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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May 23, 2016

Weekend Recap | Rain Go Away

Weekend Recap | Emily Maynard I Said Yes Book

RAIN. RAIN. GO. AWAY. This is the theme song to this spring season, yeah? Although, I’m glad it hasn’t been drenching rain where we have to worry about flooding. There is relief in that thought!!! Just thinking that this consistent rain has been nourishing the plants and trees. Better than a drought! The only thing is how it has been affecting my schedule. When it comes to scheduling engagement sessions, it has been tricky because not because of my schedule but also having to refigure my couple’s schedule and make it work. So I’m sad to have to postpone another two/three portrait sessions this week because of thunderstorms. I’m crossing fingers that this summer is going to brighten up a bit!!!

Saturday and Sunday were originally planned to go out and do something adventurous, but the rain pushed the plans for another weekend. Instead I spent Saturday reading and then caught up with some friends from out of town. Definitely a well spent  relaxing weekend! If you are familiar with “The Bachelor” and “The Bachelorette”, you need to read Emily Maynard’s book “I Said Yes”! First, it was cool to read the behind the scenes of the show. Secondly, I could not help but to sympathize what she went through prior to being nominated for the show. Thirdly, it’s so inspiring reading her “Wow God” testimony! If you are interested in reading Emily’s story, be sure to check out “I Said Yes”!!!

Emily Maynard's I Said Yes

Thankfully, Fridays sessions worked out so it was two less sessions to reschedule! Looking forward to sharing more from Kevin + Catherine and Joe + Lauren’s sessions!!

Kevin + Catherine | Engagement Sneak PeekJoe + Lauren | Engagement Sneak Peek

Looking forward to sharing a packed week of photos/inspiration!

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