Stories and Insights

Portraiture, Pet Photography, Portrait Photography, Studio Photography Stephanie Richer Photography Portraiture, Pet Photography, Portrait Photography, Studio Photography Stephanie Richer Photography

Dock Dog

Scout is a young and beautiful blond Golden Retriever, who dyed tail also makes her a fashion influencer! If photographing a retriever, I think a dock setting is ideal: it shows the setting that the breed was meant to work in, jumping into the water to retrieve water fowl. Pet photography for the win! A portrait of a gorgeous dog!

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Tough Guys

When their mom said that the twins were in a “tough guy” tage, I told her, “Bring them into the studio and let me get some old boxing gloves off of Facebook Marketplace.” A vintage setting adds to these delightful children portraits!

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The Bond With a Dog

There is a genuine bond of love between a dog and its owner. During our photo session, it was very clear that Melie loves her dog, Ryker, and he loves her back. Enjoy some photos from their session - a lovely young woman and a handsome Belgian Malinois dog.

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Frenchie Love

When two beautiful ladies come into my studio, the portraits are amazing. Of course, one is a French Bulldog and if you do not think this dog is adorable, check your pulse because you’re dead, m’kay. Nothing says “love me, love my dog” more than a sort of “Mommy and Me” portrait session!

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Homeschool Picture Day

Picture Day! At a regular school that means a rapid automtaic smile and it is on to the next child. But for homeschool groups, fewer number of students and more flexibility means not only can you have school pictures done, but more variety and genuine expressions. Read about one homeschool group’s experience with their Picture Day!

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Hikers on the AT - Doing It For the Fun

I have a personal project that I do each April where I grab some free time and head out to the Smokies to do portraits of the hikers on the Appalachian Trail, heading from Georgia to Maine. Aroudn April they’re coming through the Smokies and these pictures are my gift to them. Any photographer worth their salt does personal projects because like any other artist or craftsman, we need to PRACTICE.

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Setting Spotlight: Tsali Notch Vineyard

Setting Spotlight: let me show you some of wonderful places I ahve used for sessions. In this inaugural post for this series, let me introduce you to Tsali Notch Vineyard, a beautiful place for all types of sessions. Enjoy the photos of Kristina and Luke who enjoyed a combination engagement/family session there!

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Mrs. Farragut!

Congratulations to Kelee O’Brien, the new Mrs. Farragut! An 11th hour notification meant a headshot needed to be done NOW - so when the call comes, I respond! Now let’s cheer her on to Mrs. Tennessee!

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Portrait Session: Mack

Here is what I know from my experience as a mother: little boys cannot sit still. And here is also what I know from my experience as a photographer: you don’t want them to. Let me have their moments, let them have their goofs, because it makes them happy and a happy child in a portrait is a wondrous image.

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Let’s Print a Photo

Do you think I just send an image from my camera straight to a printer to create your art? No, I have a lot of work to do before I click on SUBMIT and make you your masterpiece! Getting an image from camera to canvas takes time, skill, and a photographer who cares about the details.

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Bennett: Fine Art Portrait

Here are some images from Bennett’s portait session in studio, phootgraphed and edited as a fine art portrait in a vintage style. I prefer simplicity in portraits and to allow the subject to really be seen. I think that is important with children because who they are now quickly changes as they mature.

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Meet Evie, a Pumi

Have you ever heard of a Pumi? It is a sheep herding dog that hails from Hungary and looks like it could be a stuffed toy! I recently did some formal portraits of litte Evie, a Pumi - while she was a wee bit nervous in unfamiliar surroundings, I think she came through like a champ! And, of course, when all was said and done - treat time!

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Summer Santa

It’s Santa! I know him! And I know where he vacations in the summer time - after spending so much time at the North Pole, Santa likes to head to the shore and dig his toes into the sand. My friend Tony and I enjoy doing a summer session for Santa - where will he go next year?

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Bongo

Man’s best friend makes for a beautiful portrait subject - especially when it is as handsome a good boy as Bongo, a Tennessee Bluetick Coon Hound. Dogs are wonderful creatures and every dog owner knows how much joy they bring. Immortalize them in a portrait!

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