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The Stephanie Newman Photography Journal

Welcome to our journal, where we share recent  sessions, our tips, and bits of our life. When we aren't photographing  we're improving our home, hanging out with our kids, and reading. We adore working with joyful  seniors and families and can't wait to work with you!

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Carys’ Senior Session | Lakeville Senior Photographer

Carys crushed her Lakeville senior session with sunshine, flowers, and theater-star energy! Hanging out with her, her family, and capturing her personality near the Guthrie made her Class of 2026 photos pure magic.

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Stephanie Newman is a Senior and Family portrait photographer based out of Lakeville, Minnesota. Specializing in joyful and bright imagery. 
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Quin’s Class of 2026 senior session at Lake Harriet was a blast! As a Lakeville senior photographer, capturing her bubbly personality and unique French horn made the evening unforgettable

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Chloe is sister #2 of the Shibata trio I get to photograph this week, and let me just say—she brought all the sparkle. Literally! She showed up in the cutest lavender dress paired with the most fabulous glitter shoes, and I was instantly obsessed. (If you know me, you know lavender has been my thing […]

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Sammi kicked off my Class of 2026 seniors, and wow—what a way to start the season! She’s one of three triplets, so you’ll want to stick around because her sisters will be making their debut here soon too. This was actually my very first time photographing multiples, and let me tell you—it was such a fun new adventure!

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Just like my own child’s senior year was coming up and me being in denial that he is old enough to be graduating from high school soon. All the feelings and thoughts are copied and pasted for this young lady. This girlie is one of my son’s best friends and one of my bonus children. Luke and G, along with G’s boyfriend, Charlie became fast friends during our church’s Christmas Musical, where the trio played knock off Star Wars characters.

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Are you looking for fun, beautiful photos? Come see the portfolio and learn more about the way Stephanie Newman  Photography captures your Senior year. 

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Families

As a mom I know how much your children grow faster than you can imagine. I also know that your time is precious. I promise your photo experience with me will be frustration-free.

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I fell in love with taking pictures when my oldest was just a baby and would document all the little moments of him growing up. I turned my hobby into a full time job and I wouldn't change it for the world. 

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Stephanie Newman is a Senior and Family portrait photographer based out of Lakeville, Minnesota. Specializing in joyful and bright imagery. 

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