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Iconic VMA Moments Captured by Photographer Stephanie Jennings

9/10/2025

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Stephanie Jennings, a music photographer, captured iconic moments at the MTV VMAs in the early '90s.
At the 1991 VMAs, she photographed R.E.M., who won six awards, including Video of the Year for "Losing My Religion."
Jennings also captured memorable images of Nirvana's Kurt Cobain and his daughter at the 1993 VMAs.
She witnessed a notable spat between Axl Rose and Kurt Cobain at the 1992 VMAs, featuring major rock performances.
Now sober for over a decade, Jennings supports women in Huntsville and plans to publish a book about her journey.

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Story summary

Stephanie Jennings, a music photographer, captured iconic moments at the MTV VMAs in the early '90s.
At the 1991 VMAs, she photographed R.E.M., who won six awards, including Video of the Year for "Losing My Religion."
Jennings also captured memorable images of Nirvana's Kurt Cobain and his daughter at the 1993 VMAs.
She witnessed a notable spat between Axl Rose and Kurt Cobain at the 1992 VMAs, featuring major rock performances.
Now sober for over a decade, Jennings supports women in Huntsville and plans to publish a book about her journey.