Stacy Shaeffer Photography

This is a difficult review to write honestly. My experience left me and my kids very frustrated… Me in the end in tears. I don’t think Stacey truly understood how much time & effort I put in to trying to make our appointment that never happened, happen. I purchased her living social deal and was so excited to get some family photos done. I had never had them done before and had read so many great things about her. I contacted her and let her know I had 6 kids and I wanted some outdoor pics. She was very polite and asked me to pick a place and she gave me an appointment time, all through email. So I did. I took my kids shopping, we picked out nice clothes and we were all looking forward to the experience. The day came, it was a bit cloudy, hard to tell if it would rain or not. Stacey contacted me and recommend we reschedule due to the uncertain conditions. I was a bit hesitant to cancel, but I thought it wouldn’t be hard to try again. I had spent a large portion of my day, getting them dressed, doing hair, getting my husband to reschedule work so he could be there. It’s a lot of work for that many kids. Considering we couldn’t tell if it would rain… We decided to re-​schedule. Ok, second appointment. Stacey emailed again to set a new appointment, and because it was fall, we decided to do an indoor shoot. I also thought, good, no weather issues. So I again go through getting the 6 & I ready for pics, thinking this time is for sure… no problem. Super excited to get this done. Well, all of sudden awhile before our appointment… I get a message from Stacey. She said her studio had some flooding and she has to reschedule. She had just gotten to her studio and had called her landlord to deal with it. I was thinking no way… Not again. I asked her please if she thought she could still do it, I would be willing to as well. She said she needed to do a few things, that she’d get back to me. I crossed my fingers. I was hoping there would still be some studio space to work in and we could still get it done. She got back to me and said she couldn’t do it, she would rather re-​schedule. I understood and told the kids. So, after 2 failed attempts, life got busy. Our lease ended and my family had to move. Some personal family issues arose, and I had to step and help. It took a lot of my time. I emailed Stacey and let her know we were moving, and I get back to her if that was ok. She said fine. Christmas goes by and then summer is back. I finally got things settled and emailed Stacey about setting up another appointment. She got back and said sure. I was very excited again. And relieved because I knew my deal had expired. I was hoping she would still honor it. We picked a day, kept the same location, and I went shopping for clothes for me and the 6. I emailed her that day around noon to confirm, she replied. It was a perfect sunny, beautiful day, so no weather issues. Got everyone ready and left my house at 5 pm. I knew with traffic it would take me awhile to get to the location. I gave my self 2 hours. And it did. We got there at 7:15. Appointment was for 7:30. So me & kids walk over to the gazebo where she said to meet, everyone excited, and me too. A lil tired from the drive, but anxious to finally meet Stacey and get it done. Kids looked perfect, clothes still clean, a small miracle… We are waiting… I go through my purse finally because I wanted to double check I was in the right place. I’m starting to get nervous… kids asking me why wasn’t she here? I look at my phone and notice an email. My heart dropped. I’m thinking, no… Not again. She emailed me about 5:20 and said her daughter was sick and needed to go to the doctor. She emailed again about 7:25 saying she had just gotten home but was to exhausted to do the shoot, and wanted to reschedule. I was in shock… I couldn’t believe this was happening. My kids saw my face, and knew something was wrong. I replied to email with tears in my eyes… I was devastated. Half a day getting them ready, 2 hours in traffic driving… No way. I look for a number to call her and can’t find it in my phone, I then remember I’m a fan on her fb. While still sitting I go to her page thinking a number will be there. Well, I see she is posting pics on fb at the time of my appointment… ??? It made me feel like she just didn’t want to do my appointment. Like she changed her mind. Idk. But I was in tears driving home and exhausted myself. She said in her email to me I should’ve been more understanding… I truly felt like my appointment was not important… I do understand that ‘life’ happens. Please… I have 6 kids. I don’t doubt Stacey is an amazing photographer, I’m sure she is. I just didn’t get to experience it myself. I am sorry her daughter was ill, and have no bad feelings. It just left me heartbroken after 3 attempts. I ended up getting a refund, and still no family pics. I’m not saying you shouldn’t use her, I’m just sharing my personal experience.

This past fall I had my children’s photos taken by Stacy Shaeffer at a park in Shelby Twp. It was a fantastic experience! She was great with both of my kids, one of whom was not being very cooperative… And still she got the shots!!! And my kids aren’t small at the time they where 9 and 6! She does her own editing and she takes here time to make sure it’s PERFECT! She is a perfectionist.
After having the kids photos I did the Boudoir photos done for myself, or should I say my husband, and while I’m no Victoria Secrets model (far from it haha) she made me comfortable and I honestly loved my photos! So did my husband, she made me look sexy and beautiful! And when I thanked her she said it was all you, I only to the photo! Made me feel even better!
I would HIGHLY recommend her and if anyone wants to see the photos of my kids or some of my Boudoir please message me through Unilocal and I will send you a few! and men, don’t be requesting my Boudoir photos haha!
I was shocked to see the above review. Obviously a client who wanted more than what a Living Social Deal gave her… Sometimes people are just angry and mean, get over it. Stacy is A+ and her photos show it! Just go to her web-​site! Disregard the previous review. You can’t make everyone happy!