The SLP Story
MEET STEPHANIE
OWNER OF SLP + LEAD PHOTOGRAPHER
Hi! I’m Steph, Owner of SLP + lover of life’s most precious moments. I started my business when I was 15 (!!!) and quite literally had no idea that I was starting the journey that would soon become my full career. I started out photographing senior portraits, families, + engagement sessions, which soon led to shooting my first wedding when I was 18. I absolutely fell in love with weddings! From there, I had to decide if I was going to go off to college or pursue photography full-time. Naturally, I did both.
Over those 4 years away studying at Hope College in Michigan, I traveled home to Chicago every weekend to continue growing my brand. SLP began rapidly expanding + I started to build a team to take on more clients. As soon as I graduated I was able to go full time!
Now, 13 years later, I am 28 + truly literally living my dream. I live in West Loop, Chicago + love knowing the ins and outs of the city to offer exclusive + fun locations to our couples.
In my free time, you can find me exploring new Chicago restaurants with my sweet husband (Mitchell!) + bopping around the city with our amazing group of friends (they’re truly the best ever).
I also love taking day trips out to NW Indiana where my sister + her husband live with my 3 nieces + nephew! My mom + sister are my best friends + I love the tremendous joy the kiddos bring to our family. The drive out is always worth it!
Outside of work I spend my time with people who really challenge me to dive deeper into life + ask the hard questions. I am very growth oriented + deeply enjoy intentionally working on myself + growing in my faith in God.
In my off season (winter) I am also in a book club! Being growth-oriented, I love the accountability to continue reading + spending cozy winter nights in with wine + sweet friends.
What makes it all so special?
Our Purpose
THE HEART BEHIND THE ART
For as long as I can remember, I have found a deep purpose in my gifts with the art + creativity. I am energized by the boundless opportunities + ideas that come from the arts + the ways that it can bring people together. For a while, I also really loved to write. I found a lot of power in story telling + the way that a well-told story can move peoples’ hearts. Photography has grown to be my favorite avenue in which I can best merge these passions. I love to tell stories - your stories - through the lens in which I see them.
Life throws a lot at us; much of which is unexpected. I’ve seen our clients go through tremendous ups and downs, many of which genuinely make our storytelling priceless to them + their families. Being able to give you back your memories in such a way where you’ll never forget how you felt sharing your sweetest moments with your people is the ultimate treasure, right? This is my whole heart + I am elated to be on this journey with you + to tell your story in a way where it will be remembered for generations to come.
From our family to yours!
MEET MITCH
SLP MANAGER / Print Production
Mitchell is my sweet husband! I absolutely love having him as part of our SLP team as well. Mitch oversees some of the backend of the business + he also runs our entire in-house print production. He is so thorough in ensuring that every print we ship out is well protected + in perfect condition. Working together has allowed us to dream big dreams and spend even more time together, so truly nothing makes my heart happier!
Outside of working together, we love exploring restaurants in Chicago. Mitch also loves to play golf, and he’s a major coffee connoisseur! He even roasts his own coffee beans.
MEET THE SLP
PHOTOGRAPHERS + ADMIN
Audrey
LEAD PHOTOGRAPHER
+ SLP ASSOCIATE
Audrey has been with the SLP team for 5 years and she is so incredibly talented!
Aside from being a wonderful photographer, Audrey loves doing acro yoga in her free time + exploring Chicago with friends.
CALEB
SLP SECOND SHOOTER
+ MARKETING SPECIALIST
Caleb is an awesome photographer who moved from Indianapolis to shoot with us in Chicago! Since starting his journey with photography 9 years ago, Caleb has traveled all over the world working on photo + video projects.
Caleb lives in Wrigley and loves shooting all over the city. In his free time, Caleb loves to read, workout, + visit new restaurants with friends around the city.
BRI
SLP ADMIN
Bri is the sweet face behind many of the emails that are sent to you throughout your wedding planning phase! She keeps on top of all the little tasks that would otherwise take my time + attention away from our couples. She is such a crucial part of why we are able to love + serve our couples the way that we do!!
