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Stephanie Secrest

Master's Degree in Photojournalism
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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.

49 Awards for Documentary Wedding Photography

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
As the bride and groom entered their outdoor wedding reception in Paso Robles, CA, they were bathed in glowing sunlight, creating a light and warm atmosphere that only enhanced their big smiles
2022 v04 Photography Competition
Best documentary wedding photo from Santa Barbara, California capturing the Bride hugged by friends and children after the outdoor wedding ceremony
2022 v02 Photography Competition
Top Santa Barbara wedding venue photography from the reception as Members of the bridal party take a tumble during the introductions
2022 v02 Photography Competition
Santa Barbara, CA candid documentary wedding photography capturing the Groom picking up his pal who filled in for the bride for a joke
2022 v02 Photography Competition
Best Santa Cruz wedding venue photography in California of Father and daughter do a surprise flip, Full frame, not cropped a hair
2022 v01 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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3 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.