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 2, 2017

Eric & Tracy | Old Town Alexandria Engagement Photographer

Eric and Tracy | Old Town Alexandria Engagement Photographer

When I look through these photographs, I see happiness and love! Eric looks at Tracy and she immediately gushes. 🙂 I met Tracy last summer and I’m so glad our paths crossed! Last week was my first time meeting Eric, and they had warned me that they weren’t “photo people.” I told them I wanted to change their mind. 😉 Haha! Judging from these photographs, I hope they had just as much fun as I did!

I loved getting to know them as we walked and explored around Old Town Alexandria. <3 It’s a special place because that’s where they met! Eric admitted that he had to be persistent with her, but obviously, they both won in the end. 😉 They have been together for countless years, and it’s finally their turn to say yes to forever! I’m so honored and excited to be a part of their celebration this fall! They won’t be able to have their dogs a part of their wedding day, so it was appropriate to have them a part of this time together. 🙂 So about half way through our time together, we ventured to a local park and met with their pups! When there are three dogs, there’s a bit more coordination involved, but I say that we managed to get all of the dogs to look at the camera! 🙂 Win!! Haha!

Eric and Tracy | Old Town Alexandria Engagement Photographer

Thank you, Eric and Tracy, for a great time together!!! 🙂 After photographing your love last week, I’m SO excited for your big day! Enjoy a preview from our time together! CONGRATS!!! Xoxo!

Eric and Tracy | Old Town Alexandria Engagement PhotographerEric and Tracy | Old Town Alexandria Engagement PhotographerEric and Tracy | Old Town Alexandria Engagement PhotographerEric and Tracy | Old Town Alexandria Engagement PhotographerEric and Tracy | Old Town Alexandria Engagement PhotographerEric and Tracy | Old Town Alexandria Engagement PhotographerEric and Tracy | Old Town Alexandria Engagement PhotographerEric and Tracy | Old Town Alexandria Engagement PhotographerEric and Tracy | Old Town Alexandria Engagement PhotographerEric and Tracy | Old Town Alexandria Engagement PhotographerEric and Tracy | Old Town Alexandria Engagement PhotographerEric and Tracy | Old Town Alexandria Engagement PhotographerEric and Tracy | Old Town Alexandria Engagement Photographer

Congrats!!!!!

  1. CJ Reid says:

    Terrific photos … fun to add the pups in as well.