“Stephanie is one of the most talented and dedicated photographers I have worked with. She is a master of natural light, made me feel completely comfortable, and gave me my favorite photos ever taken.”
Erin O. - Epidemiologist
About me
From Courtroom to Camera
At 7 years old with my first camera in Canada to 27 years old in South Sudan.
“I could have died that day. And I felt I hadn’t even started living yet.”
I began my career as a civil lawyer, but one day everything changed. The realisation that life can be over in a second hit me hard. At 50 km/h, from an unexpected angle, to be precise.
A passenger bus hit me in a frontal crash while I was riding my racing bike. The impact was so hard that I flew several meters through the air, almost in slow motion, or at least that’s how it felt. The doctors were stunned I made it out alive. This was my wake-up call.
I could have died that day. And I felt I hadn’t even started living yet. So I quit everything and decided it was time to follow my passion.
I left the legal world behind and followed a childhood dream: to explore the world and tell stories through photography. I set up my company as a photographer, without any experience. But I truly believe you can do anything you’re passionate about.
In 2014 I met world-renowned photographer Jimmy Nelson at his exhibition, known for his portraits of Indigenous cultures. We started working together and travelled to some of the most remote corners of the world. We visited traditional communities to celebrate their cultural heritage in a fast changing world. It was during those years that I learned how to connect with people across different cultures and backgrounds.
“Often, we couldn’t speak each other’s language but we still found ways to laugh and build trust.”
@Jimmy Nelson
@Jimmy Nelson
@Jimmy Nelson
-40°C
Lowest temperature
9.000+
People photographed
60+
Countries visited
We worked together for 10 years, travelling to extremes: from the frozen steppes of Mongolia in the depths of winter in -40°C to the intense heat of South Sudan at +45°C.
I helped document human stories, both behind the lens and behind the scenes. Back in Amsterdam, I led the production of our expeditions. The pictures and film we made turned into coffee table books, art pieces, and all-immersive exhibitions that were shown across Europe. All these experiences changed my life and shaped the way I approach photography today.
“What stayed with me most is something simple: how beautiful people are, when they feel seen.”
@Jimmy Nelson
Testimonials
Stories from clients.
“Stephanie captured my retreat beautifully. Her work was flawless, and her presence was so natural that I barely noticed her. She connected warmly with the group and delivered photos that were almost impossible to choose between.”
Anne G. - Performance Marketeer
Contact
Let’s create
something together.
Tell me about the story, place, or moment you want to capture.
Based in
Ericeira, Portugal