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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August 26, 2013

Weekend Adventures

This weekend felt like the first weekend in a LONG time where I actually had the chance of doing a little business work on my downtime. Although I had four sessions, I did not have a wedding or any personal obligations … so catching up with a little work at a time has really satisfied my to do list. 🙂 … even though there are still a thousand things left to do, I am being patient and taking step by step to crossing things off. Afterall, I am a one person show! And for those who are not photographer business owners probably do not know everything that is involved with the behind the scenes … and let me just say, it’s a lot of work! But it is so worth it!!! Hands down! 🙂

This morning … hard to believe I have already had a productive day … one of my previous clients –friend–  and I got together to go on a fun adventure this morning to Bull Run Mountain! What an awesome start to the week by hiking and enjoying Gods Earth! Here is a peek to the view! LOVE that it is only a 30 minute drive to this! So lucky! 🙂

Don’t we just love the panorama option on the IPhone?! Nifty!

Here are the sneak peeks from this past weekend!

Brad & Kaitlin | Downtown Alexandria Engagement

Ian & Jessi | Sky Meadows Engagement

Vince and Kristin | Downtown Georgetown and Alexandria Engagement

The Thompson Family | Downtown Fredericksburg

I hope everyone enjoys the start to a new week!!! Here’s to being productive and off to a great start of the last week of August! *Crazyyyy*

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