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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January 9, 2018

AJ & Marina | Airlie, Warrenton, Virginia Anniversary Portrait Photographer

AJ & Marina | Airlie, Warrenton, Virginia Anniversary Portrait Photographer

It has been an absolute privilege getting to know AJ and Marina over the past couple years! Cannot believe the time flew by so fast since our first meeting. Looking back on our time together, we’ve had so many beautiful and fun moments! Let me start off by saying that their love comes effortlessly. The way that AJ looks at Marina melts my heart because you can see the adoration he has for her. And it doesn’t just go one way, either. Marina makes him SO happy if you cannot notice in the photos below!!! 😉 These two were destined to be together. <3

AJ & Marina | Airlie, Warrenton, Virginia Anniversary Portrait Photographer

We met a couple weeks ago on a veryyyyy chilly day at Airlie for their anniversary portraits. As we walked around the property, we couldn’t help but reflect on our time together, including how hot their wedding day was … 115 degrees!!! WHEW! Such extremes going from photographing one of the hottest days in 2016 to one of the coldest days in 2017! They definitely know how to create an unforgettable time. 😉 Speaking of which, I was standing about 20 feet away photographing AJ and Marina on a rock when all of the sudden, two squirrels scrambled down a tree and ran right in between us. I took a quick photo of the squirrels, and we zoomed in to find that the leading squirrel had a nut in his mouth! No wonder there was chaos!! 😉 You’ll have to check out the moment documented below! Haha! Like I said, neverrrrr a dull moment with AJ and Marina!!! I adore these two so much and I’m so glad we were able to get together to catch up and photograph this exciting milestone. <3

Thank you, AJ and Marina, for another epic and unforgettable time together!!! I wish you both the absolute best and cannot wait to see you again sometime in the future!!! I’m so glad we were able to celebrate your first year of marriage documenting these special memories! 

AJ & Marina | Airlie, Warrenton, Virginia Anniversary Portrait PhotographerAJ & Marina | Airlie, Warrenton, Virginia Anniversary Portrait PhotographerAJ & Marina | Airlie, Warrenton, Virginia Anniversary Portrait PhotographerAJ & Marina | Airlie, Warrenton, Virginia Anniversary Portrait Photographer

These little guys were the funniest, unexpected interruption while we were photographing! It happened just feet away from us! Ha! I guess the leading squirrel found its dinner! 😉

AJ & Marina | Airlie, Warrenton, Virginia Anniversary Portrait PhotographerAJ & Marina | Airlie, Warrenton, Virginia Anniversary Portrait PhotographerAJ & Marina | Airlie, Warrenton, Virginia Anniversary Portrait PhotographerAJ & Marina | Airlie, Warrenton, Virginia Anniversary Portrait PhotographerAJ & Marina | Airlie, Warrenton, Virginia Anniversary Portrait PhotographerAJ & Marina | Airlie, Warrenton, Virginia Anniversary Portrait PhotographerAJ & Marina | Airlie, Warrenton, Virginia Anniversary Portrait PhotographerAJ & Marina | Airlie, Warrenton, Virginia Anniversary Portrait PhotographerAJ & Marina | Airlie, Warrenton, Virginia Anniversary Portrait PhotographerAJ & Marina | Airlie, Warrenton, Virginia Anniversary Portrait PhotographerAJ & Marina | Airlie, Warrenton, Virginia Anniversary Portrait Photographer

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