Faith, Loss, and Restoration: A True-to-Life Lifestyle Photography Journey in Metro Detroit, MI

Heyyy there, it’s Stephy & welcome to my very first blog 🤍 If you’re here, I truly believe it’s not by accident. I’m so grateful God led you here, and I’m honored to share a piece of my heart and testimony with you. So let’s get right to it.

I started my photography business in 2017 here in Metro Detroit, MI, with a camera in my hands and faith in my heart, not fully knowing where the journey would lead, only trusting that God had placed a calling on my life. From the very beginning, my focus has been on true-to-life lifestyle photography, capturing authentic moments and genuine emotions. Photography for me has always been about preserving life as it really is, the quiet in-between moments, the laughter, the tears, and the beauty found in everyday stories. Through it all, I hold close John 15:5 NLT, which reminds me, “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” Every image I create comes from staying rooted in Him. Over the years, that calling grew into something bigger than I ever imagined. I photographed families, couples, and milestones across Metro Detroit, creating memories that last a lifetime. That growth eventually led to having my own studio. A dream built with prayer, hard work, and countless late nights. It wasn’t just a space to work; it was proof that obedience and faith could build something beautiful.

Then in May of 2024, everything changed.

I unexpectedly lost access to my business page. The main place where clients could find me, view my work, and connect for photography services in Metro Detroit. What I believed would be a temporary setback became a long, challenging season of silence and waiting. As time went on, inquiries slowed, visibility disappeared, and I was faced with a heart-wrenching decision: closing my photography studio.

Closing those doors felt like grieving something I had prayed for. It felt like watching a dream unravel, piece by piece. There were moments filled with frustration, fear, and doubt. Moments where I questioned whether I had misunderstood God’s direction altogether. But even in that broken place, my faith held me. When I couldn’t see a way forward, I learned to trust God without answers.

He gently reminded me that my calling was never tied to a building, a platform, or an online presence. The purpose He placed on my life could not be taken away, even when everything familiar was stripped. As Ecclesiastes 3:11 NLT says, “Yet God has made everything beautiful for its own time. He has planted eternity in the human heart.” Even in the waiting, God’s timing is perfect, and His plan is greater than anything we can see.

After almost two years of waiting, praying, and surrendering, something incredible happened. My business page was restored. What I once believed was gone forever was returned in God’s perfect timing. That restoration felt like confirmation, not just of my business, but of my obedience through the waiting.

And I didn’t come back the same.

The past two years changed me in the best way. I rebuilt my brand with intention and clarity, introducing a new logo, a refined true-to-life editing style, and a new set of photography services that better reflect my heart and the stories I feel called to tell. This season stripped away what no longer served me and allowed me to rebuild something more aligned, more authentic, and more rooted in purpose.

This blog post is more than an introduction, it’s a testimony. A reminder that loss doesn’t mean the end, silence doesn’t mean God isn’t working, and delays are not denials.

If you’re here, I believe it’s for a reason. Whether you’re stepping into a new season, celebrating a milestone, or simply wanting honest, real, and timeless photography in Metro Detroit, MI, I would be honored to tell your story. I’m now booking photography sessions and invite you to explore my portfolio, learn more about my services, or reach out through my contact page.

Thank you to everyone who stood by me, prayed for me, and believed in this journey! Even when I struggled to believe myself. What God promises, He restores, sometimes even more beautifully than we imagined. 🤍

Photography Services I Provide in Metro Detroit, MI:

• Lifestyle Photography

• Portrait Photography

• Intimate Weddings