– ABOUT STELLA–

Stella Scordellis

Founder & Photographer

I am one of the UK’s premier family and lifestyle photographers,
with over 35 years’ experience helping people cherish the moments that matter.

Working with me captures your essence, enshrining your past, beyond the fading of memory.

PREMIUM PHOTOGRAPHY, BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED

I‘m a highly acclaimed British photographer, who brings a wealth of experience from a career that spans over three decades.

I’m based in the South East and work throughout the UK and overseas. I specialise in photographing people of all ages, their loved ones, and all the things that are important to them during their lifetime.

I just love what I do – connecting with people, the energy, and the creativity – it really doesn’t feel like a ‘job’.

Creativity

To me, it feels natural to connect with you to capture moments in your life to evoke emotions to treasure forever. Life is a continuous story of fleeting moments and I feel privileged to be able to photograph yours. My experience allows me to shoot quickly, intuitively, and spontaneously so our time together is never dull and time-consuming. Capturing candid expressions, the everchanging natural light and so many other things that contribute to your finished photograph – leaving you to enjoy the beauty of the end result – as bespoke wall art for every home and room, or a tailored coffee table book to grace the finest tables and bookshelves.

Education

I was educated in the art of photography at the tender age of 16 at a local portrait and commercial studio – in the days when a roll of film was loaded into cameras and processed in a dark room, on a three-year apprenticeship. Fast forward 20 years when in 1997 I opened the doors to SMS Creative Photography - a leading high street portrait studio in Surrey, England.

I have built a fantastic reputation as an expertly skilled photographer, by capturing subjects with their family and friends, with treasured possessions, with personal collections and in corporate environments, it really is all about, PeopleIdentityLifestyle.

Evolution

With the passing of time, I too have evolved. I moved from the high street in the summer of 2019 to work remotely and now trade as Stella Scordellis - ‘Stella’ is a brand name of SMS Creative Photography Limited – continuing to photograph your lifestyle and personal collections – exclusively for private clients and businesses worldwide, creating provenance and a legacy – for you, your loved ones, and VIP clients. 

Year after year

Clients return year after year to capture special moments and landmark times in their forever-evolving lives. I always look forward to welcoming you – to work on new and fresh ideas and projects. For example – a new home & garden to capture a renovation for posterity in a tailored book. A landmark birthday to add to the wall art collection, a photoshoot overseas to remember a family holiday to add another volume to the book collection. A portrait to hang in the Boardroom – or wherever your imagination and time take you…

Presenting my photography…

I’m often asked to give presentations about my work as a photographer.

This photo was taken onboard a cruise ship enlightening the passengers about my commission with the Williams Racing Team at the British Grand Prix.

Diversity

My diverse commissions have taken me far and wide on international assignments, from the World Cruise on the QE2, to Boyzone and Cher opening the Harrods sales – the infamous Jeremy Clarkson for an exclusive book on Ferrari to photographing some of the world’s leading car events, including behind the scenes at the British Grand Prix. Not forgetting working with engaging individuals like you to tell their stories.

I bring a true passion to my craft, with attentive and personal service from start to finish. I’m told I’m highly professional, creative, intuitive, friendly, and comfortable to work with. Thank you!

Collaborations

I choose to collaborate with the finest British craftspeople to expertly present your photographs in ways that suit you and your lifestyle.

Call me

Please feel free to get in touch to see how we can work together via the CONTACT page.

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