QUEER PHOTOGRAPHER SPECIALIZING IN LGBTQ+ WEDDINGS & ELOPEMENTS.
Hi! I’m Steph Grant, owner of Steph Grant Studios and a very much out Queer Photographer specializing in LBGTQ+ weddings & queer elopements around the world. I’m currently based in Portland, OR & Dallas, TX. Here you’ll find Queer Wedding stories from my 15+ year career as an LGBTQ wedding photographer. As an out queer photographer my focus is to make you feel comfortable so that your personality & love are both captured. I think one of the best compliments I’ve received is when a client says, “it’s like getting your photo taken by an old friend.”It’s so rewarding to have strangers from around the world say that they felt like they had a front row seat at the LGBTQ+ weddings that I have photographed. Even more meaningful is hearing that after seeing Queer images and love stories they can no longer support their stance against the LGBTQ+ community. Sharing our stories can change minds and softens hearts.
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I’m lucky to have traveled all around the world with my clients and to have seen my queer wedding photography featured in…
``If you’re looking for kindness, professionalism & just an all around fun person to be around...it’s Steph Grant or no one for me.``
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CHRISTIANE + ALLI // YOSEMITE, CA
Steph Grant is a gem of a human, an incredible storyteller, and a gifted photographer. We first met her for our engagement photos in northern California, where we went on a grand adventure that involved hiking, making campfires, and mostly forgetting we were there to take photos. It was such a great time. Steph captured it perfectly and at some point we casually learned she also had strep throat. No big deal! When we reconnected for our wedding a year later, personally, we picked up right where we left off. Professionally, she kept us living in the moment, knowing none would be missed. Hiring Steph was one of the best we made. The memories we shared with her in front of and behind the camera will always have a special place in our hearts.
ANGEL + MONICA // TUCSON, AZ
Steph Grant’s unique talent is evident when you simply glance at her portfolio. Her work has a signature “look” that draws the viewer’s attention, yet her attentiveness to each client allows individual outcomes to be distinct. The traits of Steph’s images that drew us to following her work include: the bold commercial quality, the colors that exude, her clients’ poses, and the happiness that radiates from clients in each session. It was an easy decision not to shop around for other photographers and simply wait until the time was right to work with Steph. When we discovered her, it seemed as if hiring THEE Steph Grant to shoot our family or marriage would be far into the future. However, our paths crossed sooner than we could have ever expected or hoped! Working with Steph far exceeded any expectations we had (which were already high).
STACY + EMMY // PESCADERO, CA
One night, as I was up late crying, I was looking on Instagram for other people like me. I wanted to connect with other queer couples who had gone through fire and made it. One click led to another until I landed on a story of a lesbian wedding in Tucson, AZ. Angel and Monica: Two of the most beautiful people with a wedding unrivaled by ANY wedding I had ever seen in my life! Beautiful, intimate, tender – but so effortlessly glamorous as if it were MEANT to be on a big screen even though they had taken every care to make it small and private. Then reading about “Steph Grant” and her passion to capture such BEAUTY in moments that are often paved first with hurt, fear and sacrifice. I felt a sob start in my toes and swell until it came almost VIOLENTLY out of me. I obsessed over the images. I felt a strange strength. THAT WEDDING held me together & made ours a possible reality. I sent the images to Emmy. We obviously became instant followers & started tracking everything Steph was doing. When Steph's free wedding giveaway was announced we knew we HAD to give it a shot! Fate, it seemed, had come full circle.
CHANTEL + REBECCA // LURAY, VA
It was really important to us to have a photographer who understood queer relationships and would be able to capture our love on camera. For such a special day in our lives, we wanted the best of the best, and according to her reviews, she was just that. We immediately connected through phone calls and later Skype chats, and we felt at ease knowing we had someone so experienced. One thing you don’t realize until after the wedding is how much time you actually spend with your photographer. Not only do the photos matter, but the photographer’s personality matters as well. Steph spent the entire weekend with us – meeting our friends and family and fitting in perfectly. We came out of our wedding experience not only with photos but also with a new and wonderful friend. Choosing Steph to capture our wedding was one of the best decisions we made.
COURT + SUZY // SAN FRANCISCO, CA
I will just start off by saying, weddings are stressful! Especially destination weddings. But, prior to the Marriage Equality Act, we had no choice. Picking a destination, outfits, hair and make-up, hotel accommodations, etc, these were all tough decisions. But, picking our photographer was the first decision we made and it was a no brainer. Steph and I have been friends for almost a decade, and I have been lucky enough to witness (and be a part of) her evolution into one of the most sought after LGBT photographers in the world! Whether you’ve known her for years, or just met her, she will instantly become one of your favorite people. Our wedding started at City Hall and we ended up in a random forest with the Golden Gate Bridge behind us, because, well we took an Uber and went on an adventure. That is Steph Grant- humorous, creative, loyal, adventurous, spontaneous, professional, and ridiculously talented. We were lucky to have her document our day and even luckier still to have her be a part of our lives ❤️.
HEATHER + EM // AUSTIN, TX
Steph is a longtime friend of mine, but also an extremely talented photographer. I admire her editing style, but what I admire most is how she works in the moment. Steph has made me feel comfortable on the other side of the lens (I am generally the photographer myself), and that isn’t easy to achieve! I knew Steph could help me be at ease because I’d seen her help other couples numerous times on their wedding day. Steph is passionate and empathetic, so I knew she would get every shot, keep me from sweating as much as possible, and respect my needs. Before I met Emily and still today, I share Steph’s blog (portfolio) with everyone from strangers to colleagues!
I am thrilled to share this dreamy and very secretive waterfall proposal mission with you. It all went down near Portland, OR with a quiet morning at home with the sweetest pups. Long overdue hugs were in order after following each other on Instagram for quite sometime! Chelsea and Nance laced up their custom “just married” rainbow Converse and we were off…a small roadtrip into the wilderness. Now a roadtrip with me wouldn’t be complete without…
When I dream of perfect elopements I think of being smack dab in the middle of the mountains surrounded by the tallest trees and thick snowflakes that get stuck on my eyelashes. You can imagine how thrilled I was in December when Kate & Lauren invited me to adventure with them to Aspen, CO. Little did we know on their wedding day we would get the most magical snow. Safe to say more of my snowy queer elopement dreams are right her in this blog post for your viewing pleasure.
Tell us a little bit about what you both spend a majority of your time doing:Hey we're Lacey and Sarah! We've been together a little over one year. We currently live in Dallas, and spend the majority of the time practicing social distancing. We love going to open-air concerts and comedy shows outdoors. This is the most lesbian thing I've ever typed, and I know...
Hey! We’re Sarah (she/her) & LJ (They/Them) and we’ve been together 3 years. We live in Portland, Oregon, with our four children and two dogs. LJ spends their time being a dual language middle school teacher and Sarah spends her time running a dance school...
That first night we met, I stopped by Emily's house with them for a moment and saw where they lived. It was a cute bungalow in the Bouldin Creek neighborhood of Austin, TX. Their home had become run down and they had a roommate at the time ... but about two years later, Emily and I moved into an apartment together while that very home would undergo heavy renovations.
The details. The rooftop views in New York City. The outfits. Steph & Mel getting married and asking me to be there with them to document their memories was such an honor. Also getting to work with Jason Rhee and a long list of incredible vendors was the cherry on top. 🥂Here is a blurb from an article on the Knot:
IVF was a long and daunting process, but having the right doctor really makes the world of difference. Be aware that the costs are high but the price is absolutely worth it for our family. My wife has now endured almost 1,000 needles in her a$$ and I am impressed with her commitment and her perseverance every day (I know I could never do it!). We’ve spoken with our doctor and so far, our embryos and family planning are not affected, but I can tell you it is scary in general to be a pregnant woman in Texas right now.
Asher looks for ways to talk and educate those a part of medical field, family and friends on trans rights, lives and creating a more inclusive world. Check it out HERE. Ashley is a teen mentor who focuses on supporting the whole teen. She also looks to help educate black (POC) Christian families on the dangers and damage of rejecting their children because they are in the LGBTQIA+ and teaching elementary kids how to be social justice warriors at their age. Follow along with that HERE.
Hey we're Haley & Hannah! We live in Austin, Texas with our puppy, Rye, and our cat, Oliver. We enjoy spending time outdoors - here in Austin at the Greenbelt and Lake Travis. We love trying new restaurants, seeing live music, and traveling the world. It's important to explore and create meaningful experiences in life!
Welcome to my blog debut! I’m Josh, the Studio Manager for Steph Grant Studios, which means I’m the one you spoke with if you’ve emailed us lately. I happen to have a personal connection to these two, so Steph asked me to jump in and...
Commitment. Commitment encompasses many more than 3 things in making a relationship last. Being in our 30s, Alex and I have been in various relationships while continuing to discover who we are. Over time, you know more and more what you're looking for in your match, and what you're not. The mutuality of our love reminds us time and time again that we know we finally found ours. If you know the level of commitment is mutual, your groundwork is established, and you have established the foundation you know will be there no matter what. It is unconditional.
We have been together 9 years. Married 5. Steph has captured our save the date/ engagement pics, wedding, impromptu pregnancy pics with Finn, and now our 2nd baby announcement. It was only fitting that while Steph was over for Thai food and champagne I snuck off to take a pregnancy test and low and behold while she was in my living room telling stories I secretly discovered I was pregnant with my second kiddo. All good things happen with Thai food and bubbles.
WHERE DO YOU TWO LIVE? Hi! We’re Sarah & Jacqui! We live in the middle of nowhere. No, really though – it’s kinda crazy that we were born on opposite sides of Iowa, met smack dab in the middle in Des Moines, and then moved...
We met just over two years ago and I hope we stay together many, many more. I'm a Dallas local, designer, and photo/videographer who has been in Austin for 5 years. I never embedded myself in the queer community outside of attending protests – including Queerbomb, my favorite over Pride. Though I used to be heavily involved in groups and small community efforts, these days I spend more of my time one-on-one with locals. One of the things I most enjoy is chatting with a stranger – anyone from a bartend
“Stay close to people who expose you to new things about yourself and the world. It’s helpful to have a variety of friends. If everyone is just like you, you will have a hard time understanding anyone different from you.” – @nedratawwab Diversity & LGBTQ+...
We're Liss & Britt! This summer, we are celebrating our FIFTEENTH (!!) anniversary. In that time, we’ve lived (both together and long-distance) in Austin, San Francisco, Boston, Los Angeles, Davidson (NC), and now here in Denton. We’re both artists (Liss is a visual artist and Britt’s a musician) and minimalists who try to keep things simple but fun. When we’re not at home with our 13-year-old rescue Chihuahua, Delilah, we spend most of our time outside chasing sunshine & good coffee.
It's easy to make our social media accounts look like sweet, happy and in love couples ALL THE FREAKING TIME. Truth be told that's just not real life. Divorce happens often and it's challenging to discuss. So let's talk about it.
Dallas Pride was a couple of weekends ago. I photographed a few friends and a handful of beautiful strangers celebrating Pride by the rainbow crosswalks in the Dallas Gayborhood. Here are a few favorites, a long overdue reintroduction and a little about me.
What are your plans for #DallasPride this weekend? Here are some of mine if you want to join in person or virtually! I'm offering free portraits at the rainbow crosswalk in the Dallas gayborhood for my Black Queer & Trans friends.
I think that sharing the stories of our transgender friends is so crucial not just today but every single day but we also need to educate ourselves and put in the work to make our world more inclusive. Learning proper language is one of the...
Photographing LGBTQ+ families in my Dallas community & watching families evolve over time brings me so much joy but getting asked to photograph their memories is such a huge honor. I have followed some LGBTQ+ couples with my camera all the way from their engagements...
1. PAY FOR THE BRAIN PICKING. I appreciate both honesty & directness so I will give that in return. It keeps things straightforward and leaves not room for guessing. As creatives, chances are we have made a decent amount of connections and in turn a...
3 REASONS TO BOOK A MINI SESSION: A mini session is a fast, low-stress and affordable way to get some fresh photos. 1. FAST: 30 MINS! I offer these sessions close to my studio in Deep Ellum right near downtown Dallas. Since these are smaller...
I’ve been there every step of the way with some of my LGBTQ+ couples. From their engagement and wedding photos to snapping maternity memories and family photos. I love that in one of my photos I can see a fiancé serenading her soon to be...
We're Sarah & Carlea. We've been together 3 and a half years and live in an apartment with our two puppies in the Dallas area. Sarah spends her time slaying hair and Carlea is a full time Speech Language Pathology student at University of Texas at Dallas. In between school days Carlea also works at Baylor Rehab as a Patient Service Specialist. When we aren't working you will see us either buying decor for the apartment or vegging out and decompressing together.
What in the heck is a micro wedding? According to Brides.com a micro wedding is an intimate affair, typically with no more than 50 guests. My kind of wedding. As most of you know, I no longer photograph large weddings (my talented team does). I prefer those intimate weddings. Micro weddings allow me to spend more time with my couples and be more involved in the planning process.
Memes of Bernie Sanders have been make rounds and making my day. Decided to create a few of my own where Bernie decides to drop in on a few of my couples. These gave me a good chuckle. Which ones is your favorite? PS: I...
We met at Round-Up Saloon, a country-western gay bar and dancehall in Dallas' Gayborhood, Oak Lawn. Before we met, there were multiple occasions where we were supposed to be in the same place at the same time. That night was the perfect time for our paths to have crossed and neither of us would have had it any other way.
Truth be told, elopements are my ultimate favorite for many reasons but here are my top 3 reasons: 1. Your personalities can’t help but stand out in each photograph when you are LESS STRESSED! I’d say that most people aren’t super comfortable with a camera...
Hey! We’re Amanda & Lindsey and we’ve been together 3 years this coming June. We just moved to Portland, OR from Los Angeles where we both lived for over 10 years. When we aren’t working we love to throw a good house party with friends...
We’re Shawna and Val and we’ve been together for 5 ½ Years! We currently live in San Antonio and are in process of moving back to the Dallas area. We spend most our time traveling for work and pleasure with our lil Shih Tzu’s- Baker...
HEY FRIENDS! Let me tell you about one of the top 3 most important days of my entire 36 years on this planet. I have had to come to terms with the fact that my words will not do this story justice, so I will...
When did your engagement lifestyle session go down? We did our engagement shoot with Steph in 2015, before we got married! Can’t even believe it was that long ago. Steph made us feel so comfortable, it was like there wasn’t even a camera in the...
Hey! We’re Steph and Amy. We’ve been together a little over two years. We both have really demanding jobs, so when we have downtime, Steph can usually be found making music, or we are wining and dining, and spending time with family and friends. Family...
How long have you been together? Hey we are Lindsey and Whitney and we’ve been together 4 years and counting. Tell us a little bit about what you both spend a majority of your time doing. Whitney – We just purchased our first fixer-upper home together in a...
*This blog post is a reflection of a real conversation between the 4 of us as friends and colleagues in response to an image being widely shared of two straight women labeled as a “same sex elopement”. We hope that this will serve as an...
Hey we’re Vanessa and Makena! We live in Venice Beach, California and have been together 6.5 years. Makena is a photographer/photo retoucher/real estate investor, and Vanessa is a durable medical equipment sales rep. What is the first thing you remember about the other when you...
MEET BETH AND KAYLA! How long have you been together? 2 years Tell us a little bit about what you both spend a majority of your time doing. We live in the country on a cute little hobby farm in Mindoro, Wisconsin. If we are...
MEET CHRISTIANE & ALLI! How long have you been together? 5 years Where do you two live? Tell us a little bit about what you both spend a majority of your time doing. We just moved to Minneapolis, MN after having lived in almost every...
How long have you been together? 12 ½ years Where do you two live? Tell us a little bit about what you both spend a majority of your time doing. Both of us have lived all over the country…Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Birmingham, Detroit, Orlando, Richmond,...
Where do you two live? Tell us a little bit about what you both spend a majority of your time doing. We live just outside of Atlanta, GA. Joanie and I are both explorers at heart. In our spare time we most often find ourselves...
How long have you been together? 6 1/2 years! Married AF under 3 months! (Brittany got me both 1 & 2 mo. anniv. surprises!) Where do you two live? Tell us a little bit about what you both spend a majority of your time doing....
Hey guys! Steph here. Your time is precious…I will cut to the chase. I am about to introduce you to some of the greatest people in the universe. I am so incredibly proud of each and every one of the humans listed below. They are...
Meet Chelsea and Erin! Erin & I first started following each other when she was the first openly gay beauty queen to compete at Miss America. She was crowned Miss Missouri 2016 and has since gone on to do big things within the LGBTQ community....
That one time I was having brunch with my pals at their new digs in Hollywood Hills and I knew I must set down my mimosa at once and bust out my camera because their house looked like a West Elm catalog and they’re obviously...
GET TO KNOW NIKKI & JEN!! How long have you been together? 2717 days, but who’s counting. ( about 7.5 years) Where do you two live? Tell us a little bit about what you both spend a majority of your time doing. We live in...
1. How long have you worked for the LGBT caucus and how long have you been active in the LGBT community? I started working for the LGBT Caucus in May of 2017. I have been openly LGBT since I was 14 years old, so I like...
How long have you been together? 3.5 years Where do you two live? Tell us a little bit about what you both spend a majority of your time doing. We live in a historic district of downtown Jacksonville, FL. We devote most of our lives...
How long have you been together? Off and on for 8 years Where do you two live? Tell us a little bit about what you both spend a majority of your time doing. We live in Dallas, Texas within an hour of where we each...
How long have you been together? Our first date was on Wednesday, February 25, 2015. So, it will be 3 years in February! Where do you two live? Tell us a little bit about what you both spend a majority of your time doing. Sally...
For priding myself on being a storyteller, I’ve intentionally left a large part of my story out of the public eye. Not just online for obvious reasons, but I’ve kept it from people in my life for almost 2 decades. I can no longer keep...
What an honor it was to travel to the Berkshires last fall for this beautiful wedding weekend. From the Willie Nelson dance parties, bagpipes and trollies to fresh oysters, cozy blankets and crisp weather…I couldn’t have dreamed up a better way to experience my first...
I had the pleasure of photographing Debbe and Austin’s beautiful wedding at Cathedral Santuario de Guadalupe, the Belo Mansion and Winspear Opera House in Dallas, TX with the very talented Justin Yoder Studios. It was perfect in every single way. Here a few of my...
A couple weeks back I photographed this sweet couple at the GALAXY DRIVE-IN theatre in Ennis, TX. I’m a sucker for a good date night in the back of a truck bed and this is the perfect spot for it. Congrats on your engagement Brittney and Kevin!...
Where do you two live? Tell us a little bit about what you both spend a majority of your time doing. We live in Washington, DC. Chantel is a fundraiser for the nation’s largest LGBTQ civil rights organization, the Human Rights Campaign and Rebecca is...
I’m a sucker for backroads and taking the long way home. After a few gorgeous beach weddings… I was craving a good road trip in the mountains. A hot cup of coffee and no set plans. I love pulling over and getting lost, meeting new...
Last month we jetted off to St. Croix for Kat & Paige’s brunch wedding on the beach, muddy jeep adventures that left us filthy, endless beverages, casino nights and hours of karaoke. Little did I know some flights would be cancelled, my 2nd photographer would...
There I am in St. Thomas…I woke up that morning and took a walk on the beach with my cup of coffee. There’s just something about a slow, quiet morning in a new place. I live for it. I’ve been traveling and photographing love stories...
Hey friends! Meet Randi and Kendall….one of the sweetest couples you’ll meet. I’ve known Randi for ages. A decade I think. We’ve been through many a things together from bowties to fun memories of chicken express back when we were mere babes. When her and...
After following each other on Instagram for awhile…I finally met Julie and Amber the day I flew in for their wedding! We immediately went from the airport to brunch on the beach to kick off their couples shoot! I remember laughing so hard at that...
GUESS WHAT…IT’S PRIDE MONTH and we’re celebrating 2 years of marriage equality!! But if you follow along with me on my Instagram you’ll see all of the love and pride every single day. We have come a long way and that’s worth celebrating on the...
The question I get asked most frequently...."Steph, so you just fly out and meet these couples/complete strangers for the first time and stay with them? Then go on adventures? Aren't you afraid for your life?" The answer is no. I am not worried about getting Stephnapped.
Two of my “long lost BFFs” got married. IN THE POURING RAIN. I got to capture the memories…while not wearing an umbrella hat or rain boots. It was straight out of a movie! Safe to say that Taryn & Jenna know how to have a...
GUESS WHAT! I have been holding on to a secret for a month and I can finally share it. Two of my best guys got engaged and I was there to capture it. Meet Omar and Edgar. These two have the biggest hearts and I...
Hello, it’s me again…sappy, hopeless romantic Steph. I was just telling a friend that I was sipping coffee and searching for thee perfect song to match this story. I get THAT FEELING when I find it. My favorite part is organizing the images to make...
WOW how times flies! In case you haven’t been following along…UMM for the last decade. Here’s the rundown: • 10 YEARS AGO I BOUGHT A CAMERA AND TRAVELED TO NYC FOR THE FIRST TIME. • 7 YEARS AGO I QUIT MY RAD JOB. • 4 YEARS...
Raise your hand if you’ve ever been in a long distance relationship. Every sappy song makes you want to cry. A certain smell takes you back to a memory you had with her. The time difference and falling asleep on the phone together. You go to...
I sat here with coffee this morning reading Jenny & Kasey’s story and reflecting back on my time spent with them on their wedding weekend and our friendship in general. I first met Jenny in LA back when I lived there. I think we were...
So excited to share this camping session with you guys! We had a pretty fun adventure searching for a good spot near Dallas. In case you’re curious…mountains and woods are hard to come by in these parts. When I got there I realized that for...
Good morning friends and complete strangers! Typically, I don’t write blog posts on my business site to get a specific point across…mostly it’s to share love stories and sweet, mushy love photos. Today I feel like something needs to be explained to the masses. Over...
This engagement session involved bloody mary’s, Uno, legit tacos, good life talks with our bartender, a little dancing in the streets to Taylor Swift and then completely taking over a bar AND their favorite restaurant. I can’t believe we met for the first time about...
Hey guys! Steph here. I am going to make this short and sweet because the meat and potatoes of this story is down below in the Q&A with the beautiful brides. I just want to say PLEASE read it. It is so important to me...
What would you say if I told you that this engagement adventure involved everything from pride parades and brunches on the Beltline to getting a hankering for pie in the middle of the night and the 3 of us sitting in the kitchen of a...
Well good lord..I just love these two. Two of my best buddies. I’ve known Randi since I moved to TX 6 years ago and we hit it off right away! Her and Kendall are the perfect match and I am the luckiest to be photographing...
MAGICAL: beautiful in such a way as to seem removed from everyday life. The only word that accurately describes my Burning Man Wedding experience. I sat on the plane headed back to Dallas. Daydreaming and covered in dust. Was this a parallel universe of sorts?...
Last weekend I was surrounded by thousands of beautiful people who continue to do so much good in the world. I cried, I laughed, I hugged and I not so secretly scoped out all of the dapper looking suits. It was a night to remember. Black...
Last month I had a little in studio fun with the Latta sisters and sweet Sienna. The three of them undeniably have style for miles. So happy with how these turned out! [Rest assured no smoke was inhaled during this session;)] To follow more of...
Some people have asked me, “Steph, what makes you the happiest?” Meet Kailey. We asked each other this question a few weeks after we started hanging out. She knew her answer immediately. It was short, sweet and to the point – her friends. She lights...
It always makes my tiny heart the happiest when my worlds collide and I get to photograph a corporate event that not only supports the LGBT community but is also the largest fund raising dinner for the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community in the...
As most of you know I’ve always been more of a natural light photographer. Mostly because studio lighting has intimidated me for years and scares the crap out of me. Recently, I decided to get crazy and throw myself into tackling it. Why the heck...
This one has been on deck for a bit and I am so excited to show it to you! A few months back on an overcast morning here in Dallas I kept looking up to the sky hoping that storm would hold off. I had...
This weekend we will celebrate 1 year of MARRIAGE EQUALITY! That day was such a huge one for me, my friends, my clients and the entire LGBTQ community. Many of you have seen the love stories of my LGBTQ clients. You’ve gotten a glimpse into the...
1. Where are you from originally? I was born and raised in League City, Texas which is in between Houston and Galveston. Moved to Austin during college and lived there for about 10 years before moving to San Antonio! 2. When did you realize your...
To say that I have been a wreck since Sunday would be an understatement. Trying to go on with routine and everyday life after Sunday’s attack in Orlando is a challenge. Some of you might not fully be able to grasp that and that’s ok....
My heart is heavy. I don’t know if I want to surround myself with friends or just be alone in silence. I am left speechless. Which, if you know me, is pretty rare. Last night, I worked my way to the front of the crowd...
I woke up this morning after a night of dancing at our local gay bar here in Dallas, TX. We don’t go out often anymore but we got a big group of my friends together to celebrate recent engagements, weddings & all things good in life. We...
Planning a proposal can be one of the most stressful days in your life. You’re almost to the spot where you’re going to pop the question and you suddenly realize you only have red solo cups for the champagne! That moment when your heart drops as...
It’s always easy to start a blog post for a wedding. I talk about the couple in love and how they met. I share their love story. I share how we met. I can go on a complete tangent and it’s pretty normal for me...
Meet Christie & Hayley. Could I ask for more? Exploring my little neighborhood with a happy couple is the perfect way to spend Halloween day. Deep Ellum is such a rad spot with so much history. I wanted more than anything to live in Deep...
Guess what! Last weekend I checked something huge off of my bucket list….working with the Human Rights Campaign. I spent the weekend photographing their Time to Thrive conference at the Gaylord Texan in Dallas. #TimeToThrive is an annual national conference to promote safety, inclusion and well-being...
A couple of weeks ago I got a few friends together and we snapped some images for the Promote Love Movement. I am so very thankful for these people and the support they have shown me since moving to Dallas. Exactly 6 years ago today...
Where do I even start with Blaire & Kayla?! My sides still hurt from laughing so hard. It all started on Instagram, of course. Right when I heard their story and they ran me through their ideas for their wedding…I knew it was a match...
Last week I was in Orlando photographing two incredible events at The Special Event 2016. TSE is the world’s premier conference and tradeshow for the top decision makers and trendsetters in the event planning industry. If you’ve never been make sure you make your way...
YEAH YOU READ THAT RIGHT!! As promised in the Cosmopolitan article, Steph Grant is giving away one FREE LGBT WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY package in 2016 to celebrate marriage equality in the US. The contest will be held on Instagram. Here’s the run down: 1. Follow Steph...
The night after Christmas I was sitting in my loft reading a book and listening to the storm outside. I knew there was supposed to be some bad weather coming towards Dallas and there would more than likely be some tornadic activity but when the...
This morning I watched a video of Pat Robertson giving advice to a mom about her gay daughter [below]. I was tempted to scroll past it because I knew it would more than likely get on my nerves. When I get bothered I am unable...
Last night I was on the phone with a buddy of mine from LA. We were talking about all things photography, running a business and you know…the olden days. Taylor was one of the artists in my very first artshows on a rooftop in Los...
I can’t imagine being that wedding photographer that just comes in, shoots and then leaves. How boring. I can’t even go to the grocery store without making it a huge ordeal. Everything needs to be an adventure in my life and I am so happy...
Hey guys! Steph here. I hope you take time to read the Q & A below. I think a lot of people can relate and might need to hear it. More than anything I love it when people choose to talk openly about topics that...
This entire trip to San Francisco was a dream. This was my last wedding of 2015. Dannng was that the cherry on top of another awesome year or what?! ‘Twas. First off, I stayed in a treehouse near the Muir Woods. I didn’t have reception,...
A year ago today I had just landed back in Dallas from an epic wedding in Arizona. At the Tucson airport I decided to book a last minute trip to Aruba. Before I knew it I was boarding a plane to Aruba for a solo adventure...
Once upon a time (in 2012) I took a trip to Center Moriches, NY for a shoot with Rebecca Dolber from R.E.D. One of the models was a girl named Phelan. We kept in touch over the years on social media and one day I heard...
I know you guys remember Court & Suzy and their gorgeous San Francisco wedding last year! It’s kind of impossible to forget these two. Now you’re gonna have to make that three. Welcome baby Sawyer! You are so loved. Last night, I had them over to...
Just finished up my busy season. I have been traveling for almost 2 months straight and have been behind on blog posts but so happy to finally post this one!! Rachel & Haley’s wedding took place this summer in California…in beautiful wine county. Perfect weather,...
When I had Sara and Amber over to my loft in Dallas we hit it off right away. I love their little family, and I don’t think I have ever met a kid who can make me laugh more! We may not get together as much as...
Let’s rewind for a minute shall we? I’d say about 6 months ago I got a call from Kat Cole telling me that I just had to meet up with this brand from Seattle and collaborate with them. She mentioned that she had told them...
A few weeks back I packed up my camera & made my way to Washington, D.C. for the first time in life! How the heck did it take me so long to get there? I had booked a last minute session with someone who is making...
Love and happiness just jump out of these images. The morning of their session, we made pancakes together & played music in their brand new home. I love raw and authentic images. Images that capture a couple in their actual life being comfortable & normal....
This may be old news to some of you, but I was raised in church. Not just attending church on Sundays but I mean RAISED in church. Generations of pastors in my family etc. I remember sitting on the front pew in a frilly purple...
As you can see, this day was pretty magical. A vintage drive in movie sign, some classic cars, foodtrucks, a VW van photobooth, a surprise Elvis appearance, two gorgeous brides married in a church & a whole lot of love. What more could you ask for?...
Checking things off of a to do list. It is one of my favorite things to do. I am sure you can relate. What’s even more rewarding is getting to check off a bucket list item. When it happens I sit there and try to...
This week marks 2 years since the lesbian Indian wedding that I photographed in Los Angeles went viral. Well that sure did fly by. A whole lot has happened since Shannon & Seema’s love story unexpectedly spread around the world. All of 2014 was jam...
GIVEAWAY! In honor of Pride month in conjunction with R.E.D. we are releasing a limited run of fine silver Promote Love Tags. Only 25 available so get yours HERE before they sell out. Crafted out of recycled silver, each tag is handmade by the very talented Rebecca Dolber and comes...
Hi guys! Steph here. I have a few things on my heart and I thought I’d take a quick minute to jot them all down. I love when people are authentic and tell their backstories. You guys know this. When I hear a person’s story, they...
BIG news today for Ireland! It’s amazing when people join together to #PromoteLove and love wins. Yesterday, Ireland became the first country in the world to ask its citizens in a nationwide poll whether or not they want to legalize gay marriage. It was a...
LOVERS GONNA LOVE. No room for hate. There are only a few of the Lovers Gonna Love T-Shirts made by the Promote Love Movement. Get em while they’re hot. This girl is one talented artist. Lesli Marshall just got back from Promoting Love in the...
Where the heck do I even begin? I am completely speechless (which is a rare occurrence). THANK YOU. This entire movement would not be possible if it weren’t for YOU. That’s right…I’m happy you stumbled upon this post. You have an opportunity here. 1. Read...
A few months back I was contacted by Out in the Vineyard, a radio show in Sonoma, CA covering what’s happening in wine country, LGBT world news, celebrity guests, The Dish, gay travel hotspots and events for the LGBT wine lover in Our Wine Country....
Every story has a backstory. Every thing in my life does. If you’re not with me for a day – sometimes even an hour – when we reunite I will most definitely have a story to tell you! So Promote Love…what is it, you may ask....
Last month I got to take on a last minute session and boy am I glad I did! It was a birthday present for Maura. The three of us had brunch, there were smoke bombs involved and obviously we trespassed and snuck into an abandoned...
Once upon a time…a week before Dinah Shore in Palm Springs, CA I got asked to work with Cosmopolitan to photograph this awesome event. An event I had been hearing about since the good old days of the L Word. I spent 27 years living...
Today was just one of those days. When you sit there and soak in the fact that things you have worked so hard for over the years are finally paying off. If February 2010 Steph could look ahead at February 2015 Steph I think she’d...
So to be completely honest…I have been putting this blog off until I really had time to sit and focus for an entire day. Today is that day. Sit back and enjoy this story. It’s a doozy (and this will probably be a sappy novel...
I'm Steph Grant. I'm an LGBTQ+ Wedding Photographer based out of Dallas, TX. I also own a media agency owned and operated by a powerhouse team of LGBTQ+ creatives.
Good evening folks! I am sitting here at my studio sipping wine & editing like a crazy person after about a month of back-to-back travel. Have to hit it hard before I get back on the road! Last week I was in Los Angeles, CA...
A few weeks back Haley, Brandi and I met up at Four Corners Brewery here in Dallas, TX to discuss wedding details. So happy to be working with them on their wedding day in March. Just you wait…it’s gonna be a good one. But let’s...
LGBT Wed Magazine is the premiere luxury LGBT Weddings Magazine and I am honored to have my images of Shannon & Seema’s beautiful lesbian indian wedding featured in the latest issue. Please go to your local Barnes & Noble and pick up a copy. Happy to have...
Hey there! Happy Giving Tuesday. Stick with me and please read this. It’s basically my heart in a blog. Let it be known, I am a huge believer in taking your talent and finding some way to help others. It really is exciting when you...
It was a chilly fall day when I arrived in Philly. I sprinted through the airport hoping not to miss my connection and made it through as they were closing the gate. I might have had to sweet talk them & may have had a...
This one tugged at my heartstrings. Meet B & Mer…you might recognize these happy faces from their engagement session in Fort Worth, TX. Last month I got to travel with them and 14 of their closest friends to New York City for their wedding. Imagine...
Look what arrived on my doorstep today…. ladies & gentlemen allow me to introduce to you… the Hold Fast Gear Roamographer camera bag! The most handsome camera bag ever crafted. I have been flirting with the idea of getting this bag for myself since it was...
It’s been a really busy week and this has been the one thing I have been looking forward to more than anything. I’m wrapping up a slew of projects before 3 weeks of insane travel for a few out of state lesbian weddings and a...
About a month ago I got to spend a 4 day weekend in Mystic, CT at a lakehouse with these gorgeous girls and their entire family! It was one of those weekends where I am kind of still in shock. I sat on the swing overlooking...
Meet Jillian and Melia. They did the whole wedding thing right no doubt about it! These two beautiful girls got married in Syracuse, New York. They had a wedding party with a bounce house and a rum serving Captain Jack Sparrow look-alike. Just when they...
Remember that one time in 2010 when I quit my job so that I could be a photographer, travel, meet people & somehow get involved in something bigger than myself? I had been contemplating this decision for a couple of years and wrote about it incessantly...
Here’s the thing: I am trying to get better at taking my camera with me on a daily basis. As a photographer you’d think I’d have it on me at all times. NOPE. Just my iPhone typically. This is about to change [although I am...
When I need to get away from the studio I like to find a cozy coffeeshop to work in. Sometimes I bring my laptop and edit, sometimes I watch video podcasts on my iPad but a lot of times I like to order a cortado and...
MAKE TIME TO SEE THE WORLD. Take your family, take your dog…heck, go solo. Just GO. I don’t know if I have ever been more excited to share a story with you. I used to sit in my cubical zoning out over adventures like the...
There it was, mid-May and we had a serious craving for adventure. Right then & there. We knew we had to get somewhere soon. The only thing we could do at that point was to set up the tent in the loft and have a...
I’m a sucker for a good proposal story. I mean, who isn’t?! These girls sure do have a good one. Their proposal involved Key West, a sailboat at sunset, a ferry ride to a private island & a dinner surrounded by tiki torches and palm...
This post is in honor of National Pride Month & LGBT Weddings! Seriously, what a big deal! I can’t tell you how happy it makes me to be right in the middle of what is going on in the LGBT community. I cannot believe it has...
This happy couple and I got to venture out to the Fort Worth area to snap some engagement photos. Give me some old buildings, a rooftop and a Pink Floyd T-shirt and I’m a happy camper. I don’t know about you but seeing people in love...
I am sure most people reading this blog are aware of how special my career is to me. Probably because I make it known a ridiculous amount that I LOVE what I do for work. You might even be tired of hearing about it. Rest assured...
Meet Devry. She is getting married this year & asked if I could do a boudoir session for a surprise gift for her soon to be husband. My answer: HECK YES! She is seriously stunning in every way & we had such a fun time shooting...
I’ve been anticipating this engagement session for over 6 months. On one of my trips to California I met up with Lindsey & Jessie to discuss plans for their engagement session and wedding tucked away in the mountains of Lake Arrowhead, CA. I love how...
Steph Grant Photography Summer Internship in Dallas, TX Steph Grant Photography is looking to bring on an intern for the summer to help with a few things here and there. Social media, organizing and blog posting. Requirements: – 10 hours a week – Must own...
If this blog post doesn’t make you smile I don’t know what will. I love looking through my camera and seeing couples in love…seeing this reminds me that I am exactly where I am supposed to be. I’m in the business of promoting love and...
This wedding made me completely sappy. At the beginning of this month I took a last minute flight to California to photograph an absolutely stunning Los Angeles rooftop lesbian wedding. A storm was rolling in as the sun was setting, champagne glasses were clinking as the...
Good morning! It’s a happy, snowy day here on the east coast. As most of you know I get to travel a lot for work. Last weekend I was in Los Angeles photographing a beautiful lesbian wedding on a rooftop at the Los Angeles Athletic...
This post is very close to my heart and I have been putting it together in my head for years now. How do I express my story & my thoughts in a way that strangers far and wide GET IT without even knowing me. The...
You have no idea how thrilled I am to share these photos with you from Nike Women’s Marathon 2013 in San Francisco, CA. Most of you are aware of my love for storytelling. The purpose of me photographing Nike Women’s Marathon was to capture reactions....
I have been anticipating this wedding for years now! Shannon and Seema are special to me and I am honored that they chose me to be their wedding photographer. I flew into Los Angeles a few hours before the wedding festivities began. I was greeted...
Absolutely loved this Long Beach Lesbian Engagement Session from a few years back. Bri & Ronnie are both school teachers so they wanted to incorporate some chalkboards and old books into their engagement photoshoot (and of course their cute little home). They are now married and...
