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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August 28, 2014

Evan & Ally | Clover Forest Plantation, Goochland, VA Wedding Photographer

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I have he privilege to meet so many amazing couples in my career! I’m only at the start of it, but I can say so far I am VERY fortunate to have such sweet and sincere couples. I didn’t really know Evan and Ally coming into our first meeting together, but I already knew I was going to love these two! After their engagement session and now their wedding day, I’m so sad that our obligations together have ended. But this doesn’t mean we stop here! I love keeping relationships with my couples because we have grown so close to each other during our time together … and even a part.

I was heading out of my house Saturday morning with the mindset that it was going to be another day where I hope the rain will sky away. Unfortunately, it was POURING as I walked out the door. As I drove two hours south to Goochland, Virginia, the rain would come and go. This seemed promising because there is always a chance that we could push the ceremony back a little if there was a little rain storm coming through. Not the first time I have had to work around rain. 😉 I arrived at the GORGEOUS Clover Forest Plantation and immediately fell in love with the Crape Myrtles lining the driveway. Then I drove up to the house seeing details scattered over the lawn and I immediately knew this weather HAD to work out for us! Fortunately for them, it did! 🙂 The rain did not happen until after the very last event of the night, which could not have been a more perfect time! What Evan did not know was that Ally had a surprise for him that would happen at 9:15 p.m. He didn’t understand why she was praying for rain AFTER 9:30 p.m. since they had a tent set up. You’ll see below what she was up to! 🙂 Overall, it was a wonderful day from start to finish!!!

Thank you Evan and Ally for an incredible day! So honored to have photographed these special memories for you all! I love you both! CONGRATS!!! xoxo

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2-evan_ally_clover_forest_plantation_wedding_photpgrapher-9_webSuch a sweet reaction!
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3-evan_ally_clover_forest_plantation_wedding_photpgrapher-17_webThese guys had personality for sure! Haha!
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3-evan_ally_clover_forest_plantation_wedding_photpgrapher-22_webAlly, you are absolutely stunning!
6-evan_ally_clover_forest_plantation_wedding_photpgrapher-1_webObsessed with the back of this dress!!!
6-evan_ally_clover_forest_plantation_wedding_photpgrapher-5_web6-evan_ally_clover_forest_plantation_wedding_photpgrapher-6_webI think you two both need to take on modeling!
6-evan_ally_clover_forest_plantation_wedding_photpgrapher-10_webPretty!!!
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6-evan_ally_clover_forest_plantation_wedding_photpgrapher-29_webBeautiful! 🙂
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6-evan_ally_clover_forest_plantation_wedding_photpgrapher-37_webSo sweet!!!
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7-evan_ally_clover_forest_plantation_wedding_photpgrapher-23_webLOVE this! Each family/friend turned in photos and a note, then turned into a printed book where people can sign and add if they wish to do so! Great idea!
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8-evan_ally_clover_forest_plantation_wedding_photpgrapher-12_web8-evan_ally_clover_forest_plantation_wedding_photpgrapher-14_webGorgeous!!!
8-evan_ally_clover_forest_plantation_wedding_photpgrapher-21_webYAY! CONGRATS!!!
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Thank you to all of the vendors involved!!!
Venue: Clover Forest Plantation, Goochland, Virginia
Hair: Rachel Brooks
Caterer: Clover Forest Plantation
Florist: Flowers Make Scents
Cake: Carytown Cupcakes
DJ: Alan Boyle
Invitation Design: Krysta Norman Paperie
Other paper goods: Caitlin Creative Works

  1. Stephanie Boyle says:

    These are gorgeous!!!!!

  2. Melissa Tolley Linkenhoker says:

    These are beautiful Stephanie! We hope to see you back at Clover Forest soon!

  3. Beverly Ennis says:

    Beautiful photos of the wedding and reception!

  4. Stephen says:

    All kinds of awesome right here.

  5. Katheleen Daigle says:

    The pictures are fantastic!!! See you both soon!!!!!!Love Erica.

  6. Joanne Ross says:

    Beautiful Bride and beautiful wedding!

  7. Charla L. Ruggles Malone says:

    LoVe!

  8. Evan & Ally says:

    […] and Ally tied the knot. I remember how STUNNING their wedding day was and how obsessed I was with Ally’s dress. Jaw dropping… After photographing Evan and Ally again last week, It’s obvious that they […]