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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March 10, 2015

Jess | Warrenton, Virginia Maternity

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Jess is free spirited, easy going and beautiful inside and out. It made sense when we started talking about her maternity photos that she wanted a very natural atmosphere in the woods with gorgeous scenery. Before the session, we contacted the fabulous Shelley’s Floral for a beautiful floral crown for this shoot. So appropriate, especially with the AMAZING dress from Sew Trendy!!!! It’s funny because I was looking up inspiration for the floral crown and I noticed that Jess and I picked the same inspiring photo out of coincidence. Meant to be. 🙂 We had everything all set and ready to go for her session … or so we thought. 😉

Little did we know that we would actually get a blizzard on the date we anticipated the session! I contacted Jess just days before her session letting her know about the snow and just threw out the idea that it might be awesome to move forward with our plans, or at least try to. Jess and her mom picked me up in the snow … kind of scary driving on a road with no road in sight, but we made it to Shelley’s house perfectly fine to pick up the crown. At that point, we decided it was too dangerous to make the 30 minute + drive through the snow to our original destination. Instead, we took photos around the florist’s house! Lol! It worked out great after all and definitely the safest plan for us at that point. Jess looked AMAZING in her icy blue dress … coincidentally perfect for the snowy weather! Of course it was appropriate for us to sing “Let it Go” by the end of the session. 😉

Our toes and fingers were cold, but our hearts were so warm from the fun experience! I’m excited to finally share this beautiful maternity session with you all today!!! Thank you Jess for braving the cold and the snow for these photos! You look gorgeous! <3 xoxo!

Cannot wait to meet this little nugget soon! <3
Warrenton, Virginia Photographer Maternity Snow PortraitsWarrenton, Virginia Photographer Maternity Snow PortraitsShe made this little baby blanket … how sweet!!! So talented, my friend!
Warrenton, Virginia Photographer Maternity Snow PortraitsThen, Jess got into her dress … my jaw dropped!
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Warrenton, Virginia Photographer Maternity Snow PortraitsSo pretty!
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Warrenton, Virginia Photographer Maternity Snow PortraitsLook at that Beyonce wind! Lol!
Warrenton, Virginia Photographer Maternity Snow PortraitsWarrenton, Virginia Photographer Maternity Snow PortraitsSo pretty!
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CONGRATS to you and Derek!!!! xoxo!

  1. Sterling says:

    Oh my gosh!!!! SO BEAUTIFUL!!!

  2. Emily says:

    These are some of the most beautiful pictures I have ever seen! The blue dress shots are seriously out of this world. I want them too! Must plan next baby for winter! Bravo Steph and you’re stunning Jess!

    • Thank you so much Emily!!! <3 Oh girl, we will absolutely need to plan for a winter maternity session … or even a beach maternity session would be dreamy too!!! 😉

  3. lindsay says:

    LOVE it Steph!!! Absolutely gorgeous!

  4. Maureen G. says:

    Beautiful mama to be inside and out…lots of love and happiness to you Jess! So happy to see you SO happy! xoxo.

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