When you shoot weddings as often as I do in Birmingham, you’d think you’d have photographed at every venue at least once, right? Wrong! April 6, 2024 marked my first wedding at the stunning Birmingham Botanical Gardens, and wow, was it worth the wait. Jack and Johanna’s big day was as magical as you can imagine, and […] The post Jack + Jo: The Birmingham Botanical Gardens appeared first on Eleanor Stenner ..read more

As a wedding photographer of over 6 years, I’ve seen quite a few wedding venues. For most couples, booking a venue is the starting point when it comes to wedding planning, and selecting one that encompasses the heart of your event can be a tough challenge! The team at Southall Meadows, located just outside Nashville, […] The post Southall Meadows: Nashville Venue Tour appeared first on Eleanor Stenner ..read more

Senior season is approaching its end, but I’ve got a few final, stellar galleries to share with you before it’s all over. Today’s blog is all about a particularly special senior, Sami Kate Kickert, soon-to-be University of Alabama alum and Carli Jo’s sister!     Sami Kate began her journey at Alabama in the fall […] The post Sami Kate Kickert: Senior Portraits at The University of Alabama appeared first on Eleanor Stenner ..read more

Sometimes you stumble upon a couple that is so in love, so beautiful together and so natural in front of the camera that it’s virtually impossible to make them look bad. Well, that’s pretty much what happened with Christine and Sam. From the moment we met up at the Botanical Gardens and I snapped the […] The post Christine + Sam: Engagement Photos at the Botanical Gardens appeared first on Eleanor Stenner ..read more

This past March, I received an inquiry from Holly and Christian about capturing their wedding day! Holly wrote, “I want it to be a sweet, simple, and joy filled day with my honey and the people who love us.” The moment I read that, I said sign me up! After speaking with Holly on the […] The post Holly + Christian: Engagement Session in Birmingham, AL appeared first on Eleanor Stenner ..read more

Ashleigh Jones is getting ready to graduate from Samford University! Our session on Samford’s beautiful campus was a fantastic way to celebrate her achievements, look back on the past four years and get excited about her next steps. Ashleigh’s journey at Samford began with her expecting to be a music major. However, her path shifted […] The post Ashleigh Jones: Senior Portraits at Samford University appeared first on Eleanor Stenner ..read more

Senior portraits are the perfect way to celebrate the end of high school and the beginning of a new journey at college, and that’s exactly what Caroline Lawley and I did at her recent session! Caroline is a senior from Vestavia High school whose infectious energy and impeccable fashion sense made for such a sweet […] The post Caroline Lawley: Senior Portraits in Birmingham, AL appeared first on Eleanor Stenner ..read more

There’s something truly special about senior portrait sessions and capturing the moment in time that marks the transition from high school to the great adventure of college! There’s so much anticipation and excitement in the air, and it’s hard not to find myself becoming so hopeful and proud of each senior I find in front […] The post Sydney Allen: Senior Portraits at the Botanical Gardens appeared first on Eleanor Stenner ..read more

I’m so excited to share with you all this incredible senior session I recently captured with the lovely Faith Wood! In just a few weeks, she’ll be graduating from Vestavia High School and preparing to start her college career at Auburn! Faith holds a special place in my heart as I had the privilege of […] The post Faith Wood: Senior Portraits at the Botanical Gardens appeared first on Eleanor Stenner ..read more

Friends, this blog is a bittersweet one. As spring reveals its vibrant colours over Birmingham, it brings with it a season of celebrations and farewells for all the graduating seniors, including Rebekah Willard and Emma Cobb. These two girls have been a vital part of my life the past three years as I’ve led their […] The post Rebekah & Emma: Senior Portraits at Samford University appeared first on Eleanor Stenner ..read more