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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November 6, 2013

Gary & Jessica | Warrenton, Virginia Country Engagement Photographer

We met spring time at FSCC and I immediately noticed Jessica’s glow! She’s fun, enthusiastic and positive! Even though their wedding is far out (fall of next year), I knew when we started discussing wedding stuff that I was going to love this couple! When the engagement session came, I was thrilled knowing that we were a year out and now just counting down the months. 🙂

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How Gary & Jessica Met
I absolutely LOVE engagement sessions for many reasons, but one particular reason is that it gives me the opportunity to get to know my couple. These two met at a wedding … funny thing is that you always hear that is a place to meet someone but I have never met someone who actually met the perfect one, but they did! 🙂 What is even more cute is that he was paired up with her to walk her down the aisle … so in a year, they will be walking down the aisle once again as husband and wife. 🙂 Love that!!!

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Thank you both for a fun session! Cannot wait for your big day to arrive! Enjoy the preview of your engagement session and looking forward to the next time I see you both! 🙂 xoxo

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Meet the cutest and the most hyper dog you will ever meet! 🙂

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Adorable!

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Cute!

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Wow you two!!

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Some of my favs!

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Since Gary is a baseball coach and of course a baseball fan, it was appropriate to swing by the baseball field on the way out of the session to grab a few shots!

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Adorable! Love the sparkly lighting!

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Cute!

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Looking forward to your big day!!! Thanks again for a great session! xoxo

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