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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December 12, 2013

Andrew & Rachel | A Romantic Snowy Christmas Tree Farm, Virginia Portraits

I would say that this weekend was a huge success with mini sessions! Even though due to the anticipated inclement weather, I had last minute cancellations I was SO pleased with the turn out I had during the blizzard! I only host mini sessions around this time once a year and had nooooo clue how the weather was going to turn out for this year. But I had to take the chance! Being at a Christmas tree farm in the middle of a snow storm, it created a romantic winter wonderland for my clients perfect for this time of the year! šŸ™‚ I’m very excited to share this last mini session I had for Sunday with you today!

Meet the lovely Andrew and Rachel! This mini session could not have been planned any more perfectly for the Christmas season! What I thought was so comical is that it took me half of the session to realize that I know Rachel for a longggg time ago! So it was wonderful to catch up with Rachel and hearing how they met through a mutual friend 3.5 years ago! Congrats on your recent celebration of 3.5 year!

Thank you both for a fun time in the snow! I had a blast!!! Enjoy the preview of your session!!! xoxo

Beautiful!

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Love this!

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It’s pouring! :)))

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My FAVE on the right!

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Loved the detail on her elbow. šŸ™‚

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Thank you both for bearing the cold!!! šŸ™‚

  1. […] to the fire, baking, etc. I have fallen in love with snow portraits! Ever since photographing my mini sessions in the snow, I have been craving to have one again! Finally, a month later I had the opportunity […]