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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October 2, 2013

The Johnsons | Warrenton, Virginia Farm Family Photographer

I absolutely love this family! I have seen Bryce grow up from six months to one year … and now two years!!! I love returning clients because watching the growth is just unbelievable! He is still a cutie pie as always, as you will see below! šŸ™‚ We met up at my farm to bring in a different type of atmosphere into their portraits, but also stays true to who they are. It was the perfect setting and the weather could NOT have been more beautiful for them! Golden lighting … no sweat or chills … coloring changing into warm tones of fall time … ahhhh perfect. šŸ™‚ Lindsey and Justin were enthusiastic about their session and talking about their new addition to the family. So exciting that Bryce will be an older brother! Cannot wait to see this family again for their next future session!

Thank you Johnson family for yet another fun and fabulous session! You all are so adorable and have a very sweet family! Cannot wait to one day meet your new addition to your family, Blake! So exciting! CONGRATS and enjoy the preview of your session! xoxo

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Well… so he went from an enthusiastic smile above to being scared of the camera out of nowhere. Lol! Still cute though!

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Cute family portrait!

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This just makes me laugh!

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Admiring his soon-to-be-here younger brother. šŸ™‚ Precious!!!

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Love that smile! šŸ™‚

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Beautiful!

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This calf was all over Justin! Definitely could not get enough of him! hahaha!

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This is adorable!

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Favorite father/son photo!

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Lindsey and I were dying when we saw Bryce’s face for this photo! Lol!

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Love Bryce’s boots!

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Super cute!

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Lindsey, you are STUNNING!

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Love!

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So precious!

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Thanks Johnson Family!!! You all are gorgeous! šŸ™‚

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