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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October 15, 2018

Clint & Alexis | Sugarloaf Mountain, Maryland Maternity Photographer

Clint & Alexis | Sugarloaf Mountain, Maryland Maternity Photographer

I think this is a first — my first time posting not just one, but TWO blog posts in one day. It’s a busy time of the year and I’m so grateful for couples like Clint and Alexis who make my “job” so much fun!!! 🙂 These two have always had a special place in my heart for many reasons. Anyone who knows them know that they are one of the sweetest, most kind, gentle couples with the BIGGEST hearts! I adore them to pieces and could not be more excited for them as they take on this exciting adventures as parents!!!! AH!

Clint, Alexis, and I go back to 2014 when I photographed their wedding day, but our connection happened well before then. I still remember their engagement session so vividly as we ran around Bethany Beach photographing on a misty morning at the crack of dawn. Roxy the pup was dolled up in a cute sign ready for her close up. 🙂 And this time around was nothing different! Roxy made another appearance for their maternity portraits, again ready for her close up with the cutest sign. 🙂 She’s such a good girl!!! We met at Sugarloaf Mountain in Maryland, and it was my first time visiting/photographing on the mountain. I was in AWE as we trekked upwards to find a beautiful view!!! But it wasn’t the view that made my heart so full; it was seeing Clint and Alexis together. There’s something so special documenting this exciting, yet terrifying, time of the maternity because it’s the final stretch of the pregnancy. But without a doubt, these two will be incredible parents to their little boy! <3 I am anticipating that “hello, world” announcement on FB!!! AH! I cannot wait!

Clint & Alexis | Sugarloaf Mountain, Maryland Maternity Photographer

Clint and Alexis (and Roxy), thank you so much for having me at such a special place to document this exciting time of your life! I could not be more thrilled to have documented this special point of your lives but also watch you two embark this new chapter! I hope you cherish this time together as you anticipate the arrival of your sweet baby! I am SO excited for you all!!! CONGRATS! enjoy this preview from our time together!!! XOXO!

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Congratulations!!!

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