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 4, 2014

Matt & Suzanne | Delaplane, Virginia Anniversary Photographer

Matt emailed me months ago saying that he wanted to surprise Suzanne with an Anniversary Session. At first, I was wondering how he would pull this off … but he DID!!! He actually got one of my 2015 brides involved in this surprise, so I really liked this plan! Haha! I arrived in Delaplane and saw their car pull up. I waited in my car unsure if Suzanne had any idea it was me. I got out of my car once she did and immediately she looked over at Matt in surprise it was me and not her friend! Nice job Matt!!! They have a reason to celebrate as they were celebrating four years of marriage! WOW! They are almost at the half of a decade mark! Wohoo! All three of us graduated from Liberty High School in 2007 … so it has been a LONG time since seeing them, but what a better way to catch up on life?! Looks like both of them have been doing amazing and I am so honored to have captured these precious memories for them. 🙂

Thank you Matt and Suzanne for a fun surprise! Happy Anniversary!!!! xoxo

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Congrats on four year of marriage! 🙂

  1. Jennifer Vealey says:

    Amazing work !!!! :)) you guys are too cute together ! ❤️

  2. Shari Keith says:

    I love your pictures!!❤️❤️❤️❤️