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 19, 2019

Alex & Taylor | Culpeper, Virginia Maternity Announcement Photographer

Alex & Taylor | Culpeper, Virginia Maternity Announcement Photographer

Oh, these two. <3 When I got together with Alex and Taylor a couple of months ago in downtown Culpeper regarding their exciting news, I was excited about the opportunity to hang out since their wedding last year!!! I was also THRILLED and honored they asked me to take maternity announcement portraits! We got together for a quick session, and thank goodness it was fast! We just so happened to get together on one of the coldest days that week!! Despite how FREEZING it was, they wore their invisible coats and made these photos look effortless! 🙂 Cannot wait for them to welcome baby D in the world this summer! He/She is already so loved!!!

Alex & Taylor | Culpeper, Virginia Maternity Announcement Photographer

I love following along with my couples stories after the big day, especially when they start establishing their own family. After we celebrated with hugs and talks about their little one, it was fun reminiscing their wedding day all over again as we talked about the Market at Grelen! I enjoy conversations with Taylor because I appreciate her organized/attention to detail mindset! I can only imagine how pretty the nursery is going to be!!! (Really, no pressure, Alex and Taylor! I’m just excited for you two!!)

Alex and Taylor, thank you so much for having me document this exciting time of your life!!! You two are so special and will make incredible parents this summer! Cannot wait to watch your family grow over the years ahead! <3 CONGRATS!!!!

Alex & Taylor | Culpeper, Virginia Maternity Announcement Photographer Alex & Taylor | Culpeper, Virginia Maternity Announcement Photographer

Alex & Taylor | Culpeper, Virginia Maternity Announcement Photographer Alex & Taylor | Culpeper, Virginia Maternity Announcement Photographer

Alex & Taylor | Culpeper, Virginia Maternity Announcement Photographer

Alex & Taylor | Culpeper, Virginia Maternity Announcement Photographer
Alex & Taylor | Culpeper, Virginia Maternity Announcement Photographer

Congrats!!!!!

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