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stephanie
mcnally

I enjoy being the storyteller of your family and sharing the beauty of your family’s life captured through photography.

It’s the in-between moments where I find that this beauty lies and I seek to capture it authentically. 

authentic lifestyle photography

welcome

Yesterday marked a really special milestone for me. After months of dreaming, planning, and listening to that quiet nudge in my gut, I officially stepped into a new chapter of my business by offering branding sessions for small businesses. And I could not have asked for a better first experience. I spent the afternoon inside […]

Green Threads & Beats | A Branding Session

There is something extra special about a “last session of the year.” It always feels like a soft landing, a quiet exhale before turning the page. This one could not have been more perfect. A few years ago, I photographed this family’s first baby. So walking back into their home to meet their newborn son […]

Just the Four of Us

They wanted something different for their session, something that felt fun and a little nostalgic. So we used an Airstream just for the photos and built a story around it. We made s’mores. Sticky fingers. Chocolate smiles. Kids doing what kids do. No stiff posing, just letting them move, laugh, and be themselves. It felt […]

Airstream S’mores

February in Ohio is not exactly known for dreamy light or warm air. It is gray. It is cold. And as someone who lives for golden hour, winter always nudges me outside my comfort zone. But every now and then, it reminds me of something even better. This weekend, I photographed my sister and her […]

Where Winter Softens

I had the absolute pleasure of photographing this wonderful family of five, who came to me through a referral from another family I love working with. They shared that it had been years since they last had family photos taken, but you would never have known it. They were complete naturals in front of the […]

This Chapter

Every family carries its own rhythm, and this August evening with my sister’s crew was filled with fun, movement, and just the right touch of adventure. With my two awesome nephews, my brother-in-law, and of course their Harley, we spent the evening soaking in late-summer light and creating memories that felt true to who they […]

Fierce & Free

This year, October graciously lingered in Ohio, giving us one last chance to soak in everything this season does best. The leaves painted the landscape in a rich mosaic of fiery reds, soft oranges, and golden yellows. It felt like nature was holding the door open just a little longer. In the middle of that […]

When October Lingers

Some families bring a spark with them wherever they go, and this crew is exactly that. They have been in front of my lens for the past couple of years, and every session feels like a fresh chapter filled with connection, movement, and so much heart. Being with them always feels easy, natural, and full […]

Open Skies & Playful Passes

stephanie
mcnally