Stephenie has an extensive background in the fine and digital arts. Her primary area of interest in photography is in alternative and experimental methods, and merging traditional historical processes with contemporary digital processes. She has a wide breadth of knowledge working with, and teaching, a variety of software programs such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, InDesign, and more.

Stephenie received her Bachelor of Arts in Photocommunications from St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas, and her Master of Fine Arts in Photography from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, California.