Est. 2012 | Colorado Springs, Colorado and Charlottesville, Virginia wedding & family photographer

Colorado Springs, Colorado and Charlottesville, Virginia wedding & family photographer
Est. 2012

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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March 29, 2017

Nate & Alexia | Manassas, Virginia Maternity Photographer

This is a precious session, and I’m so honored Nate and Alexia asked me to document this beautiful time. It’s an intimate role to document something as special as this. <3 Better yet, they are keeping the sex of the baby as a surprise! They are just as excited to have either boy or a girl, and just blessed that this is happening for them. 🙂 I met them for the first time in Manassas, and they were naturals from the start!! I was very impressed. Alexia showed up in a GORGEOUS flowy ASOS maternity gown, and I immediately knew this was going to be a great time! 🙂

As we ran around, it was about time to change into their second outfit when I had Alexia sit on a log for a few photos. Four pictures in, Alexia looked down and noticed an ant … and then another ant … and then another ant. Yikes! Before we knew it, the entire bottom of her dress was covered in them! Nate and I tried to flick them off, but they were holding onto the fabric! Alexia didn’t freak out at all (thank goodness because I felt so bad!)! She really was easy going! I’m thankful for that!!! Haha!

Thank you, Nate and Alexia, for a great time together!!! I’m so excited for your announcement! You two are going to be incredible parents!! Enjoy a glimpse from our time together. 🙂 CONGRATS!!!