Iโ€™m Stephanie, a wedding + lifestyle photographer based in Colorado Springs, Colorado and Warrenton, Virginia. Whether Iโ€™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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August 6, 2013

The Kitchens Family Session | Warrenton, Virginia Photographer

When this cute family pulled up to the pond and I saw those big cute baby eyes come out of the car, I knew this session was going to be cute! Grace warned me that Iris did not like grass … so I was mentally preparing myself that we would be having a little challenge before us. Well, that soon was not a factor at all as she surprised her mom and dad by WANTING to run around in the grass. Lol! Grace said she has never done this before! And that is the cool part about this age … they are constantly changing and growing. Growing into new likes and dislikes … And of course this always makes for an awesome session when there is a moment that surprises the parents so they can look back at the moment forever. ๐Ÿ™‚

Thank you guys for a great session! You have an ADORABLE family and enjoyed getting to know you all! Enjoy the preview of the Kitchen family session! xoxo

Love!

And this is when she was let down … look how happy she is running around in the grass!

Oops! Nevermind … Lol!

Reality of a family session with a 1.5 year old. ๐Ÿ˜‰

LOVE THIS!

This is SO precious!!!!!

ย Thank you all for a great evening!!!! xoxo
  1. Kendal says:

    What an absolutely gorgeous family!!!! Lovely work ๐Ÿ™‚