Stephanie Fay Photography

Maggie Mudd - I'm the new kid on the photography block, but I plan on reading your blog daily for inspiration. My hope is to photograph as well as you do with time. You love your job, and I can't wait to love mine too. Thank you for being so open and willing to share your experiences and advice. This world is too full of greed. It's refreshing to see someone who welcomes competition and networking. Oct 10, 2009, 7:56PM

Jenny Springer - Hi Stephanie! I love your work and normally don't comment but after catching up on my google reader and reading your post I thought I would say hello! I'm just starting out and so inspired by everyone that its overwhelming but I hope to be as good as you one day! Thanks for the inspiration! Aug 20, 2009, 11:16PM

Ashleigh Taylor - hi stephanie! i just found your blog & I have to say I am so impressed & inspired by your photos! So gorgeous! I am just starting out as a wedding/portrait photographer and think its SO AWESOME that you have encouraged people to reach out to you! I will definitely add you on facebook, and when I finally get twitter, I will def be following you! :) Thanks for being so awesome & inspiring!!! Aug 20, 2009, 5:37PM

Heather B - Hi Stephanie! I'm new to both the Phoenix area and photography and I've only been following your blog for a few weeks, but I admire your work so much!! Thank you so much for sharing your images, they are so inspiring! I'd love to learn more about your style and technique as well as your approach to business! Aug 19, 2009, 12:49PM

Denise Saucedo - Yaaaayyyy!!! So glad I could find such a generous soul in my own home town!!! I am a photographer for the Phoenix area and am always looking for advice. Trying to really get my business going. It's so tough these days especially when you already have a 9-5 job that consumes all of your time. I would love to meet up with you one day and chat if you have the time!! And of course I will continue to stalk your blog!! :D That's how I do! Heehee... So glad I found your site through the lovely J*. Can not wait to hear from you! BTW congrats on your wedding! Aug 19, 2009, 12:03AM

Denise George - This is so weird! I stalk Jasmine Star's blog all the time and when I logged onto your site, I thought was in the wrong place because I recognized your photos in the header from her blog... Anyhooo, I was referred to your site by Laura's (and JJ) sister, Caroline. I'm a beginning photog in the Phoenix area and just wanted to say that your level of work is what I aspire to. It's beautiful to put is simply. Please feel free to go to my site and critique my work. I really do appreciate constructive feedback. How else can we grow, right? I'll stop bending your ear but would love to chat or have a cup of joe together sometime if you're up for it... : ) Aug 13, 2009, 8:13PM

Tonya - Stephanie..I think this is brillant...I love your attitude about helping eachother...I think the more you give the more you get...Just wanted to send a shout out and tell you I love your work..your sharpness and skin tones are amazing...would love to learn from you... xoxo Tonya Aug 11, 2009, 6:15PM

Amy - I don't remember how I found your blog, but it is bookmarked on my computer. I love your work, I love your passion for your work and I love following your blog. I'm just starting out so I really appreciate any insight you share with the blogosphere. Aug 6, 2009, 12:55PM

Kim Kalyn - I couldn't agree more with what you said in your post !! I am a photographer in Victoria, BC, Canada and am always looking to get connected with other photographers out there - so thanks for this opportunity :) My email is kkalyn@hotmail.com and you can find on twitter and facebook under Kim Kalyn. Chat soon! Kim Aug 4, 2009, 5:48PM

Rene - You are so cool! Your blog is one of my absolute favorites. I'm 21, third year in the business, and learning so much from people like you. Are you a Pictage user by chance? Aug 4, 2009, 9:27AM

Bethany Murphy - Your blog is fabulous! You can see your heart in it and I love the work you do. Glad to have new photographer friends all over. Such a blessing :) Jul 31, 2009, 9:53AM

Dawn Beirnes - I just ran across your site after seeing your name on Diandra's site. What beautiful pictures!!! I am just a newbie starting into photography....I get all "giidy" when I see great photos as these and get such a great amount of encouragement from reading blogs like yours! Take care Jul 31, 2009, 6:37AM

Heather - Hey Stephanie! I blog stalk your blog all the time! I am in awe of your work!! I am all for making photographer friends, so if you ever want to chat, we are friends on facebook and my email is contact@heathergarland.com! Jul 30, 2009, 5:26PM

Hallie Culiver Flood - Your work is so amazing!! I tell people about your site all the time. I would love to use you sometime for our family portraits. We have none!! And to have our first ones done by you would be so amazing! Jul 30, 2009, 6:57AM

Christine N - This photo is gorgeous!! I can't wait to see the wedding. Networking is amazing. I have always been a people person but after reading Tim Sanders "Love is the Killer App" I have decided to network even more than I was before. Share the love!! :) Jul 29, 2009, 8:41PM

Tira J - Hi Stephanie! yay! I am a HUGE fan of networking, and I hope to meet you next time you come over to So Cal. Found our blog through Jasmine, but I really think that our "Infinet Design" sisterhood keeps us connected! :) Anywho, I know that so many of us visit eachother's blogs and don't comment. We are all GUILTY! Shame on each of us for doing so. My business is 25% weddings and 75% portraits and I live in the Inland Empire aka the IE and am revamping my business this next week to prepare for the fall season! Have a safe trip home! p.s.. my twitter is @tirayoung Jul 29, 2009, 6:35PM

Mary Schwarz - Really lovely work! Great blog, design, too! I definitely agree networking is the thing to do...still working on that. Jul 29, 2009, 2:34PM

Stephanie - I had 3 photography blogs that I followed religiously, now thanks to J* I have 4!!! Seriously you have an amazing talent. I am not a photographer but recently purchased my 1st SLR and am anxiously awaiting CS4 in the mail. I would love to hear more tips and keep on posting, you rock!!! Jul 29, 2009, 1:37PM

Lori Boynton - Just found your blog today and I love your work! This is a great post! It's awesome being around others who share a common passion!! Jul 29, 2009, 1:26PM

Amber V - Hi Stephanie! I clicked over from J*'s blog and found you are an amazing photographer and fellow pug mama so I of course put you into my RSS reader. Sorry it's taken me this long to comment, I will try to be better about it!! Jul 29, 2009, 12:57PM

Chris c. - Hi Stephanie! I found you thru. Jasmine's site and can't wait for YOUR wedding! I'm a budding Photographer as well and can't agree with you more on networking. I live in a small town... so everyone (seasoned photogs) are very competitive. Do share some tips/ insight on what you did to network. Thanks!! Jul 29, 2009, 11:42AM

Kathi - Love your blog and your amazing photos. I am also guilty of stalking your blog and love the idea that there is this big community of photographer's that can network through the web. Great post! Jul 29, 2009, 11:22AM

Dina - Hello! It's not my first time posting but I thought I'd better post when asked! ;o) I'm a mom of four kids with my hands quite full! But now that they are becoming more independent, I wanted a little side hobby and since I practice all day, every day taking pictures of them, photography seemed like a good fit. I love coming to your site for the gorgeous photos and occasion deep thought (ie, the "love" post!). Thanks for inspiring! Jul 29, 2009, 11:21AM

Diandra - Hi Stephanie! I subscribe to your blog and LOVE it. I feel like I know you so well because of that and because you went to Point Loma and because we have several mutual friends (who pop up on your blog from time to time!). I am also a photographer and I LOVE your work! In just the time I've been following you you have grown SO MUCH! If you ever want to shoot, let me know! I'm pretty close to you and I'd LOVE it! :) Jul 29, 2009, 11:01AM

Jessica - I have to admit I blog stalk without leaving a comment ALL the time! I love your photos! I'm very inspired by them and it motivates me to work on my own personal photography! Jul 29, 2009, 10:36AM

Renee - Okay, I'll admit it. I stalk... a lot. Constantly checking and thinking, "I know she will post soon--it's been a whole day since the last post." LOL Thank you for all the wonderful inspiration! Jul 29, 2009, 9:21AM

Meg Fish - First of all, the photo you posted is OUT OF THIS WORLD! I am a pregnancy and newborn photographer in Santa Barbara and am always getting eye candy from wedding photographers because I want an edge on the baby market. Anyway, love your blog, LOVE this shot... you're amazing! Thanks for the post :) Jul 29, 2009, 8:51AM

Katherine Bowman - This photo is beautiful and I can't wait to see the rest of them! I totally agree with networking! I live in a small town and there are 6 photographers that I know of. I need to get over the idea that they may not want to share anything with me and just take a step and contact them! Thanks for posting this! Jul 29, 2009, 8:48AM

Jennifer - I came across your website from jasmine star's and have been meaning to comment and your posted reminded me :) Your pictures are beautiful and your blog is fun to read. Best of luck in the future with your photography business! Jul 29, 2009, 6:38AM

Amber Ramsey - stephanie...came across your blog somehow...and have been following your work ever since. you are an AMAZING photographer! i am a stay at home mom who is trying to improve her own photography skills so that some day {sigh} i can be an amazing photographer too! Jul 29, 2009, 6:22AM

beth - I recently started following your beautiful work...and wanted to say hello from Japan! I'm just getting into the photography world and am trying to network and learn as much as possible! It's great to to see a post like this!! Keep up the awesome work! Hope to share and learn from everyone! Jul 29, 2009, 5:17AM

Anouschka - Gorgeous shot Stephanie! And yes, you are totally right: networking is sooo important and besides being useful it's also great fun to chat with fellow photographers. Love following your work on your blog and maybe we can meet up sometime when I'm next in Phoenix visiting my best friend! Love from The Netherlands! Jul 29, 2009, 3:58AM

Leslianne Doe - The picture above is absolutely beautiful. It's fun watching you grow as a photographer through you're blog and I still love looking at my photos that you took of our wedding (already almost a year ago!). Such great memories! Jul 28, 2009, 10:31PM

Natalie - I have been feeling the same way this week and experiencing the amazing power of networking with fellow photographers. I love to see that people are willing to share with others and make new friends along the way. Your work is awe-inspiring! Thanks for this great post! Jul 28, 2009, 9:50PM

Melisa - I just recently started my photography business in WA I would love to network with people. I just read Fast Track Photographer by Dane Sanders and he is all about networking.... I know one photographer in my area. I have been following your blog for a little while now your work is amazing. Jul 28, 2009, 9:38PM

Julie Branyan - Hi Stephanie, I found your blog a month ago and I've been following it ever since. I guess it is time to come out of hiding! Your photos are truly amazing and inspire me everyday. Thank you for being so open and willing to share your experience. It is great to know there are people out there like you. Jul 28, 2009, 8:00PM

Jenny Spires - Hi friend! Can't wait for you to come back so that we can see this awesome wedding!!! I hope you are having a wonderful time..enjoying Stephen and the island. It's so super hot here...so don't wish away your stay! Call me when you get back cause we need to catch up...and you can check out my new belly bump!! Ahh! Jul 28, 2009, 6:16PM

Jenny Bishop - I absolutely LOVE this photo! Gorgeous! Your blog is amazing as well and I have to admit I don't think I've ever left you a comment and I read your blog all the time! And we both live in Phoenix so I really should be better at commenting! Just thought I'd say a quick hello and let you know that I love your work! :) Jul 28, 2009, 5:08PM

Nicole Haley - Hey Stephanie! I love your work and your classy vintage style - something I've always loved but haven't ever pulled off very well! Cheers! Jul 28, 2009, 5:05PM

Michelle - OK, I know you don't know me (seeing as how I'm a blogstalker, too) but I totally feel like this was a post to me... like, "hey you - yeah you, the one in your pajamas at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, leave me some love and let's talk"! ;-) I adore your photography and I'm so grateful for this "calling-all-of-ya-blogstalkers" post so that I can finally get the courage to introduce myself. I would love to ask questions, meet other photogs and to just keep learning and growing. Jul 28, 2009, 4:52PM

Stephanie Castillo - Great idea Stephanie!! I have been following you since a few months back and yes, I must admit I don't leave comments every time or at least as much as I should be. I would love to get more followers myself and even better- advice! I am ALWAYS striving to learn and make my work better. Let's see.. a little about me- I am 25, raised in northern california for my whole life, now living in Oklahoma. I shoot canon.. been into photography for a little over a year now and love everything about it!! I am slowly building my business and very much enjoy the process! I look forward every day to see what the future holds! Thanks for posting this- I look forward to chatting :) Jul 28, 2009, 4:44PM

Erica - I'm a blogstalker of yours ;) I love your work. Simple. Crisp. Clean. With a funky/artsy/vintage touch. Similar to the style I'm striving for. I love the way you use light. And I'd love to chat with you too! Jul 28, 2009, 4:28PM

Corissa - Alright, I'm no longer hiding. I've been a blog stalker for awhile now. Think your work is just awesome! Totally agree with you on the whole networking thing. It's so nice getting a comment every once in awhile isn't it? Jul 28, 2009, 3:51PM

Glenda - Woo-Hoo I totally agree with you girl!! Let me start out by confessing that I subscribe, read and enjoy each and every one of your blog entries and yes I rarely take the time to comment - I WILL do better!! Love, love , love the movement and lighting in this picture - awesome!! Jul 28, 2009, 3:13PM

Kelsey Sweeney - I just stumbled across your blog a few days ago and I love it already! Your photos are always so gorgeous. I love that you're a PLNU grad like myself :) your work is beautiful. Jul 28, 2009, 3:06PM

Janelle Zeller - Stephanie - I couldn't agree more!! Without other kind and generous photographers my business would definitely be nowhere...I still have SOOO much to learn as I am sure that we all do!! There is such a benefit of learning and growing with each other!! BTW - Can't wait to meet you this weekend!! Jul 28, 2009, 2:11PM

Ally Swish - You already know I think you and your work is amazing! You have helped me out so much through just giving me confidence and advice. I really look up to you and I feel honored that you've taken your valuable time to help me in the past! Jul 28, 2009, 2:06PM