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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September 2, 2014

Lauren, Annie & Jarrid | Warrenton, Virginia Senior Photographer

I remember Lauren as my next door neighbor growing up. Of course though, she was just a kid when I was in high school. Now she is a senior in high school and her mom contacted me to do senior portraits of her and her friends. When she told me that Lauren was now a high schooler, my mouth dropped! Where has the time gone?! Her mom told me … ohhh just wait until you see her! As I walked up to the group in Warrenton to take their senior portraits, my mouth dropped once again seeing Lauren! I could not believe she is a young adult now! As we ran around photographing and taking turns throughout the session, I noticed that these three young adults are beautiful inside and out! They cheered each other on as they got in front of the camera. I thought that was cute to see their enthusiasm! I look forward to hearing where their future takes them. I remember going to the career center my senior year … A LOT … one of the most scary and exciting parts of being a senior in high school. Determining what you want to do with your life, where to go to college, what career you want to take on … I know these guys have a bright future ahead! 🙂

I wish you all the best your final year of high school! xoxo

Meet Lauren!

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Meet Annie!

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2014-08-28_warrenton_senior_portrait_photographer-15_webGorgeous, Annie!!!
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Meet Jarrid!

2014-08-28_warrenton_senior_portrait_photographer-17_webLove this right shot!
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Thank you all for a great time!!!

  1. Bill Mcgarvey says:

    Great senior pics of the kids