Stephanie Pistel (‘Steph’ to those close to her) is a acclaimed photographer and director with a deep passion for beauty, fashion, and celebrity portraiture. 

Splitting her time between Amsterdam and New York, Steph thrives on set, where her creativity and expertise shine.

Whether working on editorial or commercial projects, her distinct narrative approach, meticulous eye for detail, and emotional connection to her subjects remain constant. 

She is driven by the story each image tells, revealing the essence of her subjects through a conceptual and strategic process. 

Her photographs are evocative, timeless, and memorable, unified by her signature intensity and a search for depth beneath the surface.

On set, she works with precision and speed, always clear on the vision she’s after.

Steph's career began in advertising, where she initially worked client-facing roles before her passion for photography drew her behind the camera. 

This shift allowed her to capture subjects with a depth and appreciation that remains central to her work. 

Starting with editorial projects, she chronicled intimate, compelling moments with individuals across music, film, fashion, theater, dance, and even politics often working 

with people whose talents she long admired. 

Over time, Steph expanded into large-scale advertising campaigns, particularly in fashion and beauty, where she continues to collaborate with some of the world’s most iconic brands.

Known for her lush, cinematic style, Steph is a lifelong student of light, always seeking harmony between movement and the beauty of an iconic, simple image.

Her clients include Vanity Fair, Harper's Bazaar, HTSI, Vogue Italia, ELLE, Schön!, L'Officiel, InStyle, Marie Claire, GQ, Rolling Stone, D'Scene, Attitude, Esquire, Billboard, Fashionista,

Dolby, EMI, Sony Music, Sony Pictures, Universal Music, Virgin, Dyson, Douglas, Dutch National Ballet, Philips Beauty, and many more.