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 25, 2014

George & Emily | Reston, Virginia Maternity Portrait Photographer

Is it a boy? Is it a girl? We won’t know until this summer, when baby Wade is due!!! Such an exciting, yet beautiful time of life.

Before I initially met Emily early last year, I was nervous! That may sound weird? Emily is Kyle’s cousin and he really looks up to her and her opinion. Naturally, when he told me this right before meeting her I was already a little nervous! However, as soon as I was introduced to her I immediately became at ease. She is so incredibly sweet inside and out. Outgoing, bubbly, great sense of humor and of course adored by her sweet husband. I absolutely love her entire family (including their pup, Banjo) and so blessed to have met them through Kyle!

To remember this beautiful time of Gods creation, we wanted to capture some informal shots of their maternity time. We just walked out of their place and walked around finding little areas to photograph. Casual and fun!!! And gosh, Emily is so adorable!

Check out a preview of their informal maternity portraits below. 🙂 CONGRATS George and Emily!!! Cannot wait for July! XOXO

Banjo is so CUTE!
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emily_reston_virginia_maternity_photographer_-25_webOh my gosh, EMILY! Beautiful!!!
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Love the coloring … and YOU TWO!
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Thank you George and Emily for inviting me to take these special photos for you four! xoxo

  1. Nicole says:

    Emily you looks so beautiful. I love all of these pictures. I can’t wait to meet Baby Wade in July <3

  2. Bitsy says:

    What wonderful pictures!

  3. lindsay says:

    OBSESSED with the one of just her and the cherry trees blurred out! Oh my gosh!

  4. Lauren Swann says:

    The black and white image of just her belly is so cute!!! Love it!!

  5. Cyndi Messick says:

    I am a couple days late in commenting, but I want to say how much I LOVE these photos! Emily is so gorgeous! What a beautiful set of photographs to commemorate a beautiful time in her life.