Shay Stephens Teams up With SmugMug

Shay Stephens, a successful wedding and portrait photographer sells his work through his SmugMug site. As a SmugMug Artist-in-Residence, he shares experience and knowledge with fellow SmugMuggers.

Why Everyone Wants to Be Like Shay

Shay Stephens is a New York based photographer who works nationally. His stylish fusion of elegant photojournalism, and studio lighting techniques showcase the individuality of his wedding and environmental portrait photography.

By capturing his subjects unscripted and enjoying themselves, Shay highlights the emotion and personality of his subjects. He tells each wedding story as an artistic documenter, not as a director. His creative lighting techniques infuse even his candid images with unique depth and drama.

Shay's commercial clients range from the Global-100, NASA, and celebrities. His work has been published in many languages around the globe via album covers, books, magazines, and television. His wedding and portrait clients have commissioned him from all parts of the United States, and Europe.

Recently GraphiStudio Italy listed Shay Stephens as one of their five preferred photographers for New York, in a full-page spread of "Modern Bride - Reception Style" magazine.

How can Shay help me?

Shay frequents Digital Grin, our photography forum, to discuss topics near and dear to wedding and portrait photographers' hearts like location lighting, shooting style, equipment, technique, and sales.

Each month, Shay answers questions in a round table discussion. Got a question? Don't be shy!