Meet Stephanie: Rhode Island Portrait Photographer & Creative Artist

Hi, I’m Stephanie Pilkauskas, the photographer and artist behind Classic Beauty Photography.

My journey with photography began after the birth of my son. At the time, I was struggling with postpartum depression and trying to find myself again. What started as a hobby quickly became something much more meaningful. Photography gave me a creative outlet, helped rebuild my confidence, and ultimately gave me my life back.

Now, I am on a mission to help other people experience that same feeling.

I want to help you see yourself differently—to recognize your beauty, reconnect with your confidence, and fall in love with yourself again. You do not need to lose weight, change who you are, or wait for the “perfect” time to be photographed. You are worthy of being seen, celebrated, and remembered exactly as you are today.

As a Rhode Island portrait photographer, I create more than beautiful photographs. I create experiences that allow you to step outside of everyday life, express yourself, and become part of your own story.

My work includes boudoir, glamour, fantasy, maternity, family, couples, senior, wedding, and creative portrait photography. Whether you dream of becoming a mermaid, fairy, goddess, pin-up, or a more confident version of yourself, I would love to bring that vision to life.

Creativity is at the heart of everything I do. I design and create many of my own costumes, style each session, and offer professional hair and makeup so that your experience can be personalized from beginning to end. I love building complete concepts—not simply taking pictures, but creating meaningful artwork that feels uniquely yours.

My photography is colorful, emotional, imaginative, and full of life. I want your images to tell a story, capture who you are, and become something you and the people you love can treasure for generations.

You bring the story. I’ll help you transform it into art.

I cannot wait to create something unforgettable with you.

SOME OF MY

favorite things

animals // family // traveling // cooking // being creative // chai tea

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AMAZING!

Stephanie is amazing! made me feel comfortable from the moment I walked into the studio. I had so much fun and the pictures are amazing!!

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K.

SO MUCH FUN

WOW is all I can say about working with Stephanie! I was a little nervous to do a boudoir photo shoot, but had seen some examples of other women's images in her portfolio and knew I wanted to do a session of my own. Stephanie answered all my questions prior to the photo shoot, and on the day of she was AMAZING to work with. She is so talented with hair and makeup, and amazing behind the camera! And the studio space is gorgeous.

During the session she instructed me on how to pose and we had so much fun. I felt like I was spending the day taking pictures with a friend I'd known for ages. She also gives you her honest opinion and helped me choose some great outfits to wear.

To get all dolled up and have photos done was an amazing experience, and it made me feel so confident and comfortable in my own body. I cannot thank Stephanie enough for giving me that confidence boost and capturing such great photos. When I saw the photos, I was blown away!

If you're on the fence about a boudoir shoot - do it!! I promise you Stephanie will make you feel comfortable and capture some amazing photos. I can't wait to work with her again, and would highly recommend her for any photo needs (wedding, boudoir, etc!)

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THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PICTURES

Steph was the most enjoyable photographer I have ever met !! Her personality and dedication to her work is what won me over after 10 min of meeting her. She truly captured some of the most beautiful and memorable pictures of my wedding. I would recommend her to anyone !!

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M.

SO PERFECT

Stephanie is amazing!!! She met our standards and did everything she could to make our night even more special!! The table I seat her at was laughing so hard because she had them all laughing!! So many people came to me afterwards and said she was amazing and so sweet and they want her for their events! She was our wedding photographer and her photography is so perfect!!! I highly recommend her!

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