STOKES
about
With degrees from The University of Georgia - a Bachelor's and Master's in Clinical Social Work - her person-centered approach shapes how she documents celebrations.
Her work is defined by a blend of documentary and editorial styles, marrying digital and film photography.
Drawing from her clinical background, Stokes creates a refined and tailored experience to prioritize legacies as they're made in the moment and to celebrate the connections we've forged along the way.
Stokes Mann, MSW, brings a decade of visual arts experience and a background in clinical social work to wedding photography.
Savor Every Moment
At Stokes Del Rio, all feelings are valid, all love is welcome, and there is always a reason to celebrate.
Time is fleeting, but love is everlasting, and the best wedding photography captures your love just as it is:
effortless, pure, and joyous.
The Motto
Personal Note
It's more than pictures.
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stokes
Narcolepsy led me to wedding photography.
Undiagnosed with the sleep disorder until after college, I didn’t know why years of memories blurred and disappeared, or why hours slipped away like seconds. I just wanted to remember the beautiful little moments, so in 2016, my mother gave me a camera.
Photography felt like waking up. As I started adopting a new perspective on my world—both literally and figuratively—I felt pieces of me clicking back together.
Holding a fraction of a second in my hands will always feel like magic to me, because my camera became my way of keeping time, and photography was (and still is) how I honor the people and places that have impacted my life.
In the decade since, it's been a joy to marry the passion I found in social work for working with people and the calling I've felt to capture love stories as fine art.
It is my greatest honor to preserve once in a lifetime moments as they become memories. Not just the milestones, but the smallest glances, the fleeting gestures—the “blink and you’ll miss it” instances that make up a life.
Because in the end, is there any greater luxury than being known and loved, or anything more precious than savoring time, surrounded by your favorite people, in your favorite places?
I can’t think of a single thing, so let’s celebrate in style.
Personal Note
It's more than pictures.
x , stokes
Narcolepsy led me to wedding photography.
Undiagnosed until after college, I didn’t know why I lost hours and days as though they were only seconds, until in 2016 when my mother gave me a Nikon camera kit.
Holding a fraction of a second in my hands will always feel like magic to me, because my camera became my way of keeping time and how I honor the people and places that have impacted my own story.
In the decade since, it's been a joy to marry the passion I found in social work for working with people and the calling I've felt to capture love stories as fine art.
It is my greatest privilege to preserve once in a lifetime moments as they become memories. Not just the milestones, but the smallest glances and the fleeting gestures that make up a life.
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Detailed Consulting to Understand Your Style
Design boards, timelines, and custom family group photo lists, because wedding photography is meant to complement your day, not distract from it.
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Elevated, Designer Process with Timely Communication
Prioritizing quality above all, Stokes strives for nothing less than the best. If you, your fiancé, your wedding planner, or your parent ever have a question, she's ready with an answer and if needed, can always find a solution.
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Redefining the Wedding Photography Experience
The best wedding photography experience doesn't happen on one day alone. At every step, you deserve support and validation. The freedom to feel all your emotions on life's biggest days is true luxury, and with trust in place, your story will be captured as the masterpiece it is.
Known for:
Artful Imagery
Specializing in timeless, editorial wedding photography, Stokes captures images designed to make an impact and last for generations.
Concierge, Always-There Service
With an eye for the details and a knack for planning, no element is left to chance. Every aspect of your day will be accounted for with in-depth photo timeline planning— from your welcome party to your send-off brunch.
Refined Yet Relaxed Approach
Unobtrusively present and quietly attuned, Stokes photographs your wedding day as it unfolds. She preserves genuine moments with an editorial eye and documentary candor.
The little things are the big things.
Whether you're exchanging vows in an Italian vineyard or under a stunning sail tent on the East Coast, your wedding deserves attention and care. Your wedding gallery will be a curated collection of images that tells your story—one you'll revisit for years to come.
These photos are amazing. I feel like I'm remembering the day even more now.
— Millie
Stokes is amazing at what she does and she's so easy to work with.
— Catherine
guiding principles
Love is All
Aim high & be kind
Cherish the little joys
Present over perfect
make time for Coffee on the porch
Laughter with dear friends.
The hush as everyone raises a champagne flute in the air.
These are the moments worth chasing.
No matter the decade, season, or place, it's time spent together that shapes our legacy.
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We are thrilled with the high-end, luxury photography that Stokes Del Rio delivered, and we would highly recommend her to any couple looking for an exceptional wedding photography experience.
—Sarah & Will
Tell Stokes what you're envisioning and get in touch to inquire about availability on your wedding day.
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