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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June 19, 2014

Will & Caitlyn | Warrenton, Virginia Classy Farm Wedding Photographer

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About a year ago, we met for the first time at their engagement session on the farm. This farm meant so much to Will and Caitlyn for many reasons and this would be the place where they would say the big YES to each other at the altar. We watched the weather for days prior to the big day because originally, it was anticipated to be a wet one. Fortunately for Will and Cait, it could not have been a more gorgeous day! The sun was shining and it created a gorgeous sunset for their portraits. 🙂

I loved how they kept the wedding simple, yet with character. The preppy bow ties paired with the stripped blue and white suits, Caitlyn’s gorgeous swept back hairdo paired with her elegant dress … I just love this farm wedding! Will and Caitlyn love to have fun and fortunately, their day was absolutely fun from start to finish … and even after it finished! Seeing them on the dance floor enjoying every minute they could possibly soak in of their day was so fun to capture … especially when they were able to get up on stage to sing Wagon Wheel! 🙂

Thank you Will and Caitlyn for an incredible day to never forget! Caitlyn, I will always remember “scissors”, “the infamous truck scene that everyone NOW knows about” and “bouquet”. That’s all I have to say! 🙂 Lol! Such great memories to always hold on to! Enjoy some of my favorites! xoxo

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2_will_caitlyn_classy_farm_warrenton_virginia_wedding_photographer-9_web2_will_caitlyn_classy_farm_warrenton_virginia_wedding_photographer-11_webAnd of course Will had a fun paisley tie! Love it!!!
2_will_caitlyn_classy_farm_warrenton_virginia_wedding_photographer-15_web2_will_caitlyn_classy_farm_warrenton_virginia_wedding_photographer-2_webCaitlyn seeing her hairdo for the first time. 🙂 Loved her reaction!
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2_will_caitlyn_classy_farm_warrenton_virginia_wedding_photographer-22_webPockets?! Love this dress!!!

2_will_caitlyn_classy_farm_warrenton_virginia_wedding_photographer-26_web2_will_caitlyn_classy_farm_warrenton_virginia_wedding_photographer-29_web2_will_caitlyn_classy_farm_warrenton_virginia_wedding_photographer-28_web2_will_caitlyn_classy_farm_warrenton_virginia_wedding_photographer-31_webGosh Caitlyn, you’re stunning!!!
2_will_caitlyn_classy_farm_warrenton_virginia_wedding_photographer-32_web2_will_caitlyn_classy_farm_warrenton_virginia_wedding_photographer-37_webLove these!
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3_will_caitlyn_classy_farm_warrenton_virginia_wedding_photographer-14_web5_will_caitlyn_classy_farm_warrenton_virginia_wedding_photographer-1_web5_will_caitlyn_classy_farm_warrenton_virginia_wedding_photographer-3_web5_will_caitlyn_classy_farm_warrenton_virginia_wedding_photographer-5_webFavorite groomsmen shot! This exact truck meant so much to Will and his brother.
5_will_caitlyn_classy_farm_warrenton_virginia_wedding_photographer-6_web5_will_caitlyn_classy_farm_warrenton_virginia_wedding_photographer-9_webGorgeous girls!!!
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5_will_caitlyn_classy_farm_warrenton_virginia_wedding_photographer-21_web5_will_caitlyn_classy_farm_warrenton_virginia_wedding_photographer-22_webHaha! Love this!
5_will_caitlyn_classy_farm_warrenton_virginia_wedding_photographer-24_webFather-Son shot? Haha!
7_will_caitlyn_classy_farm_warrenton_virginia_wedding_photographer-5_web6_will_caitlyn_classy_farm_warrenton_virginia_wedding_photographer-1_webCute!
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8_will_caitlyn_classy_farm_warrenton_virginia_wedding_photographer-9_webMade of Honor speech tricked Cailtyn SO good by getting the band involved. Cailtyn secretly wanted her sister to rap her speech to Eminem … so she started to and siked her! Lol!
8_will_caitlyn_classy_farm_warrenton_virginia_wedding_photographer-11_webRan out for some sunset portraits … so worth it! 🙂
6_will_caitlyn_classy_farm_warrenton_virginia_wedding_photographer-19_webGorgeousssss lighting!
6_will_caitlyn_classy_farm_warrenton_virginia_wedding_photographer-21_web6_will_caitlyn_classy_farm_warrenton_virginia_wedding_photographer-24_webLove this!
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LOVE.
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CONGRATS WILL & CAITLYN!!!!! xoxo

Thanks to all of the vendors involved!
Tent: Gibsons Rentals
Florist: Forget Me Not Flowers
Caterer: A La Carte Caterers
Band: Lonesome Ryder Band

  1. Simone Fox says:

    Wow those sunset portraits were totally worth it! Beautiful wedding and I love the wedding party photos! Awesome job, as always!

  2. Jennifer Gulley says:

    Sunset portraits are awesome and I love the red truck with the groomsmen portraits!

  3. Lauren Swann says:

    The red pickup truck!!!! LOVE!! I have so many favorites from this wedding!! Gorgeous, Steph!!

  4. Kelly Ewell says:

    LOVE that shot of them running down the path during the sunset! Great colors and so fun!

  5. Lindsay says:

    What a dream!! The bridals, the glowy light, the horse drawn-carriage: are you kidding me?! So gorgeous!!

  6. Cheryl Kay says:

    Absolutely beautiful photos of such a memorable day. Cait and Will are soooo photogenic!!!! I love the fireworks photo.

  7. Cheryl Kay says:

    Absolutely beautiful photos of such a memorable day. Cait and Will are soooo photogenic!!!! I love the fireworks photo.

  8. Wanda Foushee says:

    OMG the pictures are AWESOME:)

  9. Wanda Foushee says:

    OMG the pictures are AWESOME:)

  10. Tracy Carilli says:

    So beautiful, so happy for you!

  11. Rebecca Bohdan Napier says:

    Congrats to Will and Cait!!! These pictures are gorgeous!!!