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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October 8, 2014

Gary & Jessica | Piedmont Golf Club, Virginia Fall Wedding Photographer

wedding_headerI remember meeting Gary and Jessica at my family farm a year ago (cannot believe it was a year ago) and immediately hitting it off with them! I feel like I can say this over and over again, but I am so blessed to have such sweet couples! As I was behind the scenes throughout the wedding day, I was noticing all of the gestures that really displayed their genuine hearts. As they welcomed all of their guests at the reception, it was obvious how much they care for their family. They grabbed them for a sincere hug and looked like they were never going to let go of their loved one.  They are an amazing and caring couple. 🙂

 Jessica had a few surprises up her sleeve for Gary. He loves baseball. That’s an understatement … he LOVES baseball! As a fun surprise at the reception, Jessica put together a candy baseball themed bar! It was pretty epic and I’m not even going to describe it … you’re just going to have to look at the photos below! Haha! So impressive!

 What you probably didn’t know about them (unless you read their love story on their engagement portrait blog post) is that they actually met at a wedding! They were in the wedding party and partnered up to walk each other down the aisle … later did they know they would be doing the same thing years later as husband and wife!!! So cool! And they looked AMAZING on their wedding day! See for yourself! 🙂

Thank you Gary and Jessica for honoring me with documenting these special moments from your engagement session to your wedding day! Enjoy looking through some of my many favorites! CONGRATS!!! xoxo

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1-gary_jessica_piedmont_haymarket_virginia_wedding_photographer-3_web1-gary_jessica_piedmont_haymarket_virginia_wedding_photographer-4_webI saw these cute baseball chocolates in the candy bar and sneak a few for this shot! 🙂
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6-gary_jessica_piedmont_haymarket_virginia_wedding_photographer-18_web6-gary_jessica_piedmont_haymarket_virginia_wedding_photographer-19_webHaha! Love! 🙂
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Thank you to all of the vendors involved!
Venue: Piedmont Club, Haymarket, Virginia
Day of Coordinator: Katie Simmons from Piedmont Club
Officiant: Groom’s Uncle, Larry Dameron
Hair/Makeup: My Mobile Salon.Inc
Florist: Cynthia from Design in Bloom
DJ: Sound Center, Rob Hanna
Cake: Wanda’s Cake

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  1. Lorie Mitchell Nash says:
    October 8, 2014 at 5:24 pm

    The pictures as SO amazing! I got a little teary looking at them. Great job Stephanie!

  2. Theresa Glass says:
    October 8, 2014 at 5:40 pm

    Congratulations Jessica & Gary! The pictures are great, looks like one beautiful wedding.

  3. Trish Strickland Langley says:
    October 8, 2014 at 7:31 pm

    Just beautiful!!!!

  4. Denise Michelle Jester says:
    October 8, 2014 at 10:53 pm

    Absolutely beautiful!! Congratulations!! Love u!!

  5. Lynne Tribble Lynn says:
    October 9, 2014 at 8:44 pm

    Absolutely love the pictures. You did an amazing job at capturing their special day. Thank you!

  6. Cheryl Bowers Bowley says:
    October 10, 2014 at 12:40 am

    Love these. Memories forever captured!

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