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Stephanie Secrest

Wedding Photographers | Central Coast & San Francisco, CA

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Multi-Award Winning, Master Photojournalist, and Wedding Photographer

Stephanie received her Master's degree in photojournalism from top-ranked, Ohio University. She was invited to attend the prestigious Eddie Adams Workshop, a national forum for top photojournalists. She has also received awards in one of photojournalism's oldest, largest and most highly respected contest, the Annual Pictures of the Year competition of the National Press Photographers Association, among other organizations.

54 Awards for Documentary Wedding Photography

Beautiful moment captured at a picturesque California Mission, as the newlyweds share a kiss surrounded by cheering guests. The intimate shot from inside the church is framed by rows of pews.
2024 v01 Photography Competition
California Wedding Dance Party: Groomsmen having a blast in the 'photo booth', spicing up the celebration with party hats and fun photo props
2023 v06 Photography Competition
A wedding image was captured at a rental property in Santa Barbara, featuring the bride embracing her grandmother on a rustic porch with her stunning dress hung behind them
2023 v02 Photography Competition
This joyful picture of two girls captures a special moment of the wedding day on California's Central Coast, showing them dancing and cartwheeling on the reception venue floor
2023 v02 Photography Competition
At a Santa Barbara reception venue, a funny wedding image was created as part of a Norwegian tradition which suggests the couple will have 22 children
2023 v02 Photography Competition
In Central Coast California, In the woods behind the venue, the bride squats down in front of a mirror to apply make-up
2022 v04 Photography Competition
From Santa Barbara In the woods near a wedding venue, a groom waits for the bride to arrive
2022 v04 Photography Competition
Arnold, CA was abuzz as the newlyweds delighted the crowd with their enthusiastic swing dance at their barn reception
2022 v04 Photography Competition
The groom and his roommates gathered in the rented home in Paso Robles, CA to join in prayer before the wedding
2022 v04 Photography Competition
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19 Diamond Awards for Engagement Portraits

San Francisco, CA Couple in Fort Point.. Engagement Photo Session
Diamond Awards 2020 v22
San Francisco, CA Moody indoor portrait near a wall. | Engagement Photography
Diamond Awards 2020 v22
San Francisco, CA Couple on their cell phones during a lit engagement portrait shoot at sunset.
Diamond Awards 2020 v22
Los Sos, CA Engagement Portrait Session | Pastel sunset photo at water's edge.
Diamond Awards 2020 v22
San Francisco, CA engagement shoot with a Couple jumping in the air, city in the background.
Diamond Awards 2020 v22
San Francisco, CA engagement Image of a couple in a Chinatown alley.
Diamond Awards 2019 v21
San Francisco Shot down through an old Argus camera. Engagement Photo of a Couple - Portrait contains: photo, creative, artistic
Diamond Awards 2019 v21
San Francisco, CA Silhouette under the Golden Gate Bridge. Engagement Couple Photography - Portrait contains: SF, CA, water, bay
Diamond Awards 2019 v21
San Francisco, California Couple stands in the windows of a burned-out building. Engagement Photography - Portrait contains: CA, windows, ashes, remains
Diamond Awards 2019 v21
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4 TOP Wedding Photographer Titles

The WPJA proudly recognizes Stephanie Secrest as a TOP International Wedding Photographer. Members holding the most contest points at the end of each year are ranked as TOP Wedding Photographers or, in some cases POY - Photographer of the Year.

WPJA contest judges have been recognized by their industry peers, winning top awards as staff picture editors, staff photojournalists, and newsroom mentors while working for these and other leading publications and journalism organizations.