About the Brand
CAPTURING
MOMENTS —TELLING
STORIES
Stella Alvina Studios is not just a photography brand—it’s an invitation into a world where love and beauty is captured in every frame.
ABOUT THE BRAND
Stella Alvina Studios is the in-house editorial photography division of Stella Alvina, LLC. The Studio is a cinematic content house born from the eye and essence of founder Shannon Stellmacher, a fine art wedding photographer with over 22 years behind the lens capturing lux weddings in Napa Valley’s most iconic wineries and private estates. Shannon didn’t just photograph beauty—she defined it. Now based in Florida, serving Miami, Tampa, Orlando & destinations worldwide.
"SHANNON BROUGHT A LEVEL of STYLE to OUR WEDDING WE COULD HAVE NEVER ACHIEVED on OUR OWN. SHE SAW what WE MISSED. The RESULTS? ICONIC.
— Michelle, Past Bride
ABOUT
THE ARTIST
Photographer, esthetician, entrepreneur, and beauty brand founder. Perpetually found with a camera in one hand and my passport in the other. I’m always searching for light, beauty, meaning, and those little in-between moments that feel unforgettable.
My background in the beauty industry shapes everything I create. I’m drawn to how the light frames the face, timeless composition, and the subtle choreography that turn fleeting moments into something cinematic. My work is recognized for its balance of high-fashion sophistication and the warmth of genuine emotion that creates beauty.
For me, photography is less about staging perfection and more about celebrating truth with style. It’s about the champagne toast that went slightly awry, the way your dress caught the wind just so, or the laughter that filled the dance floor until morning. These are the moments I live to capture—the ones that prove style is eternal, emotion is universal, and love, in all its glamour and grit, is the most beautiful subject of all.
xo,Shannon
WHAT WE STANd for
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SPF is a LOVE LANGUAGE
WHEN in DOUBT, WEAR ANIMAL PRINT
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NEVER SKIP a GOOD LIGHTING MOMENT
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LESS HUSTLE, MORE EASE, but ICONIC
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CONFIDENCE LOOKS BETTER THAN FILTERS
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TO BUSY CURATING the VIBE to CARE
LIP GLOSS > LOGIG
FROM the
HIGHLIGHT REEL
A few of my favorite "La Dolce Vita" memories chasing the light.
Shooting in Rome !
SanFrancisco,CA,
Coffee in Florence !
On the way to Greece
Venice, Italy
The Stella Alvina Effect
STYLE
Posed with intention. Captured with heart.
Where editorial beauty meets real emotion.
We live for the intersection of romance and fashion. Your wedding deserves to be remembered with iconic imagery and the emotion that shaped it.
APPROACH
I direct with purpose—crafting elegant, flattering poses that feel as natural as they are stunning.
While we create those magazine-worthy portraits, I’m always watching for the sparks in between: the candid glances, the rush of joy, the unscripted magic of the day.
CLIENTELE
Our clients know who they are, and embrace their style. These are couples who say yes to first-class experiences, iconic portraits, and a wedding that looks as good as it feels.
