About: I grew up wanting to be Indiana Jones, and so graduated summa cum laude with a degree in Classical Archaeology from UC Santa Barbara — only to then realize my true passion was photography. A self-taught photographer, I began my career as a staffer for various California newspapers, and as a west coast freelancer for the New York Times and other national outlets. As assignments with celebrities increased, my reputation as a photographer who understood the idiosyncrasies of the entertainment industry grew.

Equally adept at capturing the quirky and the dramatic, I create a safe space for my subjects in front of the camera. I've led large and small productions and work nationally and internationally. I never did become an archaeologist, but I'd really love to photograph Harrison Ford.

Part-time / Full-time: Full-time

Experience: 20+ Years

Skills: Photography and creative direction, portraiture, production, key art/conceptual commissions, industrial photography, directing motion, general geniusness, bad jokes, being under budget and on-time, deep love of all things photography-related, Shiba wrangling, learning English and Western riding, fearless cook and serviceable but grumpy baker.

Portfolio: www.stephaniediani.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniediani/

Location: NYC

Contact: stephanie@stephaniediani.com