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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October 28, 2013

Weekend Catch Up

Wow, this weekend was a whirlwind!

First, my lovely engaged clients Fernando and Ally were featured on United With Love! Such an honor! I try to submit weddings/engagements when I can, but with time and the lack of good internet at my house it is tough. However, if I have clients who are truly passionate to be featured, especially when they have one in mind, I’m going to go after it! 🙂 So a trip to Starbucks or the library it is! Loved seeing you on Friday’s United With Love blog post! Yay!

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Secondly, I took my Saturday off from sessions since I had a wedding Friday. So what did I do instead? I wanted to give back to the community and volunteer for the Northern Haiti Hope Foundation and photograph their fabulous runners! Believe me, I wanted to join in on the run but I’m glad I could do a favor … especially for an organization that I respect and support! Here’s a peek into the fun and dressed up runners!

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Thirdly, I have many gorgeous photos to share with you all this week! Whew! It’s going to keep me busy on this end with editing as I’m trying to keep up with the one week turn around deadlines! Although, some of the engagements will have to be pushed to next weeks blog since it’s that busy time of the year!

 

Kenny & Natasha | Wedding

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Craig & Erica | Engagement

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Eric & Kari | Wedding

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Jason & Kate | Engagement

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Gary & Jessica | Engagement

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So funny to have all of these engagements over the past month and a majority of my November schedule involves a large amount of family sessions. It’s that time of the year! Christmas is just around the corner … Not sure if I need to get excited right now or wait to be excited because this cold weather is not welcomed yet! Haha! Hope everyone has a wonderful and relaxing start to their week!

  1. OhMyGosh, I am just loving your fall work! Jason and Kate’s engagement? Especially swoon!