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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April 17, 2014

Jeremy & Stephanie | Piedmont Golf Club, Haymarket, Virginia Wedding Photographer

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We met around this time last year to photograph their engagement session because of the cherry blossoms blooming. Fortunately for them, the cherry blossoms could not have bloomed at a more perfect time for their wedding day! When I arrived early to the venue to scope out the place since it was my first time there, I was able to spot a cherry blossom tree for their portraits! From start to finish, their day was magical! Stephanie did warn everyone in the room when getting ready to advise all brides to NEVER DO YOUR OWN FLOWERS! Lol! They did a great job putting them together, but she realized that it’s not worth the stress the day of. Fortunately, everything came together beautifully and they had an incredible ceremony/reception time! I could tell how much FUN they were having on the dance floor as well as their guests! What an amazing celebration of these two coming together as well as Stephanie’s children all into one family!

CONGRATS Jeremy and Stephanie for a beautiful wedding day! May you two have a loving and blessed marriage together. <3 XOXO

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LOVE her dress!
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piedmont_golf_club_haymarket_wedding_photographer_-4_webCute idea to enclose the invitation stuffers!
piedmont_golf_club_haymarket_wedding_photographer_-7_webpiedmont_golf_club_haymarket_wedding_photographer_-8_webGorgeous rings!
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piedmont_golf_club_haymarket_wedding_photographer_-19_webpiedmont_golf_club_haymarket_wedding_photographer_-20_webI told them that when Ryan is getting married, they will need to recreate this shot! Too perfect!
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2_prepping_piedmont_golf_club_haymarket_wedding_photographer_-8_webGorgeoussss!
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3_ceremony_piedmont_golf_club_haymarket_wedding_photographer_-14_webHUSBAND AND WIFE!
3_ceremony_piedmont_golf_club_haymarket_wedding_photographer_-17_webThis was priceless!!! No kidding, he took his job very seriously. 😉
5_weddingparty_piedmont_golf_club_haymarket_wedding_photographer_-3_web3_ceremony_piedmont_golf_club_haymarket_wedding_photographer_-2_webLoved these girls! So cute!
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5_weddingparty_piedmont_golf_club_haymarket_wedding_photographer_-11_web5_weddingparty_piedmont_golf_club_haymarket_wedding_photographer_-12_webYAY!
5_weddingparty_piedmont_golf_club_haymarket_wedding_photographer_-13_web5_weddingparty_piedmont_golf_club_haymarket_wedding_photographer_-16_webCherry blossoms!
6_portraits_piedmont_golf_club_haymarket_wedding_photographer_-1_webLove this!
6_portraits_piedmont_golf_club_haymarket_wedding_photographer_-6_web6_portraits_piedmont_golf_club_haymarket_wedding_photographer_-9_webBeautiful with the sun peaking through!
6_portraits_piedmont_golf_club_haymarket_wedding_photographer_-10_webOne of my faves!
6_portraits_piedmont_golf_club_haymarket_wedding_photographer_-11_web6_portraits_piedmont_golf_club_haymarket_wedding_photographer_-12_webCute!
6_portraits_piedmont_golf_club_haymarket_wedding_photographer_-14_web6_portraits_piedmont_golf_club_haymarket_wedding_photographer_-16_webYou are stunning, Stephanie!
6_portraits_piedmont_golf_club_haymarket_wedding_photographer_-17_web6_portraits_piedmont_golf_club_haymarket_wedding_photographer_-22_webOH my gosh, STEPHANIE! Beautiful!
6_portraits_piedmont_golf_club_haymarket_wedding_photographer_-27_web6_portraits_piedmont_golf_club_haymarket_wedding_photographer_-28_webLol!
6_portraits_piedmont_golf_club_haymarket_wedding_photographer_-25_webThis was one of the cutest things … Stephanie asked her if she wanted to try on her shoes and the flower girl immediately smiled SO big and plopped down to take off her shoes. 🙂
6_portraits_piedmont_golf_club_haymarket_wedding_photographer_-32_webOhhh this looked so tempting! Pink lemonade!
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7_receptiondetails_piedmont_golf_club_haymarket_wedding_photographer-21_webCute candy table set up!
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8_reception_piedmont_golf_club_haymarket_wedding_photographer-5_web8_reception_piedmont_golf_club_haymarket_wedding_photographer-6_webThis was such a sweet moment between father and daughter. <3
8_reception_piedmont_golf_club_haymarket_wedding_photographer-9_webThen it was time to boogie … so don’t forget your dance shoes!
7_receptiondetails_piedmont_golf_club_haymarket_wedding_photographer-25_webDJ Preston was free styling on the dance floor … it was epic!!!
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8_reception_piedmont_golf_club_haymarket_wedding_photographer-29_web8_reception_piedmont_golf_club_haymarket_wedding_photographer-33_webTypically, I’m not much for night shots, but I LOVE this!!! Jeremy and Stephanie (along with some help) made this arbor for their wedding … so why not feature it for a few additional photos! 🙂
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CONGRATS again!!! Thank you for an amazing day! <3

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Venue: Piedmont Golf Club, Haymarket, VA
Planner: Katie Simmons
Hair/Makeup: Dorthy Schwetz
Caterer: Piedmont Golf Club
Baker: Wanda Cakes
DJ: DJ Preston E

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