About Me

I launched my photography business in January of 2021 in Pagosa Springs Colorado, right in the heart of the pandemic.

Since then, I’ve been honored with:

30 published features

248 photographic awards

With appearances in prestigious publications, including:

New York Museum of Arts

Durango Magazine

GuruShots

Prestige Models Magazine

PhotograpHER Magazine (Cover Feature)

Shutter Odyssey, Snap’d, Bold & Beautiful, Bump, Birth & Baby, and more!

I was voted one of the Top 10 photographers of the year in 2025 and continue to produce my very best work here in Chisholm, Minnesota.

• EQF Level 5 diploma in Advanced Photography
• BA in Business
• Graduated with Honors from The Photography Business Institute

We’re proud to be back in our hometown, offering A One-Of-A-Kind Boutique Portrait Photography Experience to the Iron Range.

From your initial phone call, to your in-person consultation, where I prepare you for your upcoming session, the session itself, which I help You prepare for prior, so you know exactly what to expect, and then lastly, your final boutique reveal ordering appointment, where I present your beautiful portraits and carefully help guide you and help you curate the images that mean the most to you!

Together we create one-of-a-kind art, with every step being intentionally designed to make you feel Personal, Important, and Meaningful. 

This isn’t a rushed photo session or a one-size-fits-all edit package.

It’s a fully curated and fully boutique photography experience built around your story, your family, and your legacy.

We specialize in heirloom-quality custom framed prints, albums, and statement wall art—tangible keepsakes that live in your home, spark conversation, and grow more value with time.

-These are the images your children will one day point to and say;

“This is where we came from.”

Our clients choose us because they value:

The ease of a fully guided Boutique Photography Experience, matched with unprecedented,

Uncompromising quality and reliability in both you and your families Portraiture and Finished Art.

Bringing Professional Photography Back to the Iron Range

Born and raised in Hibbing, Minnesota, I’m proud to call the Iron Range home. After spending seven years traveling across the country, gaining experience and education, I’m thrilled to return to my hometown and serve the community that shaped me.

During my time away, I invested deeply in both my craft and my business foundation.

I earned a EQF level 5 diploma in Advanced photography, completed my bachelor's degree in business, and graduated with honors from The Rocky Mountain School of Arts. I than launched my Photography business on January 1st, 2021.

In early 2026, I further specialized through The Photography Business Institute, focusing exclusively on the Boutique Client Experience.

That season has marked a powerful evolution- where artistry met strategy.

Stephinie McKenzie Photography has officially Re-Launched in my hometown in 2026, with intention, and we began thoughtfully rebuilding every layer of our business model to deliver a truly one-of-a-kind, luxury experience for every client we serve.

Now, I'm excited to bring that experience home to YOU.

We offer professional and artistic photography to families across northern Minnesota.

Ready to Book?

Have questions or want to schedule a shoot?

Reach out via the Contact/Booking tab in the side menu, or get in touch directly:

Phone: (970) 739-0777

 Email:  StephinieMcKenziePhotography@gmail.com

 Hours of opperation:

Monday–Friday

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

-This is Luxury with Meaning.

This is Legacy by Design.

-Booking info

Creation Fee due at the time of booking.

(Must be 18+ for booking.)

Thank you for considering Stephinie McKenzie Photography for your Photographic needs.

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