connection. I love that each relationship, each family, each wedding is completely different from the next. My goal is to capture events and moments as they unfold, and my empathetic, patient nature allows me both to see the good and beautiful in people, and to read the room and act accordingly.

For families with kiddos, I let the kids set the pace. I get on their level, and have gained kid fluency that allows me to connect with the shy parent clingers as well as the off-the-wallers. There is beauty in all of it, trust me.

For weddings, I try to blend in as much as possible in order to authentically document what is happening. Your wedding is your story - I'm there to help you tell it.

Primary camera: Canon R6 Mark ii
Back up cameras: Canon R6, Canon 5D Mark iv
Lenses: 35mm 1.4 ii, 28-70mm 2.0, 45mm 2.8 TS, 135mm 2.0
Flashes: Canon Speedlight 600 ex-rt

Yes, I have on site insurance for all equipment, as well as liability insurance. I always carry at least one back up camera as well as backup flashes, memory cards, batteries, and other equipment. I shoot to two memory cards simultaneously, and back up each wedding or session as soon as I get home - both in the cloud and on an external hard drive. Your photos are safe with me!

I sure can!  

I have a small team of amazing photographers who work with me as second photographers when couples choose to have one. About 50-60% of weddings I shoot opt for a second photographer with their wedding collection.

Sessions can take place at your home, a location with meaning to you, or we can brainstorm something together.

Maybe downtown is your vibe, or maybe you want to capture your Sunday morning market adventures. Maybe we head to an orchard to pick apples, or to the shore to let the kids sink their toes in the sand. Whatever you find meaningful, whatever brings out the happy for your family, I'm in!

LSP Newborn sessions are typically in home to maximize your comfort, allowing for plenty of feeding breaks, changing breaks and mama snuggles. This allows me to document this new version of your family as it is right now - the nursery you worked so hard on, the place you call home, your pets, plants, pillows and the little nooks and people that mean the most to you.

I do have a beautiful, natural-light studio in Rochester, NY in the Anderson Arts Building! I love Studio Sessions, so that’s always an option.

I'd love to! You can also find some initial pricing and details here on my pricing page.

Contact me for additional details and to set up a time to connect!