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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December 29, 2017

Eric & Ashley | Downtown Warrenton, Virginia Christmas Anniversary Photographer

Eric & Ashley | Downtown Warrenton, Virginia Christmas Anniversary Photographer

Eric and Ashley celebrated their Great Gatsby themed wedding last year — Cannot believe a year has passed! They had a beautiful October celebration with family and friends. You have to remember that incredible cake topper made out of brooches! What a fun day! Since then, they have kept busy with job changes and settling into a married routine. 🙂 Loved catching up with these two after a year of positive changes — Still as sweet as ever! 🙂 As I was photographing them, I loved that Ashley tied in red lipstick and a beautiful red polish to balance Eric’s red sweater! So full of Christmas spirit!!!

Eric & Ashley | Downtown Warrenton, Virginia Christmas Anniversary Photographer

We recently met up to celebrate their anniversary and photograph portraits during this magical time of the year. Unexpectedly when we met up, we had ice and snow!!! Despite checking the weather earlier that day, this came out of nowhere!!! Ironically, Eric and Ashley secretly hoped for snow on their wedding day last year so how fun we had the opportunity to photograph during an unpredictable snowfall!! Loved how these turned out in Downtown Warrenton!!!

Thank you, Eric and Ashley, for driving through the ice and snow to make these portraits happen!! I enjoyed our time together and so happy to see/hear that you are doing great!!! <3 I hope to see you guys again soon!

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Happy One Year and many more to come!!!

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