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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January 16, 2014

Best of 2013 Engagement Portraits

Continuing the series, “Best of 2013” with finally getting into some engagement portraits! I had the privilege to photograph 38 engagement sessions in 2013, so this post of course is naturally filled with beautiful couples! The time spent with each of them was so beneficial to me, my clients and my business. I include a complementary engagement session in my wedding packages because I truly believe it makes a difference in the chemistry between my couples and I. When it’s their wedding day, we enjoy the portrait time because everything comes naturally since they have been in front of the camera once before. Plus, who doesn’t love having photos they can use for save the dates or guest books?!

Thank you for the time you all set aside to make your engagement session happen! 🙂 I had a blast getting to know each and every one of you and look forward to your big day if it hasn’t happened already. 🙂 So many memories I will never forget! xoxo

Here are some of my favorite engagement session portraits from 2013!

Chris & Jen | NYC Engagement Session
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Joe & Michelle | DC Engagement Session
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Jeremy & Stephanie | Warrenton, VA Farm Engagement Session
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Kevin & Alyssa | Warrenton, VA Farm Engagement Session
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John & Cat | The Plains, VA Engagement Session
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Scott & Ellie | Mount Vernon Estates Engagement Session
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Joe & Breanne | Downtown Leesburg, VA Engagement Session
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Brian & Katie | Richmond, VA Engagement Session
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Craig & Erica | Arlie, VA Spring Engagement Session
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Will & Caitlyn | Jeffersonton, VA Farm Engagement Session
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Eric & Kari | Burke Lake Park, Leesburg Engagement Session
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Derek & Jamie | North Whales, VA Engagement Session
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Marcelo & Christina | DC Engagement Session
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Chris & Emily | Chatham Manor Fredericksburg, VA Engagement Session
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Brian & Tara | Downtown Manassas, VA Engagement Session
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Kenny & Tasha | Warrenton, VA Farm Engagement Session
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Clint & Alexis | Bethany Beach, DE Engagement Session
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Matt & Shannon | Culpeper, VA Engagement Session
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Craig & Erica | Chincoteague Beach, VA Summer Engagement Session
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Brad & Kaitlin | Downtown Alexandria, VA Engagement Session
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Ian & Jessi | Sky Meadows Park, VA Engagement Session
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Vince & Kristin | Downtown Georgetown + Alexandria, VA Engagement Session
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BJ & Bailey | Warrenton, VA Farm Engagement Session
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Fernando & Ally | Burke Lake Park + George Mason University, VA Engagement Session
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Zach & Katie | Downtown Culpeper, VA Engagement Session
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Travis & Amanda | Barrel Oak Winery, VA Engagement Session
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Travis & Megan | Hartlands Orchard, VA Engagement Session
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Jeremy & Kaye | James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA Engagement Session
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Ethan & Caitlin | Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA Engagement Session
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Kent & Kristen | Warrenton, VA Engagement Session
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Craig & Erica | Woodstock, VA Fall Engagement Session
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Jason & Kate | Warrenton, VA Farm Engagement Session
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Gary & Jessica | Warrenton, VA Farm Engagement Session
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Travis & Andrea | Upperville, VA Engagement Session
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Justin & Kristen | Downtown Warrenton, VA Engagement Session
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Craig & Erica | Christmas Tree Farm + Downtown Warrenton, VA Winter Engagement Session
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