Iā€™m Stephanie, a wedding + lifestyle photographer based in Colorado Springs, Colorado and Warrenton, Virginia. Whether Iā€™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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April 1, 2019

Coffee Talk Mondays

Coffee Talk Mondays

Time is FLYING. It’s APRIL? Really??? Things are about to get crazier too with wedding season just weeks away! Once the end of April hits, I’m sure things will be a blur … Until then, I’m looking forward to warmer temps, sunshine, and times with family and friends!!! <3 I was just looking at my calendar this past weekend and it’s INSANE how limited weekend freedom is until July! As of now, I think I’m in a good position business and personal-wise! šŸ™‚ Anyways, let’s fill up a cup of hot coffee and catch up!!!

COFFEE TALK

MOCHA MOMENTS
THE SWEETER MEMORIES FROM THIS PAST WEEK

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SPRING IS HERE!!!!

Well, I thought spring was here until I had to walk Ollie outside in the 30-degree windy temps! But these blossoms are promising!!!! SO ready for consistent sunshine and warm weather … And of course, pretty blooms!

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PRE-PACKAGING SUCCESS!!!

I didn’t have the opportunity to do this last year, but I took the time this year to pre-package all of my 2019 packages (portrait, wedding, gifts, etc.)! A great way to go into the upcoming wedding season!!! WAHOO!!!

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WEDDING TO DOS UNDERWAY!

I’m slowly but surely crossing off my wedding to do list too! šŸ™‚ This past week, my mom and I made the signage and I picked up Alex and my wedding bands! After listening to my pastor talk last Sunday about Genesis 2:18-24, I got SO excited to stand at the altar with Alex in a few months!!!! AHHH!!!!

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RICHMOND SHENANIGANS

I love RVA. Hopefully, one day Alex and I will call it our home. šŸ˜‰ Also… Shyndigz will forever have a place in my heart! YUM. Had a great time celebrating’s Brett’s Birthday!!!

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Loved seeing this friend the other day at her new HOUSE!!!! AH!!! Cannot wait to hang out again soon! <3

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ESPRESSO MOMENTS
THE BITTER MEMORIES FROM THIS PAST WEEK

1
I MISS ALEX.

Do I have to say more?

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PETS

Cannot live with them. Cannot live without them! Let’s just say that my house still smells like soil… A great way to welcome potential buyers for an upcoming Open House!!! HA!

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HAPPY MONDAY!!!!! Stay warm!!! <3

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