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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February 19, 2018

Weekend Recap

Weekend Recap

Happy Monday, everyone!! Although, I think we can all agree that reading a nice book under a blanket on this gloomy day sounds ideal … Especially for the start of the work week! AMEN. First of all, I am SOOOOOO pumped because about a month ago, Alex left for Africa for a medical mission trip, and he’s finally coming home this weekend!!!! AH! I cannot wait to see him and for him to meet little Ollie! Until then, I have a jammed packed week filled with business work as well as … Ollie. Do I need to say more about a puppy? Gosh, he keeps me on my TOES. CONSTANTLY. But he just turned eight weeks yesterday, and we continue learning new things about each other every day. Speaking of Ollie, because I have so many cute photos and videos of him, I’m starting an Instagram account for him so my business page isn’t ALL about Ollie!!!! Be sure to follow along and see his fluffy cuteness! <3

Follow along Ollie’s adventures on Instagram:

@OllietheAdventurePup

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Ollie got to hang out with his bestie and meet more human friends! We had a great week last week as I took him out and about. I want to get him adjusted to a social lifestyle and meet as many humans, pups, and different environments while he is young. 🙂 So far, he’s doing GREAT!!! I’ve been very impressed with him so far, even though he is starting to develop bad puppy traits like chewing on EVERYTHING and jumping. We are working on that. 😉 Pixie is still unsure about this golden fluff ball running around the house…

Weekend Recap

Sometimes, the social lifestyle is a little exhausting for a little one. 😉 HAHA!

Weekend Recap

Ricky & Whitney | Sky Meadows Park, Virginia Maternity

It was great picking up my camera again!! Fortunately, this maternity session happened on an unusually warm day in February. 🙂 I’ll be sharing more from Ricky and Whitney’s session this week on the blog!! AH!

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Mike & Ashley | Fauquier Springs Country Club, Virginia Wedding

Oh, this wedding day surprised us with SNOW!!!! I cannot wait to share these beauties with you all this week!!! CONGRATs, Mike and Ashley!!!

Weekend Recap

HAPPY MONDAY!!!

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