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 10, 2014

The Robertsons | The Winery at Bull Run, Virginia Family Photographer

All I can say is … kids say the darnest things! I don’t get to photograph family portraits very often with my wedding schedule, but when I do get the opportunity, I know I’m in for a good time! And a lot of laughing! Kids love to be goofy and have fun! Naturally, they need a little bribing to make it through the 1.5-2 hour session, but who would blame them?! Jenn is a photographer as well, so she knew exactly what to prepare for when coming into this family session. Bribery. Hey, it works and the kids knew they deserved a milkshake at the end of the session. 😉 One thing we chatted about before their session was ensuring sunlight, as she considered it to be her third child. Love it because really, sunlight is my favorite thing to document my clients when it’s out! Sometimes my clients and I don’t always have the flexibility to have a sunny session, but I am so glad it worked out for this family! It could not have been a more perfect day!!! Crossing fingers this continues for the rest of the year. ;))) HA!

Random note … LOVE their outfit choices! 🙂

Thank you Robertson family for a wonderful time running around the Winery at Bull Run and Manassas Battlefields! Loved our time together and I look forward to hopefully seeing you in the near future. 🙂 Enjoy some of my favorites!!!

robertson_winery_bull_run_virginia_family_phootographer-1_webSo cute!
robertson_winery_bull_run_virginia_family_phootographer-4_webBeautiful family!!!
robertson_winery_bull_run_virginia_family_phootographer-7_webrobertson_winery_bull_run_virginia_family_phootographer-10_webOh yes, he was leaning in for a kiss! I think he was rejected. 😉
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robertson_winery_bull_run_virginia_family_phootographer-17_webrobertson_winery_bull_run_virginia_family_phootographer-22_webHaha!
robertson_winery_bull_run_virginia_family_phootographer-25_webIf this right image could talk … he’s saying, “CUT! That’s a wrap!”
robertson_winery_bull_run_virginia_family_phootographer-26_webrobertson_winery_bull_run_virginia_family_phootographer-29_webLove this!
robertson_winery_bull_run_virginia_family_phootographer-30_webrobertson_winery_bull_run_virginia_family_phootographer-33_webSO cute!
robertson_winery_bull_run_virginia_family_phootographer-35_webrobertson_winery_bull_run_virginia_family_phootographer-37_webrobertson_winery_bull_run_virginia_family_phootographer-40_webTHIS. LIGHTING. YES please!
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robertson_winery_bull_run_virginia_family_phootographer-56_webrobertson_winery_bull_run_virginia_family_phootographer-58_webI think they have their hands full!
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Thank you all for a great time!!!

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