I would like readers to know that 40% of the youth that we serve identify as LGBTQ+. This statistic alone paints a picture, when 15-20% of young adults in the US identify as LGBTQ+. The disproportionate representation of queer youth that walk through our doors shows that it is still not always safe to be one's full self. "Coming out" can lead to being disowned and kicked out. LGBTQ+ youth face higher risks around substance use, sexual health, and suicide. At HomePlate, we don't ask people to erase or minimize themselves to receive the care and safety they deserve.

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Best of Steph Grant Studios Conference Photography

I was that kid who stared at adults for wayyy too long. I was just studying. Curious about their behavior & the why behind their mannerisms. Searching for a feeling. By staring, I became pretty decent at reading a scene & anticipating moments before they’d happen. Cheers to over a decade of conference photography…Here’s to chasing more of these moments in 2024. 🖤

conferences, eventsSteph GrantMarch 1, 2024conferencesComment

GLANBIA GLOBAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE // CHICAGO

The event, The Role of LGBTQ+ Talent in Shaping the Future of Business, brought Goldman Sachs, Out Leadership and other industry thought leaders together to discuss what we are doing within our organizations. This event focused on how attracting, retaining, and promoting LGBTQ+ talent impacts our own organizations, as well as all of our external relationships.

conferences, eventsSteph GrantFebruary 23, 2023conferencesComment

Goldman Sachs + OUT Leadership Conference // NYC

The event, The Role of LGBTQ+ Talent in Shaping the Future of Business, brought Goldman Sachs, Out Leadership and other industry thought leaders together to discuss what we are doing within our organizations. This event focused on how attracting, retaining, and promoting LGBTQ+ talent impacts our own organizations, as well as all of our external relationships.

DEI, conferences, eventsSteph GrantSeptember 26, 2022conferencesComment

FOGO DE CHAO CONFERENCE // DALLAS

Conference photography is an excellent way to remember specific moments at the event, but conference recap videography is the best way to showcase the intentionality and really share the spirit of the event itself. Imagine seeing your emotions and in-the-moment reactions to awards and keynote speakers played on the big screen, in-person. Those are the core memories your team and attendees take with them after the conference ends, and what most clients in the past have said was the most rewarding part of the experience.

conferences, events, videoSteph GrantSeptember 6, 2022conferencesComment

MENUMASTERS 2022 // CHICAGO

Listen, when I say I was excited for this event, I mean I was entirely unable to focus on anything else the week leading up to it. I worked in the Service industry for many years as a server and bartender, so this was my own special kind of nerd out. I was always fascinated by the marketing science behind many of the menu, décor, and music decisions, but I never imagined there were entire events dedicated to the details. It makes sense that there are organizations that honor industry leaders in various categories, but it’s not something I was ever privy to even as a manager. Turns out, I was just the wrong kind of manager!

conferences, eventsSteph GrantJune 21, 2022drake hotelconferencesComment

NIKE WOMEN'S MARATHON // SAN FRANCISCO

Most of you are aware of my love for storytelling. The purpose of me photographing Nike Women’s Marathon was to capture reactions. To deliver images that had emotion. This is the first year that Nike was implementing jumbotrons into the marathons in the United States. These jumbotrons would be synced with the timing mats that each runner would cross over along their race. The timing mat would register their RFID chip in their bib and trigger the jumbtron to display a personalize encouraging message. Can you imagine after having no energy and feeling like you want to give up…you’re at mile 21 and your name pops up?

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THE SPECIAL EVENT // ANAHEIM CONVENTION CENTER CA

This wedding event is a photographer’s dream. Everywhere you turn there is a magical scene from a movie. Massive wedding cakes and wedding ring shaped ice sculptures to elegant wedding gowns and decorations. I for one am a big fan of intimate elopements and micro weddings but this event always makes me appreciate the planning that goes into orchestrating such an elaborate event and what it takes to pull off a seamless event. Check out my time photographing the Special Event in 2016 as well.

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