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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January 12, 2016

Best of 2015 | Engagement Portraits

Best of 2015 | Engagement Portraits, Virginia Photographer

Let me just start off by saying that I really had a hard time narrowing down this category! I have thoroughly enjoyed looking through every engagement session this year … so I basically posted all of my favorites. 🙂 Haha! I couldn’t narrow it down any further! These sessions have brought me literally all over Virginia to DC to Chincoteague Beach to Pennsylvania. MANY manyyyy miles travelled but it has been one of the best years yet! Looking back through these photos reminds me of the obstacles that came in our way, but you would never know the crazy crowds during the hype of Cherry Blossom … the random rain storms … the uncontrollable wind … freezing temps with numb fingers … the heat/sweat … ticks and spiders. Even with those obstacles gave us something to laugh about and admire what we were able to accomplish during our time together. 🙂 I had the absolute BEST time getting to know each and every one of these couples and cannot wait to continue our adventures/friendship over the years to come.

THANK YOU all for an incredible year!!! XOXO!

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I’m still in awe looking through these precious memories together. 🙂 What a fantastic season thanks to everyone!!!

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