About.
STEPHANA FERRELL
“We all want to be recognized for the space we hold on this earth- valued for not just what we do, but why we do it. I am passionate about making sure that happens for the people that come into my life.”
Stephana started her professional photography career in 2006 as an Orlando wedding photographer specializing in South Asian weddings. She continued with that speciality for almost 15 years and gradually started to explore the realm of family photography with a focus on storytelling and documenting real moments.
Her personal portfolio is a collection of work that reflects her passion for straightforward, documentary work and creative portraiture.
Work.
PROJECTS & COLLECTIONS
Values = Vision
Stephana’s unique mix of maternal instincts, corporate experience, and creative skillset result in a unique perspective in both her documentary and conceptual work.
01. FAMILY.
We are honest and forthright with those we consider family. We give them our trust. We accept and respect their differences. We care about their happiness and wellbeing.
02. INTEGRITY.
Doing the right thing even when no one is watching.
03. EMPATHY.
Understanding, being aware of, being sensitive to, and vicariously experiencing the feelings, thoughts, and experience of another.
04. PASSION.
A deep interest in the craft of photography, sociology/relationships, everyday minutia, storytelling, and parenting combine into the perfect form of expression to feed my soul.
Curriculum Vitae
awards & exhibits
2020/2021
- 2021 SoBo Art Gallery, Unconventional Beauty exhibit, “Becoming”
- 2021 Florida Museum of Photographic Arts*, Picture (im)Perfect exhibit, “Simon on Two Wheels”
- 2021 Winter Garden City Hall, Spring Arts exhibit, “In Bloom”
- 2021 This Is Reportage Family Award – 3 single images
- 2021 Documentary Family Photographer (virtual), Transforming Perspectives exhibit, “Happiest of Birthdays”
- 2021 A. Smith Gallery, Diptych Exhibit, “Lost Value”
- 2020 This Is Reportage Family Award – 4 single images
- 2020 This Is Reportage Family Top 10 US Photographers, Top 50 International Photographers
*Exhibit is traveling, originally curated by Marieke van der Krabben on behalf of the FMoPA
ALSO SEEN ON.
Stephana has had work featured on ScaryMommy, Orlando Insider Vacations, and Orlando Mom Collective blogs. While in her former partnership with Sona Photography, she was hired to create editorials for South Asian Bride Magazine (print) and her wedding work was also featured in Desh Videsh Magazine (print) and Maharani Weddings (blog).
Clients.
TESTIMONIALS
“My four year old son usually clams up around people, but Stephana knew just how to draw him out and be himself. She captured so many playful moments for our family, and made each one look like a piece of art. ”
NICOLE COOK
“The day was so easy and Stephana captured every little moment that usually goes by without much fanfare. There were many times when we forgot she was even there and those moments were when the real magic happened. Stephana found the moments I will cherish forever.”
CHRISTY MARKS
“Stephana captured my parents in a way I have never seen them in a photo but always have through my eyes.”
Nathalie Stork