As a raleigh wedding photographer, I specialize in providing a luxurious photography experience for couples who value timeless, editorial, and photojournalistic wedding photography. My approach focuses on capturing natural and heartfelt moments while highlighting the beauty and emotion of your special day. I strive to create elegant, true-to-life images that you will treasure forever.
Take a moment to view my portfolio, and feel free to reach out.
RALEIGH WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
My name is Magdalena Stefanek but friends call me Maggie. I specialize in weddings, portraits, products, and events photography. I primarily serve Raleigh, NC and the surrounding areas but I am also available for travel anywhere around the world.
My passion for photography started at an early age and I often wish that I could "pause" life just to enjoy a special moment a little longer! That is why I love capturing photos for my clients so that they may cherish, remember, and share them with their loved ones. I love creating true to color, creative and authentic photos that tell a story.
I was born and grew up in Poland and moved to the United States in 2006. I love spending time with my family and being a mom to my two wonderful daughters. Our favorite things are spending time outdoors, hiking, biking, and going on trips big and small. I have two fur babies, a black lab - Coco and a grey tabby cat - Shiloh. I love being a photographer, the work-life balance, being creative, and an entrepreneur. I feel blessed and would not give it up for anything.
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PHOTOGRAPHER
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it's not just a photoshoot - it's an experience
My mission is to deliver a luxurious photography experience to couples seeking timeless, authentic and photojournalistic coverage of their wedding day. I create images that are natural, candid, and elegant, documenting love and connection and capturing heartfelt moments that you will cherish for a lifetime.
Your wedding day is one of the most significant moments in your life, and my goal is to ensure that every moment is beautifully documented. From the intimate exchanges of vows to the joyous celebration with family and friends, my goal is to create a visual story that reflects the love and emotion of your special day.
I believe that the best wedding photography is a collaboration between the photographer and the couple. That's why I take the time to get to know you, understand your vision for your wedding day, and tailor my approach to suit your unique vision and preferences. My style is a blend of editorial elegance and documentary storytelling.
My approach
What to Expect When Working With Me
As a raleigh wedding photographer, I bring:
Your wedding photography experience should be seamless and authentic. From our first consultation to the delivery of your beautifully edited gallery, I’m committed to creating a seamless, personalized experience.
- Storytelling expertise to document your wedding day with elegance and emotional depth
- Personalized approach and authentic excitement for every client and wedding
- A calm, confident presence to help you feel relaxed and radiant in front of the camera
- Professionalism - including back-up equipment and insurance
- Focus is on creating aesthetically pleasing and editorial images
- kristen + tanner
My husband and I LOVED our experience with Maggie! She was such a fantastic person to work with and we had a blast taking our wedding photos. We would hire her again in an instant!
- brianna + matt
Choosing Maggie as our photographer was one of the best wedding planning decisions I made. She was fantastic to work with - so calm and sweet and made us feel very comfortable. We just got our photos back and they are breathtaking!!
- madison + drew
Maggie absolutely made our wedding day. She is a true talent. Thank you Maggie for doing an amazing job and for saying 'YES' to photographing our special day.
- katherine + brian
Maggie was such a pleasure to work with. She was professional and at the same time, she felt like family. She was honest and genuine in her excitement for our big day.
- Nandita + Sean
Maggie was amazing to work with and we absolutely love our wedding photos! She captured all the emotions truly on our wedding day and we have such wonderful memories coming back to us every time we see the photographs!
- jenna + Adam
Magdalena helped us act naturally in front of the camera so we got many great shots! We got so many compliments on our photos!
- Bita + steve
It’s so important to have a photographer who pays attention to details, is professional, and good attitude. Magdalena is all of that and more! We truly enjoyed working with her and our family and friends loved her too!
What past clients have to say
I require a signed contract and a 30% deposit to save the date. I accept various methods of payment for clients' convenience.
How do we book you?
Absolutely! I actually encourage to at least have a video call, so we can see if we have connection and are a good fit.
can we meet in person or a video call before booking?
My wedding packages include pre-wedding consultation, engagement session, second photographer, professional editing, password protected online gallery and hi-res download of the images. The biggest package also includes a custom photo album. The packages can be customized to better fit each client's unique needs and vision.
What is included in your wedding packages?
Frequently asked questions
what if we don't feel comfortable in front of the camera?
Don't worry! With over 10 years of experience I know how to make my couples comfortable and forget they are being photographed. I like to use candid poses, incorporate movement, give directions and encouragement, so you know what to do and what looks nice. Sometimes I even tell jokes ;)
Every project and client is unique. I take the time to understand your needs, preferences, and goals. My priority is to create timeless images that exceed your expectations.
Quality of services I provide is very important to me. I pride myself in capturing images that look amazing not only online but also in print. Exceptional client experience is my priority.
personalized approach
quality of service
With over 10 years of photography experience, technical knowledge and artistic vision I provide guidance only a professional can offer.
a skilled Professional
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