Our natural smile is the best make-up we can put on. Smile with your eyes, your mouth, or even your body language. Every smile is unique and tells a story of the time it was captured.
Got a specific moment you want to capture? Let’s start from the feelings you want to remember and be able to look back on in the future.
Like to pose among beautiful blooms and historical architecture? The location of the shoot is key to painting a memorable picture.
Put on the best matching outfits to complement your natural smiles, completing the story of pictures you will savor in the future.
Making sure my clients have a satisfying experience is part of the package you'll get when working with me.
"We had a wonderful experience with Stephanie for our family photo session! She made the whole experience fun and engaging for everyone. We love how our photos turned out! We definitely recommend her to friends and plan to contact her in the future to capture more of our precious family moments."
"Stephanie was FANTASTIC. She absolutely nailed the perfect proposal/engagement photo shoot and helped to coordinate the entire play-by-play with me from start to finish. I'm based on the East coast and was trying to plan a proposal on Manhattan Beach in Los Angeles. I had never been to the beach before but knew it was the right place to pop the question. Not only did Stephanie remain stealthy and capture the whole moment with 100+ photos, she scouted the area a week ahead (and sent a Youtube video of vantage points), suggested the perfect spot (with the pier in the background), showed me her hiding spot and angles, and even ran out to purchase a bottle of champagne for me (and kept it chilled). She did all of this for me AFTER HAVING HER OWN OFFICIAL WEDDING THE MORNING OF THE PHOTOSHOOT. My fiancé and I are so happy with the photos and Stephanie was extremely generous with her time (before and during the day). She even sent ~5 photos along during the same day so we could shar them with friends and family immediately. Just incredible, incredible service and A+ quality pictures. I would 100% recommend her to anyone seeking some help for a high (or low) stakes photo opportunity."
"Stephanie was fantastic to work with! She seamlessly rolled with the punches even when the weather didn't cooperate (rained ) the morning of the photo shoot. Super professional and the photos came out great. Would highly recommend Stephanie to anyone looking for some stunning engagement photos!"
"I feel so fortunate to have discovered Stephanie Ip Photography! I contacted her about photos to use for online dating. Understandably I was a little bit nervous about the whole thing and Stephanie set me at ease from our first phone conversation. She was very clear, organized, and professional at every stage of the process from booking to confirming to the actual shoot. My photos turned out great and the shoot was a lot of fun. Stephanie was able to suggest locations and show me similar photos and let me choose from a variety of times of day, lighting, and specific locations. Proofs were available very quickly and once I chose the ones I wanted, the final product was in my email inbox the next day. I am already getting compliments on the pictures including "You're photogenic!" which I have never been told before, ever!
"Stephanie is a great photographer!! She is professional, courteous, so much fun to work with and her photographs are stunning. She is really quick to pose and gets a nice shots without taking too much time at posing. We never thought that we would have pictures as beautiful as we do and they turned out even better than I could have imagined! She guided us every step of the way - from picking a great location to matching outfits. She exceeds my expectations and we felt really comfortable during the shoot.
We are so thankful for the work that she did and I'm so happy we have these beautiful photos to cherish forever... I definitely would recommend her!!!!"
"Absolute 10 out of 10!! Stephanie did a fantastic job capturing my sister's high school graduation photos. She was very attentive and creative with directing my sister, who is a bit camera-shy. Stephanie made her feel comfortable and relaxed during the whole photoshoot. She was very knowledgeable in regards to lighting, backgrounds, and poses. Stephanie indeed went above and beyond; she even stayed an extra 30 minutes to capture more golden hour shots of my sister. I truly appreciate how accommodating and punctual she was at the photoshoot location. Again, thank you so much, Stephanie, for the thoughtful keepsake you gifted my sister and the beautiful pictures!!"
"As many others have stated, Stephanie is responsive, responsible and goes above and beyond. We were new to the professional photography world and she answered all my questions, set up a Pinterest site to see my tastes, and was flexible on the date of shooting (sun/heat). We used her for family photos but I would not hesitate to recommend her for business use also."
"Stephanie was great, she knew a good location and was flexible with my time slot and day of the week. Shes also got a great eye for backgrounds and poses. It was my first time getting anything like this done and she helped me through it. Stephanie was also the very helpful in helping me stay in my budget. I already recommended her to my associates and friends."
"I am so grateful for the work you have done.. amazing pictures and wonderful person to work with.. she made me smile even though i didn't know how to smile on camera."
"I had a great experience working with Stephanie for my business headshots. She was professional, made me feel comfortable throughout the entire process. Communication was excellent; scheduling the appointment was easy, and the shots were great. I highly recommend and hope for future use as our business grows."
"Stephanie is such a great photographer. She accommodated every request I have, and went above and beyond of what is expected. We did the shoot in our not-so-spacious house, and worked with it so well. It's hard to really take a great photo if space is limited. But she was able to manage and still made the outcome looked great. And apart from being a great photographer, she's a very kind person, very patient and very professional. She takes her job very seriously. I would definitely recommend her to my friends and families. I couldn't be happier with our photos. Thanks to her!"
"Stephanie was amazing! I planned a surprise engagement and Stephanie scouted the location, sent me videos of her plans (covid precautions instead of meeting in person), and did an amazing job capturing our very special day. She was prompt, responsive, and had great follow through. Would definitely recommend her services. Also, the photos came out great!"
"Stephanie has taken many pictures of my family over the years! Whether it's portraits of me setting out bunches of luscious Thompson seedless grapes, or pictures of the family oohed and aahed over the new baby on Thanksgiving, or capturing our toddler running around in excitement hunting for Easter eggs!
Stephanie has passion for arts and a keen sense to capture the moment! Her creativity and imagination shines through in her photographs and they speak to me! We look forward to seeing more of her amazing work of art!"
"Stephanie Ip Photography has done a great work on our family pictures during this pandemics. The pictures are lively, full of joys and fun as we were directed by the photographer. We found family pictures would not need to be formal, sit tight with formal smiles but family pictures can be lively, relaxing and joyful.
The year of 2020 was a year gave everyone the worst year and look forward good times coming. Photos give us snap shots of joyful moments which cannot be recreated."
"Very professional photos. Stephanie was very nice and knew exactly what she was doing. Highly recommend and planned out every shot we did."
"The best! it’s my first time to hire a photographer as i am not comfortable with my body.. stephanie made me so special, like a friend giving advices on my poses .Stephanie took an amazing shots and professionally done. thank you stephanie i really love it 😍"
"Stephanie’s ways of capturing those precious moments are unique. She took quite a few lively and lovely pictures for our family members during this unprecedented pandemic - sweet and fond memories locked not just in the album but also in my heart."
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What is your creative process working with a new customer?
To craft a beautiful session, I usually begin learning about you and the story you want to capture. We then pick a shooting location of your choice. I can also provide recommendations for you if needed. Next, we will work out a color story for the outfits that best complement the shooting location you chose.
Do you edit all the photographs?
Yes, I do! Post production of the photographs is as important as the day of shoot. Every image you receive will be edited in some shape or form to create that cohesive look of a collection.
Will you travel for a shoot?
My office is based in Torrance, California, 90504. For any photoshoots under an hour, I am willing to travel up to 10 miles radius, free of charge. Anything that falls beyond will be charged by each mile to cover the driven mileage and gasoline cost, at $2/mile.
When will I receive my photographs?
The turnaround time for any photoshoot will be 2 weeks from your shoot day. They will be uploaded to a private, password protected gallery for you to view and share among your friends and family.
In addition, an USB flash drive with the high resolution files will also be mailed to you as a keepsake.
Are the digital files watermarked?
Only the web resolution files are watermarked for your online usage. All the high resolution files will not be watermarked.
Do I get the copyright of the images?
Upon receipt of your digital files, you will also receive a Print Release - Use License, which allows you to print and use the pictures for personal use only. As for obtaining the copyright, it means to own the creator title to the work performed. I do not sell the copyright of the images, but you will have the license and right to print and share your images for personal use as much as you like!
What is your COVID-19 protection procedure?
Mask on for me at all times! Most of the shoots will be conducted in outdoor settings, unless specified. We will maintain good social distance and follow all local laws, but you and your close ones can certainly stay as close as you’d like!
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I want you to be happy with the photography service provided to you, so having a binding contract that clearly lists out the fine details will give you and me peace of mind on the day of our shoot.
If for any reason you need to cancel or reschedule, please note that all deposit fees are non-refundable. A minimum of 24 hours notice will be required for cancellation. Any cancellation made with less than 24 hours notice prior to the agreed upon service date will result in full payment by you. Cancellations and requests to reschedule will be treated according to the terms outlined in the signed contract.