Iā€™m Stephanie, a wedding + lifestyle photographer based in Colorado Springs, Colorado and Warrenton, Virginia. Whether Iā€™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 30, 2013

Ian & Jessi Engagement | Sky Meadows, Virginia Photographer

I met with this couple just about a year ago at Jessi’s brother’s wedding and man, time has FLOWN as Chad and Janice are about to approach their one year anniversary! Wow! šŸ™‚

My first time at Sky Meadows park … and I LOVE it!!!! Gorgeous view with a fun couple! We ran around until the sun set and after walking away from the session, I knew this was one of my new favorite spots for a session! So glad to have gotten to know this couple during the session because they are SO much fun! Their lively spirits and laughs truly brightens anyone’s day! I loved seeing their chemistry together as we toured Sky Meadows … Ian and Jessi are SO super sweet, love the outdoors and of course love JMU as they are former Dukes (YAY!) … what is there not to like about these two?! Haha! In fact, that is where Ian and Jessi met was at the apartment buildings at JMU! Funny how we are guided at times where we don’t expect it! šŸ™‚ When he popped the big question in the middle of a romantic meal, she definitely could not say no as she has described their relationship as they just cannot get enough of each other. šŸ™‚ Currently, they are in graduate school while planning for their big day and whew, I thought my schedule was busy! Haha!

Thank you Ian and Jessi for a fun and fabulous engagement session!!! I cannot wait for your wedding day in the spring! šŸ™‚ Enjoy the preview! xoxo

Gorgeous Jessi!

Cute!

Loved the lighting! And this shot on the right!

Beautiful ring!

One of my favorite shots!!!

Cute!

Adorable!

Hehe!

Beautiful!

Love this!

Another Favorite!

Love this!

Holy cow … look at that VIEW!

Beautiful!

Thank you Ian and Jessi for an awesome session!!! I had such a blast with you two and look forward to your special day!

  1. Carol and Dana Hare says:

    breathtaking, beautiful! words cannot really suffice!