About Stephen | Virginia Beach Wedding & Portrait Photographer

MEET STEPHEN

Thank you for visiting! Here’s a little about who I am, where I come from, and why I love telling stories through photography. I would love to tell your wedding story or family portraits through my lens, so contact me today and let’s begin the journey together.

Contact me today to check availability for your wedding or portrait session.

MY STORY AS A VIRGINIA BEACH PHOTOGRAPHER

I was born & raised in Norfolk, VA. I graduated from Norfolk Christian High School and went to James Madison University to get my bachelor’s degree in computer science. I married my wife Beth in July 2003 at the Founders Inn, and I’ve been a wedding & portrait photographer since 2005, when I started my business as “Portrait Photography of Virginia Beach”. We live in Moyock, NC with our three children. Even though I live in Moyock, I still do most of my business in Hampton Roads because that’s where it all started for me and I know the best places to photograph.

We love to have fun and travel, even if it’s just a quick road trip to visit family & friends. I took Beth to Paris & Rome for our ten-year anniversary, and we went to Costa Rica for our twenty-year anniversary – Pura Vida! We’ve gone to Disney World a few times with the kids when they were younger, but you’ll find us at Busch Gardens Williamsburg more often than not.

I also enjoy singing and acting in local theater (as time and schedules permit). I played the part of Bert in the musical production of “It’s a Wonderful Life” and really enjoyed being back on the stage in 2024. When I’m not taking pictures of families, couples, seniors, or at a wedding, I enjoy capturing images of all kinds – from flowers to birds, animals and landscapes.

WHY I LOVE PHOTOGRAPHY

I’m a storyteller and I love a good story! That’s what a photographer does after all, isn’t it? Stories define our history and when we’re the star of the story, through photographs, a picture truly becomes worth a thousand words.

What I love most about photography is reflecting on moments frozen in time. I’m keenly aware that the photographs I make for you will become more precious over the years. The power of photography takes us back to those moments and fills our hearts with strong emotions.

This perspective shapes the way I approach every wedding, every portrait session – helping me focus on the quiet, meaningful moments that reveal who you are and what matters most.

MY PHOTOGRAPHY STYLE

Known for my creative use of light and abstract photography, I enjoy finding unique ways to create wedding photographs and custom portraits that are sure to inspire and bring life, love, and happiness to your memories!

20 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE ACROSS HAMPTON ROADS

Over the years, I’ve photographed hundreds of weddings and portrait sessions throughout Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Suffolk, and the surrounding Hampton Roads communities. My work includes wedding photography, family photography, engagement photography, and senior portraits, each approached with the same care and attention to detail. Whether I’m capturing a ceremony in Sandbridge, a family exploring a local park, a couple celebrating their engagement, or a senior expressing their personality, I focus on creating images that feel genuine and meaningful.

FAVORITE MEMORIES

These moments mean the world to me. They’re a reminder of how powerful photographs can be, and why I’m committed to creating images for my clients that feel just as meaningful.