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Meet Stephanie Kling


James, Steph & Molly. Winter 2011

We are so proud to have our friend Stephanie Kling join the A Bryan Photo team. She is the mastermind behind all of our packaging and presentation of prints.

Here’s a few words from Steph:

I’ve known Bryan and Ashley since our college days. Bryan and my husband James became good friends over the years, which had always kept us connected. Now, over 10 years later, my husband and I live across the street from them. We’ve been able to learn what true community feels like and it’s something we never want to lose.

In the last five years, I started a neighborhood school that is currently in its fifth year. One of the best part of my days is being and learning alongside these children, one of which is Bryan’s oldest child, Noah. Along with running and teaching at our school, I joined the ABP team last summer to help with their packaging and presentation. As long as I can remember, I’ve always had a love for beautiful presentation – whether that’s in the way I decorate my home, prepare a meal for friends, or wrap a gift. I’m drawn to simplicity, paying attention to details, and thoughtfulness. In my work with A Bryan Photo, I hope to portray that in the packages that we send out each week. I’m excited to share more about my love for packaging and presentation with you in the coming year.

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Below are a few photos of Steph’s school that I took last May.








Crestwood Day School, In-Studio


My son goes to a very small school in our neighborhood. The school only has a handful of students, and most of them live within a mile of our home. It occurred to me recently that there were no school photos taken of the kids during the year, and I asked if I could be the “school photographer.” So last month I blocked off an afternoon and had the students come by the studio for a portrait session. I even let the parents bring their other children to be photographed as well. I am really happy with the images and hope that I can do this for years to come!

This was the first time I got to use my 12ft. seamless backdrop. It was so nice to have extra space available in the frame. It’s amazing what 3 extra feet adds to a composition!















Crestwood Snow Day

It’s rare to get a snow in Alabama and when we do, we like to take advantage. Here are some shots of our boys (above) and our good friends (and neighbors) the Brooks’ and the Kling’s from our most recent snow storm.