I'M STEFANIE.

I am a deeply nostalgic person.

Some people take occasional strolls down memory lane. I own property there. For me, reminiscing is about more than reveling in the glory days; it's about supplying context for the present and anchoring me more firmly in who I am.

That's why I love photography. Photographs are visible memories. They provide color to vague recollections, then smells, sounds, and sensations as the details of those frozen moments come flooding back. They capture past versions of yourself that will stand the test of time, versions that you can pull out and look at when you need a reminder of who you used to be and who you are now.

When I bought my camera, I did so with the intention of capturing memories for myself. I wanted to document my travels and time spent with friends and family. Almost immediately though, something remarkable happened. People started asking me to capture their memories, and I fell in love with the knowledge that I could offer others such a sacred gift.

Now, photography is one of my favorite ways to make new memories. I couldn't ask for anything more fulfilling than that.