I’m Stephanie, a wedding + lifestyle photographer based in Colorado Springs, Colorado and Warrenton, Virginia. Whether I’m by the mountains of Colorado or Virginia, my soul feels at home, surrounded by rural living and the raw beauty of nature. I genuinely love what I do, and feel so passionate to share the enthusiasm and joy of these celebrations with you!

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May 31, 2013

Lucas One Year Old | Fredericksburg, Virginia Photographer

Cannot believe that six months have passed since last seeing this beautiful family from Lucas’ six month birthday! It was such a surprise to see the growth that happens just in six months! And of course to add to the session, we had cicadas to watch out as we found a place to sit or stand … ewwy, so gross! Not sure if I will get over them during their time here on Earth for the couple more weeks they have left. Haha! But we were able to manage getting around them in the woody areas. 🙂 I love that my clients chose a spot I’m not very familiar with as it gave me new inspirations to play with lighting and space. And man the lighting was gorgeous! And of course having a GORGEOUS family doesn’t hurt at all either. 😉

Enjoy the preview of this lovely family! Loved catching up and spending Sunday evening with you all! xoxo

Cute little boy! 🙂

Lol … you know, just hanging out! 😉

GORGEOUS parents!

Seriously, who hasn’t owned one of these?! It is a must when growing up! 🙂

Cute smile!

Beautiful!

Love!

Now walking-ish! 🙂

OH MY GOODNESS!!!!

If he ends up being a drummer … this photo is a MUST KEEP! Seriously, he was drumming. Haha! So cute!

Lovedddd this tree!

Loved that Lucas put his head on his dad!

Super cute!

Precious!

Thank you again for another AMAZING session!!! 🙂 Such a joy to see him grow!

  1. Christina D says:

    These are beautiful. Such a sweet family!

  2. Megan Chase says:

    Love the props they used! You always have such good looking clients 🙂