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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March 4, 2019

Coffee Talk Mondays

Coffee Talk Mondays

I’m running around this morning after I tried to take Ollie into his neuter appointment. More about that in the “Espresso Moments.” :/ I have a lot to catch up with today (including my emails from Friday and over the weekend), so I’m going to enjoy playing catch up in my favorite coffee shop later. πŸ™‚ So for those who emailed me over my long weekend away, don’t fret! I’ll be in touch with you today. πŸ™‚ I’m looking forward to restructuring my routine now that I’m back in VA, although, a part of me wants to plan the next adventure! πŸ˜‰ Anyways, I have to run off to my dentist appointment! Here’s what I’ve been up to this past week!!!

COFFEE TALK

MOCHA MOMENTS
THE SWEETER MEMORIES FROM THIS PAST WEEK

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BARN DOOR

Did a little project in Alex’s Florida home last week!! Bought this door from Restore and installed trim and hardware to make it a sliding barn door in the master bedroom to the bathroom. LOVE THE RESULTS!!!!

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2
HELLO, FORT LAUDERDALE!

Just days after returning from Alex’s Florida home, I took off in a plane to Fort Lauderdale to photograph one SWEET couple!!!! Even though it was only one night, it felt as thoughΒ I had been there for four days because of how relaxing it was!!!

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I got to hang out with my cousins and spend a night really getting to know Anthony and Kathryn! Oh, gosh! The BEST TIME!!!!

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And the location of the session… WHOA. IT WAS INCREDIBLE!!!! I cannot wait to share photos!!!

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3
SURPRISE!

I came home to surprises from friends and clients!!! A reminder of how grateful I am for the people in my life. <3

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4
109 DAYS TO GO!

My dress is HERE!!!!! AH! Crazyyyyy. I picked it up last week and now it’s in my hands. I cannot wait for Alex to see it, and I REALLY cannot wait to see how dapper he’s going to look in 109 days! AH!!!!!! I’m the luckiest!!!!

Coffee Talk Mondays

ESPRESSO MOMENTS
THE BITTER MEMORIES FROM THIS PAST WEEK

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CHANGE OF PLANS…

Welp! I tried taking Ollie in this morning to be neutered and I was turned away after they couldn’t find one of his mangoods. So he’s rescheduled to go into surgery next Tuesday where they have to do a little exploring… POOR GUY!!!!!!! πŸ™ πŸ™ πŸ™ What was supposed to be an easy procedure is now going to be something a little tedious and costly. I’m glad I’m scheduled to be home for the month so I can take care of him and play nurse for at least a week after the surgery is done.

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Happy Monday!!!!! I hope it starts warming up soon!!!! <3 <3 <3 I’m READY.

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