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!

DOCUMENTING LOVE'S UNSCRIPTED CHAPTERS FROM COUPLES & FAMILIES IN COLORADO + VIRGINIA

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June 16, 2017

Evan & Ally | Manassas, Virginia Maternity Portraits

Evan & Ally | Manassas, Virginia Maternity Photographer

Gosh, I feel like I have known these two forever! 🙂 I am so honored they asked me to photograph another milestone in their lives. From their engagement to their wedding day to now, welcoming a little baby Synstad into the world in the next few short months! This time with Evan and Ally has been treasured, and I’m so glad my business brought these two into my life! <3

Evan & Ally | Manassas, Virginia Maternity Photographer

We woke up SUPER early for this sunrise session, but I didn’t realize how early until Evan mentioned that he was still on California time. Yikes! So really, 5 a.m. here, is like 2 a.m. there! I cannot believe they agreed to a sunrise session! Lol! But with time restrictions, this was super ideal. 🙂 Plus, the glowy sunrise lighting was WORTH IT! Evan and Ally made getting up super early look GOOD. Plus, I loveeee Ally’s dress! Doesn’t she look amazing?!

Thank you, Evan and Ally, for the early morning rise and for asking me to document this precious time. I’m so excited for you and this new chapter you are starting together as a family!! CONGRATS and enjoy some of my favorites!!! XOXO!