Iโ€™m Stephanie, a wedding + lifestyle photographer based in Colorado Springs, Colorado and Warrenton, Virginia. Whether Iโ€™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. ๐Ÿ™‚ I metย 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. ๐Ÿ˜‰ 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. ๐Ÿ˜‰ 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. ๐Ÿ™‚ 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! ๐Ÿ™‚ Win!! Haha!

Eric and Tracy | Old Town Alexandria Engagement Photographer

Thank you, Eric and Tracy, for a great time together!!! ๐Ÿ™‚ 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.