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 21, 2015

David & Bevin

David & Bevin | Washington, DC Cherry Blossom Festival Engagement Photographer

It was a bright and early morning during the Cherry Blossoms when I met up with David and Bevin for their engagement session. Typically, I am not a morning person but I will absolutely make an exception for pretty lighting + no crowds + pink flowers! It was by far one of the best experiences around the typical crazy tidal basin in DC. The pink pedals were falling from the trees making the appearance of rain, there wasn’t a backdrop of crowds, overall it was the way to photograph a DC Cherry Blossom engagement! <3

David and Bevin are getting married this summer at the gorgeous Oatlands Planation in Leesburg, VA and I could not be more excited for their big day!!! And they are SO ready for their upcoming celebration! 🙂 I love getting to know my couples during our initial meeting together, but I really love getting to know them during their engagement session. Not only are they sweet together, but I love how they make each other smile. 🙂 I can only imagine how radiant they will look on their big day!

Thank you David and Bevin for making our schedules work for this beautiful morning! Enjoy some of my favorites!! xoxo!

David & Bevin | Washington, DC Cherry Blossom Festival Engagement Photographer

David & Bevin | Washington, DC Cherry Blossom Festival Engagement PhotographerDavid & Bevin | Washington, DC Cherry Blossom Festival Engagement PhotographerDavid & Bevin | Washington, DC Cherry Blossom Festival Engagement PhotographerDavid & Bevin | Washington, DC Cherry Blossom Festival Engagement PhotographerDavid & Bevin | Washington, DC Cherry Blossom Festival Engagement Photographer

David & Bevin | Washington, DC Cherry Blossom Festival Engagement PhotographerReminds me of Georgia O’Keefe painting!
David & Bevin | Washington, DC Cherry Blossom Festival Engagement PhotographerDavid & Bevin | Washington, DC Cherry Blossom Festival Engagement PhotographerGosh, brings back memories when I last photographed on this tree two years ago. <3
David & Bevin | Washington, DC Cherry Blossom Festival Engagement PhotographerDavid & Bevin | Washington, DC Cherry Blossom Festival Engagement PhotographerDavid & Bevin | Washington, DC Cherry Blossom Festival Engagement PhotographerDavid & Bevin | Washington, DC Cherry Blossom Festival Engagement PhotographerSo cute!!!
David & Bevin | Washington, DC Cherry Blossom Festival Engagement Photographer

Congrats and cannot wait for your big day! xoxo!

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