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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August 17, 2015

Weekend Recap

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What a week/weekend! I allowed myself to hit the snooze button this morning … Which basically means I didn’t turn on any alarm. 😉 My body needed to recover and relax as I woke up feeling like I was hit by a truck! <= By the way, who ever thought of this saying? Hahah! Anyways, last week was much busier than I imagined! My first official week back from the beach filled with sessions, editing and weddings. On top of this, I was planning to make Kyle’s Birthday on Friday a day he will never forget! I spent the afternoon making a Brazilian dish, Coxinhas, for dinner at his parents house while I sent him to Poplar Springs for a massage. What Kyle didn’t know while we were over at his parents house for dinner, I had family and friends arriving at my house to surprise him later in the night. 🙂 I don’t know how he was so convinced of me getting him to go home at a certain time but IT WORKED!!! With some help, I was able to surprise Kyle to the point where he admitted that he wanted to pee his pants and punch someone at the same time! Lol! You know it was a success! Kyle had a blast spending it with his loved ones and I’m so thankful for those who came out to help him celebrate! Amazing weekend!!! Between Kyle’s celebration and photographing two incredible weddings, it was perfect! Minus the humidity, of course! 😉

Cannot wait to share these love stories with you all on the blog this week!!!

Stephen & Kelly | Manassas, Virginia Engagement
Weekend RecapTyler & Jess | Castleton, Virginia Engagement
Weekend RecapJames & Emily | Potomac Point Winery & Vineyard, Virginia Wedding
Weekend RecapMatt & Nicole | Old Dominion Club, Virginia Wedding
Weekend Recap

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