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 28, 2013

Brad & Kaitlin Engagement | Downtown Alexandria, Virginia Photographer

I’m surprised this was my first time getting the chance to photograph an engagement session downtown Alexandria! Most of my clients I guess are pretty centralized around where I live and not necessarily out towards DC. But I am SO glad I finally made my way out there because I love new spaces! Even though, unfamiliar, it creates an excitement of spontaneity!

I met with Brad and Kaitlin only just a couple months ago and now we are preparing for their wedding only now less than two months away!!! I was excited about their engagement session and seeing them together in front of the camera was so fun! They were full of laughs and smiles the entire time! 🙂 Cannot wait for their wedding day!!!

Thank you Kaitlin and Brad for a fabulous session in downtown Alexandria and looking forward to your wedding day only months away! Begin the countdown! 🙂 Enjoy the preview!

Love this ring shot!

Gorgeous!

So darling!

Love this!

One of my favs!

So cute!

Adorable!

Love!!!

GORGEOUS Kaitlin!!!

Another fav!

Beautiful!

Another fav!

AH!!!

Thanks Kaitlin and Brad for a fun and energetic session!

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