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 9, 2013

Chris & Jen | Gramercy Mansion, Maryland Wedding Photographer

I remember meeting these two in New York City over this past winter for their engagement session … I can definitely remember VIVIDLY how cold it was! Despite the weather, these two smiled and did not mind showing off their love to one another in front of the camera. šŸ™‚ That carried over to their wedding day this past weekend! Jen was GLOWING from the moment I walked in through the door to the moment they exited … you will notice her contagious smile throughout the entire day. She is a beautiful and radiant woman which is why Chris was automatically drawn to her the first time he met her. They could not have found anyone better for each other! Chris is just as joyful as Jen and their positive and upbeat attitudes is a blessing to witness! I know these two have a bright future ahead of them!

CONGRATS Chris and Jen for not only a BEAUTIFUL wedding but also a great way to celebrate the love you have for one another. Truly, you two are the perfect match as what we heard in the best man and the maid of honor speech. šŸ™‚ Hope you are having a BLAST in Europe!!! Enjoy the preview of your wedding day! xoxo

The gorgeous Gramercy Mansion!

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The girls! šŸ™‚ Such a cute and fun group!!!

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Her bridesmaid gifts! Custom cards with their dress drawn on. Love it! The girls obviously loved it just as much!

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So much joy putting on her dress! šŸ™‚

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Along with some tears

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Love this Jen!!!!

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Sigh… this is such a gorgeous set up for a ceremony!

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More tears…

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Along with excitement!!!

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Officially HUSBAND AND WIFE!

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Like I said, this is a super cute group! šŸ™‚

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Gorgeous girls!

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Nice Chris!

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YAY!

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WOW!

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Cute!

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Love! One of my favs!

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Adorable Jen!

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Beautiful!

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Super cute!

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Any Terps fans out there?!

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Kudos to one of the bridesmaids for making this cute owl cake toppers!!!

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LOVE this place!

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Time for embarrassment…

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DANCING TIME!

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Love it when I look around seeing photos from the engagement session! šŸ™‚

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CONGRATS CHRIS AND JEN!!!!

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Thanks again for an amazing time!!! xoxo

VENDORS:
Venue: Gramercy Mansion, Baltimore, MD
Hair & Makeup: Colours
Caterer: Simply Elegant
Florist: Flowers by Audrey
Baker: Heather Lageman
DJ: Absolute Entertainment
Video: Black Tie

 

  1. Jen Cook says:

    Stephanie these are BEAUTIFUL!! Thank you so much, you did a fabulous job!! So happy I found you!