Iā€™m Stephanie, a wedding + lifestyle photographer based in Colorado Springs, Colorado and Warrenton, Virginia. Whether Iā€™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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April 14, 2014

Weekend Recap

I think we all can agree that this weekend had amazing weather! Although, not sure how winter jumped into summer? I’ll admit that yesterdays session gave me a glimpse into how I felt in last years heat, so I’ll be praying that this year it won’t be toooo brutal on my couples and I! šŸ™‚

Yesterday, I was able to take the day and clean/organize my house. Honestly, it is HARD to do laundry/cleaning when working basically 7 days a week. Which is why I decided to take off Sundays so I can dedicate my time to do fun activities ā€¦ as well as the real world life tasks. Of course yesterday was an exception as I did an engagement session last night due to postponing, but it was amazing having basically all day off to do tasks around the house ā€¦ definitely needed to happen soon! During my cleaning, I really realized that spring is officially here by seeing how many stink bugs I’m finding around the house! :((( Thank GOODNESS for the Bugzooka! This thing is reallyyyyyy saving my life and my sanity around this place! Of course though, it is just a rental house but I am hoping when Kyle and I purchase a house together in the future ā€¦ bugs will know better than to come into my territory! šŸ˜‰

I loveeee that spring is starting to make its statement and finally coming through the photos. SO much to share with you this week as well as next week on the blog! For now, I will just have to share with you sneak peeks of what is to come on the blog!

Garret & Nicole | Riverbend Park, Virginia Bluebell Engagement
riverbend_park_virginia_engagement_photographerJosh & Kaitlyn | Warrenton, Virginia Farm Engagement
farm_warrenton_virginia_engagement_photographerJeremy & Stephanie | Piedmont Golf Club, Virginia Wedding
piedmont_golf_club_virginia_wedding_photographerKeith & Alicia | Sky Meadows Park, Virginia Engagement
sky_meadows_park_virginia_engagement_photographerMore to come soon!! Hope everyone had a great weekend! xoxo

  1. Wow, you definitely had a busy weekend! Can’t wait to see all these beautiful upcoming posts! The last picture (of Keith & Alicia at Sky Meadows Park) is beautiful! I love the light!