Stephanie Bartz Photography

12/18/2024

12/09/2024

I love that the SE chapter of the Wisconsin Visual Artists has a group art show that's refreshed every 3 months. It's hanging in a gallery at the Ronald McDonald House in Wauwatosa.
That space is a beautiful and calm setting for families to stay while their kiddo is receiving treatmens and care at Children's Hospital.
I also donated dog portraits to fill a suite.
Here's an online version of the show. A great variety of mediums and talent. Check it out. Most artwork is for sale.
https://wisconsinvisualartists.org/ronald-mcdonald-house-charities-december-7-2024-round-6/

12/03/2024

What a treat to photograph these beautiful and handsome doggos! I spent a weekend with them during the MKE Studio Tour back in October.

Meet Lacis & Dersu, Beligian Tervuren is their breed.
They spoiled me being so well trained!
Lacis ( dark fur) is the greeter and pretty much loves anyone, while Dersu (caramel fur) the female is more particular.
She became my buddy during the art show.

Chris their co-owner, trains them during his off hours from the shop, Magpie Jewelry & Metals Studio in the village of Wauwatosa.
We did this session in late fall since we in WI had a warmer then norm fall temps.

Next up: winter snow shoots! YES! Winter's not your thing?
All good, I photograph year round!
414 640 7976 to chat about YOUR photo needs.
Gift cards available as well.

11/30/2024

Marge Says Shop Small Saturday!
Support local.
Small businesses like mine appreciate it.
Be like Marge!

Cyanotype prints, mini art, greeting cards, selfie art, dog portraits, Oh My!

Gift cards are always available

11/25/2024

When you're jamming out to Radio Milwaukee 88.9 during the morning hours, most likely you've had the pleasure of hearing Dori Zori keep you entertained with new tunes and much loved oldies( not those oldies!) her lively chatter and all around good energy she's throwing out to the Universe!
Women's Work- photo series.

"What's the best part of your job? Music is magical. There’s a song for every human feeling. I get to come to work everyday and play music that can comfort, challenge and bring joy at the same time. Interviewing my favorite musicians like Ad-Rock, Liz Phair, Alt-J, Sylvan Esso and Beth Orton has been pretty awesome too.

What's the most challenging? Leaving the heaviness of the world behind when turning on the mic each day can be daunting. But again, music has the power to transform and uplift moods. "

11/12/2024

Beauty is all around.

11/11/2024

Get your shop on thru the holidays

gallery in South Milwaukee.

Selfies Show will be up plus lots of giftie goodies from $5 & up. I've got my Selfie art, Cyanotype prints, greeting cards, and mini art pieces.

Fridays 4-7pm
Saturdays 10-3
Sundays 12-3

10/30/2024

Holding onto those fall colors.... Captured Uriah's laid back vibe.
Love this park for fun and photo shoots.

10/24/2024

"If you do what you love you'll never work a day in your life"

I was honored to photograph Lisa Byington for my ongoing photo series Women's Work.

In 2021, Byington became the first female full-time play-by-play voice for a major men's professional sports team when she became the full time play-by-play announcer of the Milwaukee Bucks.

How and why did you get into your profession? Is there someone in your family that inspired or encouraged you to get in this field?

"Sports have always been a major part of my life. I briefly contemplated going into coaching or law, and then decided to continue to give broadcasting a try. If you love something as much as I love sports, and being a part of sports, why not find a way you can make it your profession? "

10/21/2024

Even photographers need new pics for social media!

Here's my faves of this dynamic friend and photo peer Deni Storm Rogers from our collaboration back in spring.
PSA- throw that phone/camera and selfie to the side and HIRE a professional photographer.
Tips to a great photo session.
1. Ask for a referral- what did you like about them, how were they to work with?
2. Check out their socials and website- like what you see? HIRE them!
3. Do you like their style? What do you like?
4. Ask about their process, and what the shoot includes.
5. Tell them what YOU need and want. Examples: on location at one of your favorite parks, coffee shops, your home, etc.? Or in a studio with a blue backdrop, etc. ?
Show examples pulled from the webs, people!
Show them the lighting, location, feel and/or vibe you're going for with pics.
6. Discuss your usage needs.
7. Fees. What does the shoot include?
8. NEVER photograph another photographer- they're the worst client EVER! lol I kid, sort of. Love ya Deni Storm Rogers!

10/19/2024

Great night for stepping into this sweet gallery . South Milwaukee Yo!
Couldn't make it out tonight? No worries, my pretties there's always tomorrow!
The Selfie show.
19 artists. A great variety of art.
Saturday 10-3.
1805 10th Ave.
S. Milwaukee

10/14/2024

Call me E############cited for my next group art show at Rosenquist Gallery.
1805 10th Ave. South Milwaukee
Oct. 18th Gallery Night 6-9pm.
"Selfies"
19 artists and their take on Selfie.
Teaser: one of my four images are in this show.
"Bling Queens"
Runs thru Dec.31st.
Hope to see ya'll!

10/12/2024

This Doggo is a Big Ray of Sunshine!
Woof!

10/10/2024

Nothing like a HOT summer sticky night for a photo session!

Simone brought her cool and relaxed energy to our shoot!
I first met Simone as a kiddo ( 6?) through her amazing and talented parents the Steenos through art shows. I love her passion for running and being an all around good human.

10/06/2024

Day 2 Good people!
Stop and Shop
Here till 4pm
Cyanotype prints,

10/05/2024

We've got sweet dogs, Lacis & Dersu to greet you while shopping during the
Stop #13
Come meet us, Chris of Magpie Jewelry and Metal shop me your friendly photographer Stephanie.