Stephanie Sheffield
Moments by Stephanie Photography
Gastonia, North Carolina
Artist Statement
North Carolina–based landscape photographer capturing the natural beauty and changing light of the Carolinas. My work focuses on creating an emotional connection to place, highlighting both the quiet details and sweeping vistas that define my home state. As a lifelong North Carolina resident, I am drawn to documenting the diverse landscapes of the mountains and coast with authenticity and intention.
Professional Experience
Landscape Photographer & Print Artist — 2018–Present
Create and sell fine art landscape prints, including acrylic and canvas pieces
Maintain a diverse portfolio featuring coastal and mountain regions of North Carolina
Lead landscape photography workshops, guiding participants through location scouting, composition, and natural light techniques
Licensed images for tourism and commercial use
Awards & Publications
NC Wildlife – Grand Prize – Cover photo – Summer 2026
WNC Magazine – Images of Western North Carolina contest
1st Place – Professional photographer – 2026
Finalist – Professional photographer – 2025
Lead image featured for contest story (2025, 2026)
Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine – Cover contest
Top 10 finalist – 2026
Top 10 finalist - 2024
Carolina Country Magazine — Featured photographer (multiple issues)
Carolina Country Scenes Contest Winner, 2024 & 2025
Lead image featured for both winning entries
Our State Magazine — Featured photographer on digital and social platforms
Carolina Raptor Center — Selected artist, 2026 Calendar
Top 10 Finalist, Blue Ridge Outdoor Magazine Photo Contest — 2024, 2026
Third Place, Gaston County Arts — A Moment in Time, 2023
First Place, Gaston County Arts — “A Natural View” 2021 & “A Visual Harvest”, 2021
Exhibitions & Collections
LifeStore Bank, West Jefferson, NC — Commissioned artwork, Mount Jefferson branch
Sheffield Insurance Agency, NC – Commissioned artwork
The Duck Gallery, Duck, NC - Represented artist; Coastal work displayed and sold
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden, Gaston County Arts Exhibition — Exhibiting artist
Bliss Gallery, Gaston County Arts Exhibition — Exhibiting artist
Commercial, Licensing & Industry Recognition
Virginia Tourism — Image licensing
Blue Ridge Parkway — Image licensing (including spring image of Mabry Mill)
ProPrints — Spotlight Artist, 2025
SAAL Digital — Commissioned artist for marketing and trade show materials
ImagingUSA — Featured work displayed at national trade shows (including Nashville and Las Vegas)
Media & Social Features
Our State Magazine
VisitNC
QC Exclusive
RomanticAsheville
NC Wildlife Corridor
Discover Carolinas
TN Vacation (TN Tourism)
Skills
Landscape & nature photography
Natural light and long exposure techniques
Composition and environmental storytelling
Adobe Lightroom & Photoshop
Equipment
Nikon mirrorless camera system – Z9 & Z8
Professional tripod and filters
