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 22, 2015

Casey & Lauren

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We all weren’t anticipating for Saturday to be so windy. So with the wind, it was naturally chilly. Fortunately for the reception time they had a heater set up inside the tent! So glorious! Thank goodness you cannot tell how cold it was outside when you look through the photos. 😉 The set up for the ceremony and reception site was so special to Lauren and her family. When Lauren’s dad came up to the microphone to give his welcome speech, he explained that the farm land was originally bought from THE Lord Fairfax many generations ago. Crazy! Being that it has been in the family for so long, it was an obvious choice to have the wedding there. With the rolling hills and mountains in the distance, it was a beautiful backdrop for this farm wedding.

It still blows my mind that Lauren and I knew each other when we were babies and because of my photography business, we reconnected. I’m so glad it reconnected us because she is one of the sweetest girls I have ever met. 🙂 I cannot speak highly enough of Casey and Lauren. They are amazing individuals and better yet, an amazing couple. I know they have a bright future ahead and cannot wait to see where it takes them. God even gave his little blessing on their wedding day by giving them a few rain drops in the middle of the portraits. Haha! The weather forecasters weren’t even calling for any rain! We had a little laugh over it and thanked God for no more than just sprinkles! 😉 Overall, it was a joyful celebration between family and friends. CONGRATS Casey and Lauren!!!!

Thank you Casey and Lauren for giving me the great honor of documenting your engagement and wedding day! I look forward to watching your love grow even further over the years to come … if that is even possible! 😉 SO incredibly happy for you and look forward to creating even more memories together in the future! XOXO!

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Thank you to all of the vendors involved in making Casey and Lauren’s wedding so special!
Venue: Private Residence, family farm
Hair & Makeup: Jordan Ward from Glam Bar
Caterer: Savory Fare
Florist: Kelsey Elliott
Baker: Victoria’s Cakery
DJ: Nate Clancy, I’m the DJ
Stationery Designer: Anna George
Chalkboard Rentals: Paisley and Jade
Dress Designer: Maggie Sottero
Tent and other rentals: Jefferson Rentals
Priest: Justin from Leeds Episcopal Church

  1. Kristin Alley Corrigan says:

    Love the signs! (Stephanie – you know how I feel about gold framed calligraphy signs!) 🙂