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 28, 2014

Nate & Theresa | Apple Orchard, Virginia Fall Engagement Photographer

You might remember Nate and Theresa from their Virginia Beach engagement session in June! I had an AMAZING time with them, but we were cut short due to the bridge closing down prior to their session. To finish up their session before their wedding day coming up, we decided to continue with a fall theme and do it at an apple orchard. The apples are in full bloom with some still hanging on the trees and on the ground, sprinkling the background of the photos. It gave me an excuse to purchase some apples while I was there to make a homemade apple cake for Kyle! Ohhhh and it was DELICIOUS! 🙂

I absolutely love Nate and Theresa! One of my sweet past brides, Natalie, connected us together and I could not be more thrilled with our time together so far! Nate and Theresa are so fun and easy going. Of course that made it easy to photograph their natural joy they share! Just hearing the atmosphere of their wedding day I know it is going to be a fun time! 🙂

Thank you Nate and Theresa for another great time together! The shared laughs and smiles made the gloomy evening a beautiful one! 🙂 Enjoy some of my favorites!!! xoxo

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