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 12, 2019

Kyle & Ashley | Fort Walton Beach, Florida Maternity + Family Portrait Photographer

Kyle & Ashley | Fort Walton Beach, Florida Maternity + Family Portrait Photographer

I am so excited to share this post!!! Not only because I adore this family, but because this was the first lifestyle session booked outside of my Florida network! Ashley found me through an online search, and I’m soooo glad my business connected us!! Planting a business in a new area can come with its own challenges, but I don’t have fear that everything will come together in time. 🙂 In the meantime, I’m enjoying meeting new friends in and outside of the industry around the Florida panhandle area!

Kyle & Ashley | Fort Walton Beach, Florida Maternity + Family Portrait Photographer

Ashley and Kyle are absolute sweethearts! And after only spending ONE minute with them, it was obvious that they belong in front of the camera!!! I was SO impressed. I even spoke up and asked if they ever modeled before because it was effortless. Even the in-between moments were super photogenic! 🙂 Then when their adorable little Bentley got in front of the camera, I loved the fierce confidence I saw in front of me!!! Bentley is a strong, independent, outgoing, sweet girl! We totally clicked from the beginning and I loved her enthusiasm talking about school and life in a new area! I know we will be hanging out again in the future!!! This family is just too much fun! <3 I also loved hearing that Ashley enjoys antiquing — So I totally know what we will be doing the next time we hang out!!

In the meantime, I’ll just be over here gushing over these photos we took!! When I was emailing Ashley, she caught me by surprise (in a good way!!) when she requested a woodsy session! I expected all couples on the Florida panhandle want beachy portraits, but it’s a breath of fresh air to know that we can have a variety of landscapes in Florida!!! 🙂 We might not have mountain views like Virginia, but that’s okay because I’m going to find some hidden gems that make the Florida portraits/weddings unique and different from what I typically photograph. And I’m excited!!!! So glad Ashley and Kyle brought me to adventure a new part of the south, and I cannot wait for more adventures!!!

Thank you, Kyle, Ashley, and Bentley, for the opportunity to photograph you all!!!! I had the best time getting to know you and I am grateful my business connected us. <3 Cannot wait to hang out again soon!!!! Enjoy this preview from our time together!!! CONGRATS!!!

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Oh you know … Just doing squats in the middle of the session. 😉 HAHA!

Kyle & Ashley | Fort Walton Beach, Florida Maternity + Family Portrait Photographer Kyle & Ashley | Fort Walton Beach, Florida Maternity + Family Portrait Photographer Kyle & Ashley | Fort Walton Beach, Florida Maternity + Family Portrait Photographer Kyle & Ashley | Fort Walton Beach, Florida Maternity + Family Portrait Photographer

Kyle & Ashley | Fort Walton Beach, Florida Maternity + Family Portrait Photographer

Kyle & Ashley | Fort Walton Beach, Florida Maternity + Family Portrait Photographer

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

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