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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April 16, 2015

Breylon’s First Birthday

Georgetown, DC Spring Family Lifestyle Portrait Photographer

It was a gorgeous day on the Georgetown waterfront Monday! After photographing in DC pretty much all week, I may as well live there! Haha! It seems like the city sessions come in waves and of course cherry blossoms have something to with the scheduling. Definitely worth the drive/traffic for a new atmosphere anyways. 🙂 We met at the Waterfront Park in Georgetown, DC and it was like the entire city was taking advantage of the sunny day. We were able to dodge the crowds and utilize the glowy light! It was my first time meeting this sweet family all thanks to my fabulous bride/friend, Jenn! 🙂 We gathered for this photo shoot in celebration of Breylon’s first Birthday, Happy Birthday Breylon!!!! Poor thing was sick with a cold but he stuck it through the session. It was so funny when we brought out his first ever cake because we intended to do a cake smash but instead he just wanted to wipe off the gunk off his hands. Lol! I’m hoping this is a good sign of a clean boy in the future! 😉

Thank you Breylon and your lovely family for our time together! Enjoy some of my favorites!!!

Happy First Birthday Breylon!!!Happy First Birthday Breylon!!!Love those eyes!
Happy First Birthday Breylon!!!Happy First Birthday Breylon!!!Happy First Birthday Breylon!!!Happy First Birthday Breylon!!!Look at his smile!!! Hahah! Love it!
Happy First Birthday Breylon!!!Happy First Birthday Breylon!!!Happy First Birthday Breylon!!!Happy First Birthday Breylon!!!Hahah!
Happy First Birthday Breylon!!!Happy First Birthday Breylon!!!Happy First Birthday Breylon!!!They took engagement portraits on a bench on the Georgetown Waterfront, so we recreated the shot with little Breylon. 🙂
Happy First Birthday Breylon!!!HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
Happy First Birthday Breylon!!!

Thank you all for a fabulous time together!!!

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