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 25, 2017

Stuart & Randi | Great Falls National Park, Maryland Engagement Photographer

Stuart & Randi | Great Falls National Park, Maryland Engagement Photographer

 

Stuart, Randi and I have been planning for these photos for months, and after postponing the original date due to weather, we were anxious to make this session happen! My goodness, as soon as they showed up, my heart immediately swelled with excitement meeting their pup, Duke! You know I love my kitty, Pixie, but there is something about a dog that gets me excited for when I can one day have my own! 🙂

I was also impressed with Stuart and Randi’s style, so I knew this was going to be a great time together! 🙂 40-minutes before meeting them, I received a phone call from Randi with concern in her voice because her GPS redirected them to the other side of Great Falls after she had specified the Maryland side. I totally know how technology fails!! I knew that we would make the most of our time together when they arrived, and boy did we!! Not only did they work the camera and created beautiful shots one after another, but they were also willing to pick up the pace so they could have plenty of photos from our time together. 🙂 I’m so grateful for their positive attitudes because there was a lot of walking around the park to hit certain spots! That was also fun that we had the opportunity to walk from spot to spot because we were able to chat and get to know each other instead of being in “photo mode.” 🙂 They are so sweet, loving and caring together!!! I think you can tell when you scroll through the pictures!! 🙂 So many favorites!!!

Stuart & Randi | Great Falls National Park, Maryland Engagement Photographer

Thank you, Stuart and Randi, for a fun and cheerful time together!! 🙂 Your little family is absolutely adorable and I wish nothing but the best for you all!!! Congrats on your engagement!!! Xoxo!!!

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CONGRATS!!! <3

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