Fresh, natural images of your favorite people.

Never forced. Never over-styled. Just real connection, a little chaos, and a lot of heart. Captured in a clean, modern way that turns everyday moments into lasting artwork worthy of becoming part of your family’s legacy.

FAMILY SESSIONS
KIDS & MILESTONES
BELLY & BABY
SENIORS

I am a simplicity loving, people focused, chaos embracing, manager of crazy and a queen of winging it. Bring me your people and I will give you wall-worthy images that will make Grandma cry and that Mom group on facebook super jelly.

HI!!! I’M STEPH!

Southern Illinois Photographer

People focused images that are clean, classic, uncomplicated, bold & genuine

REVIEWS

  • I absolutely have loved the photos whenever we work with her.

    Stephanie is phenomenal to work with. Not only does she give back beautiful photos where the light is dreamy and your family looks natural and happy, she is extremely professional, communicates ahead of time, punctual, and she makes it fun for the family. She took the time to make the youngest family members comfortable and they enjoyed our time with her. I absolutely have loved the photos whenever we work with her.

    -Ingrid

  • She is the best!

    Stephanie is the best. Even after I moved from Southern Illinois to St. Louis, I still go to Stephanie for all photography needs. She is so creative, flexible with scheduling, and so easy to work with. I don't care how uncomfortable you think you are in front of a camera, Stephanie will magically make you relax and be your best self, which means you always get excellent photos. And that goes for babies too. She has been EXCELLENT with my son from newborn to toddler and also with my grade school aged stepdaughter. I cannot say enough wonderful things about Stephanie. She does AMAZING work and that is only matched by how AMAZING she is as a person too. She has been taking photographs for me and my family for 15+ years. She is the best!

    -Sara

  • Talk about PERFECTION!!!

    She is sharp, always on point, gets the photos done in a timely manner, and our photos come out looking flawless!! (never over edited) more importantly our girls ADORE her and LOVE working with her!

    -Chalet

  • No ordinary photographer!!

    Stephanie is amazing! If you want your memories to last a life time and look like you belong in a magazine, she’s your gal! She goes above and beyond just your ordinary photographer

    -Destiny

  • The atmosphere is relaxed and fun!!

    We are always so pleased with our photos from Stephanie! She is great at the making the atmosphere relaxed and fun! My kids are still using her jokes on us months later!!!

    -Tashina

  • The eye of an artist with a heart of gold!

    Brilliant. Professional. The eye of an artist with a heart of gold. Her ability to capture moments & someone's personality is uncanny. She is my personal photographer for my family & my first choice that I recommend to clients. Worth every penny.

    -Jodi

CONTACT ME!

steph@stephaniesusie.com
618.926.1596

Southern Illinois | Everywhere

As of 2022 I officially retired from Weddings, Engagements, Elopements & Proposals.