meet steph

 Steph Photo Co. is a wedding photography studio based in St. Louis and adventuring all over the world. Around here, photography is a form of storytelling. If you’re looking for a friendly, journalistic photographer to document your unique love story, you’ve come to the right place.

Hey, I’m Stephanie Heese (like cheese without the C as my husband would say) and I’m super passionate about creating imagery that blends honest moments and soulful storytelling — realistic and journalistic.

I hold a space for you that is free from expectations and full of excitement, because you’re getting FREAKING MARRIED, and I want you to look back at your photos and remember what that felt like.

Long before I documented love for a living, I was a cheerleader, biomedical science grad, and 1 of 12 children. These days I prefer wedding bouquets to pom poms.

I spend my time looking through a camera lens instead of a microscope, and navigate big parties with an ease that can only come from a lifetime of huge family gatherings.

Behind the scenes of my photographer life, you’ll find me exploring St. Louis with my husband and our two dogs, Finn and Nigel. I have a huge heart for craft beer, hiking, board games, and of course, love stories. I can’t wait to learn about yours!

your friend behind the lens