Sioux Falls wedding & newborn photography that feels like you.
From your wedding day to your baby’s first weeks, and every chapter in between. Relaxed, guided sessions mean less worrying about posing and more memories you’ll treasure for generations.
You want photos you’ll love, not stiff poses you’ll hide in a drawer.
Booking a photographer should feel exciting. But for a lot of people, it brings up a quiet list of worries:
- “We’re so awkward on camera.” What do we do with our hands? Where do we look?
- “What if we miss the moments that matter?” The happy tears, the first look, the grandparents on the dance floor.
- “Will the kids even cooperate?” Getting everyone smiling at once feels impossible.
These days only happen once. They deserve to be remembered the way they actually felt.
I know how much these photos will mean, because mine mean everything to me.
My gramps, Richard, always had a disposable camera in his hand, from the day I was born until the day he passed. Because of him, I have albums upon albums of photos, and they’re some of my most prized possessions.
I picked up my first camera in 2017 and haven’t put it down since. Now I get to give couples and families what he gave me: real, honest moments to keep and share for life. And if you’re “not a photo person”? Perfect. I’ll guide you every step of the way, no awkward posing required.
Beautiful photos in three simple steps
No guesswork and no stress. Here’s exactly what working together looks like.
Book your session
Fill out the quick booking form or shoot me a text. We’ll chat about your date, your vision and what matters most to you.
Plan it together
I’ll help you choose the perfect location, time it for that dreamy golden light, and plan outfits, with my client closet ready if you need it.
Relax & relive it
Show up and just be you. I’ll guide the rest. Then enjoy a gallery full of moments you’ll want on your walls for years.
Photography for every chapter
From “I do” to baby’s first snuggles to senior year, I’m here for all of it. See packages & pricing.
Weddings
Natural, emotional coverage of your whole day, from getting ready to the last dance. Sioux Falls, Okoboji and destinations.
Wedding photography
Newborns
Gentle, unhurried sessions in the comfort of your home that capture the tiny details before they change.
Newborn photography
Elopements
Just the two of you (or a few favorite people) somewhere unforgettable.
Maternity
Celebrate the bump with golden-hour light and a little magic.
Families
Real hugs, belly laughs and a little chaos. Your family as it really is.
Seniors
Laid-back senior photos that actually look like you.
Couples & Engagements
Anniversaries, engagements and “just because” sessions.
Events
Parties, showers, rehearsals and milestone celebrations.
Those first weeks go by in a blink.
The tiny fingers, the sleepy stretches, the way they fit perfectly in your arms. You’ll want to remember every bit of it.
- Relaxed, in-home sessions, so baby stays cozy and you stay comfy
- No rushing: feed, snuggle and soothe whenever you need
- Siblings and fur babies welcome
- Fresh 48 sessions at the hospital or home in baby’s first days
- Then celebrate their first birthday with a cake smash session
Years from now, you’ll open the album and feel it all again.
The nervous laughter. The tiny hands. The way they looked at you when you weren’t looking. That’s what we’re making together: not just pictures, but heirlooms your family will pass down.
Don’t let these years blur into a camera roll you never look at.
Without a plan
- Stiff, forced poses that don’t feel like you
- Spending the whole session feeling awkward
- Missing the candid moments that matter most
- Photos stuck on a phone, never printed
With Stellarich
- A relaxed, guided session that feels like hanging out
- Help with locations, timing and outfits
- Honest, emotional moments, beautifully edited
- A gallery you’ll be proud to print and pass down
Based in Sioux Falls. Happy to travel.
I photograph weddings, families and portraits all over Sioux Falls and the surrounding area, from downtown, Falls Park, the Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum and Good Earth State Park to venues like Laurel Ridge, Blue Haven Barn & Gardens, Monick Yards and The Meadow Barn. You’ll also find me at the Iowa Great Lakes and anywhere a good adventure calls (even Cabo!).
- Sioux Falls
- Brandon
- Harrisburg
- Tea
- Hartford
- Dell Rapids
- Canton
- Brookings
- Okoboji
- Spirit Lake
- Arnolds Park
Frequently asked
Where are you located?
I’m based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. I photograph weddings, families and portraits throughout Sioux Falls and the surrounding area, book weddings in Okoboji and the Iowa Great Lakes, and love to travel for the right adventure.
What kinds of sessions do you offer?
Weddings and elopements, newborns and maternity, families, senior portraits, couples and engagements, and events like parties, showers and milestone celebrations. Birth stories are available too.
I’m awkward in front of the camera. Will that be a problem?
Not at all, and you’re in good company! I’ll guide you the whole time with simple prompts and movement instead of stiff poses, so you can relax and just be together.
Do you help with what to wear?
Yes! Once you book, I’ll help you plan outfits, and you’re welcome to borrow from my client closet.
How do I book?
Fill out the booking form, email stellarichphotography@gmail.com, or call/text 605-496-2652. I’ll follow up with availability and next steps. You can also see packages & pricing.
Ready to make memories you’ll treasure forever?
Dates fill up fast, especially wedding season and fall golden hour. Reach out today and let’s get you on the calendar.