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 21, 2016

Best of 2015 | Ceremony

Best of 2015 | Ceremony, Virginia Wedding Photographer

The bride, groom, wedding party and their families are ready to go. Nerves are sinking in just imagining all eyes on them. It all comes down to this moment… All of the hard work … All of the months of prepping and planning … Finally, they get to call each other their very own! Sweet moments occur, all unique throughout every ceremony. My job is to hunt down those split of a second moments to be documented forever. 🙂 After the wedding was over, I asked one of my couples about being up in front of everyone and they told me that they forgot everyone was there. In that moment, it was just God and them! What a powerful reminder to forget the details … the attendance … the hard work leading up to the big day. That hard work should be applied to your Christ centered marriage. It’s so easy for all of us to get caught up in the small things but at the end of the day, your guests won’t even notice! What matters the most is your marriage with the reminder that your wedding day is only the beginning! 🙂

Thank you all for giving me the honor of documenting these precious memories for you all! <3 XOXO!

GORGEOUS set up with the wooden arbor, the mill and the flower urns!
Best of 2015 | Ceremony, Virginia Wedding Photographer
Such a SWEET, selfless gesture!
Best of 2015 | Ceremony, Virginia Wedding Photographer
My heart melts every time I see this photo…
Best of 2015 | Ceremony, Virginia Wedding Photographer
Silk ribbon, hand drawn calligraphy, candles, fireplace … So romantic!!!
Best of 2015 | Ceremony, Virginia Wedding Photographer
Sweet little moment between father and daughter. 🙂
Best of 2015 | Ceremony, Virginia Wedding Photographer
Oh the JOY!!!! I will forever love this!
Best of 2015 | Ceremony, Virginia Wedding Photographer
Best of 2015 | Ceremony, Virginia Wedding PhotographerI love this captured moment of Casey admiring Lauren. 🙂
Best of 2015 | Ceremony, Virginia Wedding Photographer
Bevin’s brother walked her down the aisle and I love what they did when they walked around the planter! Hah! Awesome!
Best of 2015 | Ceremony, Virginia Wedding Photographer
Fountain in the backdrop … That beautiful lighting … Excitement in the air! I love this moment!
Best of 2015 | Ceremony, Virginia Wedding Photographer
Ceremony from above overlooking the venue!
Best of 2015 | Ceremony, Virginia Wedding Photographer
I love the little moments that get the bride and groom giggling. 🙂
Best of 2015 | Ceremony, Virginia Wedding Photographer
Worship time at the beginning of the ceremony started the ceremony on a high note for sure!!!
Best of 2015 | Ceremony, Virginia Wedding Photographer
The fountain was turned on as they had their first kiss. 🙂 So romantic Keswick Vineyards!
Best of 2015 | Ceremony, Virginia Wedding Photographer
Jess admiring Tyler with that beautiful halo glow around her hair … I just love this!
Best of 2015 | Ceremony, Virginia Wedding Photographer
Donald and Sarah’s little one watching the ceremony. 🙂
Best of 2015 | Ceremony, Virginia Wedding Photographer
GORGEOUS set up in the middle of the woods!
Best of 2015 | Ceremony, Virginia Wedding Photographer
When a groom gets chocked up seeing his soon-to-be-wife walking down the aisle … Always gets me! And then I look over to see the Father of the Bride and Hailey cracking up as they make the best time together walking up to Taylor! Cute!
Best of 2015 | Ceremony, Virginia Wedding Photographer
Gorgeous set up with the fountain in the backdrop!
Best of 2015 | Ceremony, Virginia Wedding Photographer
The flower girl decided not to waste the flowers but instead lay them out in a certain order. Haha! Darling!
Best of 2015 | Ceremony, Virginia Wedding Photographer
Cute idea instead of programs!
Best of 2015 | Ceremony, Virginia Wedding Photographer
So sweet!!!
Best of 2015 | Ceremony, Virginia Wedding Photographer
Cute moment between everyone!
Best of 2015 | Ceremony, Virginia Wedding Photographer
Beautiful set up at Rosemont Manor!
Best of 2015 | Ceremony, Virginia Wedding Photographer
I loveeeeed their signage!
Best of 2015 | Ceremony, Virginia Wedding Photographer
I love these moments when the bride and groom look like a MILLION BUCKS!
Best of 2015 | Ceremony, Virginia Wedding Photographer
Who wouldn’t love a beach wedding?!
Best of 2015 | Ceremony, Virginia Wedding Photographer
Abundance of sunflowers!!!
Best of 2015 | Ceremony, Virginia Wedding Photographer
That moment when the father of the bride hands his daughter to his future son-in-law. 🙂
Best of 2015 | Ceremony, Virginia Wedding Photographer
A little island ceremony at the beautiful Old House Vineyards!
Best of 2015 | Ceremony, Virginia Wedding Photographer
Why not dance during your exit?!
Best of 2015 | Ceremony, Virginia Wedding Photographer
Gorgeous backdrop in the middle of a field!
Best of 2015 | Ceremony, Virginia Wedding Photographer

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