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 31, 2013

Eric & Kari | The Mill at Fine Creek, Virginia Wedding Photographer

When researching this venue for Eric and Kari, instantly I knew this was the absolute perfect place for them! After getting to know them through their engagement session, having this outdoorsy wooded/rocky/magical place they booked could not have spoken more to who they are as a couple! They are adventurous, fun, cute and absolutely so in LOVE!

This venue had to have been one of the most unique venues I have photographed as there were SO many interesting and awesome spaces! The old stone mill had gorgeous lighting pouring through the random window … the rocky ground at the creek was half covered with green moss …  the prepping room where Kari got dressed was so dainty with the pink walls and the antique dresser … basically, I was impressed with the space!

On top of the venue being outstanding, of course my lovely couple was a dream! Their first look was super cute and it gave us ample time for portraits … love that! Watching their excitement before the ceremony made my heart so happy! Truly, they were meant to be. I was in the middle of portraits and Eric would randomly grab her hands and kiss them … moments like that, I just know it is SINCERE and genuine!

 Thank you so much Eric and Kari for an incredible day from start to finish! I would do your wedding over and over again if I could! 🙂 Enjoy the preview of your special day and I hope you two have the BEST marriage! xoxo

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Excited!!!!

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Gorgeousssss Kari!

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First look!

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This makes me laugh! 🙂

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LOVE!

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One of my favs!

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Loved that he did this … wasn’t even a request from Pinterest! Hahaha!

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One of many favs!

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LOVE this lighting breaking through the window space!

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Super cute, Kari!

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Gorgeous lighting right before the ceremony!

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Love!

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Adorable moment!

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Looking good, men!

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Holding back the tears… 🙂 So adorable!

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Husband and wife!!!

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Love the fall themed cake!

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Champagne bubbles?! WHAT?!

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Prank on the father with giving him a plastic chicken as his entree! Love it!

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Most awkward … ever … photo award goes to the men on the stairs. Haha! No worries, they planned for it to be extremely awkward. 😉

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YAY!

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Hopping the threshold as husband and wife! Haha!

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VENDORS:
Venue: The Mill at Fine Creek
Planner: Colleen, The Mill at Fine Creek
Hair: Kim Clark
Caterer: Lisa, The Mill at Fine Creek
Baker: Williams Bakery
Pianist: John Shack

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