Queen City Photographer

My name is Stephanie and I own Graston Studios. I love taking photographs, and it’s been my passion since I was 5. I am a new Queen City Photographer, and I’m excited to be a part of the Charlotte community.

Since 2014, I have heard every reason in the book before booking a session…


“I will reach out when I lose weight”
“the camera doesn’t like me, just take pictures of my kids”
“I work way too much to find time to take pictures of myself.”

Trust me, there are so many reasons so say “no” But there are so many more to say YES!

When was the last time you loved a photograph of yourself?

As a single mother always behind the lens, I know what it means to feel included and to be seen. Photographs are so much more than the lens of social media. Did you enjoy viewing the family albums when you were young? I learned a lot about my grandmother through photographs of her youth; things I didn’t know until she passed as my family rummaged through old photographs in a trunk. I invite you to return to the roots of photography, the treasured family heirlooms that hold your legacy.

Your children will look for photos of you, what will they find?

Are you photogenic?

No! But frankly, no one is photogenic. When my clients meet me, they say its like meeting an old friend. My goal is to have you feeling comfortable in front of the camera, a craft I continue to refine with each person I meet.

Let me help you create memories with a magazine-style portrait session! You receive Professional Hair, Professional Makeup, Wardrobe Styling, and Guided Posing for your photoshoot. I want you to feel amazing through the whole process. As your Queen City Photographer, I want you to to feel like royalty!

Contact me now to book a studio tour or schedule a consultation to learn more.

The Portrait Masters Awards and Accreditation Program was founded in 2017 by the creators of "The Portrait System The Portrait SystemThe Portrait System " (formerly Sue Bryce Education) and The Portrait Masters, which offer online and in-person education that enables photographers to build profitable and sustainable photography businesses. The Awards and Accreditation program was created to acknowledge, honor, and celebrate high-quality, professional photographic work and give photographers the public recognition they deserve in their profession.

In 2022, I achieved a Silver Merit from an expert panel of judges in two separate rounds of submissions. The first image was taken of a friend and client of mine, Fikile for "Cultures of the World" and was honored in the top 20 of the category. You can see the awards galleries here.

In Fall of 2022, I approached my good friend Emily for this project. We went over some different ideas for this and she is always game, especially when it comes to donuts! In this image, I wanted to create a broken queen who has lost her basket of donuts, crushed, as she reaches out in despair for her sweet treat. This achieved a Silver Merit from the expert panel of judges that round for "Creative Portrait". Check out the awards galleries, where you can see the image in the top 20 for that category.

PUBLICATIONS

Soaps in Depth Magazine

 

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Jacob Young Wedding soaps in depth magazine.

The Pueblo West Chamber of Commerce

 

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The Colorado Wedding Magazine

 

Featured Story

2021

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2022

I invite you to schedule a studio tour and/or consultation to see my work in person

Booking and questions

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